5 rules to help pack up to travel

Travel - it's always new experiences. You explore unknown places, no matter what it is - the streets of New York or the ancient architecture to Machu Picchu. But you must admit, to explore much nicer if you do not need to lug heavy luggage on his shoulders.

We have already written the golden rule of packing things for those who are tormented by the question, what to bring and what to leave at home. AND remindedWhat are the things you need with different journeys. But there is still a lot of useful rules to help you learn to travel light. Some of them will tell you today.

1. Two at the bottom of every five days

Jeans occupy much space, but you do not exactly need a fresh pair for each day of the week. Therefore, follow this rule: the bottom two pairs for five days.

You can take a short downhill (no shorts or skirt) and one long (jeans or trousers). That means a 10-day trip you need to take a total of four things (depending on climatic conditions): two pairs of jeans, shorts or skirts.

If you are sure that the destination is the washing machine, you can reduce this number.

2. 5-4-3-2-1 rule

If you want to reduce the number of things that need to take, begin with this simple, but very popular rule. According to the rule 5-4-3-2-1, that's all the clothes that you need to visit:

• 5 tops (T-shirts, blouses, cardigans).
• 4, the lower part (jeans, pants, shorts).
• 3 accessories (jewelry, watches, jewelry, tie).
• 2 pairs of shoes (one practical and one output).
• 1 swimsuit.

Of course, the rule should be used flexibly. If you are coming to Ireland in December, swimsuit you just do not need, so replace it with a warm jacket. Going on the Cuban island of Aruba? As one of the accessories grab beach robe.

3. Rule 20/80 Travel

According to the known Pareto principle, 20% of efforts gives 80% of the results. For example, in business 80% of success comes from 20% of the spent force, or 80% of the profits you get through 20% of its customers. Knowing this, you can focus on the important 20%, and work more efficiently.

Pareto principle can help travelers when packing items: 20% of the things you take with you, can meet 80% of your needs.

Think about it: you really need to take a separate pair of shoes under the dress that you wear once for dinner? Or how often you intend to use a spare battery?

4. Take things neutral

Versatility - the key to a small number of things in a suitcase. To all your T-shirts, shirts, cardigans well with jeans, shorts and trousers, bring your things in a neutral color palette.

For example, you can choose the color gamut strict: gray, black, blue. They can easily be combined with each other, besides you will not be all kind shouting "I am a tourist!" You can choose for a warm climate bright neutral colors: gray or blue. They are perfectly combined with each other.

Of course, it is not necessary to abandon the very bright colors. Add brightness with accessories - scarves, jewelry, hats.

5. Never bring your items for more than two weeks

Even if you are going away from home a month, do not forget the main rule: you need things only for two weeks.

You do not need to take so many things to be enough until the end of life. After all, what you take with you when going on a trip - it is not important (unless, of course, these things will not help you survive a disaster).

Most likely, you do not go camping in the remote location where the next ten kilometers there is no shop and any pharmacy, so you will not be able to replenish their stocks of toothpaste or buy a new pair of sunglasses points. And you can always wash clothes.

And if you still go to a tourist a trip to the nature of, No one will notice that your clothes a little dirty.