I’ve always struggled with packing for a trip. I’ve become pretty adept at packing items neatly, and have learned a few tricks along the way. For example, rolling items up instead of folding them lets you fit far more in a suitcase. And if you’re bringing along things like dress shirts and gowns but don’t have a dedicated garment bag, pack them in the plastic wrap that comes with dry cleaned items. I even leave the hangers on so I can take them out of the suitcase and hang them up once I get to the hotel.
But one issue that can always be tough is what to pack, and which suitcase to bring, especially when you’re travelling to a seasonal destination. How should you pack for travelling in the winter versus the summer, and to hot versus cold? It’s arguably more about what you want to pack then where you’re headed, and taking into consideration those
Summer or winter travel with luggage: bring extra, have options
I prefer to err on the side of caution and bring at least a light jacket or sweater, even if I’m travelling to a sunny locale. I learned my lesson after a few times finding myself rushing to a nearby store to grab a sweater because I didn’t think I’d need one. To prevent this, consider having a suitcase that can accommodate more than you think you might need if you’re travelling for a few weeks and staying in a hotel, so there’s room for those extra, last minute items. This is particularly so if you’re travelling with kids. While you can buy things like diapers and extra clothes, why add that expense if you can simply bring a larger suitcase and have it all with you?
Heading out somewhere like on a cruise, you might think you only need a few items of clothing and some flip flops. But what about evening attire? Don’t forget that you’ll want to pack at least one pair of heels or dress shoes and suit/dress for the more formal evening events. In this case, a carry-on might not be enough, but a large piece of luggage might be overkill. Consider midsize luggage, like the Keneth Cole Reaction Departure, which is
Other reasons you might want to opt for larger luggage rather than small is to hold souvenirs you want to bring back home, and a jacket to wear home if you’re travelling to a sunny destination but will arrive home to frigid temperatures.
Bring a separate suitcase for your child when travelling
I’ve tried to pack items for my son in my suitcase, and it has never worked well. Not only does this add stress, leading to sacrificing something I might need because of a lack of
This means they can also pack some extra stuff, too, like their favourite stuffy, extra underwear and clothing, and maybe a book or two for reading. This will be especially handy if you’re travelling to a winter destination and need to pack things like snow pants and other winter gear that can take up tons of room.
That said, some parents are extra light packers. If you find yourself in this category, consider getting an oversized suitcase, like the 30” Samsonite Pinsky Hard Side 4-Wheeled Expandable Luggage, that can be used to comfortably store all of your items,
How do you choose the right luggage for travel to a summer or winter destination?
Getting the wrong sized or type of luggage can be frustrating. I recently bought a luggage pair, and realized after the fact that the larger piece was extra large, but the carry-on was smaller than a typical one. The larger one works out when I’m travelling for a week or so since I can fit more in it than I might in a traditional-sized suitcase. But travelling for overnight trips is difficult with the carry-on since it’s too small.
And I know plenty of people who try to travel with carry-on only. If you’re set on doing this for a family trip to, say, Cuba, where you’ll only need bathing suits, shorts, T-shirts, and other small and light items, consider getting one that’s as large as possible while still meeting airline requirements so you can still fit those added peace-of-mind items, like a
The safest bet is to opt for a luggage set that includes three sized pieces, like the Mancini Santa Barbara 3-Piece Hard Side 8-Wheeled Expandable Luggage Set, so you have options.
Bottom line
If you’re buying luggage for a particular trip, set out all of the items you want to pack
If you’re a notorious over-packer like me, just go big. If there’s too much room left over, pack your little one’s stuff in your suitcase, too, or go ahead and pack that extra sweater or third (or, if you’re like me, fourth or fifth) pair of shoes. Prefer to pack as condensed as possible? There’s nothing wrong with stuffing a suitcase to the brim. Many suitcases are, as noted, expandable, providing that extra give when needed. Which means extra diligent traveller’s might be able to cram everything they need in a mid-sized piece of luggage, regardless of the destination.
Conversely, if you’re travelling somewhere cold, it’s a sure bet that your luggage will be filled with larger items, like turtlenecks, thick sweaters, and possibly even snow pants and other winter gear. So you’re probably better off with large-sized luggage to fit everything you’ll need.
Safe travels!
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