Packing Light: Going Hands-Free When Traveling



Paying a small fortune for excess baggage last time was the last straw!

With most airlines charging $50 per bag, your bank account cries every time you have to travel. But you can’t help but pay extra, considering everything you pack is necessary. Right?

Well, not everything you’re packing is necessary.

Extra pairs of underwear, yes! But that third Fenty foundation? We beg to differ. So why not purge your must-have list for traveling this year? 

Here are some packing tips, courtesy of Cubby, a leading affordable luggage storage service!

- Choose the Right Bag, for Starters

A large bag gives you more storage space. So get a smaller bag instead. Packable duffel bags or backpacks are perfect for short-term travel—or even long trips, if you organize your things properly. You’ll only be able to pack what you absolutely need this way, and the bag will be small enough to fit under your seat.

- Plan a Capsule Wardrobe for Travel

Extra underwear and socks are fine. But packing five shirts and three dress pants because they might come in handy is just not acceptable. 

Rather than dumping all the contents of your closet in your suitcase or bag, choose essential items—one outfit for each day. And pack a handheld steamer if you’re worried about crinkling up your clothing.

- Pack Efficiently, Don’t Stuff

We could all learn a thing or two (or ten) from Marie Kondo, the queen of organizing. With everything we know about the Kon-Mari method, we can safely say that the key is to pack in a way that utilizes space, rather than stuffing things in every nook and cranny.

Take only what you absolutely need, and roll and fold everything into small squares. 

Roll socks into little balls and stuff them in your shoes. Pack all the accessories together, using small fabric pouches so you don’t lose them. It’s all about being a smart packer.

- Wear it if Anything is Bulky

Bringing your bulky down jacket with you? Wear it instead of packing it. Rather than having to take it out of your carry-on once you land, keeping your jacket with you will eliminate its space in your luggage, since you’ll be carrying it on your person.

Conclusion

Cubby offers affordable luggage storage services in nine different states. So you know they know quite a bit about packing luggage!

Follow these tips when traveling, and be sure to stay in contact with Cubby if you ever feel tired of dragging your suitcase or backpack.

The company offers luggage storage facilities in Houston, Austin, Las Vegas, Boston, Fort Worth, Galveston, San Antonio, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington D.C.

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