Say goodbye to cluttered backpacks! Get ready to pack light and stay organized no matter the destination. Yes, even when traveling carry-on only.

Imagine you’re at the airport’s security checkpoint and you have to unpack and repack your essentials in a few seconds. If you pack light and keep things organized, it will be a lot easier compared to managing a crammed backpack. Packing light and staying organized might seem like an impossible task when traveling. But it is not. These tips will help you make life on the road much easier while keeping you more comfortable.

Choose A Backpack with Organizational Pockets

It all starts with your backpack. A bag with organizational pockets allows you to easily separate and store your belongings in a way that makes them easy to access and find. This can be especially useful when you are in a hurry or at the airport security checkpoint and don’t have a lot of time to search through your backpack for chargers, phone, and other small electronic devices. 

A backpack with a laptop compartment, shoe compartment, hidden pocket, and other organizational pockets offers you endless ways to arrange your essentials just the way you want. 

Use the Backpack’s Exterior Pockets, Too

The exterior pockets are there for a reason – to hold smaller items or items that you need to access frequently. Make full use of them and maximize the space of your backpack. Also, if there are exterior accessories such as gear loops, a daisy chain, or a sunglasses holder use them to attach extra gear.

Pack with Packing Cubes

These individual bags are the best investment when you want to pack light and organized. Since clothes take up most of the luggage space, packing cubes are great for keeping clothes compact, wrinkle-free and arranged for different activities.

Roll Your Clothes

One of the most popular debates among travelers is whether to fold or roll their clothes. Rolling your clothes comes with some benefits: besides leaving some extra space at the top of your luggage, this method helps prevent wrinkles, as it puts less pressure on the fabric and allows it to maintain its shape. This can be especially useful for items like dress shirts or dresses that are prone to wrinkling. Plus, it can be quicker and easier than folding them, especially if you are in a hurry or have a lot of items to pack. Which team are you?

Opt for Multipurpose Clothing Items

Packing light and staying organized means also choosing versatile clothing pieces that can do double duty. For example, a scarf can be used to cover your neck, head, or shoulders but it can also double as a beach cover-up; leggings can be worn in both sport and casual outfits, and an oversized white shirt can be combined with everything so you can organize various outfits around it. The same applies to footwear, too. Choose versatile and comfortable shoes you can wear on various activities.

Bring Only What You Need

In order to pack light, you have to ditch the unnecessary stuff. Make a list before packing and choose only the things that you will need and need throughout your trip. For example, you can leave some accessories and unnecessary gadgets at home. However, things might be different from one person to another and what works for you might not work for everybody. Adapt your packing list to your destination, expectations, and previous experiences.

Why You Should Pack Light?

• You don’t have to pay extra baggage fees 
• It’s easier to keep things organized
• You can easily manoeuvre your luggage 
• Makes multi-destination trips easier 
• Gives you more confidence to be spontaneous

If packing light and staying organized when traveling is a challenge for you, we hope our tips will help you maximize your luggage space and bring you some peace of mind during you trips.