When should you start packing for a 2-week holiday?

When it comes to packing, procrastinators fall short. Start your packing process days or even weeks ahead of your departure date; this gives you time to craft a complete list, plus purchase any additional items you might need for your vacation.



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“Start at least one clear day before. Pack what you have and note what you still need to pack.” But be wary of packing too early. I've learned that it's easy to start packing a week before and then forget what you've packed. A day or two before you travel is ideal.

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I start about 3 weeks before, picking out everything I think I might want to take. Then about a week before, I reassess, take some things out, put new stuff in. I also make two lists - one of stuff to do before the trip and one of last minute items left to pack.

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What To Pack First When Moving
  1. Start The Packing In The Least Used Room. You don't want to start packing boxes in the kitchen or with your child's favorite toys. ...
  2. Pack Items That Are In Storage. ...
  3. Pack The Most Difficult Room. ...
  4. Pack Out Of Season Items Next. ...
  5. Pack Decor & Books. ...
  6. Pack Shoes & Jewelry.


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Launder Everything. Before packing your wardrobe, make sure to launder everything. This includes washing and drying your clothes according to their care instructions as well as ironing or steaming any wrinkled items.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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The truth is, packing anxiety often stems from the fear of the unknown, the fear of forgetting something important, or the fear of being unprepared. But here's the secret: you have the power to conquer it. By following some simple travel packing tips, you can ease that anxiety and take charge of your packing game.

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13 Things You Need to Do the Week Before Your Vacation
  1. Strategize your grocery shopping and meals. ...
  2. Review travel information and keep it in one place. ...
  3. Arrange care for your pets. ...
  4. Circle back with your work contacts to remind them you'll be OOO. ...
  5. Prepare in-flight or beachside entertainment. ...
  6. Alert your credit card company.


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Rolling your clothes in your suitcase will generally save space. This is because it squeezes air from between folds and means the most of available space is used. If done correctly, rolling can also ensure less wrinkles in your clothes.

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Always place heavy items at the bottom of the boxes and lighter items on top. Clean the clothes before moving to prevent smells and make the unpacking process more manageable. Don't overstuff the boxes as it can damage them and make them prone to tears.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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