As many travelers will attest, the worst part of going on a trip is packing. The secret to doing this right and without any added stress is to keep practicality in mind. You can adapt a strategy and learn to pack without going over the standard baggage limit.
Below are some genius hacks for packing lightly for your next trip:
1. For every pants, shorts or any bottoms you pack, pick out three tops to match it with. To be on the safe side, choose a lot of neutral colors so that you can easily mix and match. If you're going somewhere cold, heavy jackets can take up so much space. Instead, pack a thermal jacket and just layer with sweaters, or wear the bulky jacket during your flight.
2. Use the classic method of rolling clothes like jeans, shorts, shirts and sleepwear instead of folding these in your suitcase. This is the very trick used by flight attendants as it is a space-saver, according to The New York Times. Fold clothes only when it's made of material that easily wrinkles.
Other priceless tips to keep your clothes in best shape inside the luggage is to place a belt on shirts with collars to keep its form, or fold a blazer inside out so that it doesn't wrinkle.
