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3. Photograph & Tag<br />
On both carry-on and checked bags, photograph your<br />
luggage, pack a business card or ID tag inside and<br />
include an external bag tag. When five identical bags<br />
slide down the luggage chute, identify yours with a<br />
distinguishing ribbon, sticker or luggage tag.<br />
4. Clothing<br />
Invest in wrinkle-free, lightweight clothing with a<br />
similar color palette for layering, easy mixing and<br />
matching. Place an extra dryer or scented sheet inside<br />
your bag to reduce unpleasant odors. Pack sturdy,<br />
collapsible travel bags for purchases. Don’t mark<br />
yourself as a robbery target. Expensive jewelry, family<br />
heirlooms and watches stay home.<br />
5. Roll, Roll, Roll<br />
Rolling your clothes saves space while preventing<br />
creases and wrinkles. After rolling, use aircompression<br />
plastic bags to vacuum extra air.<br />
Efficiently packing the heaviest items (jeans, jackets)<br />
at the suitcase bottom. Wrap belts around the edges<br />
of the suitcase to cradle clothing. Fill the suitcase with<br />
lightest clothing at the top (rolling the entire time).<br />
6. Shoes<br />
If you have a shoe fetish, it may be hard to limit<br />
yourself to three pairs of travel shoes: casual pair,<br />
tennis shoes, and evening/professional shoes. Many<br />
experts advise wearing your heaviest pair on the day<br />
of travel to keep suitcase weight low. Shoes go in<br />
shoe bags foot-to-toe, before heavy items, at the very<br />
bottom. If packing shoe soles facing the bag sides,<br />
slide shoes into shower caps or clear plastic bags first.<br />
Place socks and small articles into your deodorized<br />
shoes to save space.<br />
7. Toiletries<br />
Purchase travel sized toiletries under 3.0 ounces, or<br />
use destination amenities. Double-bag all necessary<br />
toiletries (liquids, gels) to prevent stains. Place<br />
this bag at the very top of your carry-on for quick<br />
retrieval at security.<br />
8. Technology<br />
Organize all gadgets, chargers, and cables in a tech<br />
organizer for easy retrieval at security if questions arise.<br />
Sharon Schweitzer, J.D. is a cross-cultural consultant, an international<br />
protocol expert and the founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide. Sharon<br />
lives in Austin with her husband John, and their golden retriever, Charm.<br />
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