8-Tips for Packing and Traveling Lite
Friday, 05.18.2007, 06:18pm (GMT)
How-to Pack and Travel Lite
In this day and age of
traveling cephalalgia, there are a few packing tactics to employ. To cut out an
extra thirty to forty minutes at the arriving airport, start with packing small
luggage. Since carry-ons can not exceed a linear dimension of 45 inches, you can
escape the fiasco of the baggage terminal by simply packing and traveling light.
To learn how to pack all your needs into one suitcase, read more.
Use the
following pithy packing tips to make your travel light:
Make a list.
Compose a pack list. Be sure to coordinate shirts and blouses with bottoms. To
maximize your traveling wardrobe fashion savoir faire, stick with solids and
versatile basics. Rule-out any clothes that do not match other items.
Roll ‘em up please. The best way to fit all your clothes is by rolling
pants and shirts. First fold each item in half. Then simply roll. To try to
maintain any creases, start on the bulkiest end of the article of
clothing.
Gear up. How to make an awe-inspiring impression out of a basic
or mundane outfit? For the most glam appeal, accessorize with a vibrant tie (for
him) or a florid scarf (for her). Multihued accessories can liven up just about
any attire.
Minimize bulk. After you check for space, edit outfits –
ruthlessly. Try to pack microfibers with wrinkle and stain free comfort. With
most of your attire, stay in the same color scheme – in case you have to layer
up for warmth.
Employ shoe smarts. For men, any leather rubber-soled
shoes can make the day and night transition, easy. For woman, a pair of
flip-flops, strappy sandals and comfy wedges can serve all casual – chic
dressing needs.
Put under garments on the top. To reduce the
embarrassment of under garments becoming the side show attraction of the open
luggage scan, place all panties in a plastic bag free of any clippers, lighters
or other questionable paraphernalia. For expedient security review, place the
transparent bag on top of your other items so security can access the bag
without ruining your efficient packing method.
Lose Extra Baggage. Leave
the heavy travel guide at home. Duplicate important resources to keep your
luggage free of extra pounds. Since most hotels and resorts provide irons and
blow-dryers --leave yours at home for light travel.
Leave restricted
items at home. If you want to make it through security extra fast, avoid any
firearms, weapons, box-cutters, scissors, razors, lighters and any other item
that may be used in a terrorist situation.
About the Author
Freelance writer, Holly Bentz is the owner of a media boutique,
www.fruitionMedia.net. From subliminal e-sales letters, informative articles to
powerfully persuasive web content, Bentz takes pride in providing awe-inspiring
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