Top Tips For Packing When You’ve Only Got Hand Luggage

It’s the time of year again where you’ll want to be planning a trip away to somewhere nice and hot. If you can grab a bargain and get away for a week or two then all the better. But what about the nightmare of packing? Not only is it a real hassle to decide what to take, but it can also cost more to take proper suitcases with you.

The best way to travel is as light as possible, taking only hand luggage with you and making the most of your trip without the additional cost and without being weighed down. But how do you make this work? This month we’ve got tips on packing only hand luggage.

Toiletries

Even when travelling light, you’ll want to have your toiletries, they’re a basic essential. However, you can save on space and cut down your luggage weight by decanting your usual products into smaller, reusable bottles. Don’t be fooled into buying travel sized items as they are still more than you will probably need and they cost you more in the long run.

Similarly, any creams or hair products which come in a large pot or tube can be put into a smaller container so you have only the amount you will need to use. If you are travelling with your partner or friend, can you stand to use the same products for a few days? You might use different brands at home but if you can both use the same things you double the space you save.

Think about whether you really need some products, you could give your skin a break for a few days and reduce the strain of carrying all your beauty products – take only the essentials!

Accommodation Benefits

The next thing you should do is check your accommodation set up, find out whether the hotel you are staying at has a hair dryer. If they do then you can avoid bringing your own and create more room in your luggage. Your accommodation may also offer free toiletries and extras which can help you avoid lugging unnecessary items around with you.

Important Travel Reminders

When taking any liquids on a flight with you now you must adhere to the limitations imposed by individual airlines. Most will ask you to place all your liquids into a small bag and if they fit you can take them with you. Be wary of these limitations when planning your packing to avoid the hassle at the airport. Similarly, the actual size of your hand luggage is also different for different airlines, so do your research before you start to pack.

Check with your airline which items are and aren’t allowed in your hand luggage, for example, you are generally prohibited from placing sharp items in your hand luggage such as scissors, knives and corkscrews, but smaller things such as razors and tweezers are usually allowed.

The key to packing for hand luggage is to plan ahead and do your research, this will mean that you save money and streamline your travelling. If you need help organising transport to and from the airport then look no further than Wyatt Coaches. We offer professional airport transfers and general coach services to help your holiday start and end as smoothly as possible.