When you are struggling to get the zip closed on that chock-full bag, you know you have got a Problem. Lugging around lots of Bags around a City just isn’t fun, and is exhausting. You must always pack light, and while it seems difficult at first, it is liberating.
Throw it out
We have seen people commit this one crucial mistake which is the key reason for you not being able to pack light. People think they need everything on a Trip, and throw in everything, fattening up their backpack, while all they really use and need are a few essentials and maybe their Phone. Nothing less, nothing more.
Prepare a list of the stuff you are thinking to pack in, and then strike off the items that you don’t really use, or use very rarely. Then, further condense the list with the ones you really can’t do without.
Now you have to pack in all the essentials, and only some items from the list that you use, but don’t need. Using this simple technique, you have already slashed off a lot of items from your Backpack.
Stick to one
You have to stick to only one bag on a trip, nothing more. More bags will hinder your ability to move around, and one bag is the perfect combination between size and usability.
With one bag, you have to limit the things that you can pack in, and that is a good thing. You don’t want a backpack weighing you down when you are travelling around.
Make it small
Even when you are carrying only one Bag, make sure that it is a small one that will be easy to lug around. With a smaller bag, you are hitting two birds with one stone: You are getting a lighter Backpack, while a small bag simultaneously also restricts you from packing unnecessary items.
Pack efficient clothing
When you are travelling around, make sure to pack clothes that are versatile and can be used in any environment, so that you don’t have to frequently change clothes, thus reducing the overall weight of your luggage.
Also carry Clothes that can be wore more than once, the ones which don’t have to be washed every time.
Make it accessible
This tip doesn’t really help you to Travel Lighter, but it goes a long way into improving your travelling experience.
You need to divide your items into Groups, and put each Group into a separate Pocket, and label them. Arrange them such that the essentials are on the outside, and easily accessible, while the other items are deeper in, accessible only when you need them.
This really helps save time when you need to find something.
Follow these tips to make your travel experience a whole lot better.
Pack Lighter. Travel Better.