Let's face it, packing for a vacation is never easy. And with so many factors at play—from the length of your trip to your changing itinerary—it's easy to overpack or underpack, especially if you leave it to the last minute. To help you get going again, we've compiled an ultimate all-in-one packing list which you can download here.
While we can't do all the packing for you, we've got you covered with useful travel hacks courtesy of your fellow travelers...
Gå let på bagagen
1. Brug pakketerninger
Disse holdbare og lette tasker giver dig mulighed for at gruppere lignende varer (tænk: undertøj, tilbehør, strandtøj) og pakke dem sammen i én terning. Dette gør det nemt at pakke ud og pakke igen.
"Everyone from the U.S. seems to love Amazon basics or Ebags. Higher priced cubes from Eagle Creek and Osprey are also very well-reviewed." - Ceetine in the Travel Gadgets and Gear forum
2. Roll, don't fold
Rolled-up clothes take up less space and help prevent wrinkling. However, for heavier clothing like winter jackets, you'll save more space by folding them or laying them flat at the bottom of your suitcase.
"I have been on a 3-week trip and never once used an iron. The trick is to smooth as you roll and roll as tight as you can. I just leave them rolled until I'm ready to wear them. You will be amazed how simple it is." - texsun59 in the Las Vegas forum
3. Læg den tungeste genstand i bunden
Pak altid dine tungeste ting i bunden af kufferten. En top-tung kuffert risikerer at vælte. Hyppige budgetflyselskaber vil også vide, at den bedste måde at krympe din bagage på er at bære dit mest omfangsrige tøj på flyet.
"Wear your bulkiest item(s) of clothing on the plane. A sweater, jeans and sneakers take up way more room than T-shirts, slacks and sandals do. This lets you take a smaller bag/suitcase." - MusketeersPlus2 in the Tripadvisor asks... forum
Vær klar til de værste-scenarier
4. Pak et ekstra sæt tøj i håndbagagen-
While lost luggage is pretty rare these days, baggage delays are still common, even if your flight is short and direct. Pack an extra set of clothes (especially a change of socks and underwear)—this is also useful during a layover if you want to freshen up.
"I always pack a swimsuit, a complete change of clothes, all meds, lotions, sunscreen, and anything else you would want in case your luggage gets lost or delayed. This has happened to us before and we were able to carry on as though nothing happened and enjoy beginning our vacation." - Bips in the Hawaii forum
5. Share suitcases if you're traveling as a family
Another approach is to make sure you have each person's essentials in every suitcase, in case some bags get delayed or go missing.
"We always 'mix-pack' our cases so that each person has some of their stuff in each case so if one of the cases goes missing, we all have something remaining. We have had cases going in one direction whilst we have gone in another so this works for us." - fjab in the Family Travel forum
6. Medbring en stikdåseforlænger
If you're traveling with someone, or with family, the last thing you'll want is to fight over the limited number of charging points in the hotel room. Bring along a socket extension so that you can juice up multiple devices in one go.
Pakke til sæsonen
Pakning til vinter
7. Pak lag til koldt vejr
Instead of one bulky winter jacket, go for lightweight layers that won't weigh down your suitcase. A thermal shirt will keep you warm when layered with other pieces of clothing, including scarves. You can always add or remove layers depending on how cold it gets outside.
"I bring clothes that dry really quickly, so I can wash them easily and I can get away with packing really, really light. The goal for me is to never check bags." - BlueSparrow in the Tripadvisor asks... forum
8. Vælg dun frem for uld
Spring over den moderigtige uldfrakke og gå med en puffy dunjakke. Du kan proppe din jakke i din daypack som et ekstra lag varme på superkolde dage, bruge den som pude på flyveturen eller rulle den ind i en lille pose for at spare plads.
Pakning til foråret
9. Hold øje med pollensæsonen
Pollenpartikler stiger med varm luft middag om eftermiddagen og bruser ned igen, når luften afkøles om natten. Mens du er udendørs, skal du have en lille tube vaseline ved hånden til at sprede på indersiden af næsebunden, som kan fungere som en fælde for nogle pollenpartikler. Et godt par nuancer kan også holde pollen ude af dine øjne.
"It's weird, but we're used to it. (Pollen) might cover your parked car windshield in a matter of a couple of hours at its worst. Just bring a light jacket and you should be fine." - panchopup. in the Road Trips forum
10. Medbring tøj til skiftende vejrforhold
Traveling in spring can be especially tricky—your destination can be chilly, warm, wet or dry, or even all four in a single day. Your best bet? Bring clothing that is breathable, insulating, sweat-absorbing and quick-drying to prepare you for those abrupt weather changes (merino wool clothing is a good choice).
"In a word, layers! We wore mainly lightweight travel-type pants and long-sleeve T-shirts, or a T-shirt under a light jumper. It certainly can warm up during the day and if you're walking, you could still get warm but by evening it would cool off." - cravingescape in the Japan forum
Pakning til sommer
11. Brug genlukkelige poser til at holde væggelus ude
Apart from your usual insect repellent, bring along a few resealable bags when visiting the tropics to prevent bedbugs (it's peak season!) from hitching a ride in your luggage. Use these bags to stash your dirty clothes, and wash them in hot water the moment you arrive at your next hotel.
12. Brug sprayflasker til at slå luftfugtigheden
We get it—humid countries (think many parts of Southeast Asia can get you feeling hot and sticky within minutes. If you can't park yourself in front of an A/C unit, the next best thing is to bring a water spray bottle to mist your face while exploring under the hot sun.
Pakning til efteråret
13. Pak til ustadigt vejr
Efterårsvejret kan nogle gange virke uforudsigeligt med dets solrige dage, kølige aftener og lejlighedsvis eftermiddagsregn. Sørg for at pakke en løstsiddende-vandtæt regnjakke eller vindjakke, som du kan tage af eller binde om din talje, når det er nødvendigt, sammen med et par par uldne sokker.
"Be sure to pack a raincoat, a waterproof scarf, a small folding umbrella and gloves, and layer clothing type. I wear mostly dark slacks for the dirty metro rides and lighter tops but not white (only because I don't want to be washing clothes all the time). For nice dinners I bring one nice black dress and some colorful scarves." - Discover
