Tips and Tricks for Travel – Packing Hacks for Long Trips 

When planning for a grand adventure, you either love packing, or hate it. Pack right, and your trip is easy and mostly stress free, at least from the clothing and toiletries side of things. Pack wrong, and you might find yourself spending money replacing forgotten, but necessary items.

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Today’s guest post features Tonya Carroll, a writer and adventure blogger who shares her favorite packing hacks to help make packing for your next adventure a breeze.

Tips and Tricks for Travel – Packing Hacks for Long Trips 

A holiday or a long trip not only helps you rejuvenate but also helps you relax. If you are going on a long trip, then you need to carry the best outdoor gear with you. It’s important to pack everything in the right way. When your packing is right, it will be easier for you to use those things in order on your trip. Listed are some tips and tricks for travel, read on.

• Make a packing checklist

To start with, make a checklist of all the things you need to carry to your trip. From essentials to toiletries, include everything in the list. When you make a checklist, it becomes easier to sort things. In fact, you will not forget anything if you make a list.

The list is essential for longer trips as you can be sure of everything that you need to carry along with you. Simply pack your suitcase and check items from your list, your work will become easier.

• Pack two tees for every bottom

If your trip is long, you need to be careful regarding the clothes you carry. Try to carry two tops or tees for every trouser or jean. You can save a lot of space with this. Also, roll your clothes rather than folding. This will make way for other things in your suitcase. Carry clothes that are easy to manage and are comfortable for your long trip.

• Use a transparent bag for toiletries

Pack all your toiletries in a transparent bag. You will be able to use the things according to your need. You can keep this small bag in your suitcase for your easy access. You can also pack other essentialsin a separate bag and keep it along withyour clothes. With handy bags, you don’t need to dig out individual things, your task will become easier.

• Put your chargers in a sunglass case

You heard that right. Your headphone wires can be all messy. And, your charger can easily be lost somewhere if you are not carrying a sling pouch. Put your headphones and chargers in a sunglass case and place it in your suitcase. You can easily access both the things without an issue. This can be perhaps the best outdoor gear for your traveling needs.

• Pack your shoes with shower caps

You can use shower caps or transparent bags for your shoes. It’simportant to cover your footwear with caps if you are going ona long trip. Footwear can cause a stink and can damage your clothes. It’salways a good idea to use small bags to pack your footwear if your journey is too long.

• Use drawstring bags or socks

For all the things breakable, you can use a drawstring bag or socks. You can put your perfumes in socks or string bag and place it in your suitcase. This will ensure that your perfume remains safe.

• Use dryer sheets

You must use dryer sheets for your suitcase for longer trips. Use these sheets between your clothing items to avoid the smell. This will help keep your suitcase smelling fresh longer.

And of course, choose a smart, lightweight, sturdy and practical suitcase for your trip!

Final Thoughts

I love Tonya’s suggestions, don’t you? She shared excellent tips for trips where you will pack a suitcase. If your adventure includes using a backpack for carrying your belongings, check out my article 9 Tips for Packing Your Backpack for Airline Travel.

Author Bio: Tonya Carroll is a freelance writer and an adventure blogger. She is fun loving and ambitious female who loves to go on outdoor adventures and sharing her experiences through honest blog posts. She has done hiking, biking, fishing and many such adventures around the world and aims to inspire fellow adventurers to get the best experience.

Let us know in a comment below if you have other tried-and-true tips and tricks that made packing easier and less stressful. Tonya and I would love to read about your ideas!

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