Why Do We Carry More Luggage Than We Need To?

If excess baggage fees dominate your credit card statements, and you're always struggling to carry your large suitcases through the airport, you have a problem. But of course, you already know this. You came here because you wanted to find out why you always end up packing so much. Lucky for you, it’s time to alleviate your packing struggles. Understand the root of the problem to you address the real issues and avoid overpacking. 

Here are the top reasons you may be stuffing all your belongings in your travel bags: 

You're packing for everything that can go wrong

What if my shoe breaks? What if it gets unbearably cold on the island? What if a bear comes out of the woods at night and hides away my suitcase? If your mind is dominated with these thoughts the night before your trip, the chances are that you'll get very little sleep and would spend most of the morning cramming your bag with all the "worst-case scenario essentials." 

While some of these are valid concerns and you should pack according to the weather and some unexpected things that may happen on the trip, you shouldn't completely give in to the anxiety. When you're traveling with friends and family, you'll likely find help from them. And even if you're moving solo, you can always buy warmer clothes and a new pair of shoes on the go! 

You're a procrastinator 

Smart packing requires careful planning. If you procrastinate and leave your packing to the last minute, you may find yourself filling your suitcase with non-essentials. Make a packing list on your phone on the go if you can't bring yourself to set aside time for it. Resist the temptation to leave the packing to the eleventh hour and avoid overpacked bags and excess baggage fees. 

You don't know what you're going to do on the trip 

Have a look at the contents of your bag: does it look like you're going on a cruise, yoga retreat, skiing, and partying all at the same time? When you don't have a solid plan for how you're going to spend your trip, you may end up packing all the unnecessary items. Think clearly about what you're going to use on the trip and load only those articles. Refrain from expecting too much from yourself and the journey! 

Changing habits take time. Whether you're a light packer or like to have your suitcases full, on-demand affordable luggage storage services like Cubby are present in many states across the U.S. to help you out. Leave your bags with them in Austin, Dallas, Boston, Houston, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, Atlanta, Galveston, Fort Worth, and San Antonio and enjoy your trip baggage-free! 

 

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