How To Pack For A Week And Still Carry On Your Luggage

While it may seem impossible to fit every travel amenity and piece of clothing into a backpack or a couple of small luggage pieces when traveling for a week or more, adventurers will find that it simplifies the journey. Packing light is especially helpful for travelers who regularly change hotels or destinations.
22'' Carry on cases are the most flexible, and expand when necessary. Even when filling a soft-sided bag, however, travelers should remember not to overload on extra outfits. Pack clothes that mix and match with one primary color in mind. A traveler can save room when they only have to pack one sport coat, one pair of shoes and one belt. Pack clothes made with thinner materials. Microfibers can offer the same warmth and style as wool, using a fraction of the space. Pack your toiletries in a flexible container that can be packed in a tote, or backpack instead of a Dopp kit. A relatively new development in the industry is packing aides. Compaies such as Eagle Creek offer a variey of cubes and folders that maximize the packing space in a small case.
To further streamline bags and luggage, travelers should wear their jackets rather than packing them in a suitcase. For cold or wet conditions, it's easy to wear a waterproof parka on the plane and plan to layer if the weather becomes an issue.