What’s in your bag: Clever packing

Packing all your necessities for your next trip can be a bit daunting. There are endless lists on what you should and shouldn’t pack. But the destination and the type of holiday determines the contents we should take with us. By giving you some packing hacks, you can master the art of packing too. Whether you’re a “beach babe” or “urban explorer”, we have you covered.

Beach babe

All your necessities can be narrowed down to good swimwear, a decent sun cream, flip flops, some shades (so you can discreetly do some people watching), microfibre towels and a waterproof camera. Pack in baby powder to brush off the sand easily. For any valuables, don’t forget re-sealable protection bags.

Camping enthusiast

Planning to spend a long weekend somewhere in the wilderness? Well, taking the appropriate equipment with you is essential, such as a decent tent and a sleeping bag. Enjoy eggs for breakfast, by keeping all your eggs in a plastic bottle. Did you know you could make lamps out of jars by placing candles inside or using deodorant as an insect repellent? For your caffeine fix, pack sachets of instant coffees and teas. 

Urban explorer

Light footwear so you can walk around as much as possible and above all comfortable clothes. You crave culture and exploration, so you will need clothes that let you move around comfortably. You should avoid anything heavy or restricting, so wear your camera around your neck. Pack a bum bag and keep all your valuables, gadgets and entry tickets safe. Use digital guidebooks instead of heavy travel guides. Always pack a selection of plasters, in case of emergency. Remember to stay hydrated, by packing a water bottle such as the Bobble Filtered Water Bottle.

Energetic hiker

Firstly consider lining your backpack with bin liners to make it more waterproof. You can also reduce the weight by packing dehydrated food. Place anything heavy such as water bottles on top. Wear robust footwear and consider jackets with plenty of pockets. Remember, there’s no dress code! To avoid blisters, rub your feet with Vaseline before putting your socks on.

Adventure junkie

Okay, you might not be into extreme fishing, but you’re a thrill seeker or perhaps, an enthusiast of a particular activity. Your bag will probably contain anything from fishing rods (for extreme fishers) to mountain bikes…and then you probably forgot to pack anything else.

Pro traveller

Planning a backpacking trip? It’s rather difficult to pack your life into one suitcase, but it’s possible. Write a list of necessities you won’t be able to live without and with some hacks you can do it. Save space and avoid wrinkles by rolling your clothes. Pack in a roll of duct tape, which you can use for pretty much anything, from treating blisters to removing ticks. For more hacks on packing, check out the bag contents of camping enthusiasts’ and energetic hikers’.