The 10 Best packing tips
Take the pain out of packing with our range of suggestions on getting away in style
Wednesday 26 September 2012
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1. Pack This pad
£5.35, amazon.co.uk
OK, nobody really needs this pad of checklists – the back of an envelope will be just as good – but if you make a list, you're far less likely to forget your pants or your passport.
2. Lidded jewellery stacker
£11.46, amazon.co.uk
If you're taking some finery away, a hard-sided box will keep
earring posts from getting squashed in transit and will help stop chains getting tangled.
3. Pack-Mate roll bags
£9.99 for a pack of four, lakeland.co.uk
If space is a premium – and you want to put chunky items in your hold luggage – these bags will squeeze all the air out of them.
4. Burton Wheelie Gig bag
£54.95, absolute-snow.co.uk
Hitting the slopes? Don't get stung on excess baggage fees as well as paying to take your snowboard – use your board bag to stuff in equipment, clothes and toiletries.
5. Longhaul Scorpius Hard Rollercase – medium
£75, marksandspencer.com
It's madness to buy a heavy-weight suitcase in this age of expensive weight restrictions. M&S does good ultra-light and long-lasting luggage.
6. Carrymyluggage
From £52 for a medium case, carrymyluggage.com
Don't mind splashing the cash? This service ships bags to your destination. It costs from £52 for a medium case going to Europe.
7. Onya bag
£5, onyabags.co.uk
Popping a fold-up bag in your hand luggage means that if you buy some magazines you don't have to pay for a carrier bag. Then use the shopper for shopping when you're away.
8. Ultimate Digital travel scales
£14.99, ryman.co.uk
If you're prone to over-packing – or stuffing your suitcase with purchases – a set of baggage scales will probably pay for themselves.
9. Ebags Packing Cubes
£19.99, amazon.co.uk
Be organised when you pack, when you unpack and when you repack with these lightweight, zip-up cubes. Great if you're sharing luggage with your family.
10. Dr Bronners' liquid soap
From £2.99 for 118ml, thenaturalstore.co.uk
The blurb on this liquid soap says that it has 18 uses, but even using it as soap, shampoo and shower gel means saving on heavy bottles.
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