Top tips for travelling light
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Loading... - Martha Adu
- 18 Aug 2022
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There’s nothing like the freedom of flying with only one or two carry-on bags as your travel companion.
No checked luggage to slow you down. No standing around waiting at baggage carousels or, worse, having your bags go missing in action – or somehow end up on the other side of the world (a scenario where Apple AirTags prove very handy!)
You can walk straight off the plane, out of the airport and be on your way to your hotel, a meeting or pre-dinner drink.
Here are some smart yet simple ways to leave your cumbersome checked luggage behind and pack like a travel pro.
Write a packing list
It sounds basic, but putting down on paper everything you need is the first step to more efficient packing.
That’s to avoid packing everything you think you need – especially when it comes to your clothes – and keeping a laser focus on what you actually need.
Paring back your wardrobe, ideally to the point of a ‘capsule wardrobe’ of versatile mix-and-match pieces, helps keep the bulk out of your bag.
Shirts, tops and jackets
Invest in non-iron or crease-resistant cotton business shirts and tops from quality brands and retailers.
Avoiding cheap wrinkle-free material where artificial fibres can prevent the clothes from breathing, leaving you uncomfortable and sweaty before the day is done.
And while the space-saving technique of rolling shirts remains incredibly efficient, it’s better to fold them the same way as seen in department stores.
If possible, don’t put your suit jacket in your bag: wear it onto the flight, then have it hung in the wardrobe or gently folded and stowed in an overhead locker.
In economy, place it on top of your carry-on luggage instead of beside it, to avoid other passengers shoving their bag in and scrunching up your jacket. Read More...
