The Ultimate Guide to Travel Packing

Courtesy of Independenttraveler.com

Welcome to IndependentTraveler.com's comprehensive guide to packing for a trip. On this page, we offer expert tips on what to pack, what to leave at home and how to solve the most common packing dilemmas. You'll also find cool interactive tools such as an interactive packing list and a quiz to find out your packing personality.

Packing 101
Does your packing strategy need a little work? Educate yourself with our comprehensive packing tips -- and then go more in depth with travel-tested suggestions from our readers.

Expert Packing Tips for Every Type of Trip
Are you visiting a city, hitting the beach, traveling in the great outdoors or going on safari? Get personalized packing suggestions for four common trip types.

Interactive Packing List
Never forget your underwear again! Get organized with our interactive packing list, which features more than 100 commonly packed items. Customize it, save it, e-mail it and more.

Must-Read Advice for Overpackers
If you're the type of traveler who can't close your suitcase without sitting on it, it's time to lighten your load. See our list of what not to pack and learn how to travel with only a carry-on.

Common Packing Problems: Solved!
From buying too many souvenirs to leaving something vital at home, we've got solutions to the most common packing dilemmas. And don't miss these four signs you have a packing problem.

Quiz: What's Your Packing Personality?
Are you a perfect packer ... or a packing disaster? Take our quiz to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, and to get personalized tips for your packing style.