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The way you pack your luggage has a big impact on the outcome of your trip - if you've ever seen your suitcase get stained with broken toothpaste, you'll know it's true! To pack your luggage, you must pack everything you need while away from home into your suitcase to save as much space as possible while avoiding liquid leaks or other damage. People traveling by plane or train also need to note some specific points when preparing luggage.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Pack your baggage

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   Make a checklist (checklist) including all the items you need to prepare for the trip. These items will include clothing, shoes, bathroom supplies, paperwork and possibly maps, travel guides, reading materials, hotel information or car rental. Checklist will also assist you in cleaning up when you are going home, because you have a complete list of items you bring.
   • Items that are often forgotten Includes toothbrush / toothpaste, socks, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, pajamas, a razor, and body deodorant.
   • Never underestimate the calculation of suitcase capacity. Do you really need 5 pairs of shoes for 3 nights? And 4 coats? Consider the weather and the activities you will be participating in. You will want to look up the weather forecast at your destination.

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   Choose clothes in advance to avoid over-preparation. Once you have a good understanding of the weather situation, you can choose the correct outfit. If not, bring items that can be used in a variety of circumstances (for example a cardigan or a thin jacket that fits a variety of inner wears, a few short-sleeved shirts, jeans can Kudzu) allows you to adapt to different weather conditions. Bring lots of clothes that you can wear over and over. Dressing in layers is also a great way to hide re-wear and help you cope with changing weather.
   • Expand "travel locker" by color scheme. By making sure the clothes you bring are compatible with each other, you will create many possibilities for matching.
   • Bring a plastic bag for dirty clothes. If you can't wash your clothes, stacking dirty clothes in a separate bag will keep you from mixing clean and dirty items, and you also won't have to search for clothes every time you change.

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   Buy a personal hygiene kit of the right size for travel, regardless of the length of the trip. These items include brushes, toothpastes, body deodorants, and more. Unless you're in remote areas for weeks, you can always buy soap and toothpaste at your local store. If you have to fly, the amount of liquid or gel you can carry with you may be limited, meaning you may be forced to choose between shampoo and toothpaste when passing through airport security. Please read carefully the instructions at the website of the airline.
   • Put all of the bathroom supplies in a sturdy bag. You don't want these items to break or leak into your suitcase! Again, these should be the right size for travel.
   • If in a hotel After arriving, you can skip all shampoo and conditioner, and just use the products that the hotel offers. (You can also purchase other essentials at the destination, for example toothpaste.)

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   If you have to go through the customs area, check your suitcases before you arrange your belongings. Make sure the suitcase is completely empty before packing (especially when the suitcase is not yours), because during security check, no one else but you will be responsible for the contents of the suitcase-- li. Usually, the suitcase will have a hidden zipper in the middle or on the side. Unlock it and check it out. Be careful and anxious.
   • If you go abroad, use baggage packaging products to help detect rummages, so you can check if your baggage has been compromised before customs clearance.

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   Place heavy items at the bottom of the bag, especially with suitcases or upright bags. Struggling with a suitcase that the wheel keeps spinning every time it changes direction and falls down when you let go will be very tiring.
   • When packing, check off the items you already have on the list. Be meticulous, because you won't want to panicly rummage through your suitcases just to check an item.

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   Arrange clothes using traditional "curling" technique. Put a few shirts or pants on top of each other, spread them flat, then curl up like a sleeping bag to save space and avoid wrinkles. For even more protection, place a thick layer of toilet paper or wrapping paper between the shirts / pants before rolling. Don't worry about items that are easy to crease. The majority of hotels / motels / inns have an iron and an iron in the closet to meet the needs of the customer, not to mention the hotel's laundry service.

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   Organize sweaters, jackets and underwear in a reusable vacuum bag, as they save 75% more space in your suitcase. These bags also retain odors, so they can also be used for dirty clothing. Vacuum bags are very effective, you can buy Ziploc bags. All you need to do is put the item in the bag, close the bag, and then insert the vacuum into the small one-way hole. Vacuum out by machine. Easy as that.

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   Wrap fragile items like jewelry or glass in socks, then put shoes in a suitcase. This method will ensure maximum safety.

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   Buy a large storage hook. You can buy them at major supermarkets. They look like bathroom curtains, open and close, and hook somewhere. Clip important items like your passport bag to your bag or carry-on bag, then hook it all up into your suitcase. Large bags that you have to leave your hands on while having other concerns will become targets for thieves.Keep documents, IDs, money and expensive items in a shoulder bag or a concealed bag (you can purchase a bag under clothing with thin items), depending on safety of the place. However, don't put away items that you will need right away.

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    Buy snacks in case you get hungry. Bring snacks on short trips or trips to places where you can buy food, and prepare more extensive food for long trips by bus / plane / train / car. If you have allergies, or a medical condition that forces you to eat certain foods (gluten-free or seed-free, for example), you don't have a lot of options when traveling (although the plane has food often meets these requirements), bring in extra snacks to help you feel fuller.

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    Bring entertainment items in case you feel bored. Diary (and pen), travel games, decks of cards, books and mobile devices are all ways to help keep you from getting bored on long journeys.

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    Remember that trips are for fun and rest, not for stress! Don't worry too much about planning and planning. If things are burdensome, let a travel agency plan the trip. Websites like tripadvisor.com or seatguru.com can help you find reviews of places, hotels, restaurants and airlines, in addition to good airfares and hot deals. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Pack your baggage on the plane

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   Understand the items can not bring on the plane. You also need to know the rules about safety, size, weight of luggage, even food, because all these factors have certain limits.
   • Each country has different safety regulations, but they all include regulations for easily identifiable dangerous items (knives in hand luggage, flammable liquid in general baggage), unrecognizable dangerous items (nail clippers or nail files in hand baggage) and some inexplicable other items (for example an unopened water bottle on US flights - Unless you buy that water bottle after via security gate).
   • Weight and baggage size restrictions will vary by airline, so check out the airline's website first for details. Most mid-sized bags and handbags advertised as checked baggage will be allowed in the cabin.
   • Avoid carrying peanuts on the plane. Peanuts can cause an allergic reaction to other passengers.
   • If you must cross the border, do not bring agricultural products (vegetables and nuts), meat or dairy products. Although you can bring these products to a few countries, many countries restrict these items to minimize the spread of disease and the spread of foreign organisms.

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   Separate the solution from the rest of your hand luggage. Solutions should be kept in an easily accessible place so you can remove them from your luggage during check-in at security. In the United States, the specific solution and gel regulations are as follows:
   • You are allowed up to 100 ml of liquid / gel in each container (not all). For example, you may bring a 60 ml bottle of shampoo, a 60 ml bottle of toothpaste and 100 ml of cleanser.
   • The liquid containers must be placed together in a 1-liter lockable bag (the bag will be provided to you when you pass through the security door). Before you put your baggage on the scanner, you need to put the liquid bag on the baggage conveyor to check if necessary.
   • To avoid the inconvenience of having to pack and store liquids separately, bring solid bathroom supplies (for example, solid body deodorants, concealer, etc.). You can also bring liquids in carry-on baggage.
   • Liquid regulations also generally do not apply to prescription medications (provided you have accompanying documentation to verify the medication), formula food, breast milk, and similar liquids. Just make sure you store these substances separately from other liquids and notify the ticket staff that you have these products.

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   Avoid checking in baggage if possible. Many airlines make a lot of money on their accounts by collecting passengers' checked baggage. Even if you're not afraid to pay extra, waiting for your checked baggage to be checked and returned upon arrival can take you half an hour or more at the airport. In addition, when the baggage is lost, it will take a long time for you to receive it again. If traveling with small children, make sure each person carries the largest amount of luggage possible within the allowed limit (if possible); from there, when traveling in groups, you can bring extra luggage to the cabin. Wear clothing with the highest weight (e.g. jeans, running shoes / tennis shoes, sweaters) when traveling to save space. Consider replacing jeans with lightweight travel pants, which are both space-saving and also quicker drying.

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   Consider purchasing a laptop carrying bag recognized by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). If you fly to or over the US and the laptop is in baggage with lots of other items, you will have to remove the computer before the baggage can be checked with X-rays. Rear passengers are slowed down, even causing chaos if the check-in is not organized properly. When you're still looking for a bag, you'll want to buy a bag that is designed to avoid this process (typically the laptop compartment with the lid open and separate from the rest of the bag, from there. the computer will be X-rayed without taking it out of your pocket).

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   Keep the most important items in your smallest bag. Most airlines allow you to carry a small and medium piece of luggage on hand, so that people can carry items such as women's bags and baby diapers. You are more likely to pack larger bags in the storage compartment, so avoid placing items you need in-flight (e.g. sweaters, books or snacks) on it, otherwise you'll have to stand in the aisle and look for things in mid-flight. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Pack your baggage when traveling by train

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   Divide heavy items evenly between bags. Trains allow for the transport of large amounts of luggage, making it a great alternative to aircraft in some situations. Similar to airplanes, these items are also placed in the overhead compartment, but since your luggage can be large in size instead of small, lifting and lowering will be difficult. Make sure you don't have any luggage that is too heavy, otherwise you will be stuck in the hallway, your knees shaking from lifting a bag over your head and having to get help from strangers.

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   Keep valuables with you. Stacking your luggage in the overhead compartment may make you think that you are in the plane and that important items will be safe in that cabin as well. However, the belongings on the train are not noticed by the flight attendants, not to mention that the train passengers often get on and off. Always carry valuables with you, especially when you want to go for a walk, buy a snack or sleep.

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   Make sure the train sells snacks before deciding not to prepare food. Most trains sell junk food (or stop at places where vendors can board the train so you can quickly shop), but if you're in a country where you're not familiar with the customs or craftsmanship. customary on the train, make sure you don't get on the 18-hour overnight train without food or drinks. advertisement

Advice

• Don't just jump to your feet when packing your trip. Doing so will only make you more stressed and you will more likely forget the most important items.
• Always leave 10-20% of the area of ​​your suitcase empty to buy souvenirs, gifts or items you will buy during your trip.
• Always carry prescription medication with you on the go. Some countries have strict regulations on buying and selling drugs.
• Make sure your socks are clean before using them in jewelry and glass packaging.
• If you wear make-up, carry concealers, foundation, foundation, eyeliner, lipstick or lip gloss, and blusher. Sometimes you will be able to buy a product that integrates 2-3 functions of makeup, take it with you while traveling because they will save your luggage space.
• Are you abroad? Please bring a copy of your passport and keep it somewhere different from the original. When an original passport is lost, one copy speeds up the paper replacement process.
• Ask your trip planner what items to bring with you.
• Make sure your baggage is outstanding or has a colorful tag attached.
• Use toilet paper cores to hold the charger cord and other cords when packing.
• Remember to bring swimming glasses / swimming caps and swimwear if your area has a swimming pool.

Warning

• Note the behavior of rummaging through the luggage. Check your baggage before entering to make sure it is intact.
• Make sure you have medicine and other important items in your carry-on baggage, not checked baggage. If your checked baggage is lost, you will still have these items with you.
• In some countries, you are not allowed to bring certain types of food with you, otherwise you could be fined or arrested. Make sure to double-check which items you were brought into your destination country.
• Keep in mind that the Federal Aviation Administration's airport safety measures do not allow many items to be carried on the passenger compartment, including folding razors, scissors and matches (which can burn when exposed to any plane). For the complete list of prohibited and allowed items in the US, check out the TSA following chart. For the list of items that are prohibited and allowed in Vietnam, check for documents at the Vietnam Aviation Administration website.