Best Tips for Packing Light
Every seasoned traveller eventually learns the same lesson: nobody ever wishes they had packed more. Start with the bag, not the list: a forty-litre carry-on forces the right decisions before you make them.
Pack by outfit, not by item, and let every piece earn its place twice. Merino handles a week without complaint, packing cubes end the nightly excavation, and the heaviest shoes always travel on your feet.
Leave a quarter of the bag empty. Markets happen, gifts happen, and the flight home should never begin with sitting on your luggage.
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Travel writer and trip planner at Canvas Travel. Mia has visited 47 countries and shares practical guides, packing tips and destination inspiration.
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We followed these tips last year and they were spot on.
Great write-up, the photos sold it.
Adding this straight to the itinerary.
Wish I had read this before our last trip.
Fantastic detail, thanks for sharing.