And here it is. The time when no one wants to leave their blankets, and cuddling with a pillow is our favourite pastime. The national beverage this season is a hot cup of coffee and the comfort food is Gaajar ka Halwa. But it is not that laid back as it seems to be. You get an opportunity to explore a whole new perspective of the summer destinations, and a new terrain of the hilltops. Those snow flakes or the cold winds are definitely a craving hard to resist. But the challenge might not be how to survive the cold but way before reaching your destination. Packing light-feet is a big feat in itself(You see what I did, Lol) and their are other challenges to face too.
So to make your trip better this season, we are here with 8 travel hacks related to packing your stuff and travelling to the place, which will make you thank us from the bottom of your heart and then you can send us Gaajar ka Halwa.
Roll 'em rather fold 'em!
It is really necessary for you to save space as winter requires more clothing to be packed than any other season. And the best way to do so is to roll your clothes rather than keep them folded. Each inch saved will mean one more item can be packed which means you will not have to sit on your suitcase to close it. And guess what, it is way more easier than to fold clothes properly. So it saves space, time and a LOT of work.
Rubber band, lots of them!
Take each of the rolled piece of your wardrobe and tie them tightly with rubber bands. This way the already rolled clothes will become more compact and give you more space. Also now the clothes are secured with a rubber band, they will be as organised at the end of your journey, as they were at the starting.
Wear the bulky ones!
That big, puffy jacket, and the fluffy sweater and the big boots you bought for the trip, all the space that these kind of stuff will take in your luggage can be avoided if you wear them on the journey for your destination. It is an obvious measure but seldom applied. By doing this a lot of space can be saved and if you are tall and have a long beard, you might be lucky to be mistaken as Hagrid.
Vinegar is not just for your chinese!
People always picture a long road, them having summer hats and shades on, and riding through in a sleek convertible car with sun on the top of their head, when the word road trip comes to mind. But winters are also a great time to float around on the roads. Specially the Northern hills offer an amazing landscape. But road trips can become difficult, as your car's windshield might get foggy and frosted while you ride down those chilly roads.
To prevent this, make a mixture of Water and Vinegar and apply it on your windshield with the help of a cloth. Avoid the solution to interact with the chrome and paint of the vehicle as it may damage it a little.
Layers of warmth!
The first goal of any winter clothing is to keep your body warm. And here comes our next hack, that you can keep yourself warm even without multiple fancy sweaters and jackets. If you choose your thermal inners and warm jumpers wisely, not just you'll enjoy the light luggage but the light clothing too. Thermals should always be considered as they serve the purpose for travel and functionality both. And most of the time we cover them with an overcoat or jacket so it's not much of a fashion blunder too.
Every inch counts!
Imagine yourself at any of the hotels in Mahipapur ready to catch your return flight from Delhi airport but find out your luggage is stuffing out of the bag. That little soap or the shampoo bottle (which you took away from that Delhi airport hotel), or the hair brush, all of these can fit in small spaces like the mouth of your shoes. Always try to use every inch of space available. If you feel like you can splurge some money into this, you can buy Vacuum ziplocks/bags, which will make the things the flattest they can be so you can pack them easily.
Heavy, at the bottom!
Pack all your heavy stuff at the bottom. Period. Your sweaters, puffy jackets, overcoat, shoes and the rest should be packed from bottom to top in the descending order of weight, respectively. This way your smaller stuff will not get damaged while travelling and also you will be able to close the chain of your bag easily, by making a few adjustments on the top of the bag, with lighter stuff there. The biggest struggle is how to close your suitcase/bag after you pack everything you need(and everything you don't). This is, right here, the small hack which solves it in a click.
The most important of all(and the most obvious too)!
Pack less!
Seems obvious? Then do it. Because trust me it's the toughest job to pack your stuff back again while returning from the trip. Because guess what, the clothes are now fluffier and you wouldn't have the will to iron them once again just to unpack and wash them as soon as you reach. All the space you seemed to have will now vanish and you will find it really tough to pack it back. Plus, we all bring something or the other from every place we go to. You need to have space for that too. For this you can do some mix-matching of clothes and accessories for your wardrobe, so that you can survive a 7-day trip even in two jeans. And then you'll have all the space you need.
So here are the 8 most essential travelling hacks for this cold season. It is a must if you really want to enjoy your trip completely rather than be stressed about pity issues like "I can't wear this again". Follow these hacks and let us know about them, as once the Lord of Winterfell said, and I quote "WINTER IS COMING".