Luggage – How and What to Pack?

Everyone knows traveling can be a great learning experience which can broaden ones horizons and at the same time can be quite entertaining too. Planning is an integral part of any and trip should be so planned that you can enjoy each and every part of your trip. Managing your luggage during the trip is also a very important aspect which has to be planned when on a trip. The possibility of losing your luggage during your trip is always there, other than that there are chances that your luggage can be broken into, be broken, or stolen. To avoid all these possibilities there are some precautionary tips that should be taken when traveling.

The first step is the quality of the luggage that you have to carry. Your luggage should be sturdy and durable. Everyone wants to travel light, but it does not mean that the luggage should also be very light. The luggage should withstand moving from one place to another in parts of journey and the handlers always do not handle your luggage with care. Another important aspect is packing. You should never over pack. There are quite a few chances that if you over pack the zipper of the bag will not be able to stand it or probably the seam will break down. However a protective belt around the bag will protect the bag. Folding the clothes properly and packing accessories properly in layers allow more items to be packed and also makes it easier to take out things.

The next step is to mark your luggage properly. Label your suitcases or bags so that it is easily made out. Always mark your initials not your full name so that if you are a woman traveling alone not everyone should know your name. The address on the label should have post office code so as no one is able to follow you to your address. A great tip is to tie some sort of colored ribbon on the luggage. It will make your bags easily identifiable where there are chances of having similar bags. Weight consideration should be taken while packing your bag so that it is not it is not overweight. Make sure the weight allowances that apply to you in your particular airlines. There are services that will pick up and deliver your baggage to your destination, make use of them.

Identification papers should not be kept in your baggage as if your baggage is lost then you will also be in danger of identification theft. Check your TSA guidelines before packing the bag so that TSA screening goes without hurdle. The carry on bag is very handy and can be easily managed. The items you will need en route should be kept in that. Items like medicines, entertainment items like books etc., bus ticket and other item needed during the journey should be kept in this bag. Your toothbrush and soap or wipes are must for this bag. In the end don’t forget to label this bag too so that is not mixed up with any person having same bag.

Packing for any trip need not become a challenging ordeal. Have a check-list of things you would require for a trip and pack accordingly. With a little foresight and organization, all the items you need can be packed without having too many things to carry. Pack carefully and enjoy your trip!