Organizing is kind of like playing Tetris. All day long, we puzzle things into cabinets, drawers, bins, and baskets. So, we'd like to think we know a thing or two about packing a suitcase. Our NEAT Method owners share all their best travel packing tips here, tips for families included, to get you prepped and ready for your next getaway. Here's what they say...
Packing Tips for Travel
"Pack a mini capsule wardrobe (planning each outfit never seems to work for me). I make sure every piece I pack—shoes, jewelry, and bags included—can be worn with at least 3 outfits. "
- Cait Sirianni, NEAT Method Philadelphia
"Lay out all of your clothes and money before a trip. Then take away half the clothes and double the money you take."
- Ashley Polselli, NEAT Method San Francisco
"Prioritize your outfits from top to bottom, by the days you'll wear them. Pajamas on top, then day 1, then day 2, etc."
- Tara Kohlbacher, NEAT Method Tulsa
"When my boys were little I would pack an outfit for each day (tee shirt, shorts, underwear, socks) in a ziplock bag with their names. And we always bring our own laundry bags and make one piece of luggage (for returning home) for the dirty laundry so it's together when we get home and it can go straight to the laundry room. "
- April Karn, NEAT Method Detroit - South
"Packing cubes!! Helps you to not overpack and to keep your luggage organized by category. "
- Sarah Davis, NEAT Method Indianapolis
"I love to bring my mumi x NEAT Method clutch and put all my charging cords in the clear zipper bag it comes with so I can see what I have."
- Alayna Hermans, NEAT Method Virginia Beach
"I like to repurpose duster covers from handbags to store my shoes in my suitcase. Protects my shoes from getting scratched and protects my clothes from my dirty shoes! I also like to store small items like phone chargers or outlet converters inside my shoes. It's a great space saver!"
- Lyndsey Morgan, NEAT Method Dallas - Frisco
"Use a garment rack to pull out your clothing prior to packing. Really helps me be strategic and edit myself. "
- Liz Girsch, NEAT Method Milwaukee
"Pack
swimsuits in zipper pouches so you can grab and go to the beach or pool. They are great for containing wet suits or keeping separates together."
- Nikki Orsborn, NEAT Method Pittsburgh
"Bundle your outfits together. Plan outfits ahead of time, fold together and you're good to go!! It makes it easy each morning to simply grab that bundle and get dressed."
- Lizette Elizondo, NEAT Method San Antonio
"I love to use dry cleaning bags when folding as it prevents deep set wrinkles. No need to steam, more time to vaca :)"
- Shelley Anbouba, NEAT Method Dallas - Highland Park
Travel Tips to Keep the Calm
"I use zipper pouches (mostly from different bags, back packs, etc.) and dedicate them to categories I need in my carry-on bag. Snacks, travel make up, sunglasses, hand sanitizer. It doesn’t have to be fancy to be impactful!"
- Sydney Coale, NEAT Method Dallas - Lakewood
"Wear your heaviest shoes on the plane, vs sticking them in your suitcase. Warm trip - wear your wedges rather than your flats. Cold trip - wear your bulkiest boots"
- Holly Trepka, NEAT Method Nashville
"Put a colorful tag or tape on your luggage so you can spot it super easy from the carousel. "
- Mia Whalley, NEAT Method New Hampshire
"Unpack the moment you get home."
- Katie Koentje, NEAT Method San Diego - North County
OUR FAVORITE TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
mumi X NEAT Travel Clutch
Packing Cubes
Laundry Bags
Zipper Pouches
There you have it – travel packing tips straight from the people who literally organize for a living. Whether you're team packing cubes, Monos, or a dry cleaning bag convert, a little planning before you hit the road (or the runway!) makes all the difference between a chaotic trip and a smooth one. Here's to stress-free travels, wrinkle-free clothes, and zero luggage carousel confusion.
And if you're headed to your vacation property, why not arrive to a space that's just as prepped and organized as your suitcase? Our team specializes in vacation property setup so you can walk through the door and get straight to relaxing.
xx,
the NEAT team
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