{"id":3347,"date":"2014-03-31T04:00:33","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T08:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.parksleepfly.com\/blog\/?p=3347"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:43:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:43:41","slug":"pack-like-a-pro-and-travel-lighter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parksleepfly.com\/blog\/pack-like-a-pro-and-travel-lighter\/","title":{"rendered":"Pack Like a Pro and Travel Lighter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Feeling overwhelmed after lugging your big suitcase out of the closet? We don\u2019t envy you. We know that packing can be a pain.<\/p>\n

No one wants to try to hoist an overloaded piece of luggage over every step and bump that the wheels won\u2019t clear, or worse yet, pay fees for overweight baggage. So next time you\u2019re packing, keep these tips handy and make the most of your suitcase space.
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Keep on Rolling
\n<\/b>You might be tempted to fold your clothes neatly in the suitcase, but if you\u2019re looking for a space-saver, think outside the square. Specifically, go round. As it turns out, rolling your clothes actually takes up less space \u2013 especially if you\u2019re packing T-shirts, which can be rolled together a couple at a time.<\/p>\n

If you really want to go the extra mile, store clothes in airless baggies or clothes compressors. With clothes that tightly packed, you\u2019ll have plenty more room for your mid-trip purchases.<\/p>\n

Wear It Again
\n<\/b>We aren\u2019t condoning wearing dirty clothes, per se. But if you\u2019re not working up much of a sweat, you can get a couple of wears out of your outfits. Similarly, if you are a bit more active, but you have access to a washer and dryer in your hotel, you can leave behind a couple pairs of pants and shirts. Just plan some time in your itinerary to do the wash.<\/p>\n

Many hotels and hostels also offer laundry services, which might be your best bet if your budget allows. Call ahead to find out about your hotel\u2019s particular amenities, as well as local laundering services. Make sure to ask about their hours as many laundry services aren\u2019t open on Sundays.<\/p>\n

If It Fits, Ship It
\n<\/b>Are you trying to sit on your suitcase to get it closed? If so, you\u2019re probably going to get hit with a substantial overweight-baggage fee. Rather than schlepping that heavy gear around with you, use FedEx, USPS or UPS to ship your luggage. It might worry you to hand your bag off and not see it until you get to your destination, but guess what? You\u2019re doing that when you check your luggage at the airport anyway.<\/p>\n

FedEx also highlights some additional benefits of shipping your luggage, such as not having to manhandle your suitcase around a crowded airport, as well as the ability to ship anywhere \u2013 not just FedEx service locations, but your hotel or even your home.<\/p>\n

Wear Your Heavier Items
\n<\/b>Maybe you just have to bring along your new leather boots, but they\u2019d take up a lot of precious space in your suitcase. Don\u2019t pack \u2018em \u2026 wear \u2018em! Same thing goes for a heavy coat if you think you\u2019ll need one \u2013 you can always take it off and carry it on your arm in the airport and stash it overhead on the airplane.<\/p>\n

If you just can\u2019t avoid packing heavier items, pack them first. This will create a sturdy foundation that should help keep some lighter items from shifting around and getting damaged during travel.<\/p>\n

Our packing tips don\u2019t just stop at your luggage; make sure you know what you can and can\u2019t throw into your carry-on<\/a> before you head off to the airport, too.<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re in the process of packing for your trip, make sure to book your preflight hotel room, with ParkSleepFly<\/a>. You\u2019ll get a comfortable room, free shuttle to the airport and safe secure parking while you\u2019re away. Book now<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Feeling overwhelmed after lugging your big suitcase out of the closet? We don\u2019t envy you. We know that packing can be a pain. No one wants to try to hoist an overloaded piece of luggage over every step and bump that the wheels won\u2019t clear, or worse yet, pay fees for overweight baggage. So next […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[728],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nPack Like a Pro and Travel Lighter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"No one wants to try to hoist an overloaded piece of luggage over every step and bump that the wheels won\u2019t clear, or worse yet, pay fees for overweight baggage. 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