Your Eid Al Adha getaway is fast approaching, and while you have already planned the trip, you have left the packing hacks for the very last minute. This means scrambling and tossing anything and everything in the suitcase then stumbling out the door just in time for your flight. It’s disorganized, messy and ends up with you packing something you do not need, or even forgetting the essentials (sorry)!

If you are a last minute packer, then it’s time for you to rejoice! The folks over at Helpling.ae, the leading online platform for household services in the Middle East, have agreed to help you in your packing hour of need. They have come up with some simple packing hacks to help you pack with ease so you can begin your Eid Al Adha getaway on an exciting note.

List what you need for your Eid Al Adha getaway

The first step is preparing a list of essential items you want to bring along. Group the items into different categories, and try to only include clothing and accessories that are essential for your Eid Al Adha getaway. Before you start listing, leave out items that can be purchased easily at a convenience store, such as toothpaste and shower gel, to avoid over packing. This leaves room for other items that you would have had to leave behind otherwise.

Packing and unpacking your suitcase

Leave the bulkiest items such as your jeans and pants, at the bottom of the suitcase. Then follow with your shirts and blouses. When packing the latter, don’t forget to button them up so as to avoid creases. Pack your underwear, socks and other loose items last, at the free corners of your suitcase, to maximize on space. The corners are also a great storage for T-shirts.

Once you have reached your final destination, empty your suitcase immediately or, at least, unpack the most delicate clothes (and those that are creased). Hang them in the bathroom, leave the hot water running and keep the door closed for about ten minutes. The steam will eliminate the wrinkles without the help of an iron. Anyway, who wants to iron while on an Eid Al Adha getaway adventure?

Bulky items: shoes, space and odor

What about bulky items such as your shoes or other items that are impossible to roll up? We understand that your shoes especially, if kept indoors for several hours, will stink up the whole suitcase, leaving a lingering stench to your clothes. To avoid this problem, place your shoes in a storage bag before inserting them in the sides of the suitcase. This allows distance between the soles of your shoes and your clothes and gives them a chance to breathe.

A tip for personal hygiene

Once your clothes and shoes have been packed, the last Eid Al Adha getaway elements to be
taken into account are your beauty essentials and personal hygiene products. To save space and have everything in order, simply purchase a beauty travel bag. Even better will be equipping yourself with mini bottles, ready to be filled with face wash and shower gel. This allows you to reuse the same little bottles every time you travel, filling them with your favorite products.

Choose the right suitcase

The choice of your luggage has to take into account the destination/ adventures of your Eid Al Adha getaway. This can be diving, backpacking, or hiking. The means of transportation to your destination should also be considered. A trolley luggage is highly recommended for those of you traveling by air, particularly the ones that are resistant to shocks.

As for those traveling by car, you should opt for a rather large duffle bag. Thanks to its softness, it can be easily stored in the trunk of the car. You may also consider bags that are equipped with casters as they can be maneuvered with little effort between the tracks.

Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy your Eid Al Adha getaway!

xoxo