Stop Overpacking! What NOT to Bring on Your Next Trip

Expensive Jewelry

If you’d be heartbroken to lose it, don’t bring it. Travel is unpredictable, and simple accessories are safer and more practical.

Original Important Documents 

Leave originals like birth certificates at home. To be on the safe side, bring photocopies or digital backups instead.

Uncomfortable Shoes

Leave the shoes that look terrific but feel horrific behind. If they’re not comfortable at home, they won’t be comfortable on vacation.

High-maintenance Clothing

You should be able to wear almost everything you bring for 2 days in a row without having to wash or iron it.

Large Amounts of Cash 

With nationwide ATMs, credit cards, and traveler’s checks, there’s no need to carry more than an afternoon’s worth of cash.

Blue Jeans 

Jeans are relatively heavy and take a long time to dry if they get wet. Lightweight travel pants are a better option.

Packing less doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort; it means making room for better experiences. By skipping these unnecessary items, you’ll save space, reduce stress, and enjoy your trip that much more. 

Have you ever packed something you really regretted bringing? Share your travel packing stories in the comments—we’d love to learn from them!