9 Best Tips To Smart Packing

Packing before traveling is like the appetizer for your trip. Pack it right and your trip will be smooth sailing all the way. Pack it wrong with one misplaced essential item and you will find yourself in complete meltdown during the trip with unnecessary spending on money and time. Don’t worry, experts from Silka Tours are here today to give you a few tips on how to be a smart packer.

Prepare a packing checklist

Before you start filling up your suitcase, make a packing list of all the items you will need for your holiday. You should take into consideration the weather, your health, the length of your holiday, the essential personal items, etc. Your packing list should include even the most basic things such as passport, money, undergarments and personal care products as us humans, tend to be forgetful.

Double-check your item against your list

Right before you zip and lock your suitcase, run through the items inside. Some people may leave many small things that they use on a daily basis such as face care, hair products, etc until the very last minute.

Pack extra bags

Another packing wisdom is to bring a few extra-large plastic bags and zip locks. These bags are super handy for dirty clothes, muddy shoes (if you are into the adventure), cables, jewelry, etc. It keeps liquid bottles from spilling all over your clothes too.

Roll your clothes

The secret tactic of space-saving and crease-free clothes. You are essentially compressing the clothes to their smallest size by simply rolling them. As a result, more space for other items!

Cube your clothes

Packing cube is a small bag designed to organize and compartmentalize your items. It saves time and hassle when you want to retrieve an item or unpack in your hotel as it shows you exactly where things are in your jam-packed suitcase.

Selective about shoes

A pair of versatile and comfortable shoes would be the best decision for your trip if your itinerary includes plenty of walking and sightseeing. Shoes are perhaps the bulkiest item that takes up so much precious space. You have to make them worthwhile. Opt for breezy sandals or all-purpose sneakers rather than fancy high heels.

Sample sized toiletries

You can get samples of toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, toner, moisturizer from the hair salon, pharmacy, dental clinics, etc. However, this method requires some foresight and planning. So, if you are in a rush, simply fill up the empty small bottles with your shampoo at home.

Don’t pack books

Yes, you may dream of sipping away Mojito on a hammock while reading your favorite novel. But hey, they are made of paper and weigh a ton (relative to your other items in your suitcase). Be smart and bring an e-book. Make sure you download the books before your trip.

Weigh your luggage before you leave

Please don’t be one of those panicky folks that open up and rummage their suitcase on the airport floor. To save yourself from embarrassment, invest in a luggage scale!

Vienna, VA-based tour agency offers guided individual and group tours to destinations along the Great Silk Road, including the Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as Turkey, Jordan, Japan, and Vietnam.