If you are planning your first trip abroad, you will want to be prepared long before you leave and this means making an international travel packing list. Not only will you need to purchase a good piece of sturdy luggage, but you will also need packing gear.
One thing seasoned travelers know is that packing efficiently can save you money.
Airlines will charge you a fee once your baggage goes over a certain weight.
The lighter you pack from the start, the better off you will be.
Remember, packing light not only helps you on the front end of your trip but most likely you will want to buy souvenirs on your trip.
If you are already at the weight max at the beginning of your trip, you’ll have no choice but to pay that extra weight fee (due to the souvenirs you’ve packed) on your return trip home!
In addition to saving you money by eliminating weight fees, packing like a pro also entails making sure you pack smart so that your items don’t get damaged.
If you think those baggage fees are extreme, wait until you have to replace items due to them being broken from mishandling or ruined due to a spill.
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While you will definitely want to have a sturdy suitcase to take on your trip, there are a few other things you should consider purchasing that will help you not only save space but keep your precious items safe!
10 Things for Your International Travel Packing List
Along with your clothes, shoes and accessories, there are some other items you should consider packing to make your international trip a bit more organized.
1. Packing Cubes
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These will help you pack the most items in the least amount of space.
It will also make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
Look for a set that contains several different-sized cubes as well as one for dirty laundry.
2. Compression Packs
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Compression packs are great when you have to pack bulky items like coats and jackets.
The compression bags take out the air to make it easier to pack.
3. Luggage Tags
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are essential if your luggage gets lost. It allows you to know exactly where your bag is located and gives you a chance to get it back.
4. Luggage Belt
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Belts are a great way to make sure your luggage stays secure and make it easier to find your bag when it is coming down the luggage belt.
5. Shower Caps
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Shower Caps are great for protecting your clothes from touching the bottoms of your shoes. Simply place your shoes inside the shower cap!
6. Laptop Sleeve
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This item is important in keeping your laptop (or any other electronic device) safe.
The sleeve is padded to act like a buffer when you could accidentally drop your bag or knock it against something.
7. Hanging Toiletry Bag
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A toiletry bag that hangs is a good choice in that it keeps the toiletries separate from your clothes and you’ll be able to hang it once in your room.
We love these bags because they carry so many items and make it easy to find what you need.
8. Solid Shampoo
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One thing that is essential is to make sure your toiletries don’t leak on the flight.
The last thing you want is for your clothing to get ruined by a bottle that explodes because of the change in air pressure.
Bring solid shampoo & conditioner bars along with solid soap.
9. Jewelry Travel Bag
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Jewelry Bag is another must for the ladies.
If you want to make sure your jewelry is easy to find and not at the bottom of your luggage, get this organization tool.
10. Electronics Storage Pouch
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You will want to keep all your cords and chargers in a convenient pouch.
Not only does it keep them organized, but it helps you know where everything can be found inside your carry on.
Trust me when I say that traveling is an investment.
You are best served to buy all the things you need in advance than to realize you need them once you are at your destination.
You will never hear anyone say that they were sorry that they packed efficiently!
Do you have anything you would add to our international travel packing list?
Kathi
Saturday 10th of June 2017
I recently started packing with packing cubes and don't know how I ever kept my stuff organised without them!! :)
Jill at Reading the Book
Saturday 10th of June 2017
Definitely a good resource for rookie travellers! And I swear by packing cubes, especially when you will be staying in several different hotels - they make life SO much easier!