Packing Light Pt. 2

I have given you tips in packing clothes. Now, lets pack your other things while still being light.

In the first part, with just one week out of town, you would barely fill out a medium-sized back pack. That leaves room for other stuff. You may want to put some other extra clothes like spare shirts and stuff.

To save space in packing your clothing, it is better to roll them instead of folding them. Rolling saves more space and it doesn't wrinkle your clothes to much.

Packing toiletries is not a very difficult task. Bring only those that you need. The hotel or resort your going to would provide your needed toiletries for free or for a certain amount. But if need be (for the brand specific types), use travel sized, re-sealable, plastic bottles. Or better yet, buy shampoos, lotions and other toiletries in sachets or packs. Put all of your toiletries in a re-sealable plastic zip bag before placing them in your bag. This is in case spillage would occur.

Your must-have toiletries are:
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Bath soap
- Sun block

Your extras would be:
- Deodorant
- Cologne
- Perfume
- Body spray
- Hair gel
- Anything that makes you small good and look good are not really must-haves.

Now for the gadgets. This is why some of us are packing light on the clothes so that we can bring our gadgets. If you are traveling as a group, it is better if one person brings one gadget for everyone. If you're solo or just a pair, then bring only those you absolutely need.

Your must-have gadgets are:
- Cell phone and charger (one is enough for those who have two or more)
- Camera (for those moments, it doesn't have to be digital)
- Batteries (you can't use those gadgets if you don't have these)
- Film (in case you're not using a digital camera)

Your extras would be:
- Laptop (working on vacation or on time picture editing?)
- Camcorder (not everyone can afford one, your cell phone camera or digital camera would have to do)
- Portable gaming consoles
- Portable music players
- Anything that you can only use when you're not touring and such is not a must-have.