Six Great Packing Aids For Your Next Trip

Whether you're going on a weekend excursion or a round the world trip, packing is one of the least pleasant parts of the whole experience. Toiletries get unorganized, clothing takes up too much space, and it all ends up messy by the end. To help you out, we've found some aids to help solve of your packing problems.

Packing cubes are a great packing aid that help keep your packables flat and organized.

Instead of wasting tons of money on travel sized everything, opt for refillable mini bottles and fill them with your makeup, shampoo, etc. Want an even cheaper option? Clean out the complimentary hotel bottles and use them instead.

Zipper compression bags have long been a packing mainstay for us, as they're a great, simple way to reduce your clothing bulk.

Have you ever encountered a situation where you were packing up to come home and realized that you'd run out of room? Plan ahead and pack a collapsible tote or backpack so that you'll have space for your souvenirs. If you opt for a backpack, it can double as a day bag.

Since wine is no longer allowed in your carry-on, this original little padded carrier offers a little bit more protection for your vintages, if you choose to stow them in your suitcase. As a bonus, they form a tight seal around the bottle, in case they do break, so that your clothes won't get ruined. The WineSkin is available at Magellans or at Wallys.

Offering a distinct alternative to the zip-lock style compression bags, Compression Dry Sacks allow you to reduce your packing bulk without having to do any rolling. Originally made for rugged outdoorsmen, these sacks keep your clothes small, dry, and safe regardless of the weather or environment.