Summer vacation at last! The anticipation of this relaxing time actually includes packing your suitcase, right? For many travelers, however, the stress starts right here, because a few beloved items of clothing simply won't fit in their luggage. So that you can take a relaxed approach to your vacation preparations in future, we have put together 6 useful tips on how to pack your suitcase correctly. Every item on your vacation checklist is guaranteed to find the right place!
Trolley, travel bag or backpack?
A city break over the weekend or a trip lasting several weeks? Discovering Australia on foot or a vacation in a luxury home. Packing your suitcase properly only works if your luggage is tailored to your summer vacation.
Only take what you really need
A 14-day summer vacation is coming up. But your closet has outfits for six months. So what should you take and what should you leave at home? Try this decision-making aid: lay everything you actually wanted to pack in your suitcase on your bed so that you can see all the clothes. Put together a few outfits that can possibly be combined with each other. Leave the rest at home!
Roll your clothes instead of folding them
Of course, nobody expects you to fold every single pair of boxer shorts. Nevertheless, if you roll large items of clothing such as T-shirts or jeans when packing your suitcase instead of folding them, you will save a lot of space. For blouses and pants, we recommend the Pack-It packing aids from Eagle Creek. This way, your clothes won't crease so quickly.
Discover the big world of small travel utensils
Whether it's a travel hair dryer, mini iron, thin microfiber towels or small tubes and containers for liquids and creams. If you have little space or are traveling with hand luggage, taking liquids with you is limited. It's easier with the right equipment: many products are available in a practical travel format.
Use storage space correctly
Bought travel souvenirs and gifts for friends and family? You can store smaller and easily breakable items in the interior of your shoes to keep them well protected. This way, you won't take up any extra space.
Nothing is more annoying than leaking shower gels or shampoos in your suitcase. To prevent leakage, simply secure the lid with a tape. You can also pack the bottles in a leak-proof bag.
Always carry important items and valuables with you
Unfortunately, the suitcase didn't reach its destination! Who hasn't experienced this? Always pack the most important things in your hand luggage: this naturally includes ID and travel documents, medication, keys, money and smartphone. Ideally also a toothbrush and a change of clothes.
