What's your packing style? It reveals a lot about your personality

Gone are the days when every traveller bought the idea 'less luggage, more comfort.' At a time when most travellers, especially the younger crowd, travel to capture memorable reels and videos, just about 30% of their luggage is essential items, and the 70% are 'just in case we need...' items. That said, there are also 'minimalist packers' who believe that the less they pack, the more they are 'doing it right.' They are often accompanied by 'overpackers,' who can help them borrow items. 

People pack their travel bags in umpteen different ways, and, interestingly, the packing style speaks volumes about your personality. Each journey is a reflection of one’s personality. And it all starts with packing your suitcase for the trip. Let’s see how to ferret out a person’s personality traits by observing the approach to packing bags. 

Stuffing everything 
You forgot toothpaste or a towel? Don’t worry. These kinds of packers have already got that covered. Their bags will have things that you won’t carry even in your wildest dreams. They like to take everything they need for a tour. But travellers in this genre will be forced to shell out money for excess baggage, and that can put them in trouble. This packing style shows that these people are prepared, or rather over-prepared, to face any situation. They would rack their brains and be cautious. But they would worry too much about any mistake creeping up. 

Last-minute packing 
One buddy in your travel group will wake up from the slumber after a last-minute jolt. That person might have chosen the travel bag long ago, but the packing will be done at the eleventh hour in a jiffy. People with this packing trait love to relax and procrastinate. They will get their act together only under pressure. 

Viral hacks and tricks, the order of the day 
Now it’s the turn of those packers who binge-watch all the Instagram reels and YouTube shorts to make packing easy. They tread the unbeaten path to save space in their suitcases. Sometimes those methods can be weird. The icing on the cake is that they will video record their packing skills, which will be posted later on social media. These kinds of people would be tech-savvy and love to experiment. They adore new ideas and like to stand out from the crowd. 

Giving essentials a miss 
Some people confidently proclaim that they have packed everything for the trip. And they will sustain this confidence for a specific time. But halfway through, or while reaching the airport, or hotel they have an eerie feeling that they forgot something, which can lead to a panic attack. People with this packing style are forgetful and easily lose concentration. They are mild-mannered and like to solve a problem without much fuss. 

Packing a month in advance 
You might have heard some people boasting of their uncanny ability to pack their travel bags at least one month before the journey date. One of the reasons behind that effort is pure excitement. They would pack their bags, keep them in a corner of the room, and add certain things daily. Just two days before the trip, their bags would be all ready. People with this packing style are quite different from others. They have great foresight and are efficient to the core. They do everything in an organized manner and can strike the perfect balance between personal and professional lives. 
So, what’s your packing style?