![]() When it comes to packing for myself, I HATE it, with a passion. My Dirty Little Secret… I Hate Packing for Myself too! Does it all go together? Does it still fit? Will it fit in one bag? And not surpass the weight restriction? And these worries are just the first few that came to mind - there are so many more… So, I’m going to take you along on my packing journey to give you a glimpse into the packing process of a personal stylist. What to take? How not to overpack? Making sure you have all that you need. You can lessen your impact environmentally in a place by bringing along a few small items for green travel.Oh man, vacation packing is a top of mind topic right now! With winter break upon us, many of my personal styling clients as well as blog readers are borderline stressed because they’re getting ready to travel for the first time in YEARS! When it comes to packing for a vacation we are all out of practice.Īnd packing, even in non-covid time, is an anxiety producing task. ![]() You’ll find penny scales in 7-Eleven minimarts and public places in Asia for weighing your bags (and yourself!) before flying home. Lightweight luggage scales are great to ensure that your luggage isn’t over an airline’s maximum allowance, but leave them at home after using them.Try to develop and use the same system on every trip. Pack consistently (e.g., based on colored kits) so that you can quickly and easily find what you need.Colored ditty bags are a lightweight, water-resistant solution for protecting and quickly finding small items in big luggage.Pack modularly in “kits.” Although they may offer slightly less protection, soft bags and cases take up less room in luggage than hard, rigid cases.Use tape to waterproof your travel insurance contact card, to protect maps cut out of guidebooks, etc. You can “laminate” documents yourself to protect them by wrapping box tape on both sides.You can staple maps and information together by destination. If weight is an issue and you’re set on bringing a guidebook, some backpackers use a razor blade to cut out only the pertinent sections for places they are visiting. The guidebooks for sprawling countries such as Indonesia and India are very heavy.See some travel documents that you should carry. Have two copies of your travel insurance information: one in your luggage and one you carry at all times.Always opt for powers (e.g., powdered laundry detergent) over liquids when possible. Don’t waste any space socks can be stuffed into shoes.When packing a backpack, place heavier items lower in the pack and against your back for better balance.See what clothing to bring to Southeast Asia. Dirty laundry takes up more room than neatly folded clothing. Rolled clothing takes up less room in luggage roll rather than fold.Even with that in mind, there are a few items you’ll want to bring to Asia from home. Purchasing things as you need them at your destination benefits the local economy and helps prevent the most common packing mistake: overpacking. When trying to decide whether or not to bring something (e.g., extra batteries, insect repellent, etc) figure out if it will be available locally.Many airlines now require that all lithium batteries be carried on don’t keep them in luggage to be checked! Lithium batteries are lighter and last longer, often making them a better choice for travel.Ideally, all devices that need batteries will require the same size so that you only carry one type.Put rubber bands around books to prevent the covers from getting bent and damaged.For example, electronic cigarettes are banned in Singapore. Singapore and a handful of other countries have very strict laws about what can be brought into the country officials aren’t shy about handing out steep fines.Know what’s hiding in your first-aid kit to avoid potential delays. (Sudafed is one) are actually illegal when flying into countries such as Japan. Some over-the-counter medications available in the U.S.Along with jotting quick notes and directions, you can have locals write addresses to show drivers, etc. Even if traveling with a smartphone, always have a notepad and pen handy, not buried in your bags.
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