{"id":11296,"date":"2019-06-26T12:37:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T16:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/?p=11296"},"modified":"2019-06-27T13:33:27","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T17:33:27","slug":"must-know-suitcase-packing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/must-know-suitcase-packing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Know Suitcase Packing Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Packing a suitcase may seem like a straightforward task\u2014but do it wrong, and you could end up losing valuables, paying overweight baggage fees, or cleaning up messy spills. That\u2019s why it\u2019s vital to learn the best way to pack a suitcase. The tips below offer guidance on the most efficient way to pack a suitcase.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Start with the right suitcase
\n<\/strong>The \u201cright\u201d suitcase is different for everyone. If you need a large bag to check, you might prefer a hard side suitcase like the Samsonite F\u2019Lite GT 31\u201d Spinner Zipperless Suitcase<\/a> from Buydig.com that\u2019s durable enough to stand up to some rough handling. A soft side carry-on<\/a> might be preferable if you don\u2019t usually check bags and like having a couple of external pockets to stow things like an eyeglass case or your quart-size bag of toiletries.<\/p>\n

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Always start with a packing list
\n<\/strong>This is such a \u2018mom\u2019 tip, but there\u2019s a reason why moms are always right. Especially in the stressful few days before a trip, it\u2019s all too easy to forget items you need. That\u2019s why you should always make a packing list to keep yourself organized when packing a suitcase.<\/p>\n

And always end by reviewing your packing list
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s silly how often people forget this step. There\u2019s a reason you made that list! Make sure you go through all the items the night before you leave (or the morning of) to make sure you haven\u2019t forgotten a single thing when packing a suitcase.<\/p>\n

Know your airline\u2019s baggage fee policy
\n<\/strong>Packing too much can cost you dearly in overweight baggage fees. So weighing your bag with a luggage scale<\/a> before you leave home is always a good idea. If you\u2019re right up against the weight limit, though, keep in mind that the scale at the airport may be calibrated a little differently; give yourself some margin for error.<\/p>\n

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Best way to pack a suitcase
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019ve laid out everything you need, start with the heaviest items first. You\u2019ll want to put them toward the bottom of the suitcase when it\u2019s standing so it won\u2019t be too top-heavy. Distribute heavier items evenly between both sides of the suitcase so it won\u2019t be pulled off-balance when it\u2019s standing. When packing shoes, don\u2019t let any space go to waste. Fill them with socks, undergarments, or other small items.<\/p>\n

Most efficient way to pack
\n<\/strong>Some travelers swear by rolling clothes; others prefer to fold. But the best way to pack a suitcase is often a mix of the two. Wrinkle-prone items tend to come out in better shape if you fold them, but tightly rolled clothes are easier to work into the little nooks and crannies around your suitcase. A good strategy when packing a suitcase is to put your shoes in the bottom half of your suitcase, fill the top half with rolled clothing. Then fold bulky items like sweatshirts or rain jackets and lay them on top of everything else.<\/p>\n

Packing a carry-on bag
\n<\/strong>Always pack your absolute essentials and one outfit change in your carry on. As much as we all like to think we\u2019re invincible, even the best of us will have our luggage get lost. For airport security reasons, your liquids and gels must be in 3.4-ounce bottles or smaller, all stored within a single clear, quart-size plastic bag. Since you may have to pull this bag out at airport security, you should keep it in an easily accessible place. An exterior pocket on your American Tourister Fieldbrook softside carry-on<\/a> from Buydig.com or near the top of your hardside carry-on<\/a> are ideal spots.<\/p>\n

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Lastly, leave a little extra space
\n<\/strong>A list of suitcase packing tips wouldn\u2019t be complete without this important gem of wisdom. You will inevitably buy something. The worst feeling is falling in love with an item abroad and having zero space in your suitcase to bring it home.<\/p>\n

Keeping these tips in mind may save you from \u201cpanic packing\u2019 the night before your trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Packing a suitcase may seem like a straightforward task\u2014but do it wrong, and you could end up losing valuables, paying overweight baggage fees, or cleaning up messy spills. That\u2019s why it\u2019s vital to learn the best way to pack a suitcase. The tips below offer guidance on the most efficient way to pack a suitcase. 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