Take out your suitcase and any additional bags
![Take out your suitcase and any additional bags](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201536'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Check the weather and your itinerary
![Check the weather and your itinerary](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201350%201800'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Take out the clothes you’re going to pack
![Take out the clothes you\u2019re going to pack](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201536'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Take a note of what and when you might be wearing the clothes
![Take a note of what and when you might be wearing the clothes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201536'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Place shoes in large pockets or around the perimeter
![Place shoes in large pockets or around the perimeter](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201350%201800'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Pack your toiletry bag and place it at the bottom
![Pack your toiletry bag and place it at the bottom](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201535'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Place the heaviest clothes also at the bottom
![Place the heaviest clothes also at the bottom](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201536'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Add in other clothes that are slightly lighter
![Add in other clothes that are slightly lighter](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201536'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Roll up smaller tops and place them on top of the other clothes
![Roll up smaller tops and place them on top of the other clothes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201536'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Place the undergarments in any open pouches or pockets
![Place the undergarments in any open pouches or pockets](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201534'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Put easily wrinkled clothes at the top, along with sweatshirts or light jackets
![Put easily wrinkled clothes at the top, along with sweatshirts or light jackets](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202048%201536'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
(If going to/from a cold place) wear the bulky jacket when you’re traveling
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