Stress-Free Packing Hacks for Summer Travel 🌞✈️

Summer is the ideal time to discover new places, but let's be honest—packing can sometimes feel like a chore, right? Don't worry, I've got you covered! Here are some easy hacks to make packing and prepping for your summer adventures a breeze.

🧳 Before You Pack

• Make a packing checklist (and save it!): Avoid the last-minute panic by starting a list on your phone or printable template. Reuse it and adjust for each trip.

• Check the weather: Seems obvious, but it’s easy to over- or under-pack if you don’t.

• Plan outfits, not pieces: Think in full outfits to avoid packing “just in case” items you’ll never wear.

• Choose a color scheme: Stick to 2-3 coordinating colors so you can mix, match, and layer. This strategy helps me focus and make decisions more quickly.

• Digitize important documents: Keep digital copies of your passport, itinerary, and hotel confirmations on your phone for easy access and peace of mind.

🎒 Smart Packing Strategies

• Use packing cubes: They keep your clothes grouped, make unpacking easy, and compress bulky items. Game changer!

• Roll, don’t fold: Rolling saves space and helps reduce wrinkles.  I like to roll my clothes in my packing cubes!

• Stuff your shoes: Tuck socks, chargers, or accessories inside to use every inch.  

• Go mini: Use travel-sized toiletries or decant your full-size favorites into small containers.

• Bring a laundry bag: A simple mesh, drawstring bag or pillowcase keeps dirty clothes separate on the return trip.

👟 Bonus Travel Prep Tips

• Pack an empty tote or fold-up duffel: Great for souvenirs or separating wet swimsuits.

• Charge all devices before you go (and bring a portable charger): You'll thank yourself at the airport.

• Pack snacks: Especially if you’re traveling with kids or hitting the road — it cuts down on stops and hangry moments.

• Don’t forget the extras: Sunglasses,

sunscreen, flip-flops, reusable water bottle — all summer travel staples.

• Keep a small travel bin at home with your

essentials (travel-size toiletries, adapter, cubes, etc.) so packing for the next trip is a breeze.

With these tips, you can streamline your packing process and travel with ease. Bon voyage and enjoy your summer travels. 🌍🌞

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Alisha Pangburn, owner of Sort Your Nest is a Certified Professional Organizer® in the Greater Silicon Valley, CA. She helps clients get unstuck and get started on their organization journey. She believes if you "organize your space, you can transform your life." Alisha is a proud member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO), serving on the Education committee and a member of the Women's Networking Alliance (WNA).