Space-Saving Tricks For Packing Your Luggage

There are many of us who check our luggage in detail before each flight. It has never been so important to lighten the load because we all know that the airlines squeeze us to the last cent. Well, this concern is no longer exclusive to backpackers and businessmen. Also, to occasional travelers who do it for a week or more, they try to compress all their needs in a cabin suitcase. 

Why Travel in Light Luggage?

• It Is Cheaper. At the moment the airlines don’t charge for hand luggage, (although who knows what the future will hold!).
• Faster. Billing online saves queues at the counters and allows you to go directly to the security control.
• Easier - A single bag means less luggage to carry and of course less risk of loss, damage or theft in transit.

A Correct Choice of Bag or Suitcase

At present, the rigid wheel suitcase seems to be imposed among travelers. However, Doug Dyment, the great godfather of the idea of ​​traveling with little luggage, and creator of the OneBag.com website recommend abandoning the “hideous armature with wheels”, for a soft bag with square corners and soft shapes. That obviously must be within the valid measures for cabin luggage.

Most travelers carry much more in their luggage than they really need. An extra pair of shoes, the hairdryer, another jacket just in case. Almost everything that packed our suitcases and that could perfectly stay at home. Think about the last time you traveled, did you really use everything you had? Well, I did not.

Make a list. In which only the essential and necessary things are included, which also fits in a handbag or backpack. The main objective is to create a type list, which covers the personal needs of any standard trip.

•  Driving license, Passport• Medical insurance (documentation, telephone contact numbers)• Air tickets and printed boarding passes• Bank cards (credit and debit), cash.• Details of accommodation, car rental, trip planning, etc. • Warm jacket, for possible temperature changes on the plane.• 2-4 t-shirts• 2-4 sweatshirts-long-sleeved sweaters• 1 pair of jeans• 1 pair of detachable light pants (long-shorts)• Swimsuit• Bag raincoat: in case the weather gets unpleasant.• 3 pairs of socks• 3 pairs of underpants• 1 pair of good boots for walking in plain• Flip flops or sandals depending on the destination• 1 pair of shoes dress in case you go out at night• Belt, to wear on the plane.• Water bottle• Mobile phone, charger, headphones: (with alarm function, MP3 player and radio)• Mini flashlight• Glasses and case• Earplugs• Mini kit depending on the type of activities to be carried out on the trip• Pen/pencil and notepad to write down flight details and important information• Maps, guides, tips• Reading the material, at least one pocketbook• Universal plug adapter, if traveling to Foreign• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, toiletries• A small bottle of shampoo, soap bar and hair foam• Deodorant• Vitamin C, mandatory medicines if necessary and some anti-flu/cooling.

Important Note: The current regulations of airports, requires that any liquid (perfume, shampoo, water, etc.) go in a container of 100 ml of maximum size. These will have to be introduced in a transparent and sealed plastic bag for control. It should be noted that these restrictions are subject to last-minute changes. Therefore, we advise you to check the security website of the airport in question.

The Art of Packing: Folding, Wrapping and Attaching Packages

Backpackers of the world, love to roll up! Well, Doug Dyment of OneBag.com says that making small, space-adjusted bales is the smartest method to reduce wrinkles. This method uses an object as "core", either a folder or file cabinet. Around which other elements are wrapped. The main drawback of the method is that it takes a little longer to make and complicates taking out objects individually from the bag/backpack, without undoing the complete package. On the contrary, it allows to maximize space and minimizes wrinkles.

Light luggage will make your trip much happier!