How do you pack for a holiday in the summer? Well, that usually depends on where you’re going.
Odds are, you’re going to bring some clothes with you. That would probably be for the best. However, depending on how you like to travel and your tastes, the rest can differ. It’s good sense to bring sunglasses, swimming costumes, toiletries you can bring with you, and many little conveniences and comforts to assist you on the way.
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Moreover, it’s important to consider the needs of the moment. Bug or bear spray may be responsible in some locations even if you rarely need this in the UK. If you’re headed quite far away, such as Australia, then bringing the warmest thermal socks with you (keeping in mind your summer is their winter) might be necessary.
Yet for all the guides out there, you may not think of these three oddities that can actually improve the packing experience of a summer vacation in the best way. Let’s discuss that, below:
Vacuum-Sealed Bags
You might not think these would be all that useful, but vacuum-sealed bags could completely change how you approach packing and they’re surprisingly flexible too. Of course, the idea is that you fold clothes, place them in the bag, then suck out the air to seal it. As such, they would compress your clothes down to almost nothing which means you could fit way more into your suitcase than you’d normally manage, and that extra room can easily be used by everything else you pick up while abroad.
Moreover, the bags would also keep your clothes completely dry if your luggage gets caught in rain or if something spills inside your case, and they can separate dirty laundry easier too.
A Dedicated Spice Container Set
You’d likely never think to bring their own spices on holiday but if you’re staying somewhere with kitchen facilities or planning to do any camping with cooking, having your favorite seasonings could help you really up your game and not opt for “second best”. You can buy tiny little containers from camping stores that would hold enough salt, pepper, garlic powder, or whatever spices you couldn’t live without, and they’d take up hardly any space in your luggage while help you cook with even more confidence. Just be absolutely certain that there are no restrictions in the country you’re going to, and declare everything keenly.
Inflatable Back Support Cushion
Having a small and inflatable lumbar support cushions that you could use anywhere is fantastic for those who feel physical discomfort on long commutes. These can easily compress down to almost nothing, but once inflated, they’ll give you proper support for your lower back no matte if you’re sitting on a plane for eight hours or trying to get comfortable on a hard hotel room chair. You could use it in cars, trains, at outdoor concerts, or just lying on the beach if you wanted to sit up and read without getting s crick in your neck. The cushion would adjust to different levels of firmness depending on how much you inflate it, so you could make it work for almost any situation. That’s valuable for those who value their comfort.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily pack useful provisions (and even oddities) into your summer holiday suitcase.
