Pack a suitcase for travel? 6 Useful Tips + 5 Travel Hacks

Tip 1: Make a vacation checklist

Lists, nowadays we make them for everything. And that is not for nothing, because people tend to forget things as the list in their heads grows. By actually keeping a list, you prevent things from being forgotten or overlooked.

Do this the old-fashioned way with pen and paper or use one of the many apps that you can use to keep a list. Our favorites are:

• Evernote
• Clear
• Wunderlist

Even better, use the full vacation checklist from Koffergigant and you will never forget to take anything with you on vacation!

Tip 2: Put a paper with your name and address in your suitcase

Suppose your suitcase is damaged and the suitcase label with your name and address data has fallen off or has been damaged in such a way that chocolate can no longer be made. How can they find out that it is your suitcase? Exactly, by putting a card/paper in your suitcase where you write down all your name and address details.

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Tip 3: Fill in “empty” space

Certainly, on a trip with an airline company such as Ryan Air, where you can only take hand luggage free of charge, it is essential to make optimum use of every piece of space.

Therefore put as many things as possible in your shoes. This way, these items are also better protected against shocks.

Tip 4: Check the maximum dimensions of your hand luggage suitcase

The maximum size for your hand luggage can vary per airline company. Therefore always check first what the maximum dimensions are of the airline you are flying with.

Tip 5: Kill your darlings

Of course, you prefer to take your entire shoe cupboard with you. But be aware that shoes are not really space-efficient. Therefore choose at most one or two extra pairs (in addition to the pair you already wear). Even if that means that you cannot always take your favorite shoes with you. You can buy custom leather briefcases for your travel.

Tip 6: Keep your stuff fresh

When you are finally at your destination after a long journey and have freshened up, you do not want to have to put yourself in stale clothing. By putting a scent bag in your suitcase, you prevent your clothes from smelling stale if it is in the suitcase for a long period of time.

Suitcase packing tips list

1. No more than 100 ml of liquid per unit and 1 liter in total.
2. Put your valuables in your hand luggage (must of course fit).
3. Check what your electrical outlet is for your destination and take the correct adapter with you.
4. Use lens trays for creams and gels, for example, if you are only allowed to carry hand luggage.
5. Roll up your clothes to save space and prevent creases.
6. Always put heavier items as close as possible to the wheels of your suitcase.
7. Use a pillbox for jewelry so that you do not get them tangled and so that you do not lose them.
8. Put fragile items in thick (woolly) socks.
9. Leave some space in your suitcase if you like shopping.
10. Put on more layers of clothing to save space in your suitcase.
11. Use the Koffergigant vacation checklist and you will never forget to take anything with you.
12. Put a piece of paper with your name and address (Name, Address, City) in your suitcase or bag.
13. Pack your shoes full of things to save space.
14. Check the maximum dimensions of your hand luggage per airline in advance.
15. Choose a maximum of two pairs of shoes so that you also save space.
16. Put a scent bag in your suitcase or bag to keep your clothes fresh.

With these tips you ensure that you are well prepared for your trip and you prevent holiday stress. So take advantage of it!