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What to pack for vacation: The best travel packing list

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Whether it's your first trip or you're a seasoned traveler, it's always helpful to have a list of travel essentials. This list can serve as a tool to tell you what to pack to make your trip easier. It will be easiest if you divide things into groups: put clothes in one group, personal items in another, documents and money in the third.

Choose the right travel bag or suitcase

Before you even start deciding what to pack, it's important to find a travel bag that's versatile while still being able to hold all of your stuff and be easy to carry. Consider the length of the trip, as well as whether it's an international holiday or whether you'll be using low-cost airlines. Wherever you plan to go, choose your luggage, which is versatile, light and big enough, to store all your travel essentials. There are many different travel bags on the market. The decision is yours whether you will travel with a backpack or a suitcase on wheels, just make sure that it is of good quality. Take hand luggage to the airport whenever possible. This means you can save time at the airport, check-in fees and ensure you always have everything you need with you. Choosing the right travel package luggage is an important step not only on this trip, but on all your future trips.

Before you even start deciding what to pack, it's important to find a travel bag that's versatile while still being able to hold all of your stuff and be easy to carry.
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Organize your travel needs

If you plan to do many different types of activities on vacation, you will have a lot of equipment in your suitcase. Keeping everything organized can be a challenge. One of the best things you can do is use packing organizers. When packing, you need to know exactly and be able to pack your clothes in such a way that they do not they take up a lot of space and, use all its hidden spaces to fit more in the bag. Keep your clothes organized into sections based on type of clothing or type of activity. You can also help yourself with compression bags, which reduce the volume of clothing up to 80 %—this is especially convenient for winter travel, since bulky items such as sweaters and jackets take up a lot of space. Another way to pack is to organize a travel checklist by subject type. Keep all shirts, pants, underwear together. Above all, take with you such pieces that you can combine with each other.

Packaging of toiletries and medicines

When choosing toiletries you can use various testers that are offered in stores or choose smaller packaging, as normal bottles and boxes take up much needed space. If you don't want your toiletries to take up space in your travel bag and therefore don't take them with you, don't worry, every hotel or store has basic toiletries that you can use or buy. In medical devices, in addition to the medicines you take regularly, don't forget analgesics and medicines to regulate digestion. Disinfectant and plasters of various types also come in handy. Although you can buy ready-made travel health kits online, it's a good idea to take already tested medicines with you.

Technology

The vast majority of people cannot imagine traveling without a camera or video camera. If you're a stickler for tradition and swear by analog cameras, no forget the movies, which you will need if you prefer to go digital, but make sure you have enough space on the memory card and that the batteries will last all the photos you will take.

Select important documents, cash and credit cards

When packing documents and money be especially careful on keeping them separate and on a safe place, hidden from prying eyes. Do not forget to check whether you only need an identity card or passport or possibly a visa to travel to the selected country, and what form of health insurance is most suitable. Keep photocopies of all necessary documents both at home and in your luggage.

Travel safety

In most large cities, travelers should always be aware of pickpockets. The easiest way to protect your belongings is to you have hidden and close to you. One way to do this is to store your valuables under your clothes. Wearing a money belt or neck wallet allows you to keep your valuables close to your body and away from prying hands.

Zadnja posodobitev 2024-10-04 / Partnerske povezave / Vir fotografij: Amazon Product Advertising API

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