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...
Ir ligero con el equipaje
1. Usa cubos de embalaje
Estas bolsas duraderas y livianas le permiten agrupar artículos similares (piense: ropa interior, accesorios, ropa de playa) y empaquetarlos en un solo cubo. Esto facilita el desembalaje y el reembalaje.
"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. Coloque el artículo más pesado en la parte inferior
Empaca siempre tus artículos más pesados en el fondo de la maleta. Una maleta-pesada en la parte superior corre el riesgo de volcarse. Los viajeros frecuentes de aerolíneas económicas también sabrán que la mejor manera de reducir el tamaño de su equipaje es usar su ropa más voluminosa en el avión.
"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
Prepárate para los peores-escenarios
4. Empaca un juego extra de ropa en tu equipaje de mano-
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. Trae una extensión de enchufe
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.
Paquete para la temporada
embalaje para el invierno
7. Empaca capas para el clima frío
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. Elige plumón sobre lana
Omita el abrigo de lana de moda y vaya con una chaqueta hinchada. Puedes meter tu chaqueta en tu mochila como una capa adicional de calor en los días muy fríos, usarla como almohada en el vuelo o enrollarla en una pequeña bolsa para ahorrar espacio.
embalaje para la primavera
9. Cuidado con la temporada de polen
Las partículas de polen se elevan con el aire caliente al mediodía y caen de nuevo cuando el aire se enfría por la noche. Mientras esté al aire libre, tenga a mano un pequeño tubo de vaselina para untar en el interior de la parte inferior de la nariz, que puede actuar como una trampa para algunas partículas de polen. Un buen par de sombras también puede mantener el polen fuera de tus ojos.
"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. Lleva ropa para las condiciones climáticas cambiantes
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
embalaje para el verano
11. Usa bolsas resellables para mantener alejadas a las chinches
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. Usa botellas de spray para combatir la humedad
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.
embalaje para el otoño
13. Paquete para clima errático
El clima de otoño a veces puede parecer impredecible, con días soleados, noches frías y aguaceros ocasionales por la tarde. Asegúrate de empacar un chubasquero impermeable{0}}que te quede suelto o un cortavientos que puedas quitarte o atar alrededor de tu cintura cuando sea necesario junto con algunos pares de calcetines de lana.
"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
