36 Packing Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip (and Easy Fixes)

30. Not Utilizing the "Wearable" Space (Especially for Bulky Items)

Bulky items like heavy coats, hiking boots, or multiple sweaters take up massive suitcase space. A common blunder is packing them when you could be wearing them. Solution: Wear your bulkiest shoes and heaviest jacket/sweater on travel days. Layer up on planes. This frees up precious luggage space, keeps you warm in transit, and ensures you aren't paying for extra weight from essential but large items.