A quick post before flying off to Dubai tomorrow. A few weeks back I participated in #Untravel a twitter travel chat. We were discussing packing tips and luggage secrets! So I thought of writing a quick photo-post while I pack away!

Roll the clothes

3 or 4 clothes bundled and rolled up together like this help avoid crinkles. They can be packed very tightly hence saving space.

Ziplocks

They are commonly used for foods but I use them mostly for organizing my electronics, medicines and toiletries in separate packets. In fact a separate electronics packet has been so useful in reminding me to collect my chargers/cables etc.. that I have started using a similar system at home as well to keep easy track of my electronic stuff!

The system is to have a dedicated pouch for all electronic accessories. Once everything is packed, count the number of stuff in it and note it down. So then its easy to remember Electronics : 10 + 3 where you have 10 accessory items kept within the bag and 3 main gadgets outside like mobile, tablet and camera.

So every time when you are leaving a place its very simple to just count whether you have all your stuff! It also helps to find stuff within your luggage. If you need a wire you know its in this ziplock so don’t have to dig amidst all your clothes etc.. to find it!

Papers Folder

For international trips making a folder for all your documents makes most sense.

My mom dug up this cool transpy folder from somewhere for tomorrow! 🙂

Earrings

Girls will understand this problem. Earrings are small, fragile and sharp. They tear ziplocks and break if crushed.

Currently I am using a small cardboard box where in I dump all my earrings. The bangles go on their own separately. I haven’t thought of a better idea for earrings….

So all that leads to my backpack…. tada!

Its really light without my laptop! 🙂

Share your packing tips with me!