Road trip can be a fun, cheap, and exciting way to see the country. Below are some tips to help you prepare your pack for road trip:
- Select the smallest bag possible to carry the items you need for your trip. If you are going to be doing a lot of walking at your destination, consider using a large backpack as a suitcase.
- Pack clothes tightly into small plastic bags. Shoes should be placed facing each other heel to toe and wrapped in a separate bag.
- Place wrapped clothes in the bottom of your bag or suitcase. Throw in an empty bag for future dirty laundry.
- Pack medicines and first-aid supplies in one bag or compartment and toiletries in another. Put potentially leaky items in sealed plastic bags and buy travel-size versions of your toiletries when possible.
- Add books and any professional materials or electronic gear you may need.
- Close and lift the bag to determine if it is too heavy to carry comfortably for several city blocks. If so – and if you’re going to be on the move a lot while traveling – remove anything that can be bought, rented or borrowed at your destination.
