Preparing luggage is one of the important stages in preparing for a trip along with booking a hotel, buying air tickets, and planning a route. Experts offer a selection of things that are useless when traveling.
Cotton swabs and discs
They can be used for free in hotels, most often they are in the bathroom. Of course, from hygiene items, you can take a toothbrush or some kind of necessary care product with you, but soap, cotton swabs, and shower caps can save space in your suitcase.
Everyday cosmetic bag
Before the trip, you should go through your cosmetic bag and lay out everything that you won’t need on the trip. Take with you only the products that you use every day.
Curling irons and tongs
Leave hair dryers, curling irons, curling irons, and bulky packages of hair products at home, as they take up a lot of luggage space and an entire hotel bathroom. Most hotels already have hair dryers.
Magazines or books
Of course, many people enjoy reading while on vacation, but if you have an e-reader or tablet, you can free up precious backpack space by leaving them at home.
Computer or tablet
Unless it’s a work trip, you can probably get by with just your smartphone. But if you plan to take other devices with you, such as a tablet or laptop, limit yourself to a maximum of two devices in your luggage. The excessive presence of gadgets will lead to the fact that you will constantly be distracted or end up not using most of what you brought with you.
Sheets and towels
Please bring towels or bedding with you only if you are going on a hike. Hotels and guest houses almost always provide them.
Extra equipment
Be realistic and honest with yourself about whether you will sleep in a tent or go to the gym on your upcoming trip. Do not take anything “just in case”, but plan where, when, and how you are going to spend your time.
Several pairs of jeans
Denim is ideal for travel because the fabric is versatile, durable, smudge-resistant, and hides stains well. However, jeans are heavy and take up a lot of space even when properly folded. So bring only your favorite pair of jeans with you.
Clothes for everyday
For a standard trip, about three tops and three bottoms are suitable, which are practical and convenient and can be combined. Everyone likes to have a choice, but almost no one needs a brand new look for every day of travel.
Impractical shoes
There’s nothing worse than wearing out your feet while on vacation or simply suffering in the wrong shoes, so choose them carefully and never pack a new unworn pair in your suitcase. Opt for practical boots and sneakers, and if your holiday program is something solemn, try to find a balance between style and comfort.
Expensive accessories and jewelry
Resist the temptation to pack your most expensive watches, jewelry, handbags, and other wardrobe items. In many cases, traveling with valuables will make you a prime target for pickpockets.
Perfume
There is no need to take a large amount of perfume with you on a trip. Firstly, airports have restrictions on the transport of liquids, besides, there is a risk of breaking fragile bottles, and they also add extra weight to luggage.
Extra medicines in the first aid kit
It is worth taking a first aid kit with you on the road, but usually, it is limited to pills for headaches, intestinal disorders, antihistamines, and patches. The rest is impossible to foresee. In addition, in any city in the world, there is a pharmacy where you can buy the right drug.
Food stock
On the road, it is enough to take a light snack in a minimum amount. It will come in handy if you are flying with children or on a low-cost airline, as well as during a long flight. Stuffing a backpack with food is pointless, some products can go bad, and they can also weigh a lot. There are food zones at every airport, and on almost all flights they are fed on planes.
Discount cards and coupons
Before the trip, you need to sort out your wallet or purse. Often, rarely used cards are stored there, which can be put aside while at home. They do not take up much space, but they can be distracting when searching for documents, a bank card, or cash.