Streamlining your outfits and reducing excess clutter is the main aim with packing. So where is the best place to start?
Ask yourself what you need from your clothes. Is it a beach or city break? Do you need a smarter outfit or is that just-in-case evening dress really taking up valuable space and can be left behind? Prioritise things that offer dual function: a plain swimsuit can double as a top with a skirt or trousers. A sun hat you can roll, (1, below) or a baseball cap are more useful than a wide-brim hat that will get battered in transit.
Always pack a tote bag for supermarket runs or souvenir shopping sprees. An organised backpack with a compartment for your laptop and water bottle, (8), makes life easier, as will a cross body bag for your phone and passport – Topologie’s, (9), come in a multitude of colour options. Put an adaptor on your phone charger before you travel, so you don’t forget it. Regular travellers will benefit from investing in a universal global adaptor that fits any plug in any country plus USB and USB-C charging points (£34.99, robertdyas.co.uk).
