Useful Travel Packing Tips

We do hell lot of work on weekdays, even sometime on weekends as well. Then slowly we start thinking to take break from all of our work stress and go on some outing for relaxation. With help of Google we find out some good trip location for our family to enjoy. So is this the exact scenario with you and finally you are all geared up to enjoy at the trip ?  Then hold on for a minute.. !

Have to done your packing correctly? Have you packed all required things or forgot anything?

Many times we are so excited about our travel trip that we pay lesser attention on packing. Incorrect and unorganized packing can cause lot of trouble. It may also ruin our entire trip fun.

So, here are some basic packing tricks every traveler must be aware so you will be not be disappointed and can take full fun of your picnic planned.

1. Choosing the correct bag for trip

Imagine you are going to stay for day or two and your bag size is more than 18 Kg. Then most of the time you will be frustrated with carrying those heavy bags all the time and you will not able to focus on fun part. It’s not required at all. Choose bag size which is convenient to you and as per your stay duration.
Decide between Baggage and Backpack. Ensure both have wheels as it’s easy to carry bag having wheels on the airport.

2. Roll your clothes

Generally all of us fold the clothes while packing. But, if you roll your clothes while keeping in the bag, it will save at least 30% amount of overall space. Except some suit and formal clothes, try to roll your rest of the clothes before you keep them in bag.

3. Avoid over packing your bag from the start

If you pack your bag full overloaded from start then you find it difficult to adjust last moment essential items. It's really frustrating when you are in hurry and wanted to pack some last moment items in your bag but unable to do so due to space unavailability. At the same time your spouse or friends are keep asking you to hurry-up as you are late for your bus/train/flight.

Always keep some room when you pack your bags so these last moment items can be fitted well. You can consider expandable bag option here which will give you more flexibility.

4. Pack any medication and their prescriptions into carry-on luggage

Any medications should be taken in carry-in baggage rather than check-in baggage. In case you lost check-in bag then it will save your from causing any inconvenience. Also carry Doctor prescription along with you. Many airlines do not allow medicines without doctor prescriptions.

5. Wear outer garments on-board in flights or train

You must be carrying that heavy jackets or windcheater along with you in travel. Rather than keeping in bag you can wear them (at least in airport or while you are travelling) that will save heavy space from bag storage.

6. Bring travel sized toiletries

Rather than carrying large shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer and body wash bottles, try to get travel sized bottles. That will save heavy amount of space in bag as well as there will not be any risk of leakage as travel sized toiletries do come with proper packaging.

7. Ensure to pack your electronic chargers

Ensure to take your charges for mobile phone, speakers, iPad etc. along with you. You’ll also need adapters for the countries you are travelling if you are going overseas. There are many universal adapters available in the market and amazon/flipkart as well.

8. Note the weather

Check out the weather condition of your current place as well as for the place you’re going to visit and pack your luggage accordingly. Example, here it might be summer but Country you are going to visit might be having winter season so you need to check weather properly and pack your stuff accordingly.

9. Don’t pack glass bottles in your checked in luggage

Don’t pack any delicate and glass items in your checked-in baggage. Check-in baggage goes from massive shuffling and hard handling, so there are chances of breaking those delicate things from your check-in baggage.

10. Don’t pack valuables into checked in luggage

You can take any valuables like cameras, laptops and jewelry on board with you in your carry-on bag. Never keep your valuables in check-in baggage’s as these bags can be opened by Security officers for security checking purpose.

Some additional quick pointers :

• Pack your footwear in some light carry bag

• Have some quick chips and snack handy for Kids

• Always put your toiletries items in transparent bag to avoid damage due to leakage

• Have extra footwear in case you are going for trekking but ensure footwear’s are light weight and from branded company

• Always carry power-bank in case you don’t get charging point in between travel

• Always note down important numbers on some small diary and carry that with you. If you are out of your cell phone battery then it will be really helpful.


Now you are almost set to enjoy your trip...Happy journey !