Pakke tips til reisen

When it comes to packing for ANY trip, we’re all prone to forget something.
And it’s usually something mission-critical – like an extra pair of pants, or a suit to go with that tie you packed for your cousin’s wedding weekend.  Underwear, even.
That’s not the case anymore. This guide will show you how to pack your grooming products to save you time, money, and – most importantly – your sanity.

Let’s tackle the liquid toiletries first.  While the quart-sized Ziploc bag may work for a trip or two, you’re better off investing in a durable, zippered clear bag for your next sojourn. Not only will it last you years, it also has more storage capacity than the flat zippered bag.
Pack the items you use daily first – toothpaste, shaving cream, face cream, facial soap, hair products.  Make sure each product is in a 3 fluid ounce container.  Hotel rooms provide shampoo, body lotion, soap – unless you’re loyal to a specific brand of these products, you don’t need to pack your own
A space saving trick for you – use contact lens cases to pack small amounts of liquid.  You can use a case a day for shaving (shave gel + aftershave cream), face care (face wash + lotion), or small amounts of hair products.  Use different colored cases for different products, and also mark each case with a Sharpie.  No one wants to mistakingly slather their face with pomade.
Pack your liquids bag in your laptop bag or backpack, for easy access during TSA screening.  No one likes the guy who has to unzip his entire suitcase and rummage around for his liquids bag. Don’t be that guy.

Your remaining grooming products can be packed in a dopp kit – toothbrush, razor, extra razor blades, and the like. Solid products (like deodorant) aren’t considered liquids, so they can be packed inside with your other non-liquid items. You’ll also want to pack some basic medications (pain reliever, allergy pills) for those just-in-case moments. Once your Dopp kit is liquid-free, you’re free to pack it inside your suitcase – no need to remove it for security check.

If you travel frequently (and even if you don’t), this next step will shave precious minutes off your packing time.  Invest in duplicates of your entire grooming routine (toothbrush, razor, liquids) and keep them pre-packed in your liquids bag and your dopp kit.  These bags never need to leave your suitcase, and you’ll save time and energy from not having to pack and unpack these items with every trip you take.

For any electronic items you use in your grooming routine, check the items or their chargers to see if they are dual-voltage (110-240V).  If international travel is on your horizon, you may want to add a plug adapter in your dopp kit to stay charged no matter where you are.
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