Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Packing Things Up
• Method 2 of 3: Packing Up for an Airplane Flight
• Method 3 of 3: Packing Up for the Train Ride
• Tips
• Warnings

How you pack your belongings greatly affects how your trip goes, especially if you don't make long trips often. You know that this is true if at least once you came to the place and, opening your suitcase, found that your things were stained with toothpaste. In this guide, you will find tips on how to pack professionally and special tips for those traveling by plane or train.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Packing Things Up

1. 1 Make a list of all the things you plan to take on the road. It should include clothes, shoes, personal hygiene items, documents, and, if necessary, maps, a guidebook, something to read and information on hotels and car rentals.The list will also come in handy when packing your belongings back home, as you will have a record of everything you took with you.
   • Often forget to take toothbrush / paste, socks, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, pajamas, razor and deodorant.
   • Don't think you have a lot of room... Do you really need five pairs of shoes for three days? And four coats? Consider the weather and what you plan to do. You can view the weather forecast for your destination at www.weatherchannel.com or www.gismeteo.ru.
2. 2 Think in advance what you will wear with so as not to collect unnecessary things. Once you know what the weather should be like, you can think about your outfits exactly. If not, go for something versatile (like a cardigan or light jacket that goes with several T-shirts, a few shirts with three-quarter sleeves, jeans that can be folded nicely) that will make it easy for you to adapt to changing weather. Try to take things that you can wear multiple times. By dressing in layers, you will not only hide that you are not wearing a blouse for the first time, but also warm yourself.
   • Match your wardrobe by color to expand your selection. If you bring things with you that go well with several others, you can mix and match them together.
   • Take bags for dirty things. If you do not have the opportunity to wash your clothes, it is better to put them in a separate bag so that clean clothes do not lie mixed with dirty ones, and you do not have to lay things out every time to change clothes.
3. 3 Regardless of how long your trip lasts, buy toiletries in mini-packages - toothpaste, deodorant, and more. If you won't be in a remote area for several weeks, you can always replenish your stocks of soap and paste at your local store. If you will be flying by plane, there may be restrictions on the amount of liquids and gels you can take with you into the cabin. This means that perhaps airport security will force you to choose between toothpaste and shampoo. Go to the airline's website and read the rules of transportation.
   • Place all toiletries in a separate bag. You don't want them to rip or leak onto everything else in the suitcase. Again, all of these things must be travel sized.
   • If you stay at the hotel, then shampoo and conditioner can not be taken with you, but use those that the hotel offers. The rest of the necessary items, such as toothpaste, can be bought upon arrival.
4. 4 If you are going through customs, check your suitcase before putting your things in it. It must be completely empty (especially if the suitcase is not yours), because when you go through security, you and only you are responsible for the contents of the baggage. Bags usually have hidden pockets in the middle and on the side. Open them up and double-check them. Better to check it again than to regret it later.
   • If you cross the border, you should seal the suitcase (for example, wrap it with film or tape) so that upon arrival, before going through customs, you can make sure that it has not been opened.
5. 5 Put heavy things at the bottom of your suitcase, especially if you have it upright. Moving around is very uncomfortable if you are trying to carry a suitcase that twists and turns with every slight turn, and topples when you release it.
   • Pack your things according to the list... Approach the process thoroughly: you do not want to panic to disassemble the entire bag to make sure that you have not forgotten anything!
6. 6 It is better to pack things in the good old way of "twisting". Lay two or three things on top of one another, flatten and twist them like a sleeping bag. This will save space and keep things from getting wrinkled.To prevent wrinkles from appearing, place thick fabric or wrapping paper between items before curling your clothes. Don't worry about clothes that wrinkle easily; many motels / hotels / hotels have an iron and ironing board in the room, not to mention the hotel laundry.
7. 7 Packing sweaters, jackets and underwear in reusable vacuum bags gives you about 75% more storage space. These bags do not let in odors, so they are great for storing dirty laundry. Vacuum bags (like Ziploc) are very practical. All you have to do is

This is to put the thing in a bag, close it and insert the supplied air pump into the small one-way hole. Pump out the air. It's simple.

1. 1 Wrap fragile items such as jewelry and glass in socks and place them in shoes in the middle of the bag. So they will definitely not be damaged.
2. 2 Buy wide snap rings. Try looking for them in large supermarkets or shopping malls: they look like shower curtain rings, and you can open them and connect items together. Attach important items, such as a passport case, to your purse or carry-on luggage and attach it to your suitcase. Large, bulky suitcases, which you may lose sight of due to other worries, will be a clear target for thieves. Store documents, passport, money and valuables in a shoulder bag or even on your body (you can buy a special body bag for bulky items), depending on the safety of your destination. However, there is no need to hide what you may urgently need.
3. 3 Grab something to eat in case you get hungry. If you are heading for a short trip or where you can get something to eat, grab a light snack, or if you have a long bus, train, or car trip, grab something more satisfying. If you have an allergy or an illness that requires certain foods (such as gluten or nut free) and don't have much choice along the way, bring a heavier snack with you.
4. 4 Stock up on entertainment in case you get bored. Diaries (and pens), travel-sized games, maps, books, and mobile devices will help you stay bored on long journeys.
5. 5 Remember travel should be fun and relaxing, not stressful! Don't worry too much about organization and planning. Let the travel agency plan your trip if this is too stressful for you. Sites like tripadvisor.com and seatguru.com can read reviews of places, hotels, restaurants and airlines, and find good places and hot deals.

Method 2 of 3: Packing Up for an Airplane Flight

1. 1 You should know that it is forbidden take on the plane. There are size, weight and even food restrictions due to safety reasons.
   • Security restrictions vary from country to country, but all include explicit security threats (knives in carry-on luggage, flammable liquids in any part of luggage), implicit (nail clippers or nail file in carry-on luggage), and some unexpected things (sealed a bottle of water for flights to the USA - unless you bought one after inspection of things).
   • Size and weight restrictions vary by airline, so check the airline's website ahead of time for this information. Most medium-sized backpacks and bags marked as carry-on will be allowed inside the aircraft.
   • Don't take nuts on the plane. They can cause allergic reactions in other passengers.
   • When crossing an international border, do not bring agricultural products (fruits, vegetables, seeds), meat or dairy products with you. Although some countries may turn a blind eye to this, many control such things to prevent the spread of alien species and diseases.
2. 2 Liquids must be kept separately from other items in carry-on baggage. They should be close at hand so that you can retrieve them for inspection during a search. There are clear standards for the transport of liquids and gels:
   • You can carry a maximum of 100 ml of liquid / gel per each capacity (not all). For example, you can carry a 40 ml bottle of shampoo, a 40 ml tube of toothpaste, and a 100 ml bottle of cleanser.
   • You must place all containers with liquid together in a special sealed bag with a volume of about 1 liter (the bag can be provided if necessary when you go through the control line, but just in case it is better to have such a bag with you). Before you and your luggage go through the scan, you need to place the bag of liquids separately on the conveyor belt so that it can be checked if necessary.
   • To avoid the hassle of packaging and storing liquids separately, it is best to use solid toiletries (such as dry deodorant, powder, and so on). You can also take liquids in your carry-on baggage.
   • Fluid restrictions usually do not apply to prescription drugs (assuming you have the proper paperwork), formula, breast milk, and the like. Such things must be transported separately from other liquids; do not forget to warn the security members that you have them.
3. 3 If possible, try not to check in your luggage, especially if it is not included in the ticket price. Lots of airlines (usually budget airlines) make a decent amount of money transporting passengers' luggage. Even if you are not embarrassed by additional costs or baggage is included in the ticket price, waiting for baggage, which is processed and redistributed upon arrival, will delay you at the airport for at least half an hour. Sometimes suitcases do not arrive with you on the same flight, then they may be sent much later. If you are traveling with children, if possible, allow each child to carry the maximum allowed luggage weight so that you can take as many things with you to the cabin as possible. To save space, wear your heaviest clothing (jeans, sneakers, sweatshirt). Consider using lightweight travel pants that take up little space and dry quickly instead of jeans. Check in advance the allowed weight of luggage that you can take with you to the cabin, and do not forget that it will have to be placed on the shelf above the seat - which means that the luggage should be compact enough so that your neighbors have enough space to place their belongings.
4. 4 Consider getting a transport-approved laptop bag. If you are flying to or through the US and your laptop is in your bag along with your other belongings, you will be asked to take it out before the X-ray goes through, which can delay the queue and create a mess if you don't organize it properly. If you are still looking for a bag, then to avoid this process, you may want to purchase a specially designed one (which usually consists of a laptop sleeve that separates it from the rest of the bag so that it can be X-rayed without removing it from the bag. ).
5. 5 Keep all the most important things in a small purse. Most airlines allow one small and one medium bag in carry-on luggage so that people can bring their tote bag and diaper bag. Since you will most likely be storing a large bag in the overhead bin, do not put any items that you might need during the flight (such as a sweater, a book, or a snack) because you will have to stand in a row and rummage there in the middle of the flight. ...

Method 3 of 3: Packing Up for the Train Ride

1. 1 Arrange heavy items equally in the bags. In Europe, most trains are equipped with large luggage compartments, which in some way makes them a great alternative to airplanes.Just like on airplanes, your belongings are stored in the overhead bin, but since you have to deal with full-size luggage here and not small bags, it will be quite difficult for you to lift your things and take them down. Try not to fill your suitcases so that they weigh like bags of bricks, or you may get stuck in the aisle with shaking knees with a bag over your head, begging strangers to help you. If you are traveling by train in Russia, your luggage will need to be placed under the lower shelf: remember that there is limited space and will have to be shared with the passenger occupying the shelf above (or below) you.
2. 2 Keep valuables with you. Placing your luggage on the top bunk can make you feel like on an airplane and decide that it is safe to store your valuables there, but remember that no one will look after the safety of your belongings, and passengers will constantly go out and enter. Take valuables with you at all times, especially if you plan to walk, eat or take a nap.
3. 3 If you decide that you do not want to take food with you, then find out if there will be an opportunity to eat on the train. Most trains offer snacks, or they stop at places where vendors deliver food, or you can run out to buy something yourself. However, if you are traveling in a country where you do not know the rules and regulations for traveling by train, take care not to end up on the 18-hour journey without food and water at all.

Tips

• Do not delay packing to the last. This will make you more nervous and more likely to forget something important.
• Pack your things neatly. When folding your clothes, be careful not to just throw them as they are. Try to save space. If you do everything carefully, you will definitely have a little extra space! Also try to use every corner of your suitcase, stuff your socks into all the cracks.
• Always leave 10-20% free space in your suitcase for souvenirs, gifts and things that you can buy during your trip.
• Try to pack your clothes as tightly as possible. For example, roll your shirts tightly. Place underwear and socks in a ziplock bag. Squeeze air out of it by pressing and twisting the bag. If now the things are stacked compactly (they take up half the initial size), you can close the package. You can do without a vacuum bag. The ziplock bag can also hold small items of clothing, as well as baby clothes.
• If you are going to a warm place, take light clothes, you will not need heavy warm clothes.
• Going abroad? Make a copy of your passport and keep it separate from the original. If you lose your passport, having a copy will speed up the replacement process.
• As you pack, lay your open suitcase on the bed and try to figure out all the outfit options to make sure they work for you.
• Always carry your doctor's prescriptions with you. Some countries have strict rules when buying medicines.
• Use large ziplock bags to wrap your clothes, then expel the air and seal. This will save space, and the things in the suitcase will be arranged in sections.
• Ask the person who organized your trip what you need to take with you.

Warnings

• Please note that there are cases of luggage breaches. Check the integrity of your baggage before going through security.
• Put medicines and other important items in your carry-on luggage, not in the bags that you will be returning. If your baggage is mistakenly sent on a different flight, you still have the most important things.
• Please be aware that many items are not permitted in carry-on baggage, including dangerous blades, scissors and metal nail files.