How to Pack Like a Pro the Night Before Your Flight

Are you one of those travelers who waits until the last minute to pack, finalize details, and get ready? You’re in luck! With the following tips at hand, you can get everything done with time to spare on the night before your flight.

We know excitement is brewing for the getaway you’ve been planning, but before you walk out the door to catch your flight, there are a few things to check off your to-do list.

Gather the Electronics

First, charge all devices you plan to pack. Having 100 percent battery from the get-go lets you and the kids use your laptops, tablets, and phones without a hitch.

Go ahead and download any music, movies, or favorite TV shows to keep kids, and yourself, entertained while traveling. Be sure to pack your headphones!

Big tip: Remember your chargers! Check, double-check – then triple-check one more time – to make sure they make it into your bags. This saves tons of frustration (and expense) on your vacation.

Organize Your Home

Next, prepare your home to be empty while you’re away. This might include cleaning out the fridge to avoid unpleasant surprises, taking out the trash, or adjusting the heating/AC so you’re not paying to keep Flipper the goldfish comfortable.

And speaking of Flipper, make sure to confirm any pet sitters/house sitters that you’ve scheduled.

Pack Smarter not Harder

Smart packing takes some creativity, especially when traveling as a family. Here are some sneaky tips to keep your belongings safe and your suitcases below weight limit (50 lbs):

• Roll clothes to save space and avoid heavy wrinkling.
• Use vacuum-sealable bags to organize and fit your clothes.
• Place loose items like sunglasses and chargers inside shoes.
• Pack most-needed items on top.
• Wear your heaviest shoes; pack the others.
• Anything with a lid goes in a resealable bag.
• Keep any important medication and your car keys in your personal item.

Got Kids?

When traveling with children, there are some other “essentials” to bring to keep them, and you, happy:

• Camera for capturing memories.
• Travel journal for tweens and teens.
• Travel-friendly toys (that don’t make too much noise).
• Magnetic board games.
• Activity books with a few colored pencils (five per child is enough, more just end up on the floor of the plane).
• Reusable water bottles.
• Snacks in spill-proof containers.
• Inflatable airplane bed for small kids.

Ready for Takeoff

Finally, confirm all reservations and download necessary documents to your phone, or print them out, just in case. Download the Allegiant app for extra convenience!

Be extra sure to make it to your boarding gate on time. Best rule of thumb: arrive two hours early, especially when traveling with small children. Better to have extra time watching the planes take off than watching your plane take off – without you.

Have any other helpful tips for packing the night before a flight? Let us know in the comments!

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