Alice Vol. 2 No. 3

Pack
[42] Alice May 2017
By Lota Erinne and Carson Woody
Whether you’re spending a summer
in Paris or just going home for the
weekend to visit family, there is one inescapable
issue when it comes to traveling:
packing.
It’s the least glamorous part of any
trip, yet it’s arguably the most important.
After all, how can you enjoy
a getaway with friends if you’re scrambling
to replace those sandals you left
at home or worrying about how to deal
with the catastrophe of a shattered
bottle of foundation? An organized, efficiently-packed
suitcase is the key to
starting any trip on the right foot, and
we are here to help you unlock the keys
to a stress-free vacation.
WEEKEND TRIP
Whether you’re going on a fun getaway
with your friends or traveling
for something more serious, everyone
needs to know how to pack for a weekend
getaway. All you need for this short
trip is one bag and maybe a large purse
or tote bag (seriously, those things
can hold everything). Here’s what
you’ll need:
Shirts: It’s tempting to dump your
entire closet in your suitcase, but stay
strong. You’ve worn the same shirt for
the past four days (#RealTalk). Two
or three shirts should do the trick.
Pants: Depending on the weather,
two pairs of pants or shorts should
be fine. For a lightweight solution
that barely takes up any space,
bring leggings.
Underwear: Here is where you can
splurge. Underwear hardly takes up
any space, so overpack a little on this
in case of emergency. Pro tip: you can
pack underwear inside other things —
like shoes.
Toiletries: Just bring the basics.
Wherever you are going will most likely
have shampoo and conditioner, so
remember the essentials: your makeup
bag, a toothbrush, some deodorant and
personal medications.
A WEEK
Weeklong trips pose a dilemma:
Should you stick to one small-to-medium
sized bag? Or would it be better
to bring two bags or just upgrade to a
big suitcase?
One big suitcase is fine for air travel,
but less is definitely more if you’re
driving to your destination. It’s best
to cram all you can into a suitcase
that’s not too tough to maneuver and
doesn’t take up much space. Here
are a few tips to maximize efficiency
and keep your long-suffering zipper
from busting.
Pack socks and underwear in shoes.
This technique, as weird as it sounds,
will keep your shoes from flattening
out. Lay them on their sides with the
soles touching each other to keep from
getting your clothes dirty — no one