I’m a packing expert and nearly every Brit makes these mistakes on holiday

A PACKING expert has revealed the mistakes Brits often make when packing for a holiday.

Lydia Mansel runs the site Just Packed, which offers hints and tips to holidaymakers.

She believes that preparing up to a fortnight in advance allows her to plan for all eventualities.

Speaking to she said: “For any length of trip, you should start thinking about what you need to pack about a week to two weeks prior.

“For clothing, I type out all of the days I’m there as well as any specific events (sit-down dinners, weddings, hikes) where I’ll need to have a better idea of what I’m actually going to wear.”

She also recommends cutting back on footwear, adding: “The worst packing mistake for a short trip is definitely packing too many shoes.”

Another mistake to fall into is packing uncomfortable heels, as she says to avoid these as well.

There are plenty of other packing tips worth following next time you go away – the main one loved by all seasoned travellers is packing cubes, as they keep your outfits organised in your suitcase.

Even better are compression packing cubes, which squeeze all of the air out of the cube, allowing your to pack more in your suitcase.

These are crucial if you’re trying to squeeze a week’s worth of clothes into a cabin bag.

Alternatively, you could buy one of these popular bags, that Brits claim is perfect for hand luggage-only flights.

The bag, on sale for around £30 on Amazon, has won fans for its amazing features.

Here are some of the other packing tips we’ve rounded up before you next go on holiday.

One flight attendant revealed how to pack like a professional, while some mums have put together a list of tips for travelling with kids.