If you’re heading abroad for a break, your mind will be on what to take. Packing for a holiday should be an easy task but so often turns into a headache.
We all start off with good intentions. After all, how hard can it be to fit a week’s worth of carefully curated clothes into one carry-on. In reality, indecision about what you’ll need and the uncertainty of the weather means that your carry-on case doubles in size and has to be checked in because it’s now stuffed with clothes you’re unlikely to wear.
Sound familiar? Fear not. Here are some of my tips on how to get around this .
Image: Mikael Jansson for Vogue 2016
1. Work out your wardrobe needs
2. Be ruthless.
3. Roll your clothes rather than fold.
4. Invest in the right travel bottles.
5. Use your shoes as extra storage space.
6. Wear your hat and your heaviest shoes.
7. For a beach holiday, take a linen shirt and denim shorts.
Always think of multiple ways to get wear from the clothes you take. A linen shirt is a holiday staple but also makes a great swimsuit cover up. And if you wear shorts demin is always fail-safe as it’s so versatile.
8. Take one piece of knitwear even if you’re going somewhere warm.
Wear the sweater over your shoulders like a scarf when you’re travelling. Planes can be chilly and it’s one less thing to pack.
9. Don’t check in your medication.
On the off chance that your suitcase goes missing (it happens), you have the important stuff with you.
10. Resistance bands as an exercise tool.
If you don’t want your exercise regime to drop while you’re away, resistance bands are a great travel option. They weight next to nothing and take up no space in your luggage.
11. Charger Bag
There is nothing worse than searching for charges that can’t be found. Think ahead by organising a small bag of chargers that will cover all destinations and keep it in your suitcase so that you’re ready to leave at a moment’s notice
