When packing for our first trip to Galway, Ireland, I spent 20 minutes staring at my tiny backpack trying to figure out how to pack four days worth of clothes and shoes. I overpacked completely and packed wrong. Now that I am ready to pack to go home, I'm a professional packer. Here's what to do and not do:
1. Try outfits on before. I packed so many different options to go out at night in and when it was time to wear them, I didn't like them. Try on the outfits to make sure they look good and that you will want to wear them. You don't need to bring everything!
2. Use all the compartments. Backpacks have several compartments that you can jam clothes into so try to maximize space by using them. Ryanair makes you check that your backpack fits their size criteria but if the clothes are making it bulky, then you can squeeze it in.
3. Don't pack more than two pairs of shoes. One pair of boots and one pair of heels is all you really need. Pack outfits that match that pair of heels. You can wear your boots on the plane. If you are staying in a hostel, pack flip flops because you do not want to be barefoot in those showers.
4. Buy travel size containers. This will eliminate space on shampoo and conditioner. You can't bring them on a flight because of liquid size restrictions anyway. They sell them at any department store in Ireland.
5. Pack a small towel. Hostels do not provide towels and they might be disgusting if you do. Bring your own. The towel will not take up that much space. It's a necessity.
6. Re-wear your pants. Pack jeans or leggings that you can re-wear with a different outfit to eliminate space. You only need one pair of pajamas.
7. Check the weather. The countries you may be going to could have completely different weather. I went to Barcelona wearing a winter jacket when it was in the 70s. Make sure you won't be too hot or cold where you're traveling to.
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