Four money saving hacks to take the stress out of packing for your holidays
MASTERING the art of holiday packing will help get your trip off to a smooth start.
Trying to get everything you need in your case without going over weight limits and risking fees can feel like a tricky task.
Here are tips on how to pack like a pro and make some savings.
CUBIC SPACE: Packing cubes help organise and compress belongings, making it easier to take out and find what you need on your break.
You can buy a set of three for £9.99 in the Mountain Warehouse sale.
But you will save more cash by using laundry bags instead.
A pack of two is £3 at Sainsbury’s and can be used in exactly the same way to split up your gear.
SUCKER FOR SAVINGS: Opting for hand luggage is an easy way to save on the cost of your plane ticket — but you are then left trying to squeeze everything into a cabin bag.
A pack of six vacuum storage bags, £13 from Argos, can help make the job easier and is worth the investment if you save with the air fare.
But you can use cheaper resealable plastic bags, which come in lots of different sizes.
Pack your clothes flat in the bags, then squeeze out all the air as you roll, before sealing.
BEAUTY SUPPLIES: Shampoo bars are cheap and perfect for travel, plus you don’t have to worry about spills.
Try the papaya bar, £1, at Poundshop.com.
Save on space by putting lotion essentials into smaller bottles.
The Boots travel set is now £4, down from £5.
It can be difficult to decant perfumes, so it is worth asking at beauty counters for a couple of testers of your favourite scent ahead of travel.
SCALE UP: If you are worried about baggage weight from buys abroad, get some digital luggage scales, which you can take on your journey to use on the return.
Try the Status luggage scales, £3.49, The Range.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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