{"id":42284,"date":"2017-08-22T06:34:12","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T06:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biphoo.com\/bipnews\/?p=42284"},"modified":"2017-08-22T06:41:15","modified_gmt":"2017-08-22T06:41:15","slug":"travel-5-smart-tips-avoid-overpacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biphoo.com\/bipnews\/travel\/travel-5-smart-tips-avoid-overpacking.html","title":{"rendered":"Travel: 5 smart tips to avoid overpacking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travel: 5 smart tips to avoid overpacking<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Travel requires patience and meticulous planning. Sometimes, that means bringing a whole lot of stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re traveling overseas for weeks at a time, you might feel the need to bring everything but the kitchen sink. While packing a lot isn\u2019t a problem in itself, lugging all your belongings around isn\u2019t the way to go. On a long international trip, you could be in and out of planes and trains regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who wants to carry more than they need?<\/span><\/p>\n

As with any other goal, the key to achieving lighter luggage is being intentional from the get-go. Here are some tips that can help you pack \u2014 and carry around \u2014 a lot less stuff.
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\nPair up complete outfits:<\/strong> The best way to be intentional is to lay out and pair up complete outfits you can wear on your trip. This strategy can help you avoid situations like having 11 pairs of pants and only 5 shirts, while also helping you choose items you can mix and match.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you pair up as many complete outfits as you think you\u2019ll need, you can decide what goes together well and which pieces should stay home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use packing cubes:<\/strong> Use packing cubes to pair like items together, stay a lot more organized and condense your items down to save space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose simple shoes:<\/strong> Shoes are a big issue for many travelers. They want several different pairs for different occasions, which can add a lot of weight \u2014 and bulk \u2014 to luggage. The best way to avoid packing too many shoes is to pick a few simple pairs that are diverse enough to go with anything you\u2019re wearing. This could be a pair of tennis shoes and some dressy flats, or a pair of flats and one pair of heels. Go with neutral colors and you\u2019ll be fine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check the weather:<\/strong> Checking the weather right before your trip is one of the best ways to avoid seasonal overpacking. Just because it could get below 50 in the evening doesn\u2019t mean it will. Once you get a handle on the forecast, you can pack accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Err on the side of \u201cno\u201d:<\/strong> Most of us throw extra stuff in our luggage just in case we need it. We might need a light jacket and a few sweaters. Or, we might need a poncho. Heck, you could decide to straighten your hair and wish you had your hair straightener along.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of the time, the extra events we plan for never happen. Yet, we still err on the side of \u201cyes\u201d and wind up with way too much stuff. By erring on the side of \u201cno,\u201d you can save important luggage space. Remember, you can normally buy that emergency sweater if you really need one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source:-http:\/\/www.mercurynews.com\/2017\/08\/20\/travel-5-smart-tips-to-avoid-overpacking\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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