Packing for travel is one of the most frightening jobs for travelers heading abroad or travelers visiting somewhere in the UK. Whether or not we need to comply with strict airline luggage regulations, many of us know the struggle to pack everything into a single bag or suitcase. Prioritizing shoes, clothing, cosmetics and medicines is the focus for most holiday makers when packing, but travel experts suggest that they are part of the items that make travel smoother.
Express.co.uk asked veteran travelers what items they packed into their suitcases all the time, and the results were amazing. Kylie Bawden, travel PR director at Finn Partners, said it is an extended lead that cuts whenever you're packing for your trip.
Kylie said, “It's very boring, but I always have a charging brick for every trip. For long distance travels, I always take the lead of a compact expansion with multiple charging options.”
The reason is simple, said the PR expert: “There are plenty of plugs in hotel rooms and what they have is always in a troublesome place in the room.”
Now everything is virtually done – boarding pass, hotel confirmation, etc. If your phone dies, you won't be able to access any of them. Some airlines, like Ryanair, charge you a fee to print your boarding pass at the airport if you haven't checked in online yet.
Louise Truman, founder of Plotpackers, notes that traveling on a phone and laptop together would be useless without a “good travel adapter.”
Louise explained: “It may not be the flashiest gadget, but it's absolutely essential. No matter where I'm heading, having a reliable adapter means I can charge my phone, camera, or laptop without having to find the right plug or worry about compatibility.
“It's one of the items that can quickly turn a smooth trip into something frustrating if forgotten.”
Argos, Boots and Maplin sell a variety of styles and multiple plug types online and in select stores.
The Chargers are the most popular baggage items, but Italian Sullism's luxury travel advisor and co-founder, Lorena Basualdo, says her “essential items” are wearable, but multi-purpose.
“I've always packed a lightweight, compact travel scarf with pockets hidden in my baggage,” Lorena said.
“It's very versatile – perfect as a chilly plane, unpredictable weather, or as a modest place to store valuables like passports and cash. It adds both comfort and security without spending a lot of space, so I wouldn't travel without it.”
For those struggling to put everything in their luggage, travel experts have suggested using compression packing cubes to organize things and maximize suitcase space.
“This simple gadget can make a huge difference, especially on longer trips where efficient packaging is important,” Lorena said.
