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<\/p>\nIt affects all of us, it\u2019s a common bug that we catch at the least appropriate times: it\u2019s the packing anxiety. What to pack? What are the outfits we can\u2019t be without? What if we forget something? And when we go on a plane there are all those measurements to think about. Every traveller\u2019s nightmare, every Ryanair flight attendant\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n
But there\u2019s no need to Panic! Here is our backpacking checklist so you’ll never have to worry about packing again.<\/p>\n
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Whether you\u2019re in for a long or short trip, with a carry-on huge checked baggage, there are things we always go through when we\u2019re about to take off into the blue skies. There\u2019s one important rule: be organised. If you follow these steps thoroughly, you\u2019ll be done packing in less than 40 minutes. And that\u2019s a promise.<\/p>\n
See how much space you have. Bask in the beauty of that beautiful empty suitcase before you start stuffing it like a Thanksgiving turkey.<\/p>\n
The first thing you should pack is your clothes, shoes, and underwear. Put everything in the bottom of your bag, to fill the spaces and the angles that are usually left unused. Then go in with jeans and trousers and try to keep them as flat as possible. Then add shirts, jumpers, dresses and everything else that is in our packing list<\/a>. Every layer needs to be as flat as Emily Ratajkowsky\u2019s stomach, and every empty space you may have should be filled in with small accessories, like belts and scarves.<\/p>\n \u261d\u00a0TIP<\/strong>: A trick to pick the best outfits: make sure you have 2\/3 specific items for every occasion, be it daytime, nigh time, special occasions or pyjamas. Those items should be the things you really can\u2019t be without and that make you feel like a million bucks. Then you need to find other basic pieces to go with your statement items, just to complete the outfits. For example, with the jeans you\u2019re obsessed with you could wear two or three different tops.<\/em><\/p>\n Once you\u2019re done with the clothing items, it\u2019s time for toiletries. If you follow our packing list, you\u2019ll be sure to remember everything. A useful technique is to divide the fundamental stuff, like your toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush from different creams and makeup that take up more space and, let\u2019s be honest, are not really that indispensable.<\/p>\n \u270c\u00a0TIP<\/strong>: It\u2019s very common to buy travel sized products but you\u2019d be better off getting a travel set with refillable bottles. You can easily get them from Ikea or Primark and fill them up with the products you already have. A great way to save space, money and the environment. You\u2019re a superhero!<\/em><\/p>\n With the categories in our packing list, it should be very easy to decide what to pack. We also have sections for plasters, umbrellas, condoms\u2026 everything you\u2019d need and more! Remember to save everything you may need for a long flight for your carry-on bag . Especially, don\u2019t forget these three things: a book, because you can watch the Fast and Furious saga only so many times; earphones, to listen to music but also to protect yourself from your snoring neighbour; and a sleeping mask, so you can take a power nap in the clouds, or at least try to.<\/p>\n A foolproof way to make sure you have packed everything? Go through a normal day in your head: from brushing your teeth to tucking into bed at night, and think about all the things you would use for these daily activities. Then run get the deodorant you had forgotten.<\/p>\n Now you know how to survive the flight like a pro. But you may need specific things for specific destinations. For example, going to the beach may require extra items. These are 5 you really can\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n Mountains can be tricky when you need to decide what to pack. Here are 5 golden rules to follow when you\u2019re going hiking in the woods.<\/p>\n All of this tips are great for every occasion, even when you\u2019re going backpacking. Obviously, though, you\u2019re not going to have as much room, so follow these 5 tips.<\/p>\n So there are a lot of rules and tips to remember, but at the end of the day what you really need to take with you on a trip is joy, curiosity, and the will to never go back.<\/p>\n Ilaria is an avid traveller, always looking for new adventures. Right now she’s in the United States. Follow her around on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Backpacking](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/librosm.jpg\")
<\/p>\nStep n\u00b03: Mentally go through your day to see if you forgot anything<\/h3>\n
\ud83c\udf0a\u00a0What To Pack For The Beach<\/h2>\n
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\u26f0\u00a0What To Pack For The Mountains<\/h2>\n
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\ud83c\udf92\u00a0What To (Back)pack<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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