Whether you’re hitting the beach with the family
or gearing up for a girls’ getaway in Vegas, it’s important to bring a strong
suitcase game to your next vacation. With ever-increasing baggage fees, the art
of packing a lot into a little bit of space is more important than ever before!
Read on for some helpful hints to improve your packing strategy before you hit
the road.
This is How We Roll- Ask any travel expert and they will agree- rolling clothes
instead of folding them is where it’s at. Not only do tightly-rolled clothes
take up less suitcase space than folded clothes do, but they also emerge from
the case a lot less wrinkled than their folded counterparts.
Make a List (Check it Twice)- In this world, there are two types of people: those who fly by
the seat of their pants, and those who make lists of the lists they need to
make. When it comes to travel, the advantage goes to the list-makers: by
creating lists of everything they’ll need to be comfortable and happy during
their trip, they’re less likely to forget anything important.
Get the 3-1-1- Have you heard about the TSA’s 3-1-1 rule? If not, get in the
know: you are allowed to bring a quart-sizes bag of liquids on board, and these
liquids are limited to 3.4 ounces or less per item. FYI- in this case,
“liquids” also applies to toothpaste, aerosol cans, gels and creams, so make
sure you only have small, travel-size portions of each item.
Layer it On-
Pack your bag in layers so the TSA agents can get a better picture of what’s
inside. Not only does this make the security check-in process go much more
quickly, but it also minimizes the need for TSA to rummage through your bag to
make sure it’s safe.
Hang Onto Your Valuables- Everything of considerable value, from expensive jewelry to
electronics, should never be checked in the rest of your baggage- make sure to
keep it with you at all times. This also goes for items of sentimental value-
TSA is not responsible for lost or stolen items, and you will be absolutely
heartbroken if you arrive at your destination and can’t find something special.
Travel enthusiasts: did we forget anything? Add
your tips in the Comments section!
