How to wisely pack a suitcase on vacation

Any trip to a vacation is accompanied by packing a suitcase, which often brings discomfort. Before you set off, you need to think everything through: pack everything you need and leave the unnecessary stuff at home. We have compiled a universal list of things that you will definitely need on your trip.

Money and documents

Check the list to see if everything is in your suitcase:

• A passport with a valid visa for traveling abroad or a Russian passport for traveling within the country.
• Health insurance.
• Plane/train tickets (can be electronic).
• Car license (if traveling abroad, you need an international license!).
• Cash.
• Hotel reservation (can be electronic).

Hint: to avoid carrying a lot of paperwork, some documents can be photographed!

Clothes

Fashionistas always have problems with the choice of outfits to take on vacation. Each image is unique and you want to take everything with you. Don’t do that, because most likely you won’t wear even half of the things.

Here’s a list of clothing items you won’t be without:

• Swimsuit/swimwear (better take two pairs so you can change).
• A couple of t-shirts and shirts, skirt/shorts (for warm countries).
• A warm sweater or windbreaker.
• Underwear.
• Socks.
• Flip-flops.
• Headgear to protect you from the sun.
• Sunglasses.

Before you start packing clothes and shoes, think through what you’ll be doing on vacation. Some things will filter out on their own.

Cosmetics and personal hygiene items

Here, too, everything should be carefully considered. All the decorative cosmetics that you have at home will definitely not be needed.

What will definitely be needed:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste.
• Shampoo and shower gel (better take travel kits).
• A razor (only put it in your suitcase!).
• Care cosmetics (take only what you use every day).
• Sunscreen and after-sun.

Be careful! Not everything can be carried in hand luggage on the airplane. For example, liquids larger than 100 ml are prohibited for transportation. Check the airlines’ websites to find out what you should put only in your suitcase.

Medicines

Carefully consider packing a first aid kit, especially if you have any diseases or allergies. Make sure your travel first aid kit contains:

• Pain relievers.
• Antipyretics.
• Anti-allergens.
• Antiseptics and bactericidal plasters.
• Remedies for poisoning and stomach upsets.

If you have any diseases, first of all, collect medicines that will be vital for you on the trip.

Technology

We will not remind about smartphones, you will definitely never forget about them. We suggest you also take with you:

• Headphones.
• Portable charger.
• Camera.
• E-book.

Remember that gadgets sometimes run out of battery power. Bring a cord to charge them.

How to optimize space in your suitcase?

So, everything you need is ready. All that’s left is to pack. Here are a few lifehacks on how to quickly and compactly fold items to make your suitcase close:

• Clothes are better not folded, but rolled up. This will save space.
• Put your shoes away in special bags. Your favorite shoes will not spoil or stain your clothes.
• Put cream, toothpaste and liquid products in a separate cosmetic bag or in an airtight bag. If the packaging spoils and the liquid leaks out, your things will stay clean.
• Put fragile items in between and you’ll get everything back in one piece.
• Put things you may need urgently in the side pockets.
• Put lightweight items on top, shoes on the bottom, and fill the empty spaces in between with small items.
• Leave room for gifts and souvenirs.

Now you are definitely ready to go on vacation. Enjoy your trip!