What to Buy to Stay Organized if You’re an Overpacker

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Stress-free organization for the win.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Some tips to start","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Buy long-lasting products. ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"While some of my travel gear has been investment pieces, everything has lasted for nearly 10 years.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Your suitcase choice matters.","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" If you really want to maximize your space, go for one made of a flexible material so you can fit more.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Assess your beauty routines. ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"While I’m traveling with some full-sized products since I’m away for longer, I still aim to keep my routine as streamlined as possible. I travel with medium-sized shampoo and conditioner, medium-sized cleanser, and mini versions of makeup and skincare. Assess the products you use the most. Those are the ones you might want to travel with full-sized. Anything with minimal usage can be kept at home or brought as travel sizes. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Travel with a backpack. ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"You can store more and evenly distribute the weight on your shoulders for extra comfort.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"How you overpack your clothes matters. ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"My cousin is a master packer and she’s taught me that playing Tetris with packing cubes is a must. I also love the method of laying everything flat.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Wear your chunkiest shoes on the plane, if you can swing it. ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"I’m mainly thinking about ankle boots, sneakers, Uggs, etc. If it feels unrealistic to wear the bulkiest shoes you chose on your flight, they probably aren’t worth packing.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Create a capsule wardrobe.","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" Prioritize minimally designed items so you can easily mix and match your clothing. 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","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Like contacts, glasses, jewelry, and important medications and documents.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"Invest in an Apple AirTag for easy tracking.","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" More on this later.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"list-item"}],"nodeType":"unordered-list"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The travel products that keep me sane","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"52y0ghnJbMotGIu59ppJbn","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"1kGRSXYcHhUpHyCF510ehc","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"5pgvN5mJixrgBfA1nQgA19","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"30EXc2R3N4gIaPyz2lVrXe","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"3sGthuPweteuDaBxaDRcB4","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"45lXxEJTaRfz1kCmlqhVf1","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"3VJITBy0ftLixrKsV813V3","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"4vouG3FIpIEJqUEUzrl7l2","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"47uOFN3dM1iVFqPKr0cdpL","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"sys":{"id":"4AhTe0A9lqXUkeEJ7E3Eh","type":"Link","linkType":"Entry"}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-entry-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"}
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