Unnecessary luggage items you should avoid packing to save space

dailyrecord.co.uk:

When going on holiday it always seems like you have to sacrifice something to meet luggage weight requirements. Those going on longer trips aren't able to 'pack light' so they have to carefully figure out what they should and shouldn't bring.

Some experts have said that many fall into the trap of packing unnecessary items that they may think are essential at the time, the Express reports.

One such expert told how holidaymakers often pack items that they don't really need, taking up essential suitcase space. Adam Ewart, founder and CEO of Send My Bag, suggests that holidaymakers need to cut out items that they 'might' need.

The luggage expert said: "The biggest waste of space in suitcases comes from all the items you think you might need."We estimate up to 30 percent of items packed in luggage are never used."Our top tip is to ditch the maybes and only bring what you know you definitely need."In order to efficiently pack, Mr Ewart recommended taking some time to plan ahead.Before you begin packing, it is a good idea to double-check both the luggage size and weight restrictions in place for your specific airline.Next, it's time to decide what is essential, and what is not.Mr Ewart said: "If you're not sure where to start, a good first step is to plan what you're going to wear in advance, actually lay it out."Never flick through your wardrobe picking out and packing the items as you come across them, this increases the chances of packing items which are too similar and items that may not even fit with your plans."If you are struggling to decide which items to pack, Mr Ewart recommended opting for those which can be worn for multiple occasions.He said: "Consider travelling with items that have duplicate purposes, rather