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How to pack for international trips during the pandemic

CLINTON MOODLEY

CREATE AN OUTFIT GUIDE

Creating an outfit guide will save you plenty of time and space. Instead of throwing everything into one bag, plan your looks for the upcoming trip. Use the destination’s weather and your itinerary to guide your outfit choice.

Take images of each outfit choice or plan it according to each day.

I plan my outfits based on my itinerary. I pack some extra clothes in case of an emergency. If you can, iron your clothing before you pack in case the accommodation doesn’t have an iron.

SEPARATE YOUR CLOTHING

When you pack your checked luggage, separate your pants, shirts and shoes. That way, it’s easier to unpack and repack when you travel. Just throwing everything in the bag will cause delays and issues when you are at your destination.

CARRY A LAUNDRY BAG

I like to separate my dirty and clean clothes. I pack a laundry bag (those reusable shopping bags work too) to help me store the clothes I’ve worn. It also makes repacking your suitcase at the destination so much simpler.

PACK MEDS WITH PRESCRIPTION

If you are on chronic medication, pack your prescription. Some airports may flag your bag because of the medication, so having your prescription will make the process easier. I pack my medication in my checked luggage but carry my inhaler in my carry-on.

EXTRA CLOTHING IN CARRY ON

In addition to my checked luggage, I tend to pack a few sets of clothing in case of an emergency. There may be times when bags go missing or there is a delay, so having extra clothing can help you until your suitcase arrives. It also helps when you need a change of clothing during a long layover.

CARRY A TRAVEL WALLET

Carry a travel wallet to store your passport, boarding pass and other important travel documents. Make extra copies of your passport, travel documents and vaccine records.

TRAVEL

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