GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Spring travel season is getting underway, which inevitably brings delays and disruptions at busy airports. However, keeping everything organized can help to make your trip run more smoothly.
Stephanie Fowler, founder and CEO of bag and accessory designer Austin | Fowler, offered these suggestions for staying organized on your next spring vacation:
Organize your carry-on backpack or bag: Be sure to pack all of the must-have supplies that you'll need at the airport and on the airplane to make the travel time more comfortable; that includes essentials like medicine, phone chargers, a reusable (empty) water bottle, and even a wristlet or coin cardholder for any money you'll need (leaving unnecessary cards or other items at home or in your larger bag).
Stay organized on the plane: Consider a small organization tote that can be placed in the seat pocket to keep your in-flight essentials in one place (headphones, book, snacks, tissues, pens, etc.).
Rental car organization: Also consider a tote for the rental car, so everyone in the family can have their essentials handy throughout the trip (snacks, sanitizer, games of the kids, etc.)
Checklists: Use a checklist to make sure you're not forgetting to pack anything.
Organize your suitcase: Use separate sections or totes for certain items like jewelry and liquids.
Learn more about Austin| Fowler on the company's website.
Watch more KARE11 Saturday:
Watch the latest coverage from KARE11 Saturday in our YouTube playlist:
WATCH MORE ON KARE 11+
Download the free KARE 11+ app for Roku, Fire TV, and other smart TV platforms to watch more from KARE 11 anytime! The KARE 11+ app includes live streams of all of KARE 11's newscasts. You'll also find on-demand replays of newscasts; the latest from KARE 11 Investigates, Breaking the News and the Land of 10,000 Stories; exclusive programs like Verify and HeartThreads; and Minnesota sports talk from our partners at Locked On Minnesota.
- Add KARE 11+ on Roku here or by searching for KARE 11 in the Roku Channel Store.
- Add KARE 11+ on Fire TV here or by searching for KARE 11 in the Amazon App Store.
- Learn more about KARE 11+ here.