Travelling Tips: Packing Light is Right

Most of us have made the mistake of traveling to a foreign country with too much luggage. Toting our 200 pounds of excess wait, we struggle to move from place to place.

But when it comes to having a fun, and inexpensive trip, packing light is essential. Still, packing light is easier said then done. Depending on what your plans are for the trip most people need at least 1 set of clothes and shoes for each type of activity. If you must have more then one pair of dress clothes, outdoor clothes, and or casual clothes its going to add up.

Limit yourself to one bag.

If you can travel with one bag or suitcase you're doing a good job. For trips less then 2 weeks we recommend using one 20 pound carry-on-size bag. This way you don't have to pay to check luggage or worry about the airline losing your stuff (one of the most common issues we face with our guided adventure tours).

So how do you fit all your luggage for your entire trip in a carry one? Its pretty simple, lay out all the things you think you might need on your bedroom floor. Go through them all and really make sure you need each item. (Do you really need to bring a hair dryer and 10 pound make up kit to the Amazon? )

Do get travel toiletries, packing your bulky home products is just going to waste space. Just bring enough to get started, you can always buy more at your destination.

The bulk of our luggage is usually clothes. Minimize by bringing less, and washing more often. It's still going to be cheaper and less of a hassle then carrying your 10 different styles of jeans.

Limiting your luggage will give you freedom and mobility and more time to enjoy your trip.