Australian television presenter Johanna Griggs can pack a suitcase at a moments’ notice, a trick that comes in handy given she takes up to 100 flights a year.
The host of House Rules and former athlete swears by the benefits of an organised packing schedule as it means she’s always prepped to go without any fuss.
Speaking to Escape she revealed her number one hack, one that allowed her to pack in under three minutes, was to have a travel bag ready with all her essentials.
‘Chargers, undies, socks, slips, gym gear – and then just transfer your toiletries and the clothes you need. It allows you to pack in under three minutes,’ she told Escape.
Australian television presenter Johanna Griggs (pictured) can pack a suitcase at a moments notice, a trick that comes in handy given she takes up to 100 flights a year
The television presenter swears by the benefits of an organised packing schedule as it means she’s prepped to go without any fuss
The busy media personality revealed when it comes to business trips, her packing style is ‘hyper organised’, however, she is a little more relaxed when going on holiday with family.
One rule she swears by, regardless of the trip, is that of packing clothing that can be easily layered up.
This way she doesn’t have to contend with bulky items taking up excess space and she can manage any weather condition.
Packing layers rather than myriad bulky items ensures Johanna has enough clothing options to deal with any weather condition (stock image)
Another way she said she minimised her packing time when travelling for work was to always have a partially packed case nearby.
This ‘on-the-road’ case includes items such as gym gear, running shoes, device chargers, and ‘a big jar of Moccona Indulgence instant coffee’.
While choosing luggage can come down to budget, often spending a little extra means what you’ve bought will last the distance – a principle Johanna stands by.
Johanna revealed she is a fan of the brand Samsonite and will use the company’s lightweight hard cases when travelling
Here, the star revealed she a fan of Samsonite lightweight hard cases, small and large sizes and in black and grey.
She also said she will use her ‘enormous’ black handbag as carry-on luggage as there’s plenty of room to store her in-flight essentials.
The presenter also shared what she packs in her washbag to ensure she has everything to hand on arrival.
Items include toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, Cocobetty makeup wipes, Dermalogica moisturiser, sunscreen and Dove soap.
Other pieces that are must-haves are travel-sized packets of shampoo and conditioner, baby powder, deodorant, Angel perfume by Thierry Mugler, and a wide-tooth comb.
When travelilng the presenter said she prefers to wear jeans, R.M. Williams boots, a shirt and a jacket ‘when it’s chilly’
Johanna revealed that in addition to packing like a pro, she also has a set routine to ensure everything is in order when she boards the plane.
‘Get your devices, paperwork, headphones and whatever else you need out before you board the plane.’ she told the publication.
She said the benefit of doing this meant that you wouldn’t hold up the queue and once you’d boarded it was easy enough to stash everything in the seat pocket in front.
Johanna revealed that in addition to packing like a pro, she also has a set routine to ensure everything is in order when she boards the plane
When it comes to travel outfits, the glamorous star said she kept things simple, opting instead for clothing that was easy to wear and kept her warm.
‘Typically R.M. Williams boots, jeans, a shirt and a jacket when it’s chilly.’
Johanna also revealed a few of her best tips for coping with arriving in a new city.
While Johanna tips have been gleaned from years of travel, she’s not been immune to the odd mishap
These included downloading the weather app Rain Parrot, which she said was great for accurate weather predictions, and switching up her pillows at the hotel as she preferred the firmest pillow possible. This was usually found on the couch.
While her tips have been gleaned from years of travel, she’s not been immune to the odd mishap – including having to deal with an instant coffee spill:
‘The biggest packing mistake I made was not putting my coffee in a ziplock bag and ending up with coffee coating everything in my suitcase. Disaster!’