28 Unique Packing Travel Hacks You Need to Know Before You Go
Efficient packing can make the difference between a hectic travel experience and a seamless one. Here are my top packing travel hacks to help you maximise space, minimise hassle, and travel smarter.
Are you looking for packing hacks to save space? These packing tips for international travel are guaranteed to help you pack your suitcase or backpack efficiently, so you don’t need to worry about luggage weights at the airport, or finding that essential item when you land.
These suitcase packing hacks will help you plan what to take, how to pack it, and how to organise your possessions for maximum efficiency. So, read on for the best travel packing hacks!
Best Packing Hacks for Travelling
All the best travel packing tips you need in your life.
Packing travel hacks for your electronics
1. Use an Apple AirTag, Tile, or similar
You just leave the AirTag in your checked luggage and then you can see exactly where it is, and when it’ll arrive. The wait at the baggage carousel becomes all the less stressful for it!
These are useful for keeping everywhere TBH – I have one attached to my car keys. You can find a cheaper version here.
2. Get a long strap for your phone
If you’re always getting your phone out, putting it away, and then having the fear that it’s gone (me!), then attaching it to a long strap might relieve some of those ‘oh god I’ve lost my phone’ moments.
You can just attach the long strap to the inside of your bag, or your pocket. Always make sure Find My Phone is turned on too.
3. Pack an external battery
Get an external battery with different types of charging sockets on so you’re never caught without charge for your essentials while you’re travelling. You can get them pretty cheaply now, and they’re invaluable in times of need.
Check out my guide to external chargers for festivals if you want some advice on which one to buy.
4. Pack a four bar extension lead
Take one of these beauties on your adventures and you won’t need to faff around with all the adaptors for your kit. It’s also a great way to keep all your charging equipment in one place to reduce your chances of leaving it behind.
You could even just take all your chargers and leads plugged in, for minimal charging drama. This is one of my top packing hacks for travel – it works so well!
Packing tricks for children
5. Pack Dobble and Uno
They don’t take up much space but are always useful for passing the time at airports and stations, and in the evening too. Use this packing travel hack, instead of whipping the TV out all the time – although that’s great too!