Travel

Last Minute Packing Tips

While I am not exactly a last minute packer nothing I pack in advance gets finalized until a few days before the vacation starts. Other items I don’t even bother to pack until a few days before because I am still using them or because I haven’t finished my last load of laundry. Either way these are my last minute packing tips.

last minute packing tips

Shop the Last minute packing tips:

  1. Women’s 2-Pack Seamless Hipster – Gilligan & O’Malley – I never pack underwear until the last minute because well I am still using it up until before the trip! I need to make sure I have a clean batch enough to pack and to make sure I have the right underwear for what ever outfits I have packed. To avoid packing underwear at the last minute I sometimes buy a new pack of my favourites and I always make sure to pack some extras in my carryon.
  2. Humangear GoToob 3 Ounce (3 pack) Travel Bottle– Toiletries are another thing I pack at the last minute. Again because much of this stuff is still in use. I use these reusable bottles to bring my favourite shampoo with me and any creams or hair products I don’t want to bring in larger bottles.
  3. Pair of Thieves – Men’s Performance Casual Socks Spotted Mind – I think I forget that packing socks are important. That I might want them for walking through the airport or some sort of excursion. My husband  is usually the one to point out that he needs socks and that doesn’t happen until a few days before we leave. Socks are another thing that are in use so wait until after that last load is done or like underwear buy some new socks so you can pack ahead. PS the socks are available in Canada HERE.
  4. Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush Soft & Crest Complete Whitening + Scope Multi-Benefit Toothpaste – Much like other toiletries I pack toothpaste and my toothbrush at the last minute. It is one that you want to make sure to remember!
  5. Print Sateen Sleep Short – pjs are something I seem to pack at the last minute too. Almost like an afterthought. I spend much more time thinking about my day to day outfits. Always make sure to check you have packed at least one pair of pajamas. If I am going somewhere hot I pack two.
  6. The Dipped Zip Tote – while I prepack my carry  on much like my regular suitcase I always double check to make sure I have all the important things. Tickets, passports, other id, money plus some extra clothes just in case. Make sure to pack some reading material and your phone too.
  7. Zatous Expandable 12 Pockets Handbag Insert Purse Organizer Bag in Bag Orange – I like the idea of adding this organizer to my carryon to keep everything in order. Making it easier to find what I need. Also easier to check to make sure you have everything in order.

What else do you leave to the last minute to pack? Do you pack everything at the last minute or do you check what you have thrown in your suitcase to edit and finalize? What are your last minute packing tips?

Jane is an over 40 style and travel blogger.

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