Expert Tips for Packing Smarter on Staycations

Dilly Carter shares her expert packing tips for summer.

Many people in Britain pack too much for their holidays and still forget important things. Over half of the people asked said they pack more than they need.

Some people pack so much that they can't see out of their car's back window.

Many people take unnecessary items like toilet paper and spices, but forget important things like their charger and medicine.

People in Britain admit to packing too much into their cars.

Dilly Carter is working with Halfords to help people pack smarter. She says it's easy to pack too much, but a few simple changes can make a big difference.

Dilly suggests grouping similar items together to make unloading easier.

Some cars can't fit a lot of luggage, so a roof box or bike rack might be helpful.

Packing doesn't have to be stressful.

Preparing luggage for a staycation can be stressful for some people. They worry about forgetting things and the weather.

It usually takes 50 minutes to pack for a short staycation.

Most people drive to their staycation, but some don't check their car's safety before leaving.

Paul Ray from Halfords says people often overpack and forget important things.

Overpacking can affect how a car handles, so it's not a good idea.

Dilly and Halfords want to help families pack smarter and safer for their holidays.

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