Nothing compares to the relief felt from finally seeing your luggage on the conveyor belt. This is after standing and waiting among the crowd of passengers who just arrived from a flight. The wait becomes even more fulfilling after finally seeing the last of your, let’s say, ten bags. However, you subconsciously start regretting skipping that “space saver hack for travels” video on your social media news feed.
Many would agree that packing smart and light is the way to go, especially if the mode of transportation involves having a lot of passengers or experiencing difficulty retrieving luggage upon arrival.
Save Space by Magically Shrinking Objects
During these times, our minds playfully make us wonder how easy it would be if we can magically shrink stuff, and restore them back to their normal sizes once we reach our travel destination. Well, to that note, and if we stick with reality, science will have a lot of catching up to do.
What are the non-magic tricks?
To make smart packing work, hacks or alternatives can be considered, and a little help from some travel accessories is possibly needed. Here are some tips:
Show them how we roll
Rolled clothes take less space than folded ones.
Updated your shoes’ function
Most shoes are rigid and cannot be folded. Have the last laugh by using the hollow part for other smaller objects (e.g. socks, jewelry).
Carry smaller bottles to save space
Take only a small amount of shampoo or lotion for the duration of your travel, and put them in smaller bottle containers. You can try the travel bottles from Amazon.com. A lot more space can be saved if you avoid bringing the original containers. Furthermore, a lot of these containers are already designed for amounts allowed during flights.
Protect and Organize your gadgets
Avoid getting your gadget wires into a messy tangle by using gadget organizers . This also helps you locate your gadget better.
Make use of those walls
The walls in your hotel or Airbnb room may include hooks to which you can hang an expandable organizer. The folding and hanging organizer can make room for things you want to keep outside of the luggage. Pick the ones that are transparent. This way, you will know what items are in it.
One for all, all for one
Rather than bringing too many chargers for different adapter types, use a multi-port USB charger.
Harness the Solar Power
A power bank is definitely handy outdoors. However, instead of complaining about the scorching heat in some travel destinations, make use of the free sunlight to charge your solar-powered power bank. Do no worry about drenching the device as some of them are waterproof.
Bring a multi-functional accessory
It pays to bring a decorative item with a function like the outdoor multi-tool spoon and fork. It becomes better when it can do a lot of things and can help with survival outdoors.
Inflate when needed
Whether it’s an inflatable bed, pillow, or float, these items will never get old and will always be handy during travels.
Finally, travel light when you can!
Now, travelers do not really have to use magic to shrink stuff, nor time travel to a time when science can already do it. For now, let use the space saver tips do the trick for a lighter travel, worry only about a carry on baggage, and wait less (or never) near that conveyor belt.
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