How To Organize Your Luggage For Travelling

August 10, 2024 by Mulberry Maids


3 blue suitcasesNow that we are in the full swing of summer, you probably have some trips coming up. Whether you are driving or flying to a destination or family visit, organizing your luggage for travel is crucial to keeping your stress levels down and maximizing the enjoyment of being on the road. 

As the top provider of the best house cleaning in Wellington CO, we are well versed in everything related to organization. The same principles and practices that lead to a clean and organized home are also used to get things ready for your travels.

Keep reading to learn all you need to know to make sure your luggage is organized and orderly for your next trip!

Why is it helpful to make sure that your luggage is organized?

Organizing your travel luggage goes hand in hand with cleaning your luggage, whether you are taking a trip in your RV, or visiting a short term rental in your favorite city. There are so many reasons why clean and organized luggage will enhance your travel experience. 

Less stress

As much fun as traveling is, it can also be stressful, as you fall out of your normal routine. Keeping your luggage organized will make everything simpler and easier when you are dealing with a change in your routine. Being organized and reducing clutter is always one of the most effective ways to reduce stress in any environment!

Reduce the feeling of “living out of your suitcase”

One of the worst parts of being on the road is the feeling like you are “living out of your suitcase”. By staying clean and organized, you can reduce this sensation. Being able to find what you are looking for quickly, will help to alleviate the feeling that you have to rip open your whole bag when looking for a simple garment or toiletry. 

What are some steps to take when packing to keep everything organized?

While organizing your luggage is not a particularly difficult task, it does take steps and some thought. A little preparation goes a long way in the enjoyment and ease of your upcoming travels. 

Make a list

Before you start to pack anything, make a list. Not only will this help to make sure that you don’t forget anything, a list will help to make sure that you do not overpack. One of the biggest hurdles in staying organized is dealing with too much stuff. Be realistic about what you actually need, and try to challenge yourself to pack just a little bit less. 

Utilize packing cubes or other moveable compartments

Once you have your list created, take some time to grab everything on the list. You can utilize your bed or a table to lay everything out on before you start to actually pack it. At this point, you will want to utilize packing cubes or any other compartments or sacks to keep your bag organized by category. 

There are no right or wrong answers on this step, but you will generally want to separate clothing or other miscellaneous things by use. For example, use one packing cube for undergarments, another for shirts, and one more for pants or shorts. 

Packing cubes or other small sacks also work really well for miscellaneous items, such as chargers or extra glasses. These small items have a tendency to clutter up your luggage or get lost completely. Having them all in one place will make your bag much more organized. 

Depending on how much you are packing or how many individual cubes you have, you can put labels on them to make finding things that much easier. 

Organize toiletries 

Similar to your clothing, having a dedicated cube for toiletries will be crucial in organizing your luggage. Depending on how many toiletries you have, you may even want to use two cubes. 

One example to try is to keep your toothbrush, tooth paste, floss, soap, and shampoo in one cube. Use another cube for any hair care products, make up, sun screen, and other miscellaneous cosmetics. This will help to be able to sift through each cube more efficiently when looking for something specific. 

Create a laundry system

The unfortunate yet inevitable part of travel is the build up of laundry. Just like when you are home, having a designated place for laundry is crucial when trying to stay organized and clutter free.

The easiest way to tackle laundry is to have a designated laundry bag, sack or packing cube in your luggage. This will help to separate out dirty clothing in an easy and organized way, so it does not get mixed up with your clean clothes. If it looks similar to your other cubes or sacks, you can put a label on it to make sure nothing gets misplaced. 

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