Packing efficiently for a holiday can only mean one thing: more room for your overseas haul!
Here are some smart hacks that will assist you in making full use of your luggage capacity ;)
1. ROLL YOUR CLOTHES
Ask any seasoned globe trotter and they will tell you that they prefer rolling their clothes instead of folding. Not only does it reduce wrinkles (as you sit to clasp your luggage), but it also helps with keeping the occupied surface area small. Some travelers use it as a way to compartmentalize and organize their luggage.
Additional Tip: You can even roll your accessories and other fragile items (eg. perfumes) together with your clothes for cushioning support!
2. LIMIT SHOES
Tough but necessary, limiting the shoes you bring overseas (sorry ladies!), can give you more room. A hack that we have heard from frequent travelers is to include max. 3 pairs of trusty shoes you know go with most of the clothes you are packing. To help, bring 1 pair of daily wear shoes, 1 pair of outdoor shoes and 1 pair of occasional shoes. We know it is hard … BUT freeing up more room = space for new shoes heehee.
3. COORDINATE YOUR OUTFITS
Versatility is quite the key here. Pick clothing articles that can be matched with at least another to form 2 sets of clothes with just 3 pieces. Most travelers pack by choosing a color scheme that allows them to mix and match easily. Consider pieces that you can wear during the day or evening. Eg. A black cami dress for sightseeing during the day can be jazzed up with simple silver bangles for an evening dinner at a restaurant.
4. WEAR YOUR BULKIEST / HEAVIEST ITEMS IN TRANSIT
The runway of everyone’s dream - aisles in the airport. Time for you to shine in your best outfits. Don on your jackets, winter scarves and boots (gown if you prefer) instead of storing them in your luggage. This strategy not only lightens your baggage but also helps you stay toasty and warm while you are in high altitudes.
5. PICK A GOOD LUGGAGE
While this is quite subjective since we all have different definitions of good. However, I think we can all agree that we love bags that help us stay organized. Being bag-organized too, helps you free up room. So why should our luggage be deprived of this? FLYCO’S luggage comes pre-organised. Yes, PRE-ORGANISED. As opposed to your typical one huge room for everything, FLYCO’S luggage has additional organisers that help you store smaller items such as toiletry bags, intimates, travel meds, slippers, small bags, and the list goes on.
FLYCO wants your old luggage! Yes, you heard right. Take advantage of their trade-in programme now for your existing luggage by contacting their friendly Team ;)