"Just in case is the curse of packing". Alexandra Potter
Packing a bag has become an art form to me. I am constantly refining what and how I organize my suitcase for long trips. As a airline captain flying long haul cargo, our schedules have us out 16 days straight. Yes....we leave and return home over two weeks later.
Yes....it takes getting used to.
Yes....my family actually prefers it since when I am home, I am really home.
Yes...my bags are HEAVY!
Back to packing....let's chat about my favorite packing tool, packing cubes. I was introduced to these gems years ago but didn't fully appreciate them until the last couple of years.
What are they? Different sized, usually fabric bags that all you to control clutter. You might be thinking, it's just a suitcase but think of how you can throw all your undergarments in a small bag, a couple outfits in the big one and then add your toiletry bag. You arrive at your destination and need PJ's, instead of tearing through the whole bag, you grab the small cube and viola!
Here is the real big thing for me...the compression you can do with your clothing. I cannot travel with a vacuum sealer so compression is the way to go. I can get an extra outfit or take a cardigan with me where it might not have fit. This allows me to have another option on a layover that I might not have had before. Let me tell you, after seeing the same outfits for 16 days, you are ready for some change.
Below is is picture of a typical set up minus my toiletry bag that I drag all over the world. My bag is by Strong Bags...a 23 inch crew bag. It's great for flight crew but for the average traveler, opt for something lighter. We just need indestructible bags for frequent use.
You will see I always travel with a doTERRA diffuser....hotel rooms need a good refresh to feel like home.
Do you love packing cubes or is this something new for you?
