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 Packing Tips
Here are some tips from the professionals for making the sometimes intimidating task of packing just a little lighter!
1. Pack heaviest items first. On the bottom of the suitcase, pack shoes, alarm clock, etc.
2. Use luggage space wisely. Stuff hosiery into the toes of your shoes. To protect your shoes, wrap them in T-shirts if you don't have shoe bags. Roll sweatshirts and undergarments to fill space. A full bag helps keep the contents from sliding and wrinkling.
3. Coordinate your wardrobe around one or two basic colors. This will automatically eliminate many items of clothing. Separates are best because they can be mixed and matched.
4. Don't pack too much. An old traveler's trick is to lay out everything you'll need, then take half and return the rest to your closet.
5. Use lightweight bags if possible. Canvas or nylon bags are more economical than leather.
6. Minimize wrinkling by packing shirts buttoned. If possible, only fold clothes at the waist and seams.
7. Place plastic dry cleaner's bags around clothes to minimize wrinkling. Keep each layer as flat and even as possible.
8. For silk shirts, use large zip lock plastic food bags. This keeps the shirts wrinkle free. Bring extras to use for packing a wet bathing suit.
9. Make a list of the contents of your suitcase. Bring this with you in case your luggage is lost or stolen and you need to make a claim.
10. Carry fragile, valuable perishable items with you. Money, jewelry and prescription drugs should also be carried with you. Make sure you have at least a toothbrush in your carry-on bag.
11. Pack sample sizes of toiletry articles. Liquids travel best in plastic containers. Squeeze the air out of the bottles before you fill them to the top. Place the containers in plastic bags before you put them in your suitcase.
12. Be sure your baggage is clearly labeled. remove old airline tags. Make sure your name and address is in a prominent place on the outside and inside of each luggage piece.
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