How to pack for a week trip

Method 1: Use a carry-on or medium-sized suitcase. 1. A 22-inch (56 cm) suitcase should be enough to hold a week’s worth of clothes. Tip 2: Plan to re-wear the clothes you pack. 1. Pack 5 tops and 2-3 bottoms for a 7-day trip. Method 3: Choose basic items that can be mixed and matched. 1. Choose clothes of the same color. Tip 4: Shorten your packing list. 1. Distinguish between "must bring" items and "may bring or not bring" items. Method 5: Use storage bags. 1. Storage bags help classify and organize your clothes and reduce the space occupied by items. Method 6: Roll up light clothes. 1. Roll up T-shirts and light clothes to improve packing efficiency. Method 7: Stuff small items into spare shoes. 1. Tuck socks, underwear and even sunglasses into your shoes. Method 8: Use a shower cap to cover your shoes. 1. This packing tip can prevent your clothes from getting stained by dirty shoes. Method 9: Press the thickest item at the bottom. 1. The correct packing order can save space and keep the suitcase balanced. Method 10: Wear the heaviest clothes on your body. 1. If you are going to fly, wear the heaviest clothes and boots. Tip 11: Gather travel-sized toiletries together. 1. Put all toiletries into a transparent bag. Method 12: Bring only necessary electronic equipment. 1. Reduce the number of electronic devices you bring and pack them securely. Method 13: Bring a few snacks for the trip. 1. You can save money by bringing your own snacks. It's time to embark on a week-long trip, and you're looking forward to the fun activities, exciting adventures, and picturesque destinations you've been planning. The only question now is how to pack? Here we’ll tell you exactly how much clothing you should pack for a weeklong trip, as well as some space-saving tips to help you pack efficiently. This article is based on an interview with Julie Naylon, founder and professional organizer of No Wire Hangers.

Method 1: Use a carry-on or medium-sized suitcase.

1. A 22-inch (56 cm) suitcase should be enough to hold a week’s worth of clothes. If you are traveling in the summer, the clothes are relatively light and you don’t need to wear so much. You can handle it with your carry-on suitcase. However, you may need to bring a larger suitcase when traveling in winter because winter clothing is thicker and requires multiple layers of clothing. If you are traveling for a week in winter, you can bring a medium-sized suitcase of 24-27 inches (60-69 cm). The internal space of soft-shell suitcases is relatively flexible, especially if you plan to buy some souvenirs, they can hold more things.

If you want a little more protection, go for a hard-shell suitcase.

Most airlines allow carry-on luggage up to 22 inches on domestic flights, but carry-on luggage on international flights must not exceed 21 inches (53 cm). But in China, whether it is a domestic or international flight, luggage over 20 inches must be checked.

The size of the suitcase we usually talk about usually refers to the height. For example, a 22-inch suitcase is usually 22 inches (56 cm) high x 14 inches (35.5 cm) wide x 9 inches (23 cm) thick.

Method 2: Plan to re-wear the clothes you pack.

1. Pack 5 tops and 2-3 bottoms for the 7-day trip. Bring at least a coat or jacket, and if your destination is cold, bring a few extra layers. Then, look at the activities you plan to do. If you're going out for a date or formal event in the evening, bring a nice blouse or dress and dress shoes. Here is an example of a clothing list to pack for a week trip: 5 tops

2-3 pants, shorts or skirts

1-2 formal suits

< p>1 coat or jacket (you can add more if the weather is cold)

1 pair of sneakers

1 pair of more formal shoes

1 pair of flip-flops Or sandals (suitable for beaches and warm weather)

1 set of swimsuits

1 set of sportswear (if you are a fitness freak, you can bring more sets)

< p>1-2 sets of pajamas

5-7 pairs of socks

5-7 sets of underwear

Accessories (scarves, gloves, hats, jewelry)< /p>

Method 3: Choose basic items that can be mixed and matched.

1. Choose clothes of the same color. For a minimalist tonal look, choose black, white, gray and dark blue. You can then add eye-catching colors with accessories such as scarves or hats to keep your look from looking too boring. For example, you could bring a pair of black trousers or dark jeans, a white T-shirt, and a denim jacket.

Method 4: Reduce your packing list.

1. Distinguish between "must bring" items and "may bring or not bring" items. Spread all clothes out on the floor or bed. Think about which pieces of clothing will fit together and which ones won't look practical. When you spread out all the clothes and look at them together, you may find that a certain top doesn't match all the pants, or that you can't wear a wide-brimmed straw hat many times and there is no need to bring it. Some "take or leave" items are still very important. For example, if there is a chance of rain at your destination, don’t omit your raincoat and umbrella.

Method 5: Use storage bags.

1. Storage bags help classify and organize your clothes and reduce the space occupied by items. You can use these lightweight zippered fabric bags to keep items separate. For example, you could put socks and underwear in one bag and swimsuits in another bag. Stack the organizers in your suitcase to make the most of every inch of space! Keep your phone charger and cords all in one storage bag so you can find them easily.

Method 6: Roll up light clothes.

1. Roll up T-shirts and light clothes to improve packing efficiency. Rolling clothes into a tube is faster than folding them, and rolled clothes are lighter and take up less space. Fold the sleeves of the dress and light jacket inward, then fold the entire dress in half, and then roll it up like a burrito. This method works best for clothes made of synthetic fibers such as polyester and spandex, which won't wrinkle as easily as natural fibers such as cotton and linen.

Fold heavier clothes and outerwear, especially woolen items.

Clothes that wrinkle easily should also be folded rather than rolled, such as dress shirts and linen clothes.

Use the two methods of rolling clothes and storage bags together. You can even put rolled clothes into a storage bag to save even more space.

Method 7: Stuff small items into spare shoes.

1. Tuck socks, underwear and even sunglasses into your shoes. This method not only saves space but also protects fragile items. For example, if you have a lot of coins or various small items like chargers, you can put them in a plastic bag and stuff them into your shoes.

Method 8: Use a shower cap to cover your shoes.

1. This packing tip can prevent clothes from being stained by dirty shoes. Get a hotel shower cap and put your shoes soles down into the cap. If you don't have a shower cap, you can also use a shopping bag. Now that the shoes are individually wrapped, you can place them crisscrossing the toes to the heels and the soles of the feet opposite each other. This is the most efficient way to pack your shoes!

Method 9: Press the thickest item at the bottom.

1. The correct packing order can save space and keep the suitcase balanced. Place heavy items near the bottom of the wheels to prevent the suitcase from tipping over due to being top-heavy. The heavy items included shoes and a heavy folded jacket and trousers. You can then stack other items horizontally, first pressing the rolled clothes on top of the heavy object. Finally, place wrinkle-prone clothes on top, preferably in a dry cleaning or laundry bag to protect them.

Method 10: Wear the heaviest clothes on your body.

1. If you are going to fly, you can wear the heaviest clothes and boots. Don’t waste space by stuffing heavy jackets and shoes into your suitcase. Wearing layers will help keep you warm on the plane and save a lot of luggage space. If it gets a little hot on the plane, take off your jacket and roll it up to use as a pillow. If you're going on an outdoor adventure, wear heavy hiking shoes on the plane.

Method 11: Put travel-sized toiletries together.

1. Put all toiletries into a transparent bag. Pack toiletries separately so they are easier to take out when going through customs with your carry-on suitcase. The capacity of each toiletry item must not exceed 100ml. Even if you choose to check luggage, put toiletries in a clear plastic bag to prevent them from leaking out and staining your clothes during travel. If you travel frequently, you might as well buy empty travel-size bottles that you can refill yourself, so you don’t have to buy travel-size shampoo and other care products every time.

Want to travel light? The hotel may provide shampoo, conditioner, and soap so you don't have to bring your own.

The hotel hair dryer is one of the dirtiest items in the room. Consider letting your hair air dry or bringing a small, portable hair dryer.

Method 12: Bring only necessary electronic equipment.

1. Reduce the number of electronic devices you bring and pack them safely. Electronic devices are most securely placed in a padded, dedicated laptop bag. If you don't have a laptop bag, you can use clothing, bubble wrap, or wads of newspaper to protect electronic devices. Fold the wires neatly and tie them with rubber bands or zip ties to prevent them from getting tangled. Consider taking photos with your phone instead of a bulky camera, reducing the number of electronic devices and cords you have to carry.

See if you can upload all your e-books to your laptop, tablet, or phone, so you don't need to bring your e-reader and its charger.

You can use a bubble envelope bag as a makeshift laptop sleeve.

If you are traveling abroad, remember to bring a plug adapter suitable for the country of destination.

Devices using lithium-ion batteries must be carried on board the aircraft and cannot be checked in as checked luggage because these batteries are very flammable.

Method 13: Bring a few snacks for the trip.

1. Bringing your own snacks can save money. Traveling on an empty stomach is not pleasant at all. Solid foods can pass through airport security, as long as they are packaged like electronic devices so they can be easily taken out for inspection by security personnel. Prepare a few bags of apples, carrots and other fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snacks. If you want to increase your protein intake, prepare hard-boiled eggs or a few nuts and beef jerky. If necessary, buy a few cereal bars to eat on the way.

Bring an empty, reusable water bottle. After going through airport security, find a water dispenser to fill up with water.

Choose water bottles with carabiners or handles so you can attach them to the outside of your backpack without stuffing them into your luggage.