As the off-season settles in across many regions, the shorter days and vibrant fall foliage inspire adventurous travelers to plan last-minute getaways before winter arrives.
Packing for any trip is arguably a skill as much as it is an art – and Fresh Wave’s got the fundamental list to ensure your packing experience is stress-free for your fall vacation.
Choose your Layers
Fall travelers know it best for this time of year: the downshift in temperature will have you packing on the heavier side with long sleeve shirts, coats, and boots or footwear with more coverage. Choosing the right type of clothing and accessories is key in reducing luggage bulk.
Focus on versatile pieces to avoid any overlap in form or function – you can start by selecting lightweight sweaters and cardigans, moving onto activewear and jeans. When it comes to outerwear, a waterproof windbreaker or packable puffer jacket are ideal options for those looking to pack light.
Pro tip: wear your heavier shoes such as walking boots or athletic shoes while you are en route to your destination to save space in your carry-on or suitcase.
The type of fabrics you pack can play a part in condensing what you bring as well as how comfortable you’d like to be. Cotton, wool, and merino will keep you warm without adding bulk.
Pre-Trip Peace of Mind
Bringing out seasonal clothing can kick up musty odors – the kind you’d prefer to not take along on your trip. Stale odors can also linger heavily in luggage, duffel bags, and backpacks. Luckily, Fresh Wave has a sure-fire recommendation to prevent unwelcome odors from becoming your tagalong during your travels.
Before you start packing, hit the refresh button with Laundry Booster, the multi-use product perfect for adding to a load of smelly clothes for one last wash before you depart. This product presents a secondary (and handy) use for wiping down odorous surfaces. Dilute a capful into warm water and use a soft cloth to apply to the outside of your rolling luggage or vinyl bags, so long as they are a water-safe material.
Stay Fresh with Travel Essentials
As experts in odor management, we have the perfect travel-sized fresheners for voyagers of land, air, and sea. Fresh Wave Odor Removing Packs are the universal choice for tucking into a suitcase or dropping in the bottom of a backpack to keep odors at bay no matter where you trek.
Add a continual burst of invigorating odor removal to your footwear by dropping a pack into your shoes while you’re not wearing them.
Defeat Putrid Pit Stops
Smelly airport bathrooms or rest stops are often the most unavoidable turn-offs while traveling. A quick spritz of Fresh Wave Travel Spray takes toilet odors out of the equation as your journey to your destination.
Few things are more off-putting than arriving at your hotel room and noticing unpleasant odors. If you’re an ambitious traveler, double down and use the Travel Spray as a blanket refresher or bedsheet reviver.
