{"id":25212,"date":"2021-06-09T09:53:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T06:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=25212"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:22:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T07:22:43","slug":"baggage-preparation-guide-for-short-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/baggage-preparation-guide-for-short-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to complete packing for your 3-day vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"3516\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-1024x3516.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-1024x3516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-87x300.jpg 87w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-44x150.jpg 44w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-768x2637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-447x1536.jpg 447w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-696x2390.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-1068x3667.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-122x420.jpg 122w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-150x515.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Bavul-hazirlama-rehberi-infografik-ENG-scaled.jpg 746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First, choose the right bag!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"Men's items being packed into a bag\" class=\"wp-image-25215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-696x482.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-1068x740.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-606x420.jpg 606w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/right-bag-choice.jpg 1230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Men&#8217;s items being packed into a bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019re heading out on a three-day trip, it makes sense to choose a lightweight, easy-to-carry bag. Remember, this is the bag that will give you freedom of movement throughout your vacation. A cabin-size suitcase, a backpack, or a duffel bag can all be great options. With a few smart packing techniques, you can make the most of its capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve checked into your hotel and are ready to explore the city; you won\u2019t be taking your large suitcase with you, of course. That\u2019s when a thin cotton tote, folded neatly in your main bag and small enough to slip into a pocket, becomes a lifesaver. It\u2019s the perfect companion for carrying only your phone, charger, and perhaps a souvenir you come across along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is your 3-day outfit plan clear?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are you planning to wear on your trip? Start by checking the weather forecast. Then consider the activities you\u2019ll be doing. Put together a few outfits with pieces you genuinely feel comfortable in. There\u2019s no need to pack dozens of clothes you \u201cmight\u201d wear but probably won\u2019t. You\u2019ll notice how much lighter your suitcase feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to prioritize shirts and trousers that resist wrinkles. If you need to bring an extra pair of shoes, pack the lighter pair in your bag and wear the heavier ones while traveling. A small tip: if you decide on a spontaneous spa visit or a pool day, or find the hotel room slippers too flimsy, don\u2019t forget to tuck a lightweight pair of sandals or slippers at the bottom of your bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skincare products in the same bag!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Cosmetic products on the table\" class=\"wp-image-25217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage-1068x709.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage-632x420.jpg 632w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Skin-care-products-in-baggage.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cosmetic products on the table<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your personal care items are in travel size containers. Most companies sell their products in travel sizes and, if not, you can purchase travel size containers and fill them yourself. Keep in mind any restrictions on carrying fluids in the aircraft cabin \u2013 we recommend checking the website of the airline you\u2019re using, Turkish Airlines of course:),&nbsp; just to be sure. Larger containers of personal care products can be put into your checked baggage but, for a three-day trip, you probably won\u2019t need an entire bottle of shampoo. Alternatively, the sample packets (shampoos, lotions, creams, etc.) offered by many personal care companies are great for short trips and take up very little space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An e-reader tells a thousand stories.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We love the smell and the texture of books. But we also like to have lots of choices. If you\u2019re not already using an e-reader, consider it: you can download hundreds of books and never lack reading material that suits your mood. You can also download reference materials for those times when you can\u2019t access the Internet!&nbsp; Even better, you don\u2019t have to make those hard decisions about which book to bring.&nbsp; Here are some reading suggestions for books that make excellent travel companions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seagull &#8211; Jonathan Livingston<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Philosophy of Walking &#8211; Frederic Gros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the Road &#8211; Jack Kerouac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp; Metamorphosis &#8211; Franz Kafka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sar\u0131 S\u0131cak &#8211; Ya\u015far Kemal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wild &#8211; Cheryl Strayed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red Monday &#8211; Gabriel Garcia Marquez<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tale of the Unknown Island- Jose Saramago<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>It&#8217;s time to say farewell to your beach towel.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re going to the seaside, you have no business whatsoever carrying a beach towel. If you feel that you must have a towel of some sort, we would suggest a peshtemal. Not a pashmina, a peshtemal. This incredibly versatile piece of cloth is the thin, light towel worn in a Turkish hammam, but it can be used as a bath towel, a beach towel, a sarong\u2026and, these days, you can find&nbsp; peshtemals in a variety of patterns and colors. It takes up very little space, is light, and dries quickly: the ideal traveling companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Japanese art of folding clothes: KonMari<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sheets folded using the KonMari method\" class=\"wp-image-25219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/konmari-method.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheets folded using the KonMari method<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to become a master packer, get inspired by Marie Kondo, also known as KonMari and the woman behind this clothes-folding technique. Kondo advises rolling clothing items, rather than folding them, in such a way that they stand up. The advantage of this method for packing is that you can save space, and also immediately spot the item of clothing you\u2019re looking for. Hint: try to pack suits, sweaters, jeans that do not get wrinkled easily first and then the blouses and shirts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A few smart tech details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powerbank_usage.jpg\" alt=\"A power bank is one of the absolute essentials when traveling\" class=\"wp-image-59669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powerbank_usage.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powerbank_usage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powerbank_usage-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powerbank_usage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/powerbank_usage-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A power bank is one of the absolute essentials when traveling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re determined to make the most of your short getaway and explore the city street by street. Finding time to charge your electronic devices may not be easy. A high-capacity power bank can prevent your phone from shutting down when you need it most. Instead of carrying separate charging cables for each device, multi-port chargers can make your life much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since your phone is always within reach, it may be time to leave that thick leather wallet, stuffed with coins and unnecessary cards, in your suitcase. Reducing your physical cards to a minimum and managing all your expenses through your digital wallet can give you an incredible sense of lightness while traveling. To move faster with your travel plans and complete your payments securely with a single tap during your trip, you can get to know <a href=\"https:\/\/tkpay.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TKPay Wallet<\/a> right away and say goodbye to carrying a bulky wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And one more thing: on Turkish Airlines Economy Class flights, you may bring one cabin bag with maximum dimensions of 23x40x55 cm and a maximum weight of 8 kg. If you are traveling in Business Class, you may carry two cabin bags, each with maximum dimensions of 23x40x55 cm and a maximum weight of 8 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now your suitcase is ready for a 3-day getaway. The bag is chosen, the books are packed, and the tips are applied. All that\u2019s left is to enjoy your vacation. Have a wonderful trip!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First, choose the right bag! 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