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We’ve put together a handy guide to help in packing your suitcase effectively. Read on to learn our seven tips for making the most of the space you have.
Check what you’ll need
Check the weather and your itinerary, to ensure you have the clothes you need and that you’re not using up valuable space on clothes you don’t need.
Laundering facilities?
Check whether your holiday accommodation comes with a washing machine or if there is a launderette nearby. It will take the pressure off and help you to make the most of the clothes you do pack.
Overpack at your peril
It might seem obvious – but don’t over pack, or you’ll find yourself coming back from holiday with crumpled clothes you haven’t worn.
A top tip for packing your suitcase and not taking too much – is to lay everything you plan to take with you out on your bed. Step away, then look again and take some things away. It’s a bit like that 70’s children’s party game – only you don’t have to remember them – in fact, you don’t want to remember them. Subtract, subtract and subtract again.
Pack versatile clothing
Make the clothing you do take as versatile as possible. Ensure that all the clothes you take coordinate with each other. It will make things so much simpler once you’re on holiday.
Incorporate several lightweight layers, which you can wear together or apart – helping you to make the most of your capsule wardrobe and be comfortable whatever the weather.
Harness the power of accessories. Remember that a few well-chosen accessories can transform an outfit, taking it from day to night or informal to formal. A chunky necklace or a bright scarf take up little room, but can makeover your outfit.
Put the heaviest items at the bottom
Just like when you’re at the supermarket, put your heaviest items at the bottom. If you have more formal clothes that you want to keep wrinkle free, then pack them at the top, over everything else.
Save space
There are some ways in which you can save space in your suitcase, helping you to pack more effectively:
Holiday shopping?
Want to bring back presents for your family? Consider what shopping you’ll want to do on holiday and what you’ll want to bring it back with you. Save space for these items.
Setting off on holiday soon?
We hope these tips have helped you to pack your suitcase more effectively. Whether you’re packing for a holiday abroad or you’re taking a break in the countryside with a provider such as Mann’s Holidays, have a great time!
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