Packing light comes with a number of benefits - you can score cheaper flight fares, move around the airport quickly, board and deplane quickly, etc. Generally, packing light makes travels a lot less stressful. Or sometimes on a trip you're just required to bring just one light bag and that's it.
However, this can also be very difficult. It is but a human instinct to bring as much as what we think we need as possible.
If you're still struggling on ways you can pack light, you might want to give some of these tips a try:
Go for lighter clothing items
In your travel bag, your clothes grab a huge chunk of space and weight. If you have to or want to travel lighter, go and pack your lighter clothing items. For women (and those who identify as women) specifically, rompers and lighter pants are your best bet.
Have a look at your wardrobe and see what are appropriate to the trip activities that you are planning and narrow down which ones weigh the lightest.
For winter travels, there are ways that you can still pack less and lighter but still keep yourself warm. There is a number of brands who have light parkas, high quality warm undergarments like long johns, scarves and gloves made of warmer but lighter materials, etc.
Bring clothing items that you can wear in multiple ways
Another way you can save up some space and weight would be to bring clothing items you can wear multiple ways. Be creative with your outfits and bring items that serve more than just one purpose and you can use for more than one time.
Choose a smaller bag
One of the best ways that could help set your mind to packing light would be to choose a small bag. In air travel, for example, you can bring a small trolley that is compliant with airline standards. How about going for a duffel bag instead? Or just bring a backpack alone?
Having a smaller, lighter bag as your main carry-on will help you achieve a goal of bringing only your essentials and prioritising what you really need for your trip.
Travel-sized toiletries
If you're only travelling for a short amount of time, I suggest to skip the full size toiletries. Smaller versions of your favourite products are most likely available. Sephora even has a section of travel-sized makeup products.
If your favourite products are not available in travel sizes, you can always purchase reusable containers and this is a much more eco-friendly option.
Wear your heaviest clothing on the way
Don't even mind if you're coming from a tropical country and you're wearing a heavy coat at the airport. You can always stuff it in your bag or leave it at your hotel room in your destination. Just wear your heaviest and puffiest clothing on your way and you can save so much weight room in your bag.
Plan out your outfits
I believe one of the main causes of over packing is bringing way too many things than you need in a trip. And this might be because you did not plan out what you're going to wear ahead of time and just ended up with a bunch of clothing pieces you are not wearing anyway.
It's practical to have a thought of what you're going to wear. This way, you will be able to see which items are multi-functional and which ones that don't really match with anything else.
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