How to pack luggage for travel

HOW TO PACK LUGGAGE FOR TRAVEL
Travel light! Whenever you travel

Packing for a trip is easy when you plan ahead.  Remember to pack according to the weather, location and activities planned

Baggage Weight Restrictions:
some airlines allow ONLY one luggage bag restricted to 20kg

Since Sept. 11, 2001, the way airline passengers travel and prepare to travel has changed drastically. In fact, what’s permitted and not permitted on planes has left many travelers puzzled, upset and disappointed -- especially when they’re forced to surrender a prohibited item before boarding. Knowing in advance which items are not allowed as carry-on baggage will save you frustration and time, and also help keep the security checkpoint line moving at a brisk pace. In addition, following some guidelines can reduce the likelihood that your checked bags -- as well as your valuables -- will be lost or stolen.

make a STANDARD TRAVEL checklist so you will NOT miss out any items !!!  (make the list as short as possible)

make multiple copy of your travel document, itinerary, air ticket info, credit card, overseas contact info and important travel documents inside each of your bags.
It is strongly recommended that you additionally store a backup of your information in your email account or other on-line storage

Items you will need

• Suitcase(s)
• Carry-on bag(s)
• Three-ounce bottles
• Clear plastic zip bags

Step 1

Roll up your clothes for efficient packing and to help keep apparel wrinkle-free. Many backpackers swear by this method, especially for pants, skirts and sports shirts, according to IndependentTraveler.com. Lay pants and skirts face-down and roll from the bottom up. Fold back sleeves before rolling up shirts.

Fold longer items in half, filling the length of the bag with them, alternating waists with hems at the ends.

Do not bring natural fibred clothing as it is hard to dry and are heavier than synthetics. 

Tip: Pick bulkier items to wear on the plane or in the car so they don’t take up precious luggage space.

Step 2

Pack your carry-on bag lightly, according to AirSafe.com. Most airlines limit carry-ons to 40 pounds. Heavier bags can cause injury if they fall out of the overhead bin. You also don’t want to lug a heavy bag through the airport, especially if you have to make a connecting flight.

Step 3

Follow the rule of 3-1-1 when packing fluid items in carry-on baggage, according to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Each passenger is allowed 3.4 oz. or less of liquid, aerosol or gel in as many bottles as will fit in a 1-quart clear zip bag. (Three-ounce bottles, one bag, 1 quart = 3-1-1.) Pack non-essential fluid items of more than 3.4 oz. in your checked luggage. Secure all caps and pack each bottle in its own zip bag to avoid accidental leakage. At the airline-screening checkpoint, you can declare larger quantities of medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk -- in reasonable amounts -- as carry-on items. You don't have to pack these in a plastic bag.

Step 4

Leave hazardous or prohibited materials at home. Certain items are allowed in checked bags but not in carry-on luggage. These include box cutters, scissors, knives, baseball bats, golf clubs, pool cues, realistic replicas of weapons, self-defense sprays, hammers and other tools. Unload any firearms carried as checked baggage, pack them in a locked, hard-sided container and declare them to your airline at check-in. Check with your airline to see whether ammunition is allowed as checked baggage, as rules vary by company. A complete list of prohibited and restricted items can be found at tsa.gov.

Step 5

Include your contact information on the inside and outside of every piece of carry-on and checked luggage, advises AirSafe.com.  thereby making it easier for the airline to reunite you with your bags.

Step 6

Keep valuables in your carry-on luggage, including cash, traveler's checks, laptop computers or other electronics, jewelry, prescription medication or items of sentimental value. Pack them in a bag small enough to stow under your seat.

Sample Travel Packing Checklist

IMPORTANT documents:□ passport (more than 6 months validity)

□   air ticket or travel documents/vouchers
□   hotel or transport reservation vouchers
□   money and foreign currency
□   credit card and card lost contact
□   travel insurance emergency contact

Clothes -
□ Do remember to take leisurewear which will keep you relaxed and comfortable.□ Do remember to take clothes that dry easily.

□ Do not take too many formal clothes, one or two is enough.

□   Underwear

□   Jacket (note inside the plane can be very cold)
□   Two shirts
□   Socks
□   Sweater for Cold Weather

□   Two pairs of pants

□   Gloves/scarves/hat (depend on weather)
□   night sleeping clothes

Personal Items

□   personal doctor medications

□   Travel medications - including Aspirin, vitamins, anti-inflammatory, anti-histamines, remedy for diarrhea and antacid.

□   Toiletries

□   Lotion

□   Lip balm
□   moisturiser especially winter

Electronics
□   overseas phone sim card (balance from previous travel)

□   Phone charger

□   Computer and tablet

□   Camera and charger

□   extra batteries for phone, camera, etc

□   extra SD cards

□   World Travel Adapter (different countries plug converter)

□   Music player or eReader

Miscellaneous

□   extra foldable bag + Lock
□   business or friends contacts

□   local speaking language translation book
□   sun glasses or extra spectacle
□   alarm clock
□   portable weighing machine to check luggage weight

If you have limited space, do not roll your shirts, pants, etc. Instead, fold your shirts into squares. Better yet, stack them. In the space you could fit about 3-4 rolled t-shirts, you could fit 5-6 stacked shirts (depending on your suitcase size).

we wish you a happy and enjoyable travel