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We've all been warned of the new charges airlines are charging for whatever they can think of-
checked baggage, primo seats (in Coach!) and food. I've even heard that some airlines are
thinking about charging for water. So what's a savvy traveler to do? You can grin and bare it, or
you can find ways to cut corners and conserve.
Here are some tips for packing light on your next flight:
Packing clothes
The truth is, many of us overpack and don't wear everything we pack, so the obvious tip is simply
to pack less. But it's always great to have extras with you in case your trip is extended, the
weather changes unexpectedly or for unplanned activities requiring a specific dress code. So,
while the goal is to pack lighter, you still have to employ a strategy.
o Go with one or two basic wardrobe colors and use colorful shirts, scarves and accessories to
brighten them up. Just make sure that your pieces go together so you can mix and match.
o Pack separates that create multiple outfits.
o Wear bulky items like jackets, sweaters and heavy shoes on the plane. Sometimes you can
use the little closet at the front of the plane to store it.
o Try not to pack more than two pair of shoes. Choose one pair for evening and one pair of
comfortable shoes for exercising and site seeing.
Keep clothes clean on the road
If you still want to pack lightly for longer trips, consider taking advantage of your hotel's laundry
services or facilities. Another tip is to travel with light-weight and quick-drying
Efficient packing
o Roll your clothes, which can create more room in your luggage for more clothes.
o Use vacuum bags for sweaters-they flatten very well.
o Pack clothes in large Ziploc bags. You can squeeze out the extra air and protect.
o Use packing cubes.
Ship it
o Send your luggage using UPS or FedEx to your hotel 10 days before you get there. It's a little
risky and you have to send items you don't need in the iterim but it could be worth it not having to
deal with airport hassles.
2. o Ship items you purchase during your trip.
Odds and Ends
o Combine when you can. Pack all-in-one body wash/shampoo/shave gel and SPF moisturizers
you can use on your face and body, or buy toiletries at your destination. If you must bring
toiletries, bring trial size versions or ration out what you need and transport in travel bottles.
o If you're going on a trip for pleasure, wait until you get to the airport to buy your reading
material.
o If you have a second home or cabin, leave toiletries there, so you don't have to tote them back
and forth.
o If you're traveling for the holidays, buy your gifts at your destination.
Follow a plan
o Think about your previous trips and weed out any items that you didn't use.
o Lay out your clothes a week before your trip and pare it back as much as possible.
o Set out everything think you need and then eliminate any duplicates or "convenience" items
you can go without for a few days.
Luggage
o Buy expandable carry-on rolling luggage.
o A regular-sized backpack counts as a personal item but holds a lot compared to a purse or
carry-on tote. Just slip your handbag inside the backpack, or stuff it with socks in your carry-on.
o The lighter your suitcase, the more you can take without hitting the overweight fee.
Hopefully this guide will be helpful and of course, save you money!
Amy Covington is a fashion writer with a penchant for silk scarves, designer handbags and
anything luxury. She always knew she wanted to be a writer and always loved fashion-and finally
found a way to revel in both. Amy maintains three blogs for Belisi Fashions, a luxury accessories
brand, based in Palm Beach. On her women's fashion blog, readers get a regular dose of fashion,
health and lifestyle articles, product reviews and commentary.
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