There are so many things to look forward
to when you travel, such as visiting a new destination, seeing old friends or
simply getting away from the business of everyday life. There are also some
things that many people don't look forward to before traveling. One of the
biggest headaches of traveling is packing. Suitcases can be bulky, heavy and
hard to maneuver, especially through a crowded terminal. “So pack light and efficient!” says Laurie
Strodtbeck of Movers Who Care.
Think about the type of weather you're likely to experience on your trip. Determine how much and what kinds of clothes you REALLY need to pack based on weather predictions and what activities you plan to do. If you're going on a ski trip, you know you'll need more than one jacket. If you're traveling to
Lay out your clothes on a bed or counter.
Begin with the heaviest items like jackets and coats, and work your way down.
Continue doing this until all the clothes you plan to bring are spread out in
front of you.
Think about the number of days you will be
gone and what you really need take with you to avoid any unnecessary inconveniences.
Begin eliminating duplicate items and clothing that you're not certain you plan
to wear. For example, if you're thinking of bringing V-neck sweaters in two
colors just because you'd like to have options, this is unnecessary. Choose
your favorite one and move on.
Make a plan of what outfit(s) you plan to
wear every day. Take into account any points during your trip where you will
need to change from day or outdoor wear to nighttime wear. Eliminate many of
the items you had originally laid out that are not in your current outfit
guidelines.
Begin packing your suitcase. Tightly fold
all of your jackets and place them in the bottom of your suitcase. Place any
bulky jackets on the very bottom, such as ski or snow jackets.
Fold all your pants, again placing any
bulky items at the bottom of the pile, which allows the items on top of them to
weigh them down, "deflating" them. Place the pants on top of the
jackets.
Follow this same pattern with your
sweaters, long-sleeved shirts and T-shirts.
Fold any undershirts, tank tops or
sleeveless tops as many times as you can. You can do this by folding the
shoulders of these shirts together, then folding it horizontally and folding
that once more horizontally. Place these items between the various stacks of
clothing in your suitcase. They can usually fit on the very sides of your
suitcase, acting as buffers between other folded items and the material of the
suitcase.
Place your shoes on top of your folded
clothes if a separate zippered compartment isn't present. Put them on top of
one another, alternating heel to toe. Remember to also go through your shoes
when you're reviewing your clothes to ensure that you don't pack too many
pairs.
Fold your underwear and stuff them wherever
you can find room, as it shouldn't matter whether they wrinkle. Some people
prefer to put their underwear in their carry-on in case their luggage is lost.
Designate an additional small bag to hold
all of your toiletries. Also remember to review your toiletries for items that
you can do without. You may also want to buy travel or mini versions of your
favorite toiletries.
Now that your bag is packed – its time to
enjoy the vacation!
Our Sacramento Moving Company employs a staff of over 40 Full-Time Movers and Drivers, with a fleet of 10 trucks. We have performed home and business moving services in and around the Greater Sacramento area for almost 10 years. Sacramento Movers also offers packing services and we also sells boxes and packing supplies.
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