Packing strategies evolve as travel becomes more complex for families

Packing for travel can be challenging, as it involves balancing various needs and preferences. The author reflects on past experiences, including a trip where overpacking led to embarrassment at the airport. This highlights the difficulties of predicting weather and managing personal belongings. Over the years, the author experimented with different packing strategies, moving from large suitcases to a minimalist approach with a small backpack. This shift allowed for more efficient travel and a sense of freedom, as well as a focus on essential items. Now, with two small children, the author finds packing more complicated but aims to apply the organization skills learned from travel to everyday life. The goal is to create a more orderly existence, using packing as a model for better organization.