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Here are some tips to help pack for a short trip. Follow this guide to identify the essential clothing items you’ll need just in your carry-on.

Sometimes, you don’t have the ability to bring a pile of luggage with you. Maybe you’re going on a quick trip and don’t care to worry about managing lots of belongings.

Or perhaps you hope to move swiftly and don’t wish to mess with lugging around a stack of checked bags. Packing outfits whenever you go on a trip can be a struggle, especially if you’re one of those people who tend to plan for every contingency.

But when you have limited space, bringing all the outfits you could possibly need may be challenging–not to mention exhausting. Fortunately, there are guides to help you pick the perfect articles of clothing for quick getaways.

Here are some tips to help pack for a short trip. Follow this guide to identify the essential clothing items you’ll need just in your carry-on.

Tip 1: Be smart about what you wear
The first strategy to pick only what you need on your carry-on is to use your body to help bring more. This tip is especially useful and effective during the fall and winter.

You may have to bring jackets or extra shoes in case of colder weather, so try to transport these items on your person. Usually, you can put the coat in the overhead luggage compartment anyway, so this will free up space in your bag.

Tip 2: Bring these essentials
When you pack, you’ll first have to consider how long you’ll be gone. The shorter the trip, the easier it is to pack for it.

You can also factor in whether you’ll be able to do laundry en route. But, overall, these would be the essentials to take:

  • Undergarments: Bring one pair for each day. Don’t feel like you have to over-prepare.
  • Shoes: Wear your larger pair of shoes on the plane. An excellent overall option is something like a leather mule shoe. Then pack one extra pair.
  • Mix and match: For your daily outfits, pick mostly neutral colors that you can quickly put together.

Remember that most of us tend to bring more than we need. As you start to pack, set out the clothes you want to bring with you. The odds are you will be able to cut this in half before you go.

Tip 3: Utilize your personal item
Depending on which airline you fly with, you might also be able to bring a fairly roomy personal item. Of course, you’ll want to verify the carrier’s requirements before packing, because you’ll want to avoid having to check one of them.

Usually, you can bring a tote bag, large purse, or small backpack. Though you’re likely to use most of this space for such items as your laptop, you might also fit an extra shirt or pair of trousers in here. 

Tip 4: Try out organizational helpers
There are many products out there to help you create space in your suitcase. Try out various options to help you organize, or even invest in some compression packing bags. These aren’t always going to be necessary, but they can be worthwhile if you have a lot of things you have to bring.

Tip 5: Don’t stress
It’s possible to pack a carry-on even for a weeklong trip. Most airlines let you take a fairly large suitcase or bag, so you’ll likely have more room than you think.

Also, in most cases you’ll be able to buy more clothes or do laundry during the trip if you start to run out. So for the average trip, do your best to fit everything you need. With a little practice, you’ll be packing more efficiently in no time. 

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She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication & Mass Media from Panteion University of Political & Social Studies of Athens and she has been editor and editor-in-chief in various economic magazines and newspapers.

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