Should I Pack

The Challenges of Packing

Packing for a vacation can be surprisingly difficult, no matter how long or short the trip. One of the biggest challenges is striking the right balance between bringing everything you need and not overpacking.

Travelers must consider factors like weather, planned activities, and luggage restrictions, all while ensuring they have enough clothing, toiletries, and essentials. Forgetting an important item can be frustrating, while overpacking can lead to heavy bags and extra baggage fees.

Additionally, organizing everything efficiently so that it’s accessible during the trip adds another layer of complexity. With limited space and so many variables to consider, packing for a vacation requires careful planning and smart decision-making.

Benefits of packing the right things

Packing the Essentials without Packing the Stress

Bringing the right items on your trip can make all the difference in how much you enjoy your vacation. When you pack wisely, you’re prepared for different weather conditions, activities, and unexpected situations, allowing you to fully relax and make the most of your time away.

Save Money on Bag Fees and Unnessary Expeneses

Overpacking for a vacation can quickly lead to unnecessary stress and added costs, especially when it comes to airline baggage fees. Many airlines have strict weight and size limits for luggage, and exceeding these limits can result in expensive charges.

By packing only the essentials, you can avoid these extra fees and travel more conveniently with a lighter bag.

A streamlined suitcase also makes navigating airports, public transportation, and hotel check-ins much easier. Plus, packing light gives you more flexibility—whether it’s fitting souvenirs on the way home or avoiding the hassle of hauling heavy luggage around. Sticking to the basics ensures a smooth, cost-effective, and stress-free travel experience.

About Should I Pack

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Our Story

We started Should I Pack to help fellow travelers, overpackers, and packing worriers destressify the packing experience. Lean into our travel experience to discover what to pack...and what is best left behind.

Our Team

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Our team of passionate travelers have been everywhere, by every mode, and with everyone. We have traveled the world by cruise, by foot, and by train. We know how to pack for solo women, families, and business business trips.

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We are constantly updating our pages with new places we have traveled to - and new tips on what to pack. We don't always get it 100% right, but you can learn from our packing failures as much as from our successes.

Packing Tips for Every Trip

The Challenges of Packing

Benefits of packing the right things

Packing the Essentials without Packing the Stress

Save Money on Bag Fees and Unnessary Expeneses

About Should I Pack

Our Story

Where Next?

Our Story

Our Team

Where Next?

Our Story

Where Next?

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