It’s so easy to want to pack the kitchen sink when you are moving overseas. In this article, I’m going to cover what you should pack when moving to the UK.
One of the hardest things I had to do when moving was packing my life into 30kgs. At the end of the day, the UK has plenty of shops so whatever you miss you will be able to buy here. Just make sure you add the potential cost to how much money you bring to the UK.
I am also a fan of using what you already own so investigate shipping your stuff over! I’ll go into this in more detail in another article (coming soon).
Before Starting
There is nothing worse than rocking up to the airport and the airline wants to charge you a small fortune to take your stuff on the plane. Check the airlines baggage rules and the size of luggage that they allow.
If you’re shipping over your belongings check if there is any import duty or additional surprise fees.
Luggage
When it comes to the main luggage, this is personal preference and the main thing is utilising as much space as possible that the airline gives you.
I always go with the lightest suitcases I can find as it can easily add to a couple of kilos that you cannot use.
One of the things that I do recommend regarding your hand luggage is to bring a backpack over a wheelie suitcase. The reason being is that if you plan on travelling then airlines won’t charge you for a backpack. However, they will charge you for a wheelie case these days.
It’s just super handy to use as a day pack. This is what I carry my camera and laptop and other day to day items in. My favourite is Osprey backpack , they have a great range that suits all types of needs.
What should I pack for the UK?
There are several factors to consider before you visit the UK, most importantly, the weather! The temperamental nature of the climate in the UK means you need to come prepared for any eventuality!
Layering is key for every season so make sure as many items mix and match as possible so you can remove things as you get warm and put them back on as it gets cool.
