What should you avoid packing in your suitcase when traveling?

What should you avoid packing in your suitcase when traveling?

How to pack your suitcase and what to avoid packing The preparation of the suitcases is an important moment to which it is necessary to devote all the time necessary before leaving on a trip. Between what you want to take with you and what you can put in your suitcases, the gap is sometimes significant. How to travel light and leave with peace of mind? What not to pack? Here are some leads…

 

 

 

The “just in case” syndrome

 

Before moving on to specific advice, here's a general one: don't fall into the “just in case” syndrome. When you pack your bags, it's very easy: you're always tempted to put a whole bunch of things “in case” you need them, but the truth is that often you won't use them.

 

Before putting a piece of clothing or an object in your suitcase, think about it and ask yourself these questions: do I really need it? Is this object really essential for the success of my trip? If the answer is “no” or “maybe”, in most cases, it is better to leave this object at home.

 

If during previous trips it has happened to you to come home with clothes and objects that left with you, but never came out of your suitcase; you have to be extra careful not to fall prey to the “just in case” syndrome the next time you pack your bags.

 

Unnecessary and replaceable clothes

 

Often, it is the clothes that unnecessarily weigh down the luggage of travelers. You don't have to pack your entire wardrobe, even for a long vacation. If one plans well according to the activities one will do there, and one chooses clothes that can be combined with each other, one can survive for many days with a reduced wardrobe. In addition, if we need it, we can always wash our clothes on site.

 

And if by chance we have indeed forgotten something, it is always possible to buy accessories or clothing appropriate to the climate of your place of stay. At the same time, this allows you to dress in the local color, rub shoulders with the population and take home a souvenir!

 

Bulky gadgets and devices

 

Many people have gadgets that bring them comfort and well-being at home. Often, they want to take them with them on their holidays. These include, for example, portable DVD players, reading lamps, electronic translators, coffee makers, etc. Not only can these objects take up a lot of space in luggage, but they generally require special attention in their transport and operation, as they may require refills, batteries or adapters for electrical outlets abroad which increase more the volume and the weight of the suitcases.

 

Before putting a gadget in your suitcase, ask yourself this question: can't I live without it for the duration of my trip? If the answer is "yes" or "maybe", this gadget should stay with you.

 

Jewelry and valuables

 

Thieves are easily tempted by jewelry and valuables like watches. Wearing these objects conspicuously only attracts the covetousness of criminals. Even if it seems difficult to leave your grandmother's pendant or the Cartier watch inherited from a relative at home, caution must always be taken to avoid the risk of having these objects stolen, which have so many intrinsic rather than sentimental value. Especially since most travel insurance does not cover the theft of jewelry during a stay abroad, which implies taking out additional insurance if you want to guarantee your valuables.

 

Excess beauty products

 

It is not necessary to carry all its range of beauty products to go on a trip. It's not worth bringing all the foundations, shampoos, styling gels or cosmetics that you have for a week or two. Especially since airport security regulations are draconian with regard to bottles containing liquid, in particular those over 100 ml which are not authorized in the cabin.

 

As with clothes, we can always buy products on site if necessary.

 

The medicine kit

 

Unless you are undergoing medical treatment or need to take medication for chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes, it is not necessary to take all the medication and care you have with you. at home. A travel medicine kit with the essentials will be more than enough. In addition, except when staying in the depths of the bush, it is relatively easy to find a pharmacy in most destinations.

 

Guides and information for the trip

 

There is no need to carry multiple guide books. A good travel guide is normally enough. Tablets and Smartphones also allow you to download useful guides and applications for your trip . If one has access to an Internet connection, one can also quickly access information from search engines and websites. And if you need additional information, you can always ask on site.

 

The success of the trip depends in part on what the suitcases contain. It is therefore preferable to do a good sorting so as not to forget the essentials, but also not to fill them in unnecessarily!

 

Have a good trip !

 

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