Whether they
admit it or not, most people overpack for trips. If you’ve ever had to pay for excess
baggage or lugged around a heavy suitcase, packing light may be the one thing
to main for your next trip. Travelling light gives you the extra freedom and
flexibility, while precenting you from losing things since you’re able to
better track them. At the same time, you need to pack to be prepared for the
weather expected and activities planned. For instance, if you’ve booked a Guwahati to Bagdogra flight, you may wish to pack a windcheater
and good trekking shoes. So, here are a few tips to keep it light, while having
everything you will need during your trip.
1. Create a Packing List
A lot of
people begin looking at their wardrobe and shoe rack to decide what to carry
for the trip. Instead, prepare a list of what you may need. To do this, you
need to consider where you are going, how long you will be gone, what the
weather is like, where you’ll be staying, and what activities you have planned.
You can even pull up a list by surfing the net and delete the items you won’t
need.
2. Wear Your Largest Wearable Item
Regardless
of the destination, airports and flights have the same temperature, which is
usually cold. Consider wearing your jeans, boots, and jackets, instead of
lugging them in your handbag or suitcase. You can even carry your favorite book
in your hand! If you’re travelling with family and friends, discuss with them
about your bulkiest items. Maybe you can share a jacket or boots.
3. Cut Down on Toiletries and Grooming Items
While you
may wish to carry a sanitizer, you can avoid taking that oversized bottle of
shampoo and that bulky loofa. If you must carry these, buy the smallest
bottles. You may get good quality soap and shampoo in the hotel at the
destination. Choose the makeup you wish to carry and leave the rest behind. If
it’s a short trip, you may not need to manicure set and nail paints. Find out
whether the hotel has an iron and hair dryer in the room. You can leave these
behind too.
4. Mix and Match
This is
probably the best idea for travelling light. Be creative and pair different outfits,
footwear and accessories, so that you can mix and match to get a new look,
instead of carrying too many items.
5. Wash Your Clothes on the Trip
Rather than carrying too many clothes, consider the option of having them washes midway through your trip. Your hotel may have laundry service to make it super convenient. If you don’t wish to spend on that, you can simply carry some detergent in a small bag and soak some clothes after a few days into the trip.
Remember to leave some small empty in your suitcase because you may wish to carry some souvenirs back on your Bagdogra to Guwahati flight.
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