Gear & Packing
Pack smart, not heavy. The right gear makes every part of a trip easier.
Overpacking is one of the most common travel regrets. A tighter, smarter packing list means less to carry and more room to bring things home.
Smarter Packing
- Use packing cubes. — They compress your clothes and make it easy to find things without unpacking your entire bag.
- Pack in layers, not bulk. — A few versatile layers handle more weather scenarios than one heavy jacket.
- Try to go carry-on only. — It’s faster through airports and means you never have to worry about lost luggage.
- Bring a universal adapter and a power bank. — Cheap insurance against a dead phone on a long travel day.
- Leave room for souvenirs. — Pack your bag about 80% full on the way out so there’s space to bring things home.
- Do a “wear once, use twice” check. — Before packing anything, ask if it serves more than one purpose on the trip.
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Not sure what to pack for your next trip? Reach out and I’ll help you put together a list.