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Planning A Family Holiday? Get These Packing Essentials First

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Planning A Family Holiday? Get These Packing Essentials First

Be prepared for your next trip with products that maximise luggage space and keep things safe.

by Ho Guo Xiong  /   February 12, 2023
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With just a few weeks to the March school holidays and the Good Friday long weekend, it would be wise to book your plane tickets early and settle your holiday plans now before prices get too high. If this your first time travelling overseas since the pandemic, you might want a refresher on packing tips and tricks. We’ve got some here, along with 10 travel essentials for maximising luggage space for clothing, to products to keep toiletries dry and tech items safe. Check out our picks for a smooth and stress-free vacation.

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Planning A Family Holiday? Get These Packing Essentials First
https://www.amazon.sg/Packing-Cubes-Suitcase-Lightweight-Accessories/dp/B0B66SBK2S/?th=1
Vinnysen 9-piece Travel Packing Cubes, $35.99
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One of the best ways to organise and maximise luggage space is to use packing cubes to neatly compartmentalise everything you’re bringing. You can also use packing cubes to organise looks for each day of your trip. The Vinnysen packing cubes are waterproof and feature double zippers and wide handles.

Vinnysen 9 Pcs Travel Packing Cubes
$35.99

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Vinnysen
https://www.amazon.sg/Storage-Compression-Reusable-Clothing-Organizer/dp/B096R9B7PY/?th=1
HaShun 8-pack Vacuum Storage Bags, $34.99
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Another way to maximise space is to store your clothing in vacuum storage bags. These bags remove any air to compress the clothing as thinly as possible. The HaShun pack comes with two jumbo, four large and two medium sized bags, and can be reused to stow away winter coats, heavy knits and other bulky cold weather gear post-travel.

HaShun 8 Pack Vacuum Storage Bags
$34.99

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HaShun
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Gemice Travel Bottles for Toiletries in Pink, $27.51
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Don’t forget that you can only bring liquids up to a maximum volume of 100ml onboard aeroplanes as part of your carry-on luggage. The Gemice toiletries set comes with a variety of silicone and plastic containers to store anything from shampoos and body washes, to moisturisers and face mists. Scoopers, a funnel and cleaning brush make it handy to (re)fill and clean.

Gemice Travel Bottles for Toiletries in Pink
$26.95

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Gemice
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Nishel Large Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag in Black, $35.70
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For your check-in luggage, there’s no limit to how much liquid you can bring with you. Keep your toiletries organised in this bag from Nishel, which fits multiple full-sized toiletries and compact items. Once you’ve reached your hotel, you can easily hang it up in the bathroom without needing to unpack every item.

Nishel Large Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag in Black
$35.70

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Nishel
https://www.amazon.sg/Relavel-Organizer-Adjustable-Cosmetics-Accessories/dp/B072B94GXN/?th=1
Relavel Travel Makeup Bag in Small Black, $45.82
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Even if you aren’t a makeup artist, a travel makeup bag provides organisation and keeps beauty products safe. This makeup bag by Relavel has removable and adjustable compartments to create sections for various product types, such as foundation bottles, makeup palettes and skincare jars. You can use it to organise tech accessories too.

Relavel Travel Makeup Bag in Small Black
$45.82

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Relavel
https://www.amazon.sg/iMangoo-Shockproof-Protective-Resistant-Organizer/dp/B078FX4T65/?th=1
iMangoo Shockproof Carrying Case in Rose Gold, $16.45
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But if you have tech accessories such as cameras, power banks, adapters and cables that need more protection, consider a dedicated impact-resistant carrying case instead. The iMangoo case is made with scratch- and shockproof EVA that’s coated and waterproof.

iMangoo Shockproof Carrying Case in Rose Gold
$16.45

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iMangoo
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Lencent USB Travel Charger with LED Night Light, $19.20
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This Lencent USB Travel Charger is a must-buy for travelers. With its 4-port USB, the adaptor intelligently detects and delivers optimal charging for fast and safe charging. It also has a touch-activated night light, which is perfect for kids. With interchangeable UK, USA, EU and AUS plugs for international voltage compatibility, charging multiple devices anywhere in the world is easy.

Lencent USB Travel Charger with LED Night Light
$19.20

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Tile Combo 6-Pack, $173.24
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Much like Apple’s AirTag, Tile is a tracker and item locator that uses Bluetooth to keep tabs on your items remotely. Attach a Tile to keys, luggage, wallet, passports and other precious items, and connect it to the free app available on iOS or Android.

Tile Combo 6-Pack
$173.24

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Tile
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P Travel Design RFID Family Travel Passport Holder in Black, $32.77
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Constructed with lightweight and waterproof nylon, the P Travel Design passport holder fits up to four passports and nine credit cards, with extra slots for other cards, coins, pens and keys. The RFID blocking technology also prevents any information theft.

P Travel Design RFID Family Travel Passport Holder in Black
$32.77

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Bamsod 12 Boxes (240 sheets) Travel Soap Paper Sheets, $24.06
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The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us that we have to be more vigilant when it pertains to personal hygiene and sanitation. The Bamsod soap paper sheets are easy to travel with and just need to be wet to lather into the soap to clean hands on the go. In a pinch, you can use it to wash clothes too.

Bamsod 12 Boxes (240 sheets) Travel Soap Paper Sheets
$24.06

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