Tips on packing bags for a trip

I have spent many a happy hour in an airport and have had occasion to pack my bags a great many times. I have used each of these tips at one time or another and so I present them for your viewing pleasure;


5. Roll, don't fold
4. Plastic fantastic
3. Valuables
2. Wear lots
1. Spare clothes


5. Roll, don't fold
If you're trying to cram in as much as possible, roll, don't fold. Rolling is a lot more space efficient than folding and actually decreases wrinkles so give it a go.


4. Plastic fantastic
Make sure you wrap up any shower gels etc. in plastic bags, to avoid leakage.


3. Valuables
Makes sure to keep as many of your valuables as possible in your carry on luggage. It is always advisable to keep anything you treasure as close to you as possible and away from errant baggage handlers or the lost luggage department of some far off airport.


2. Wear lots
It may be hot but, if you're stuck for space in your bag, wear whatever you can. In practical terms you only have to wear things whilst you are going through security anyway - the rest of the time you can carry them in a plastic bag. Works well if you have a big winter coat and sweaters or hoodies that just won't fit in your bag.


1. Spare clothes
Accidents do sometimes happen and luggage gets misplaced. That's why it's best to always carry underpants, a t-shirt and socks in your carry on luggage so you have fresh clothes to change into should anything go awry. This is also useful if on really long flights, at stopovers along the journey - for those of us who get stinky after sitting for so long and need to freshen up.


If you have any suggestions for tips for this subject then leave them in the comments section and the best 5 (in my opinion) will get added to a Users tips section right here.