At first glance, assembling a suitcase for a trip is a simple, simple process. But anyone who has done this at least once knows that several problems are immediately discovered: what to take with you, how to place it all, and how to make sure that the suitcase does not burst from the numerous contents. Some advise you to do without luggage at all and buy everything on the spot, but most still try to take everything you need on the trip. So how do I pack my suitcase correctly and make it all fit? We will now try to answer this question.
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If you have at least a few days before traveling, then write a list of all the necessary things, put this leaf aside for a day, and then take a fresh look at it. As a rule, several items from a long list turn out to be completely unimportant. Don’t hesitate to cross out what you don’t need. In this case, it is better to take less than more.
When you collect everything listed, don’t immediately put it in your suitcase. Spread them out on the bed or on the floor. Do not hesitate, a huge amount of all this variety will cause you horror and a desire to reduce the list a little more. This simple technique will be a real godsend for those who do not even know how to properly pack a suitcase for a trip. Continue to get rid of the excess until there is nothing left on the bed that you can’t do without at all. If you are not going to a deserted desert or wild jungle, then for sure at the place of your future stay there will be an opportunity to buy inexpensive things, disposable dishes, hygiene products, etc.
The main thing is the correct order
To put all things together so that nothing is crumpled, spilled, or crumbled — this is only at first glance difficult. It is only important to observe the correct order of putting clothes, shoes and everything else in the suitcase.
At the very bottom should be shoes. By the way, you need to put all your socks, ties, handkerchiefs, underwear in it. This way you will not only save space, but also keep the perfect shape of your shoes. Then you can place large rollers made of jeans, sweaters, etc. Put them closer to each other, so that they do not unwind on the road. The next layer should be everything that can break: perfume, lotions, alcohol, etc.
On top we put rollers made of lighter and softer clothing: sweatshirts, skirts, shirts, T-shirts. If you decide not to twist some clothes, but to fold them in the classic way, then arrange them in the next layer. Complete the assembly by stacking various small items: belts, combs, jewelry, hairpins. These things can be pushed between layers. By the way, a twisted belt can perfectly serve as the basis for the collar of a shirt that is especially expensive for you. The first time you collect a small suitcase so that everything fits, it may not work out, then be patient, lay out everything and start the bookmark again.
Ways of laying clothes
There are four ways to pack a suitcase with clothes:
- Classic.Each shirt, pants and blouse you put together as my mother taught in childhood-a stack. Experienced travelers do not use this method, as it has two significant drawbacks: clothes take up a lot of space, and all things are decorated with crumpled stripes at the bend points upon arrival.
- Anarchic.This technique is very dubious, but fast. You can justify using this method only when you have very little time. Its essence is to take the whole chaotic pile of clothes with both hands and stuff it into a suitcase. Most likely, to close the lid, you will also have to jump on the suitcase.
- Advanced.You don’t fold your clothes as you normally would, but rather roll them into tight rolls. So you can save up to a third of the useful space, and pack your suitcase in the most compact way. In addition, things that do not have crease corners will crumple less. Most of the clothes folded in this way can be put on immediately upon arrival. Textile trifles can be folded into a whole plastic bag and twisted until all the air comes out. You can also use a vacuum cleaner. This method is perfect for those who do not know how to collect the maximum amount of things in a small suitcase.
- Inventive.This method involves stacking things crosswise. Place the most crumpled clothing at the bottom of the suitcase. Laundry can be placed in the center of this stack. Wrap each item in turn until everything is completely folded. If these little things are also pressed with belts, they will arrive in their original form.
What to do with cosmetics?
Don’t drag full-size versions of all your face, body, and hair care products with you on a trip. If you want to take everything, then pour what is possible into miniature containers. If there are none in the house, then in cosmetics stores you can buy a special set of small jars, bottles and tubes.
If you are going on vacation or shopping, then you will definitely want to buy something in local boutiques, and there will be no space in your luggage, since a suitcase compactly assembled at home will refuse to accommodate new things. So why go to Tula with your samovar? What you need to take with you is a small but functional first aid kit. Abroad, you may not always be able to buy the necessary medications without a prescription at a pharmacy, and the names of medications may differ. Mandatory set: painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, antihistamines and something for the digestive system.
Now you probably have a better understanding of how to pack a suitcase. We hope that your vacation or business trip will not be overshadowed by the need to carry heavy luggage.