Pack like a pro this holiday

Packing for a trip is never simple, especially if you’re going abroad or to an area with unpredictable weather.

We’ve all been there, staring at your wardrobe and your empty bags before going on a trip, not knowing what you should and shouldn’t take with you. Everything you own seems like something you might need at some point during your vacation.

Here are six tips to get you packing like a pro for your next trip:

1. Make a list. Check it twice
To avoid the worry that you may forget essential items for your trip, making a list to help you to identify what is necessary and eliminate anything that might be excessive. Lay out the necessities first and work from there.

2. Roll. Don’t fold
Roll your garments to maximize the amount of room in your suitcase. Not only does the rolling method make it possible to pack more in your bag, it also makes it simpler to quickly examine all of your belongings (compared to clothing that is folded or piled into your suitcase). The added bonus is that things are far less likely to be wrinkled on arrival.

3. Wear it twice
Pack clothing and shoes that you can get away with wearing once, twice, or even three times. Items like jeans, sweatshirts, cardigans and shoes can all be dressed up or down for different settings.

4. Smaller Essentials
For a five-day trip, you don’t need to bring a whole bottle of shampoo, and for a few days in the hills, you don’t need an enormous bottle of moisturizer. Packing travel-sized items such as a roll on instead of a spray deodorant will work in your favour. Fresh Morning roll-on by Shower to Shower is the perfect travel companion as it is compact, essential and smells great.

5. Carry it on
If you’re packing a jacket, wear it! This takes one of the largest items out of your suitcase and can also serve as a pillow or comforter on the plane or in the car when it gets chilly.