One of the golden rules for independent travellers is easy – pack light. Its significance cannot be explained fully but is discovered through experience. It seems like the perfect time to pack for a tour is right after the lessons learned from the last one, when you know the things that are needed and those that are rather useless.
When packing for a trip, your main concern is the weather on your dream destination and the nature of your planned activities. Focus on practicality and weight. Do you know that the less developed your destination is and the more activities you have, the more significant this becomes.
So why should you pack light? The best answer is mobility. Smaller packs will make you less clumsy. You won’t gain much attention. It will make every transfer easier.
A light pack will allow you to move freely for longer miles and likewise quickly if you have to run away during emergency cases. No need to ride a taxi. No need to worry about storage lockers.
Even for someone who is good shape, carrying a super heavy bag can really be exhausting, especially during warm months. This can lead to fatigue and a more stressful trip. The balance between comfort and the need to physically carry them normally just isn’t sensible. Remember that your bags usually get heavier as you approach the end of your trip. You are sure to buy more stuff like souvenirs.
Another benefit is that many airline companies now offer lower fares for no checked baggage. If you will be out for just a few days or you feel like you can go with just a carry on bag, then this is for you. Those who can just put their bags on the overhead locker of the aircraft or just beneath the bus seat are among the happiest. Even though they have gone through a tough time choosing what to bring and leaving behind other favourite items, their reward is a desirable sense of flexibility.
While that choice can be extreme and perhaps for many, there is a reason why you should pack light. Every traveller is different from the rest and the way by which they come up with a list of their necessities is greatly influenced by recommendations and experience.
They say that the perfect time to plan and pack for you next tour is right after you got back from your last vacation. Actually, this makes sense because you are sure to remember that if you doubt the use of one of your things then you will no longer bring it again on your next trip because most probably, you won’t really need it.
Hope these tips can help. Happy travel!