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Don’t judge someone for being an overpacker amid the praise for packing light
Having too many things in your bag can sometimes be a comfort to yourself and others.
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Overpackers consider every situation that could happen and pack items to keep themselves comfortable.
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If you are an overpacker and feel judged by travellers skipping around with only backpacks (hello, the packing light trend with no check-in luggage), I support you, even though I tend to pack more lightly now.
Holiday season packing guides are popping up online, reminding me of how I used to shove everything but the kitchen sink into my bags – not just for travelling overseas but even for mundane trips to the office or the mall next door. However, I am not judging my past self, as the stuff I was lugging also included my emotional baggage.
