Smart Packing Tips & Ways to Avoid Baggage Claim Issues

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Want to be a smart packer? Well, you are at the right place to get all the smart tips for your backpacking. Packing is pivotal before traveling. You forget an essential thing and you face blunder after it. In case, you overpack then you have to deal with heavy bags. So, how should you do the packing? Well, it’s not that much difficult if you make proper planning before doing it.  Here are top 10 packing strategies that every traveler should follow.

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01. Prepare a list of packing items

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There are things that you forget while packing but if you have prepared an advanced list of packing items then surely you will not miss a single thing. Double-check the list after packing all the times to make sure you don’t forget any essential item to take with you.

02. Don’t overpack/overburden your bag

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Try to carry only one bag in spite of two and if you can eliminate that too then it’s great! You can carry a handbag for early checking at the airport. The check-in baggage allowance is different as per the airline and extra allowance is offered for hand baggage.

03. Roll-on your clothes

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Simply rolling your clothes saves lots of space in a bag. Additionally, there are likely to be less chance to get deep wrinkles than from fold creases. Try it once; you will surely thank me later. Many backpackers admit that rolling clothes are superior to folding. 

04. Check your airline’s baggage-fee policy

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Check the baggage allowance before packing your bag and save yourself from paying an extra amount. Most of the airlines charges a hefty amount for extra baggage therefore, be smarter and save yourself from loads of stress during your travel.

05. Make your bag look different

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You will find many bags look alike so make your bag look different and unique so that you can find it quickly. Make a unique identification to your bag (each bag) so that it is quickly searchable.

06. Paste a slip with contact information inside and outside of the bag

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Paste a slip on your bag with your complete address, name and contact information. You can also write your email address for different modes of communication. Do the same with the inner side of your bag just in case outer slip gets torn or removed.

07. Review the information on the baggage tag

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At the check-in counter, the airline puts a tag on your luggage with some information. Review those details if correct. Check the origin and destination airports name that is written in a form of code. Some tags may also include your name and flight number. Make sure the details mentioned on the tag matches with your claim ticket.

08. Pack your things in a packing cube

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Packing cubes can save lots of space in your backpack. If you buy a good quality of packing cube then your clothes will stay organized and will save a huge space.

09. Check your bag for any damage caused by airline

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Airlines don’t consider normal wear and tear but if something has major damage then you can file a complaint against them. Just follow the rules and procedures for filing a claim and you are good to go!

10. Reach fast to the baggage claim area

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Once your flight has come at the airport, reach to the baggage claim area. Ask airline’s agents if you are not sure where to go. No matter if you are the last person in a big crowd, you should rapidly reach the luggage claim area before your luggage.