6 Crucial Packing Tips Everyone Needs To Know

5. Clothing

Pack fewer clothes than you think you will need and wear bulky items instead of packing them. But, do consider the climate you are visiting and how much time you will be spending outdoors. Remember to pack about three days worth of clothes and items that wash and dry easily by hand, for when the destination doesn't include laundromats or cleaning services. Pack items that are basic staples and can be mixed and matched during travel. At most, you will need about three pairs of undergarments, or skip them and buy disposables when you get there. Avoid cliché' travelers' clothing at all costs, not only are you easier to pinpoint as a tourist and get taken advantage of, you will be out-of-place with the locals.

Remember that you can buy clothes when you get to your destination and then donate them before leaving. This means you can skip the bulky jackets and jeans or extra in-case-of pieces and only buy them there if you actually need them. And avoid bringing vintage or heirloom pieces just to be in fashion, instead, buy them there and take such items home with you as souvenirs. The same goes for shoes, wear a pair of walking or hiking shoes and bring a pair of sandals or dress shoes, leave the rest. If you really need a third pair, you can buy them there.

As for makeup or jewelry, leave these homes and bring the bare necessities as a cheap plastic sports watch mascara and lip balm. It is better to keep a low profile than lose these expensive items on your trip.