Packing Pro Tips
- Pack light - remember that you will have to carry whatever you bring and you should bring only what is necessary.
- Remember to leave valuables at home.
- Label your luggage inside and out with your name and address.
- Bring the appropriate type of luggage for the type of trip (i.e., a duffel is more appropriate for camping whereas a travel pack or suitcase with wheels might prove more appropriate for an extended travel experience.)
- Follow airline guidelines for liquids - if not flying, put liquids in sealed containers inside zipper bags to prevent leaking.
- Make sure appropriate identification is carried. (check with your Council for their requirements regarding identification) Put ID on luggage and belongings, also. This is especially important for any matching attire (uniforms, jackets, etc.)
- Practice packing before the trip. For younger girls, make sure that they also help pack their bags since it is they, and not their parents, who must find things as well as repack while on the trip.
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