My family's been able to travel light by following a few key packing tips.
Diana Blinkhorn
When my family started planning our monthlong, dream European adventure, I challenged myself to pack as light as possible.I have three young kids, so I knew limiting us to one backpack per person would make navigating airports, trains, and cobblestone streets so much easier. Now I don't think I'll ever overpack again.Read on for some of my top packing tips.Plan all the aspects of your trip before you packIf you're looking to pack as light as possible, planning is so important.Think about the length of your trip, different climates and temperatures, and the types of activities you'll be doing, so you can get an idea of everything you'll need. It's important to do this before you even start laying out clothes you may want to bring on your trip.I found it especially helpful to start writing a list of everything I needed to pack long before our departure. This way, I could gradually gather items and set them aside weeks in advance (when possible).
As I thought of things, I just added them to the list to make sure I didn't forget them.Create a capsule wardrobe that can be mixed and matched
It can be helpful to make a list of the types of outfits you need, like hiking boots for a trail day and a dress for a fancy dinner.
