I Cut My Packing Time In Half—5 Mistakes I'll Never Make Again
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@_sierramayhewI used to scramble over a pile of mismatched clothes, trying to find an outfit the night before a flight. Now, I jot down outfit ideas in the notes app of my phone as they come to mind, even if it's weeks before the trip. Also, if I order items I'm considering wearing on the trip, I'll note that down as well. By doing this, when the time comes to pack, I already know precisely what to put in my suitcase."
A foldable woven bag has been a requirement in my suitcase for beach days.
A matching set gives you multiple options for styling if you're going on a long trip.
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@_sierramayhewThe most significant time-saver for me coincidentally involves the magic of a well-organized makeup bag. I now maintain a duplicate set of travel-sized beauty items in this makeup bag at all times. When it's time to pack, I simply toss these pre-packed bags into my suitcase. This prevents me from sitting on my bathroom floor with a list and wasting precious time.
I bought this for a trip to Europe and still am mad at myself for accidentally breaking it.
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@_sierramayhewI'm writing this to you while I sit on a plane, with my overweight carry-on bag above my head. That thing is heavy. As someone who loves to have numerous outfit changes, traveling with just a carry-on has always seemed impossible. It feels like a miracle that I can now manage with only a carry-on. This has significantly reduced my packing time, as I spend less time searching for things to fill it with. Packing cubes also play a crucial role in this process.
I just got back from a girls trip and almost all of us had this suitcase, it's that good.
If duffle is moer your style this one has multiple compartments that hold it all.
This method got me through two weeks in Europe with just a carry-on. Vacum seal everything, you'll thank me later.
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@_sierramayhewSince I was a little girl, I had a little notepad that included a packing list. I’ve been following it every time I’ve packed since even as an adult. Not only that, but I have a list on my phone of frequently forgotten items. I will contribute to it every time that I forget something on a trip, I add it to the list and check it every time I pack. Genius life hack.
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@_sierramayhewI almost always end up at the airport in jeans, a white t-shirt or tank, and a blazer. Piling on as many basics as possible has helped me make the most of my travel wardrobe. The basics I wear on the plane can be used again and again to optimize my wardrobe. Waiting to wear them on the plane keeps me from overthinking the other outfits that I pack.
The jeans I have been wearing on every summer flight.
