When it comes to travelling overseas, most people spend hours sorting their suitcase to make sure they’ve got everything they could ever need.
As a result of this, some end up overpacking and carting clothes over they have no intension of wearing ‘just in case’ thoughts became too much.
However, one man has shared his ‘sleep shirt’ hack that ensures he stays within his baggage allowance and leaves him with a new souvenir.
In response to the Reddit thread, ‘What are your funny, silly, or just plain entertaining travel hacks once you’ve already mastered all the serious ones?’, he explained how he never packs a sleep shirt with him when travelling.
He said: “When I arrive, I’ll buy a souvenir shirt and it becomes my sleeping shirt while I’m away… and back home.”
Commenting on his post, one user said: “I love this idea – However, I get pretty hit or miss with wearing clothes off the rack without washing it first. The dyes, chemical processes, and then warehouse dust, sometimes really irritates my skin.”
Another user, who wishes they’d thought of this themselves, added: “I’m going to steal that hack for my next trip.”
A third user said: “Very clever! Thanks for sharing.” One more user added: “Interesting. My sleeping shirt is whatever shirt I plan on wearing the next day.”
But this isn’t the only trick shared on the forum – as another user said: “I try to get a tattoo when I visit a place. It doesn’t always work out, but it saves on weight compared to other kinds of souvenirs.”
Another added: “In every city, I find the smallest and coolest book store and buy a book and canvas book bag. In the local language, of course. Google Lens helps me read the book.
“Then, in the evening, I go to the locals bar, have a local cocktail, and read. I’ve met so many interesting people this way. It’s a great conversation starter.”
A final user added: “I thrift! I look for a charity shop. I buy a littles something like a book or Christmas decoration, a mug, a piece of jewellery that I can use and will remind me of the trip. I also look for things like a blanket for the beach, or or an umbrella.
“I also donate some of my stuff on the way out of town. By bringing things I’m ready to pass on, I have more room to bring my treasures home!”