Packing Procedures - Packing under Pressure

Hey travel gurus!

So you've done it again. You've put off the packing of a 3-week trip to the hour before your scheduled departure. You spend 30 minutes scrolling through Twitter - cause priorities - and now you're left with an empty suitcase, a continually ticking clock, and the early symptoms of a nervous breakdown. You want to spent a good 10 minutes of those crying like a baby at how procrastination has once again ruined your life, but you don't, you get up anyway and pack that suitcase like nobody's business. Well you'd like to anyway. You just don't how to do it in the limited time while still packing the things you need. Well never fear, travel Taz is here! Aside from the cheesy transitions, I am here to help you with your packing problems and to do that we’re gonna use the 4 dos and don'ts of packing under pressure.

1.) Do pack versatile items that can be used for different occasions. In doing this, you save time in packing different items for different situations and environments you may find yourself in while traveling and insure that you find what you need for each of them. For example, a pair of jeans can be worn out casually while sightseeing and later dressed up with a formal blazer and heels for dinner, and a maxi dress can double as a swimsuit cover up and a cute outfit to wear out dancing.

2.) Don’t try to go bold with your style. In a situation of constricted time, you do not want suddenly decide to pack that pair of flared jeans you were too scared to wear for 3 years – because chances are your heart won’t suddenly open up to the idea of wearing them while in a foreign location. Instead go for the denim you know is comfortable and the sandals that you know fit you well and don’t induce blisters. This will help you save time in trying to find items to bring along with you as you can automatically tell which clothing items are your go-tos. And finding clothing you’re familiar with will help ease the tension and stress of having to get ready away from home.

3.) Do try to remember to bring the hidden essentials. So many of the things we rely on a day-to-day basis fly under our radar and under pressure, your mind won’t immediately think ‘Oh I’ve got to remember to pack my deoderant and underwear!’ even though your trip would be pretty awful without either of those. Remember to pack toiletries and other items that are part of your daily routine to help keep a constant throughout your trip. Traveling already is prone to uncomfortableness, so don’t make it worse than it needs to be.

4.) Don’t sweat the small stuff. Most likely you’re going to find yourself in your hotel or tavern and realize with anguish that you forgot makeup remover or you favorite pair of walking shoes or even your camera. Keep in mind that other human beings are staying where you are and you can most likely find a convenience or retail store just like the one at home where you’ll be able to find great replacements for whatever you’re lacking to make your trip perfect. And even if you don’t, remember that you’re in a spectacular place, about to embark on an amazing and memory-creating adventure and the fact that you don’t have your favorite pair of earrings shouldn’t spoil that.

Stay snazzy travel gurus,

Taz