iPod, cell phone...wallet, gum, battery-run curling iron for touch-ups... Does that sound like you- packing your hand-carry bag for the plane? Read this article to pack better and have a great travel bag!
Steps
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1Start by laying out all the things that you would put in your purse, work bag, tote bag, or school bag. Lay out all the other things you'll need on the plane like gum, maybe a book, and other things like that.
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2If there's a zipper inside your bag that big enough, put important things like your passport and boarding passes in that pocket. That way you will know they are always in the zipper, and you won't have to grope through your bag fearing it was stolen.
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3Put your book-like items in first. That way when you're holding your bag, it won't be all bumpy in the back. Then, start fitting your items in.
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4Pack the main part of your bag. Things like cameras, iPods, and cell phones should be in the main part of your bag. You might put your cell phone on an outside pocket if you're traveling in your country. But if you're going out of the country, there's no point in having your cell phone handy.
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5After you fit everything in your bag, take out things that you don't need. If the bag feels quite light with only the things you need, that's great!
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6If there's a front pocket with the keychain and pencil holders, stick a pencil and a pen in there, just in case. Hook a few hairbands to the keychain. On the plane, your hair will get frizzy and annoying. To avoid claustrophobic feelings :p, you might want to put your hair up and out of your face.
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7Put things like lip balm, a mini lotion, sunscreen, and eye drops in the front pocket. If there isn't a front pocket, put all those things into a little pouch and stick it in your main pocket.
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8Now you're ready for your trip! Bon voyage!
