Smart packing from Boulder can significantly enhance your travel experience, making it smoother and more enjoyable. Here are ten ideas to help you pack efficiently for your airplane trip and vacation:

  1. Roll, Don’t Fold: Rolling your clothes instead of folding them can save space and prevent wrinkles. This technique also allows you to fit more items into your suitcase.
  2. Packing Cubes: Use packing cubes to organize your items by category (e.g., tops, bottoms, underwear, etc.). They not only maximize space but also make it easier to find what you need without rummaging through your entire suitcase.
  3. Wear Your Bulkiest Items: To save space in your luggage, wear your bulkiest items, like coats and heavy shoes, on the plane. This strategy is particularly useful for saving space when traveling to cooler destinations.man in black zip up jacket and blue denim jeans standing beside gray concrete wall during
  4. Multi-purpose Clothing and Accessories: Pack items that can serve multiple purposes. For example, a sarong can be a beach cover-up, a towel, a scarf, or a makeshift blanket.
  5. Miniature Toiletries and Refillable Bottles: Instead of packing full-size bottles, opt for miniature toiletries or refillable bottles with just enough product for your trip. This not only saves space but also helps in adhering to liquid restrictions for carry-on luggage.
  6. Electronic Organizers: Use an electronic organizer to keep your cables, chargers, and other gadgets tidy and easily accessible. This prevents tangling and damage and helps you find what you need without hassle.
  7. Compression Bags: For bulkier items like jackets or extra bedding, compression bags can significantly reduce volume, allowing you to fit more into your suitcase.
  8. Essential Medication and Documents: Always pack essential medication, travel documents, and valuable items in your carry-on bag. In case your checked luggage gets lost, you will have your most important items with you.black and silver dslr camera on brown wooden table
  9. Versatile Footwear: Choose shoes that are versatile and comfortable for walking. Ideally, one pair for casual wear and another for any formal occasions or specific activities like hiking. Remember, shoes can take up a lot of space, so be selective.
  10. Snack Packs: Prepare small snack packs for the flight or for any wait times. This can be a lifesaver during delays and helps you avoid purchasing expensive snacks at the airport or on the plane.

These tips aim to optimize your luggage space, reduce weight, and ensure you have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable trip.

Bon voyage! Bring Sunscreen!

Leonard Frieling
  • Senior Counsel Emeritus to the Boulder Law firm Dolan + Zimmerman LLP : (720)-610-0951
  • Former Judge
  • Photographer of the Year, AboutBoulder 2023
  • First Chair and Originator of the Colorado Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Committee, a National first.
  • Previous Chair, Boulder Criminal Defense Bar (8 years)
  • Twice chair Executive Counsel, Colorado Bar Association Criminal Law Section
  • NORML Distinguished Counsel Circle
  • Life Member, NORML Legal Committee
  • Life Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
  • Board Member Emeritus, Colorado NORML
  • Chair, Colorado NORML, 7 years including during the successful effort to legalize recreational pot in Colorado
  • Media work, including episodes of Fox’s Power of Attorney, well in excess of many hundreds media interviews, appearances, articles, and podcasts, including co-hosting Time For Hemp for two years.
  • Board member, Author, and Editor for Criminal Law Articles for the Colorado Lawyer, primary publication of the Colorado Bar Assoc. 7 Years, in addition to having 2 Colorado Lawyer cover photos, and numerous articles for the Colorado Lawyer monthly publication.
  • LEAP Speaker, multi-published author, University lectures Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, Denver University Law School, Univ. of New Mexico, Las Vegas NM, and many other schools at all levels.
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