Ultimate Guide to Packing: 18 Posts to Help You Pack Smarter

Foreseeing exactly what you’ll need for your trip and fitting it into the meager confines of your carry-on bag or upright spinner is a serious challenge. And then there are checked-bag fees, and suitcase size and weight restrictions to worry about—not to mention the possibility that your airline might lose your luggage. What’s a traveler to do? Peruse the following 18 resources, including everything from expert tips to downloadable packing lists, for practical advice on packing perfectly for every trip.

Packing Strategies and Advice

• 10 Basic Packing Tips Every Traveler Should Know
• How to Pack a Cat (and Other Tricky Packing Tips)
• Avoid Fees and Hassles With a Well-Packed Bag
• Packing Tips So Crazy They Just Might Work
• Top 10 Cruise Packing Tips
• Packing Tips and Inspiration on Pinterest

What to Pack

• 10 Travel Essentials That Cost Less Than $10
• Five Things You Should Never Fly Without
• 11 Must-Haves for Your Carry-on Bag
• 10 Things to Pack That Will Save You Money

What Not to Pack

• 10 Things You Should Never Pack in Your Checked Bag
• Seven Things That Are Cheaper to Buy Than Pack

Packing Lists

• Pack Right: Carry-on Bag Packing List
• The Essential Beach Packing List

Baggage Fees & Lost Luggage

• Seven Ways to Avoid Baggage Fees
• Seven Ways to Prevent Lost Luggage
• Airline Fees: The Ultimate Guide
• Confessions of an Airline Baggage Thrower