Spring is full of travel for several members of the AMPED team. With client meetings across the country and site visits to future locations, our bags are packed frequently, and we’ve gathered some great travel tips along the way.
At our last client meeting, I received important advice for staff working onsite at a meeting: Eat before you are hungry, drink before you are thirsty and use the restroom before you have to go. It is easy to feel run down when you are constantly on the go but keeping this mind can help you stay energized and prepared for a long day.
And when it comes to packing, remember a few of these hacks:
- To maximize space in your luggage, roll your clothes instead of folding them.
- When packing clothes that wrinkle easily, lay the clothing flat inside a dry-cleaning bag, and then fold as normal. The plastic will prevent creases from setting in.
- Pack a dryer sheet to help keep your clothes smelling fresh.
- Space is premium in your suitcase so fill your shoes with socks or other small items.
- Keep the dirty soles of your shoes away from your clothes by sticking them inside a shower cap.
- Attach a binder clip over the blades of your razor to keep them protected.
- Keep smaller jewelry in a pill container to keep them from moving around and organized.
- Keep all your gadget cables in a sunglass case to keep them neat and tidy or use the case for necklaces and bracelets.
- Pack a reusable, compact tote bag or plastic bag to stuff your dirty clothes into and keep away from clean clothes.
Other travel tips for your flight and hotel:
- Leaving your car at the airport? Take a photo of your car’s location to help you find it when you return.
- Pack an empty bottle and fill it up with water once you’re through security. It’s important to drink plenty of water before and during your flight.
- Pack earplugs for your flight and hotel in case your neighbors are noisy.
- To help stay germ-free, use disinfectant wipes to clean the airplane tray table, seat belt buckles and overhead air vents at your seat.
- Use disinfectant wipes to clean your hotel room- especially spots like the remote control, alarm clock, sink and toilet. Or, for those of us who are extreme (like me), wrap the remote control in the ice bucket liner.
- Pack a flashlight and check your hotel bed for bedbugs.
- Bring flip flops or slippers to avoid picking up dirt on your feet from your hotel room floor.
With a little bit of planning, you can take the stress out of traveling and be prepared to enjoy your next trip. For even more packing hacks, check out this article and read Brittany’s blog post form last summer for healthy travel tips.