How to pack your luggage bag like a pro
Learn how to pack your luggage quickly, save space and fit more clothes in your suitcase with these hacks from the experts.
Whether you are going on holiday solo, with friends or family, we all know how good a holiday can be.
Not only do we get to see the world, but holidays can boost our mood and research has also found that they can even improve our health and contribute positively to our work.
ALSO READ: 7 ways a holiday will boost your health and well-being
But one of the things that’s a pain about going on holiday is packing luggage.
If you need help on how to pack like a pro, these tricks are just what you need.
The first trick to packing like a pro is making sure you don’t over-pack. Many of us make the mistake of packing as much as we can, instead of packing only what we need.
Pack double-duty garments or clothes that you can wear more than once, such as jeans.
Instead of packing 101 pants or skirts, you can pack two or three that you can wear several times, and just change tops.
Rolling vs. Folding
The trick is to roll clothes that don’t get easily wrinkled like denim, and synthetic fabrics.
In the below video, wardrobe and packing expert Leslie Willmott shares how to properly roll clothes.
According to her, the trick is to smooth the clothes as you go and roll tightly. For skirts and pants, she recommends that it’s best to roll from the waist to the hem.
Space-saving
You want to ensure that you haven’t used unnecessary space and make the most of your suitcase.
The below video has amazing hacks for compact ways to fold clothes.
Bundle packing
This trick is one you wish you knew all your life. Not only does it save space, but it works for any type of clothes and because it eliminates a lot of folding, you won’t have to deal with wrinkles.
Do you know of any other luggage folding tricks? Share with us in the comments section below.
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