I spent years traveling for business — here's my 7-day timeline to keep from underpacking, overpacking, or forgetting what you need by Hitha Palepu on May 1, 2017, 3:21 PM Advertisement
 This post is an excerpt from "How to Pack," by Hitha Palepu. When you pack at the last minute, you likely will lack confidence that you have packed everything you'll need. I had a client who always checked an enormous bag, thinking that if she brought lots of items, there would be a lower chance of forgetting something. What she ended up with was redundancies (think five black T-shirts), but without small essentials like hair ties. After she tried the packing timeline, she found she was packing in a fraction of the time and bringing a third of the stuff. We often fear the unknown, and we use the items we pack as "security" instead of employing our best organizational and planning skills. You spend months planning a trip, right? So, why are you packing the night before? This is when the packing timeline comes in handy. Let's take a look—and don't worry if you don't know what some of these things are yet. You will. The week before… SEE ALSO: Making the same 2 decisions before any trip I take has helped me pack lighter for years 7 days before departure Check your packing station. Decide which suitcase you’re bringing and make sure it is in good condition, with a luggage tag. Are the wheels tight? Is the handle working? Keep the bag open and out for inspection. Make sure your toiletry bag is stocked. Load your travel wallet. Add your passport. Print any travel confirmations you’ll need, as well as maps in the language of the country to which you are traveling, if appropriate. Print your itinerary. Take a glance at your old photos from other trips and get excited!
6 days before departure Check the weather at your destination for a preliminary idea of what’s ahead. Take out your blank packing list (more on that later) and start listing what your power pieces will be. Check to see that they’re all clean; if not, dry-clean or launder them. This day covers the biggest bulk of packing: you should gain a general sense of what clothes you’re bringing, so that you can choose your accessories tomorrow. For adventure trips, this includes gear.
5 days before departure Pick out your accessories and shoes. Make sure everything is in good condition. Polish the shoes or drop them off at the cobbler. Clean out any extraneous things in your handbags.
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