You’ve got a weekend trip locked in, 48 hours to look forward to, and absolutely no desire to check a bag. Valid. The problem isn’t that you overpack — it’s that nobody ever gave you a system. These weekend getaway packing hacks will fix that: one bag, everything you need, zero spiraling by the door.

Whether it’s a fall cabin trip or a quick city escape, here’s how to pack efficiently for weekend trips without playing Jenga with your toiletries bag.

The Space-Saving Method That Works

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Random shoving isn’t a strategy — it just feels like one until the zipper gives out at 6 a.m.…