It might seem unusual, but they can actually come in very handy when you’re travelling.
You should always remember to pack clothes pegs in your suitcase(Image: Kathrin Ziegler via Getty Images)
Planning what to pack for a holiday can be challenging. The task becomes even trickier if you’ve only booked hand luggage, as there’s nothing more frustrating than attempting to squeeze everything into limited space.
But there’s one small item you should always attempt to include in your suitcase when travelling anywhere. It comes in particularly useful if you’re heading somewhere far away and want to reduce your jet lag.
All that’s required is a few clothes pegs, which most of us have at home.
If you’re somebody who struggles to sleep unless the room is completely dark, staying in hotels can be problematic, as curtains don’t always meet properly.
This is where clothes pegs come in handy. You can simply use them to fasten the curtain fabric together, preventing any additional light from filtering through and disrupting your rest.
A similar technique circulated on TikTok in recent years, though it involved using a hanger rather than clips. Nevertheless, people have highlighted several flaws with this method, which is why it’s worthwhile packing a few extra pegs instead, reports the Express.
When travel influencer Emmaline Childs demonstrated the hack on TikTok, she explained: “Pull out a hanger with the clippies and use that.”
In the comments section, viewers acknowledged the hack worked effectively but also identified a problem. Anyone who has stayed in a hotel lately might have noticed that those types of hangers weren’t available.
In many cases , they’re permanently fixed to the rail and cannot be removed. One commenter noted: “Half the hotels don’t give you the option to remove the hangers now!! But the other half I sleep well.”
Due to this issue, travel specialists at Islands suggest packing some clips or clothespins as a precaution. The experts explained: “Not only do they help close those stubborn curtains, but they also serve other handy purposes.”
For instance, one Reddit user shared: “We always pack 4 wooden clothespins. The ones that have springs. Good for drapes, closing snack bags and whatever else.”
They’re equally useful for hanging damp clothing in the shower to dry overnight when you fancy doing laundry during your hotel visit, and resealing those crisp packets or toiletry pouches to prevent your items from spilling into your luggage.