4 TIPS TO HELP YOU PACK SMART FOR YOUR HOLIDAY

Say goodbye to overstuffed suitcases and hello to stress-free travel. Make packing a breeze with these handy packing tips.

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1. START PACKING EARLY
We’ve all been there, thinking we still have enough time, and suddenly it’s time for the trip and we panic pack way too many (or not enough) clothes. “Start filling your suitcase about a week in advance for a long trip and a few days before for a short trip. Give yourself plenty of time to do laundry, check the weather, plan activities and purchase any necessary items before you pack your bags,” says Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founder and COO of Neat Method.

2. PACK ONLY THE NECESSARY TOILETRIES
Do you really need that XL bottle of hair conditioner? And the facemask that you only use once a month when you’re at home? Let your toiletries take up as little room as possible. Streamline your 10-step facial routine: calculate the quantity of products you’ll need and decant into travel containers. This not only frees up space in your suitcase and minimises spillage in your suitcase (looking at you, body lotion…), it also means if anything happens to your products, you can rest easy knowing you still have some at home.

@lauramvila Let’s fill my travel containers ✈️ @cadence #travelcontainer #travelsize #packwithme #toiletries #keepyourcadence #vacationprep ♬ original sound - Laura Vila

3. PLAN A HOLIDAY CAPSULE WARDROBE

Planning your looks is key to avoid overpacking. Plan your outfits according to your itinerary. “Add the restaurants you’ll dine in, people you’ll visit, excursions you’ll go on and any other thing you’ll participate in while you’re away. Then plan your outfits according to those events, and make sure to check the weather so you have seasonally appropriate attire,” says Naeemah Ford Goldson of Restore Order Professional Organizing.

@theannaedit Say hello to your 16 piece hot weather holiday capsule wardrobe. Here’s your packing list: 2 x bags (one big beach-style bag, one small one for the evenings) 1 x swimwear 1 x hat 2 x shoes (something comfy and then something a bit fancier for the evening) 2 x dresses (I picked one short and one long, but whatever you fancy) 5 x tops (two more causal ones - I went for a a vest and a t-shirt - two more formal ones - I went for a waistcoat and a cropped linen top - and then a long sleeve linen shirt) 1 x skirt 1 x short 1 x linen trousers Make sure you save this video for your next travels ☀️Outfits coming tomorrow! #SummerTravel #Packing #HolidayPacking #SummerHoliday #SummerCapsuleWardrobe ♬ original sound - Anna - Minimal Style & Beauty

4. RESEARCH IS KEY
The more information you have about your destination the better. If the weather is hot, you don’t need to pack that jacket that takes up all the space in your suitcase. Does your accommodation have a hairdryer? Leave yours at home. “Research what amenities your final destination offers and avoid packing those items to save space,” says Ashley Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Neat Method.