6 keys to avoid excess baggage, from the "Marie Kondo method" to "onion layers"

The excess baggage is one of the traveler's most common fears. And it is that, according to the policies of each airline, it can end up applying extra money if it exceeds the regulations. However, there are a number of recommendations to anticipate bad times at the airport.

Argentines and luggage

According to a survey conducted by Booking.com, 52% of Argentines say they have made more people during their holidays. In addition, travelers in our country spend an average of nearly five and a half hours preparing clothes for the holidays. This fact makes Argentines the fastest travelers in Latin America to prepare their bags. They are followed by Mexicans (6:34), Brazilians (6:42) and Colombians (6:49).

The truth is that bag badembly is very important for travelers. In this context, six recommendations to avoid a bad time when it comes to sending luggage. These are:

Enjoy the duty free for your purchases

Items acquired by the person free from the airport are not considered part of the package or luggage. In this way, it is convenient to wait to buy what you want and take advantage of the fact that there is no extra baggage for this occasion.

Inspire from the method of Marie Kondo

The "Order Everything with Marie Kondo" series is undoubtedly one of the most popular topics. After seeing multiple episodes, many travelers can mimic the order in any space or even in the suitcase.

In this context, Skyscanner conducted an investigation with the advice of the author of "The Magic of Order" to bademble the bag without complications when choosing and storing clothing and accessories. The intention is not to pack more. The keys of the method:

-Put all clothes on the bed

The first step is to put to bed all the clothes, shoes, accessories and personal hygiene items that the person wants to wear in order to have an overview of the clothes and how much or how little they have. intention to carry in the suitcase.

The second step is to think about different looks, depending on the climate and activities to be carried out. Each garment packed by the traveler must have the ability to make different combinations for each day.

Unless the person is traveling to a destination in cold weather, bulky objects or bulky accessories should be avoided. When it comes to traveling, it is best to bring with you basic clothes that can be folded in a simple way and take up less space. And it is that today the space and the weight of the bag are sacred.

-A double as Marie Kondo:

Once you have armed the looks and thrown the clothes you do not wear, it's time to fold them using Konmari's method: instead of keeping the clothes on top of each other, it's best to do it at the vertical, as if it was a library in which all books can be seen, without any of them being hidden.

If possible, each item of clothing should also be sorted according to its category (shirts, shorts, pants, etc.) and, if the traveler is wearing more delicate or bulky items such as shirts or dresses, it is advisable to place them. on the top of the bag, above the others, to give them more space and avoid riding more than they should.

Gift wrapping method

In case the traveler does not identify with the method of the Japanese Marie Kondo, you will be able to see on the Internet different videos presenting various tips and advices to optimize the space. One of them is that of Tom Ayzenberg, a renowned "youtuber", whose method is to pack everything as an excellent package. As a result, you can pack enough clothes for a month in one regular size backpack.

Wear bulky jackets with pockets

Clothes with many pockets are ideal for storing multiple heavy objects, such as cameras, a book or souvenirs. However, it is important to remember that liquid objects over 100 ml can not be given as they are not allowed. In addition, the traveler must take into account that the jacket and the objects must be removed and placed in a plastic container in order to pbad the security.

Wear as many clothes as possible

The "onion layer method" is very popular with travelers who often exceed the allowed weight. In this way, it is ideal to wear clothes that occupy the largest space in the suitcase or that weigh more heavily in the form of diapers.

Buy a suitcase scale

Finally, it is important that the traveler weighs the bag at home before the trip to get an overview of the situation. This way you can avoid many inconveniences and time saved at the airport.