{"id":54703,"date":"2019-09-04T12:18:11","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T19:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/?p=54703"},"modified":"2022-04-25T14:31:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T21:31:38","slug":"pack-lighter-smarter-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pack Lighter and Smarter For Traveling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pack Lighter and Smarter For Traveling &#8211; Have you ever looked at your suitcase and thought it&#8217;s too small?<\/p>\n<p>It happens to all of us, especially when going away for a longer period.<\/p>\n<p>People often dislike packing bags because the process is time-consuming and is often stressful. What to bring and what to leave behind&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>However, the key is in focusing and taking time to think about what you need on your trip.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of work, Max Kenyon of Cleanthatfloor.com, loves to travel. He decided to share his best tips and tricks for packing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s more than just throwing things in a bag,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/how-pack-perfect-suitcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Pack the Perfect Suitcase<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pack_Lighter_and_Smarter_for_Traveling\"><\/span>How to Pack Lighter and Smarter for Traveling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/#How_to_Pack_Lighter_and_Smarter_for_Traveling\" title=\"How to Pack Lighter and Smarter for Traveling\">How to Pack Lighter and Smarter for Traveling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/#Write_a_Packing_list\" title=\"Write a Packing list\">Write a Packing list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/#Choose_an_adequate_suitcase\" title=\"Choose an adequate suitcase\">Choose an adequate suitcase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/#Use_packing_cubes\" title=\"Use packing cubes\">Use packing cubes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/#Plan_your_outfits\" title=\"Plan your outfits\">Plan your outfits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/#Bring_only_half_of_what_you_packed\" title=\"Bring only half of what you packed\">Bring only half of what you packed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/pack-lighter-smarter-traveling\/#Have_a_ready-to-go_bag\" title=\"Have a ready-to-go bag\">Have a ready-to-go bag<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Take a moment to check out the helpful tricks on <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/ultimate-guide-to-packing-light-45-tips-to-lighten-your-load\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to pack lighter<\/a> and smarter for traveling, regardless of how long your trip is.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5957\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5957\" src=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/how-to-pack-light.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate Guide to Packing Light - 45 Tips to Packing Light\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/how-to-pack-light.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/how-to-pack-light-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/how-to-pack-light-170x134.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ultimate Guide to Packing Light &#8211; 45 Tips to Packing Light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write_a_Packing_list\"><\/span>Write a Packing list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lists are amazing and always helpful though people rarely ever take them seriously.<\/p>\n<p>Writing a list of things you\u2019d like to bring makes all the difference, much like when you make a shopping list for going to the grocery store.<\/p>\n<p>It helps to have things on paper, so when the time comes, you don\u2019t forget to pack anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Think about your trip and the things you want to bring. Now take a piece of paper and write all of it down.<\/p>\n<p>You should do this sometime before you have to pack.<\/p>\n<p>Keep one master list for packing that you modify for each trip. In this way, you won&#8217;t have to rememeber the basics like toiletry items, medications, sunglasses, ID&#8217;s, etc. each time you travel.<\/p>\n<p>Give yourself time to think about what you\u2019d like to bring as you go about your day.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you won\u2019t have to brainstorm the items in which case you\u2019d probably forget a few.<\/p>\n<p>You can also make a shopping list of things you have to buy for your trip.<\/p>\n<p>Are you going to a beach?<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you purchase and pack a swimsuit, sun cream, shades, hat, and other such items.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54468\" style=\"width: 230px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0582-e1565033418695.jpg\" alt=\"Light Suitcase\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0582-e1565033418695.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_0582-e1565033418695-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">traveling light with a light roller suitcase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_an_adequate_suitcase\"><\/span>Choose an adequate suitcase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trying to squeeze everything in a bag that\u2019s too small is stressful and messy.<\/p>\n<p>If a bag is too small, it\u2019s difficult to get everything packed even if you organize the contents well.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, think about the items you\u2019ll bring, the length of your trip, and the size of your luggage.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want it too big either since all the items inside would turn to mess once you arrive at your desired location.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going away for a month, you\u2019re better off with a larger suitcase.<\/p>\n<p>Not only you\u2019ll be packing more stuff, but you\u2019ll probably buy a few things while you\u2019re away.<\/p>\n<p>Consider getting two smaller suitcases if carrying a large one seems like too much work.<\/p>\n<p>It makes things easier, especially if you\u2019re traveling alone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_packing_cubes\"><\/span>Use packing cubes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Think about using packing cubes instead of throwing everything in the luggage.<\/p>\n<p>Cubes come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, so you can even color-coordinate your belongings.<\/p>\n<p>This, though it seems like too much effort, makes all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll know where your stuff is from the moment you open your suitcase, so you won\u2019t have to search for anything.<\/p>\n<p>Cubes make packing easy, but they also make unpacking just as effortless.<\/p>\n<p>You can simply lay them out in your hotel room and finish unpacking in a minute.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5969\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5969\" src=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/exofficio-sol-cool-dress.jpg\" alt=\"Best Travel Dresses on the Planet Guide\" width=\"480\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/exofficio-sol-cool-dress.jpg 480w, https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/exofficio-sol-cool-dress-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/exofficio-sol-cool-dress-170x198.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Travel Dresses on the Planet Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_your_outfits\"><\/span>Plan your outfits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How often you returned home to realize you didn\u2019t wear half the stuff you brought with you?<\/p>\n<p>It happened to all of us, but luckily, there\u2019s a way to prevent it.<\/p>\n<p>Think about the length of your trip, the weather that awaits you there, and activities you\u2019d be doing.<\/p>\n<p>This will help you figure out outfits that would work the best for the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>A good trick is to pack outfits, not single items.<\/p>\n<p>Be realist in whether you\u2019ll wear the item or you\u2019d just like to.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, bring the skirt if you\u2019re also bringing a shirt and shoes to match it.<\/p>\n<p>Another useful trick for women is to pack dresses instead of shirts and skirts.<\/p>\n<p>It saves space in your suitcase, and it requires less organizing, matching, and planning.<\/p>\n<p>Buy a pair of shoes that would work for most of your outfits.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you won\u2019t have to pack three different pair for each occasion, event, and activity.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>See Related Contents:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/best-travel-skirts-for-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Travel Skirts for Women<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/best-travel-dresses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Travel Dresses<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/kuru-shoes-womens-halcyon-travel-shoe-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Women&#8217;s Travel Shoe<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/best-travel-pants-for-women-that-are-stylish-and-comfortable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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you\u2019re going away for a more extended period.<\/p>\n<p>We often think about what we might need during the month that we\u2019re away from home, and end up packing too much.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, you probably didn\u2019t use or even touch the items you packed in the last month or so.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s in our nature to pack for just in case, so that\u2019s not at all as unusual.<\/p>\n<p>However, what you want to do is take half of the stuff out.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, you heard it well.<\/p>\n<p>Pack everything you think you\u2019ll need, and then review it before taking half out.<\/p>\n<p>Better yet, let your well-packed suitcase sit for a few days before returning to review the items you packed.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll notice how, after a few days, you\u2019ll find some items unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/how-to-pack-jewellery-for-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Pack Jewellery for Travel<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_ready-to-go_bag\"><\/span>Have a ready-to-go bag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you traveling short-distance a few times a month?<\/p>\n<p>If so, you probably already hate packing since you\u2019re doing it all the time.<\/p>\n<p>The key to making it less stressful is trying to spend less time on it.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, keep a few ready-to-go containers and bags that would just wait for you to pack them.<\/p>\n<p>Take a bag for your travel-size shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste and other toiletries that you won\u2019t have to unpack.<\/p>\n<p>Buy an extra toothbrush for traveling, and maybe even a small hairdryer as well.<\/p>\n<p>Use another bag for a go-to medical kit.<\/p>\n<p>This will save you time and effort on trying to find a pharmacy in a foreign country.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s especially handy if you\u2019re not as fluent in the language they speak.<\/p>\n<p>Pack a few band-aids, aspirin, cold medicine, pain relievers, itch relievers, medicine for stomachache, and earplugs.<\/p>\n<p>Pack this toiletry bag according to your needs and preferences, but make sure to check that all the medications are safe to bring in the country you\u2019re traveling to.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/fold-button-up-shirts-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Fold Button Up Shirts for Travel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Related Content: <a href=\"https:\/\/gogreentravelgreen.com\/how-to-pack-a-suitcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Pack A Suitcase<\/a>, do it easily, fast and efficient!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/api.tablelabs.com\/t\/tlux9e3c.js\" defer=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pack Lighter and Smarter For Traveling &#8211; Have you ever looked at your suitcase and thought it&#8217;s too small? 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