The one mistake we always see other travellers make, is carrying too much and luckily that's something that can be easily solved but if you want to avoid carrying it around and avoid shedding weight along the way, it's great to spend some time thinking about what you are ACTUALLY going to wear. We did a trial run before we travelled full time and spent a month in Mallorca. It was a test for us to see what we didn't wear and what we were missing. Especially if you are travelling hot countries, where your clothes will be thin and smaller in general, you don't need a lot. Packing tips - 1. We are travelling for nine months but we only carry enough clothes each for one week. With washing it is plenty. 2. Keep shoes to a minimum. These weigh an awful lot and if you can carry universal shoes, you can really save on space and weight. When you are carrying everything, not rolling, this is really important. 3. Roll everything. When you are struggling for space in particular, it really helps to roll your clothes tightly.