One of the less pleasurable parts of traveling is the packing process. Trying to fit it all in your suitcase, folding, unfolding, shoving, spilling, screaming, folding again, and finally – crying, are typical packing sessions for many people. But packing doesn’t have to be such an ordeal, thanks to these 15 tips: |
1. The proper way to pack a suitcase |
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2. Roll your clothes to minimize space, and secure them with a rubber band |
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3. Roll your belts and put them in the collar of your shirts - they will remain rolled and the collars will stay safe |
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4. Cut a plastic bag and use the pieces to seal bottles and prevent spillage |
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5. Put your shoes in a shower cap - it'll keep them in one place. |
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6. Use a closet organizer to keep everything folded and organized |
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7. Put delicate necklaces in straws - they won't tangle and remain safe |
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8. Use a binder clip to keep your razor safe |
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9. Keep earrings together in a button |
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10. An empty medicine bottle is ideal for keeping hair products |
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11. It is also ideal for storing cotton buds |
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12. Get a portable power-splitter - they're more essential than you know |
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13. An inflatable pool float can keep glass bottles safe |
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14. Use a pot holder to store curling irons |
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15. Get a vacuum-packing suitcase |
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Bonus: How to roll your clothes for packing |
H/T: buzzfeed.com |
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