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With so many airlines increasing fees for luggage, it becomes ever more important to travel light these days. Keeping luggage to one piece and keeping it within weight restrictions is going to save you a lot of time, money and hassle. In addition, it may also mean that you can carry on your luggage, which eliminates the hassles of losing checked luggage.
Choose light
The bag itself makes a difference. These days, lightweight nylon duffel bags weigh a lot less than hard sided suitcases. Because they're so flexible, you can pack a lot in them, too. In addition, the weight of your suitcase or bag affects how much the end weight of the bag is going to be, too. Therefore, the lighter your bag is when it's empty, the more you'll be able to pack without overshooting your weight limit.
Make a list
One of the best ways to travel light is to make a list before you pack. This way, you can write down everything you want or need to take with you, so that you make sure you do not forget anything. Then, as you pack, go back and take anything off your list you're not going to need. Think essentials first, and then add in extras from your list as you have room to.
Choose your clothes carefully
Choose just a few outfits' worth of clothing that you can mix and match, so that you can get several different looks from just two or three outfits. In addition, make sure you choose clothes that are seasonal appropriate and that can do double duty. For example, yoga pants can be great loungewear (or sleepwear) in addition to dressing you for your daily yoga sessions.
Make sure you pack enough underwear, socks, and so on. In a pinch, it's likely that you can make outerwear last more than one wear if you need to, but that's not true of underwear. You're going to be much more comfortable if you make sure you have enough clean underwear and socks so that you can feel as fresh as possible.
It's better to layer your clothing instead of packing particularly heavy clothing. This is because layers pack better but still keep you warm, while a heavy parka is going to take up a lot of room in your suitcase.
Bathroom kits can take up a lot of precious space. To travel light like a pro, minimize your bathroom kit to the essentials. Many bathroom items also come in 'travel-sized' containers; these are a great space saver.
The basic principle is to strip down your packing list to nothing more than what you'll need, and, if any space is left over, then consider other things above the bare essentials.
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