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How to Efficiently Pack A Suitcase

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By kluke82
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It seems these days that every airlines are charging an arm and a leg for excess baggage. These costs really can add up quickly. Learning to efficiently pack your suitcase or luggage will help reduce charges the airlines have started to impose.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Suitcase
  • Travel bottles
  • Travel size toiletries
  1. Step 1

    The first step in packing your suitcase efficiently is to find a large suitcase that has many spaces and compartments where you can pack your stuff. I recommend looking at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Ross for affordable suitcases and luggage. Good luggage brands are Samsonite, Tumi, and Travelpro.

  2. Step 2

    Purchase travel bottles at your local drug store. Put the amount of shampoo, conditioner, and face wash you will need for your trip into the bottles. You will save a lot of space in your suitcase by not packing full size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, or face wash products.

  3. Step 3

    Buy travel size toiletries to pack in your luggage. Packing small soaps, deodorants, and mouth wash will save you a lot of room in your suitcase and luggage to pack other items you will need for your trip.

  4. Step 4

    Do not pack a blow dryer or hair dryer. The place you are staying during your trip will most likely have one you can use.

  5. Step 5

    If you usually use an electronic toothbrush do not pack it when you travel. Electronic toothbrushes are heavy and will take up space. Pack a manual toothbrush instead.

  6. Step 6

    Neatly fold your clothes, underwear, and socks. Place them in your suitcase. Folding your clothes will help create more space in your luggage. Also, put your shoes in the bottom of your suitcase.

Tips & Warnings
  • The less you pack the better!
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