Avoid These 10 Vacation Packing Mistakes

10 sure ways to ruin your upcoming vacation are right here. Making these packing mistakes are the difference between a great a holiday and a “get me home” holiday. But not to worry, North Shore Mini Storage has you covered. So let’s jump right into it with number 1.

Vacation Packing Mistakes

1. Passport

Assuming your vacation is taking you out of Canada (and you haven’t read our great Canadian vacation post), forgetting your passport will definitely have you miss your flight. This also goes for passports that are expired, so double and triple check before you leave.

2. Assuming The Weather

It never rains in Greece, right? Probably a pretty common assumption for most people. But forgetting to check the forecast if certainly going to put a damper on your vacation.

3. Pack too Much

No one likes paying overweight baggage fees, so keep things light and always leave room for souvenirs.

4. No Space Left

If you finish packing and you need 3 people to stand on your suitcase so you can close it, you packed too much. You will want to bring things home, so leave a bit of room at the end.

5. Leave Your Guns at Home

No, not your biceps, but firearms and everything else considered prohibited by airlines. Arguing with airport security about a pocket knife will cause you delays and you won’t win. Leave those items at home.

6. No List

A great way to make sure you packed everything you require is to make a list. Make one before you pack and tick off the items as they go in. Keep this list with you as when you are packing up to leave you will know if you forgot something.

7. Ignorance of Cultures

Travelling somewhere in the Middle East? If you are a woman, no matter if you like it or not, a skimpy dress and short shorts might not be the best idea. Do some research if you aren’t sure about what local cultures find offensive. You are a guest.

8. Not Planning

Think about your days abroad and the places you will go. Are you going to visit a beach? Pack a swimsuit. Going to a fancy dinner? Pack a nice outfit. A little forethought will help out.

9. Not Packing Essentials

If you think that you can just buy your daily items in the place you are visiting, think again. Not every country sells the same brand moisturizer you use. Pack your daily essentials before you leave.

10. No Local Currency

A very common thing is to not pack any local currency at all. You will be ripped off at the airport. If you plan to buy currency at your destination, do it somewhere local and not the airport. Bring at least $100 in local currency to help with airport transfers etc.

Don’t make these packing mistakes, and we wish you a great vacation! We are always here if you need to store some items before you leave.

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Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.