It’s hard to avoid over-packing sometimes. If you’re a cautious person like me, your instincts probably tell you to bring everything that you might need, “just in case.”
However, over-packing can lead to an overly stuffed and heavy bag, and sometimes even takes up space for things that truly are necessary!
Here are four common items that are packed in luggage but should really be left at home.
Too Many Shoes
While it might be tempting to pack a pair of shoes for every possible occasion on your trip, the truth is that shoes are heavy and take up lots of space. Limit yourself to the basics and the pair or pairs that are truly needed.
Shampoo and Body Wash
There’s really no reason to pack these shower essentials when traveling. Unless you’re staying in a bare-bones hostel, these things will probably be provided by wherever you’ll be staying.
Extra Jackets
If you are traveling to a place that will require a jacket, keep it simple and don’t pack too many. For example, traveling to Russia in the winter is probably only going to require a heavy jacket, so why overpack with a light one?
Towels
The same thing that goes for shampoo and body wash, goes for towels. There’s no need to pack them if your accommodations are going to provide them!
