Apparently there are 11
packing personality types that define you as a traveller, according to
Cheapflights (The Advertiser, October
29, 2015).
The Holy Roller is the
person who rolls their clothes. They believe that rolling minimises wrinkles
and saves space. It says you’ve been around the block or two and will keep on
rolling because you like the tried-and-true approach.
The Back-Packer is a
die-hard adventurous nature-seeker who laughs at suitcases with wheels. They
are outdoor enthusiasts, students, or people who have just quit their job to
travel the world.
The Over-Packer packs
way too much stuff because their favourite saying is ‘what if’ – e.g. ‘what if
I want to go horse riding?’ Or ‘what if I want to go running and walking?’ They love hypothetical
scenarios and prefer to have options on holiday.
The Carry-On
Connoisseur doesn’t check in luggage – everything goes with them to their seat
and overhead locker. They are organised, practical, minimalistic, travel light
and efficiently, and sashay through the airport with ease in their versatile
clothing. They have travel-size everything, and they are planners.
The Many Mini Bags
Master is under the impression that they are actually a Carry-On Connoisseur.
Their packing starts with one small bag, but then they need another small bag,
and another one, and another. They are a bit impractical, yet carefree and
adaptable, and up for a challenge.
The Parental Packer
packs for the children and their gear and gadgets. They are multi-tasking
travellers, and jugglers.
The Artist on the Go
is creative and an out-of-the-box thinker, trying new packing methods before
each trip, such as rolling, folding, and colour coding. They are inventive and
their travels are never boring – they like surprises and excitement.
The Hacker Packer uses
every packing trick in the book – cling wrap over bottles, socks and underwear
stuffed into shoes, etc. They are resourceful and have bits and pieces crammed
into every space, not necessarily in any order.
The No-Nonsense Nomad
packs exactly what is needed, according to their trip itinerary, lining up
specific outfits for specific events or days. They never overpack because they
are sensible and pragmatic.
The Well-Equipped
Explorer loves oversized baggage, preferably with skis, snowboards, guitars,
golf clubs, pets, etc. They don’t mind excess baggage fees. They are active and
ready for anything.
The Eleventh-Hour
Power Packer packs everything at the last minute, preferably with the taxi
waiting. No piles or lists needed. Just throw everything into the suitcase, and
don’t worry about rolling or folding. They are daring, spontaneous, and live on
the edge – or they are procrastinators.
Some others include
the Who Cares Packer, and the This’ll Do Packer, and the Lay Everything Out and
Halve It Packer.
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