No matter if you are flying, driving or even walking to your destination, packing light is extremely important for all trips. Being prepared is yet another important aspect for all trips, yet balancing out packing light with being prepared is tricky. Practice makes perfect, and I cannot stress enough how important researching and planning ahead are for the fate of your travels. Now, this may seem like a daunting task, but let me reassure you and set you on the right path with a few tips!
- Do your research. I mean it. Everything you should pack depends on where you are going, what you are planning on doing, and what you absolutely need. If you are going somewhere cooler for some winter hiking you may want to forgo bringing the shorts and tank tops. On the flip side, if you are going for a ride on a camel through the desert, skip the parka. Most often you will have some sort of idea where you are going so try to plan accordingly! If you are going on a multiple week excursion spanning several climate zones and terrains I would recommend finding necessary items that are also versatile. We will go into this more in the next tip…
- Versatile items are your friends. As previously stated this point can knock some streamline the majority of your bag, and cut down on bulk. With regards to clothing this means to pack items that you can layer, pair with other clothing, are easy to clean, are easy to pack, and that you will wear more than once. A plain black V-neck shirt can be worn as pajamas but it can also be paired with a scarf and jeans for a chic travel look. Leave your stiletto heels at home, and instead opt for a comfortable sandal that is cute, yet capable of taking care of your feet for long treks.
- Entertainment. Before embarking on your journey be sure to create playlists that you can listen to in your down-time. Use Xfinity or another streaming app to download a movie or workout videos. Pack a slim Kindle with new or favorite books for you to read. Anything to keep you occupied and alert while on the move.
I hope that these tips were able to help you out even a little bit. Please let me know what you think and I look forward to next time!