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I traveled through Europe with just a backpack for 5 weeks. Here are my 7 best packing tips.

Diana BlinkhornAug 23, 2022, 04:11 IST

Most of the time, I fit everything I need for a week-long trip with my family into just one backpack.Diana Blinkhorn

Like each member of my five-person family, I bring just one backpack on our week-long trips.
We research the destination's weather and choose versatile clothes before putting our bags together.

Research your destination before you start making a packing list.

I look into the destination's weather and popular attractions before I put any items in my backpack.Diana Blinkhorn

Choose clothing items that can be worn in a variety of ways.

My travel wardrobe consists of a lot of neutrals.Diana Blinkhorn

Try your outfits on before you commit to bringing them on the trip.

My daughters try on each outfit in their backpacks before our departure date.Diana Blinkhorn

Roll your garments to save space and avoid wrinkles.

Instead of folding my clothes, I roll them up in my bag.Shutterstock

Packing cubes free up invaluable space in your bag.

Packing cubes are a must-have, regardless of where I'm headed.Shutterstock

Don't let hypothetical scenarios scare you into overpacking.

If we need an item that we didn't bring in our bags, we can almost always find it at a local store or airport.Diana Blinkhorn

Stock up on cosmetic samples and hold onto the containers.

I transfer my products into smaller containers when I travel.Shutterstock

Wear your bulkiest clothing items on the days you travel.

I wear sweaters, hoodies, and jackets to the airport so that I don't have to stuff them into my bag.Diana Blinkhorn

I had a makeup artist critique my beauty routine. Here's how he'd define my brows and make my eyes pop.