21. less than tossing it, Pack the suit as you wish. Hang it up immediately when you arrive – and, assuming it’s wool, you can always do the shower steam trick for funky creases.
22. Even better, pack a miniature travel steamer with you just in case you’re always in trouble.
23. A good hat can be very useful for your health during the holidays. Some hats make re-wearing a viable option.
24. Always pack a swimsuit. No matter where you’re going, no matter the weather, you never know when a swimming or sauna situation will suddenly arise.
25. The same goes for sunglasses. (And, though less fun, the same goes for thin rain jackets.)
26. Pack more socks and underwear than you think you will need. The number of days multiplied by 1.25 should work.
27. Keep a pair of good wool socks with you to keep your feet warm on the plane. (Elite trick: Pack a set of slippers, too.)
28. No more than three shoes in your bag: Formal shoes, workout sneakers, and a few extras, like a dressy sandal. What you’re wearing is free—and if you’re bringing shoes, wear them on the plane.
29. Those shoes are dirty. Pack each pair in their original shoe bag or, barring that, at least a plastic bag.
30. Don’t forget an extra plastic bag for your laundry (beyond packing cubes) to keep all smelly things completely separated on the way home.
31. But when it comes to your toiletries, you’re better off with a ziplock. Buy a proper dopp kit. The best types roll up and hang from a hook, so you can quickly get everything you need, even in tight bathrooms.
32. Keep a set of travel-sized toiletries that are used only on trips, and keep them in that dopp kit when you’re not on the road. Replenish as needed.
33. Keep that dopp kit in your personal belongings—After a long flight you’ll be desperate for toothpaste and deodorant.
34. Another completely different way, especially if you are checking a bag and can carry liquids during the return: Buy all your toiletries upon arrival and pick up cultural accoutrements like local deodorant, toothpaste and pain relievers.
35. Don’t bring a suitcase that looks like everyone else’s suitcase—Choose a colorful item, or have it personalized so that it’s less likely to get lost. (But nothing sucks more than putting an airline status brag tag on your luggage.)