This may seem an ambitiously small suitcase, but the golden rule of packing is to always take half the clothes you were planning to bring (and twice the money).
Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.
Consider the 1-2-3-4-5-6 Rule
One general guideline is to pack one hat, two pairs of shoes, three bottoms, four tops (short or long-sleeve or outer layer), five pairs of socks, six pairs of underwear.
Poisonous, Flammable, Hazardous, Corrosive, or Explosive Items. You might not think of bathroom cleaners or nail polish as dangerous items to move. They are, after all, common household goods. But, they're dangerous when pressurized, in high-temperature environments, or stored near firearms or car batteries.
Why You Should Roll (Most of) Your Clothes When You Pack. While rolling clothes helps you maximize your space by filling the bag from edge to edge, it doesn't really save you space. But rolled clothes do have two advantages: fewer wrinkles and a better-organized bag.
Plan on bringing four shirts per week, and two jackets to layer for warmth (if you're traveling to a cool or cold destination). For a two-week trip, you need four bottoms and eight tops. Pack one or two dresses if you plan on going anywhere fancy, and bring athletic gear if you think you'll hike or exercise.
Whittling down your favourites to just a few pairs can be tough, so we're sharing a favourite travel tip: the '3 shoe rule. ' Yes, you guessed it – the '3 shoe rule' is only pack THREE pairs of shoes. For a summer vacation, this typically means a pair of sneakers and two pairs of sandals – one dressy and one casual.
When packing for a wilderness adventure, consider the rule of threes. It will help you prioritize what you need. The rule is – three minutes, three hours, three days, and three weeks.
The 1-through-6 rule
If you're packing for a trip that will last a week, use numbers 1 through 6 to pack certain items as follows: one hat, two pairs of shoes, three pairs of pants/skirts, four shirts, five pairs of socks, six pairs of underwear.
But it can be helpful to follow the “Rule” of Thirds when putting together outfits. Apparently, clothing ensembles look more well-proportioned when the top takes up one-third of the outfit and the bottom occupies two-thirds of the overall look.
A: The bedroom and kitchen can both be the hardest rooms to pack, since they contain items that you'll need to use during the packing process.
Start The Packing In The Least Used Room
Your least used room could be the garage, basement, closets, a spare room – guest room, or your attic. Determine which room in your house you use the least and start the packing process in there.
Creating a packing schedule for a move is a great way to make sure you give yourself enough time. Load furniture, appliances and larger items first. This leaves more room for the smaller items towards the door to the truck, making it easier to unload.
If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.
Sleepwear. Whether you sleep in t-shirts and sweatpants or complete pajama sets, about two pairs of pajamas will be enough for a weeklong vacation. However, if you're someone who likes slipping into fresh pajamas every night, then you may want to pack extra loungewear, space in your luggage permitting.
Yes. Packing cubes are worth it. They help you stay organized, keep your clothes wrinkle-free, and save space in your luggage. They also make packing and unpacking a bit quicker and easier.
Roll Clothes Instead Of Folding
Whether you're on team roll or on team fold, our experts say that rolling clothes saves space. Folded clothes take more of your suitcase's surface area and you end up stacking clothes, taking up more of your luggage's height space as well.