It doesn’t matter if you are traveling for business or pleasure, knowing how to pack can make your trip more enjoyable. With a few simple packing tips, you can keep your clothes wrinkle-free, save space, and make sure you arrive at your destination with everything you need.

Reducing the amount of luggage you need to carry can save you money as you won’t have to pay as much to check your luggage. In fact, if you pack really well, you can often get by with just carrying a carry-on bag and not having to pay to check luggage. Efficient packing will also make getting through the airport and hotel easier as you won’t have to lug around big heavy suitcases.

When you arrive, you can spend less time in your hotel room with an iron and more time to enjoy your trip. Here are some travel packing tips to get you started and make sure your next trip is a great one.

* Separate your clothes and toiletries in their own zippered pouches inside your luggage. That way, when you arrive at your destination, you can easily find your socks, underwear, or whatever else you need without having to rummage through your bag and mess to get to it.

* Pack an extra plastic bag with you to put your dirty clothes while you wear them. That way, you can see at a glance what clothes are still clean when you get dressed each morning. Not only that, but it will also help keep your clean clothes cleaner by not packing dirty items with them.

* To avoid wrinkles, roll clothes instead of folding them. Spread the clothing out on a flat surface, smooth out any wrinkles, and then roll tightly starting at one end. This crease lines up on your clothes so you don’t have to iron them when you arrive. Not only that, but it also saves space in your bag so you can pack a smaller bag or carry more clothes.

* Try to leave with a relatively empty suitcase. Most likely, you will be shopping for things on your trip and will need space to bring them back. If you can’t make room in your purse, take an extra tote bag or duffle bag with you to take your purchases home.

* Write down a list of everything you need for your trip and check off the items on the list as you pack. If you are more computer literate, you can also create a spreadsheet on your computer to do the same. The benefit of using a spreadsheet is that you only have to create it once and then you can use it for future trips as well.