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Use a capsule wardrobe of 2-3 colors that mix and match. Pack for 5-7 days and do laundry. Choose quick-dry fabrics. Wear your bulkiest items on the plane. Use packing cubes. Roll clothes instead of folding. Leave room for souvenirs.

The most forgotten items include phone chargers, adapters, medications, sunscreen, a rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes, copies of travel documents, snacks for the flight, a reusable water bottle, and ear plugs or a sleep mask.

For most trips, 2-3 pairs is ideal: comfortable walking shoes, sandals or flip-flops, and one dressier pair if needed. Shoes are heavy and bulky, so limit them. Wear the heaviest pair on the plane.