Tips to Avoid Over Packing your Vehicle Part II

Bringing along too much luggage can be a huge detriment for families embarking on a cross-country road trip. Overloading your vehicle can decrease its fuel-efficiency while also making it more difficult to control. Here are some more car travel tips and car safety tips to avoid over packing your car.

Simple clothes
Unless you're specifically traveling to a formal event, you should pack clothes that are flexible and easy to care for, Top54U.com reports. Stick with clothing that can be easily packed without taking up too much space. Wrinkle-free fabrics are also a plus.

Compress
HowStuffWorks.com recommends purchasing some compression sacks to help store sturdy or compact items such as underwear, socks or other accessories. Anything kept in these specialized bags can endure a tight squeeze throughout the long journey ahead.

Purchase later
If there are still vital items that you need to pack but you're completely out of room, consider purchasing replacement items when you arrive at your destination. You can secure items such as sunscreen, beach supplies, swim trunks or other standard vacation fare at your beachside resort.

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