Traveling Light - Important Packing Considerations

When you're planning a trip, you've got a lot to think about in
terms of packing. It can make all the difference in whether your
vacation or trip is a blast or a bore - if you forget something
important, you could end up seriously regretting it. This
article will give you some useful tips for packing for your next
trip.

	First, always pack the morning of your trip. Never pack the
night before. This seems illogical to many people - they don't
want to put it off until the last minute. However, this is
actually the safest way to avoid forgetting important things. If
you pack the night before, you have to leave a number of your
important travel items unpacked - alarm clocks, personal items,
toiletries - you're going to use all those things in the
morning, and you might just leave them at home if you wait. If
you must pack the night before, consider alternatives. Make a
list of everything you will need that will be left out - then
check them off before you leave. Or, you can simply buy a
"travel pack" that will duplicate everything you might need. 

	Second, spend a few hours thinking about what you will be
doing. Lists are your friend - they'll make sure that you have
everything you need. If you're a frequent traveler, you only
have to do it once - many people have found themselves rushing
to the department store to buy a tie or shoes that they forgot
to bring on an important business trip. Don't be that guy.