{"id":8144,"date":"2021-09-13T11:32:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T01:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imaginedigitalmarketing.au\/opmc\/?p=8144"},"modified":"2021-09-13T11:31:40","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T01:31:40","slug":"how-to-avoid-overpacking-or-having-to-pay-for-excess-luggage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imaginedigitalmarketing.au\/opmc\/how-to-avoid-overpacking-or-having-to-pay-for-excess-luggage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid overpacking or having to pay for excess luggage"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Packing for a trip can be overwhelming, those sneaky doubts cloud your judgment. Before you know it your suitcase weighs more than you, and you’re paying hundreds of dollars for excess luggage. If in doubt you don\u2019t need it; 9 times out of 10 you won\u2019t even use\/wear it. I am guilty of overpacking for trips, it is more of a burden to carry it around during the trip. So, without further ado, here are our tips on how to avoid overpacking or having to pay for excess luggage.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”1. Make a list” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Merienda%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Lists are life, they are the best way to declutter the information that is swirling around in your brain. Grab your Itinerary, have a look at the activities you have planned and if they require any special clothing attire. For example, Quad biking you would need to be closed in shoes and some sort of shorts. Write it all down, day by day so that you can plan your outfits accordingly. Be sure to make a list of your hygiene products, the electronics you want to take, travel docs and the most important your first aid kit. See here for our full essential items to pack.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Roll your clothes and use packing cubes” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Merienda%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]When you pack your suitcase roll your clothes up, this will save on space, keep everything neat and tidy as well as stop everything from getting creased. Packing cubes<\/a> are a great way to separate your items, have one for tops, pants and undies. (Still roll your clothes just pop them in the packing cubes)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”8315″ img_size=”Full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Mix and match your clothes” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Merienda%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]This one is important, choose your clothes so that you can mix and match them with other items, neutral colours that you can put with multiple pairs or pants or a skirt. This will significantly cut down the need to take a million changes of clothes. Choose clothes that don\u2019t crease easy, there is nothing worse than having to find an iron or wear crinkly clothes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”4. Shoes” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Merienda%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Try to take shoes that you can wear on multiple occasions, however the general rule of thumb is a pair of sandals, a pair of comfortable walking shoes and one pair of boots\/going out shoes. Shoes are heavy so the less the better.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”5. Buy the right size suitcase” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Merienda%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]You may not think it but your suitcase can make or break the comfort of your trip, it needs to be durable, easy to manoeuvre, and the right size. A suitcase; that is too big can be awkward to move around and you can pack too much stuff into it (which could mean going over your weight allowance). Anywhere between 50-60cm in height will comfortably hold 25-30kg which is usually the maximum weight allowance for large airlines.<\/p>\n

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