I roll some items to stick between the bars in my roller bag, then use packing cubes on top. Seems to use every bit of space! My packing has gotten better since watching your videos!
When I used a roller bag, I’d put small cubes/zip lock style bags in that awkward space. And sandals, but that will be bag design and foot size dependent, of course.
I’m a fold-&-compression cube packer, with some of the items Kon Mari’d (yes, it’s a verb now 😂). I cannot thank you enough for suggesting merino & cashmere for cold-weather travel-the space they save is wonderful! The sides & corners are stuffed with shoes & pouches. As always, thanks for all of your tips Laurie!
I used to use rolling clothes as my main method. But our daughter got us the Spacepak brand of packing cubes. Folding the clothes works better in that type cube. I love them because it’s a double sided cube with clean on one side and dirty on the other. I put dryer sheets in both sides, and just move the dirty clothes to the dirty/laundry side throughout the trip. Keeps things organized. We have two sizes of compression cubes, a couple Zip bags and the hanging toiletry bag.
I have tried rolling clothes and don't find it saves any space, it also increases wrinkles. I will stick with folding and packing cubes! I have already traveled this year to a colder climate and had no issues with packing all I needed. I did re-wear several things and stayed warm enough. Thanks Laurie :)
I'm a fold/compression cube packer - I think it keeps my items in better shape (less wrinkling). Definitely agree that wool/cashmere are great for cold weather trips. Great tips, as always!
For a 7 day family vacation to Aruba a couple of years ago I limited everyone to a carry-on suitcase and a backpack. That's it. Everyone was skeptical, especially my husband, yet I held firm. Everyone laid out their clothes for me. Everyone was skeptical. Everyone sat there watching me roll. Everyone was skeptical. Everyone was blown away that I managed to get everything packed. The kids now (18 and 21) still stand back and ask me to pack for them because they want me to use my magical powers to fit all their stuff. Now, I'm a combination of rolling and compression cubes.
Both…depending on where we are going. Always Ranger roll undies and socks and cram them into a packing cube. Fold shirts into compression cube. Fold pants, nice shirts into pack it folder. I have to be organized. No matter where we go it’s always a carry-on / personal item backpack. Thank you for taking the time with all the tips!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurieI usually repack..the same way on the return. I did get a EC laundry bag to stuff everything in..it fits in the carryon..tried it in Vegas. Didn’t like it..but it’s better than throwing the clothes in a pile during the trip.
Aullie for the win ! I now fold my jeans, roll all my linen pants & joggers & kon mari my tops. Options ! Thank you sweet Laurie for another awesome video.
I primarily use the rolling method (love the Ranger roll) for tops, knit fabric dresses, shorts, etc., and compression cubes. I super tight roll using the hotdog fold, fold in the sleeves, place the neck of the top closest to me and place my heels on the bottom edge then pull and roll tightly (22 yrs in the Army taught me well.) Jeans and slacks are folded and compression cubed. Underwear and socks are stuffed into shoes and the void where the handle depressions are located. 14 nights on a cruise with only a carry-on and personal bag. It can be done with good planning! (wife of a DFW pilot).
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes, because Disney has laundry facilities (Parks and cruise ships). I do laundry on day 5, day 10, and day14 in the morning: load the washers, do my morning run, shower/get dressed, put wash into dryers (the app lets me know it's done), grab coffee for my husband while he's getting ready, fold clothes, put them away, and we're ready for breakfast. I hate carrying dirty clothes flying home (hence washing the last full day on the ship). Cruising in warm climates is the easiest to pack (as you well know), and the 14 night cruise was Panama Canal. If it's a 7 night cruise: laundry on days 4 and 7.
I always try to do laundry on the last full day as well (though I usually do it at night once I'm in my pjs so that I can put that day's clothes in the load) - so nice not having to pack a bunch of dirty clothes, because it also means I don't have to do a load when I get home (when your last flight home (multiple flights required for me b/c my home airport only flies to one other airport) arrives at 10 p.m. or later, and the airport is a 40-minute drive from home, it's really nice to not have to do laundry that night or the next day) or let my suitcase air out for a day or two before putting it away (I can't do artificial fragrances, so dryer sheets are out). And absolutely *_YES!!_* to 14 nights with just carryon - done it twice in warm weather when I didn't have access (it was too expensive) to laundry facilities (just washed some things by hand in the sink every night or two using the hotel shampoo), twice where I did have access, and several more that were longer (up to 4 1/2 weeks, with most being 3 1/2 weeks) and had access, including last Christmas (still don't know how I managed 4 1/2 weeks in the middle of winter with just carryon - didn't spend a ton of time outside, though - but I'm slightly modifying my last Christmas's packing list for this year, so we'll see); hard to believe I'm leaving in only a week and a half, and I still don't know whether I'm flying or driving 🤪(will hopefully figure that out tomorrow - I booked flights a couple weeks ago just in case, back when the prices were _slightly_ more reasonable than they are now) - so I have no choice but to make everything fit into carryon, even though I'll be gone for 4 1/2 weeks again; may have to send a tote bag (will only have in it stuff that needs repair/altering, and that's the sole reason they're going) with a friend who's driving if I end up having to fly.
I'm suppose to be traveling to Connecticut this winter for a few days. Most of the trip will not be pleasure. The trip is for medical testing for a research program. I find combining both methods to pack is the most effective.
For winter I use the ranger roll method. Then put them in a packing cube. This method takes longer, but it works for me. My husband made a rolling board for me. It has clips on the top to help keep tension as I’m rolling. They are a lot more uniform and go into the packing cubes better. The skinny oblong cubes are great for socks, underwear, bras and sleep shirts. Before I found your videos and started using pouches, I would put all non-liquid bathroom essentials in the oblong cube.
I roll most clothes and then place the tightly into compression packing cubes. It may take me a few more minutes, but I able to pack more effectively this way.
Thank you for addressing underwear and socks. I always wonder what people do in these videos. We often have trips where we will be spending one night on the way to a location. I always make sure I pack the items I will need for that stop together. That way I don’t have to disturb anything.
THIS!! ^^ I live 1,000 miles from my parents, and I grew up 1,000 miles from my grandparents, so overnight stops on the way there and back are normal for us, so we always each pack an overnight bag so that we don't have to drag out the suitcases.
I like to fold my clothes and use compression packing cubes. For me it’s the most tidy and organized. That being said, I can fit more in my suitcase if I roll, I just don’t personally like rolling clothes.
I have the hardest time packing my husband’s clothes when we take trips together. He’s both really tall and a big boy, and his clothes are just BIGGER. His pants in particular are the absolute worst. Super bulky, and they actually seem to take up MORE space rolled than folded. Honestly Laurie, could you do a video with travel advice for big and tall travelers?
The hubs loves to take jeans everywhere… the turning point was how many. He is tall and size 34. Shoes are another sticky point. I told him if he took more than two, (and one of the two he was wearing on travel day) he was packing his own suitcase. So he tried the carryon, nope, then the 24 inch- yes. But now he had to check it in… bummer 😂 Well, lesson learned, now he always chooses what to take and never more than two jeans. I am the better packer since I traveled for business every week for years so I pack for him once he has everything out and ready. The only time jeans are not traveling is winter in Canada. Fleece lined, waterproof pants are the ticket (and only two 😊).
I like konmari method. It almost is rolling, but I can still see everything at a glance. However, when it comes to my husband's stuff, ranger roll method 100%. You can drop it, throw it, or hit it, it won't unroll. He often has to dump his entire bag out for military inspection and that helps him repack faster.
Traveling to the Nebrodi mountains region in Sicily later this month 😁 I'm having a hard time figuring out how I'm going to pack our snow gear, especially the boots! Will probably wear them (my husband and I) and only pack our daughter's, since she would make a fuss for not being 100% comfortable while traveling.
Ha! Ooh what a good packing problem to have. One viewer rented all her outerwear but in the US. Shoes take up so much space. Thin layers and wear your coat around your waist or hold it and just stuff it anywhere in the plane.
Me, too. I'm a micro organizer, so my default when packing has always been to take the time to carefully roll things tightly (because it saves a lot of frustration for me), then I put them in my packing cubes (got my first cube 3 years ago and haven't looked back since).
It's also less likely to be embarrassing if TSA has to do a bag check (I even roll my underwear and put them in my smallest cube, an eBags small slim, which is slightly smaller than an Eagle Creek XS, because the last time they had to check my suitcase and they weren't in a cube, they were sitting right on top of everything - clean, of course, because it was the beginning of a trip, but still a bit embarrassing), and easier for them, too, since they don't have to dig through things, they can just pull out and open only the one they need.
Hello I am from Honduras and literaly watching this video at the airport coming from Morocco. I usually roll for speed but tried folding this time and it did seem better. Your tipo helped a los thanks
I use the rolling method, love it and if I need it more compact I roll and put clothes in an air tight bag. Otherwise I place them inside a normal ziplock bag. It does the trick . Doble tight .
I've tried so many different packing methods and I always come back to flat folding my clothes. I do use cubes for underwear and socks. Upon occasion, I will pack my shirts in a folder pack it, which I can compress. But for the most part, I just flat fold my clothes in my carry on bag.
I do a combination but am an avid packing cube fan!! Now if I could only break my husband's overpacking habits ..... lol! In 2019 I used e-Bag's backpack suitcase and loved it! It made the hands-free so much easier. That case is carryon size, on the way back I think it weighed about 25# from "stuff". Why? Ask my husband, see above 🤣🤣🤣🤣
If I need to pack quite a bit of clothes and other items as I will be next month for a missions trip, I told and roll. It just depends what the clothing item is and where it'll fit best. For my pants, I usually lay them flat, fold lengthwise 1/3 (waist/outer edge of leg to mid section), repeat in other side, then fold upwards or downwards accordingly to the space it'll go into. Pants usually fold up pretty small doing it that way
Hi Laurie, I have a random carry-on question. Am I able to bring my ice skates in a carry on? Technically the blades could be considered a weapon. LOL. I'm traveling to Seattle next month and i want to bring my skates and I really don't want to check a bag.
I first put my pants on the bottom folded at the knees. How I lay them out is the key. I put them from one side to the other lapping the. Not stacking them. I alternate the waist end by changing the direction on how they go in. then I put a couple of pull over sweaters as flat as posable neck opening at opposite ends. How I fold for my dresses. I fold them length wise bringing one side to the middle then do the same with the other side. Fold at waist then start with wide roles about 4 to five times for a mid calf length dress. It lays flatter this way and I can get 7 dresses and 2 light sweaters in one packing cube. I do the same for my tops. Both of these cubes fit perfectly on top of 5 pr. of jeans. My short sets are folded like the dresses. I get 5 sets in one cube. That goes in the center of the lid I have plenty of room for curling Iron and 3 pr. of shoes. We are going on a 29 day trip 2024. Flying to London. The last 2 weeks of out trip is going to be on a trans Atlantic To FL. I needed to figure out how much I could bring. So I kind of fold and flat role.
I travel 3 to 5 times a year, mostly internationally. I've went back and forth on which travel method is best for me. I use both folding and packing cube methods. I love the organization of the packing cubes but I can quickly fold everything and be ready to go in moments. Yikes 👀
Thank you for you helpful ideas. You mentioned that your mother took her CPap. We are traveling and I need to take mine. Does that case really need to be inside the carryon or personal bag? It will take way too much room. TSA just referred me to their website and it actually says “When traveling with a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine (CPAP) or Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure machine (BiPAP) in your carry-on bag, please place it in a separate bin for x-ray screening” Hmmmm
Not yet! I got rid of mine because they were hard to store since they do not fold up and stay. They just were cumbersome. But they worked fine. I prefer these compression cubes and tested several brands.
Hi I did show the rolled clothes. Ooh I forgot to show the picture of how the folded clothes looked. Ugh I completely forgot-they we’re folded but still beside the suitcase. I do though pack the folded clothes in compression cubes.
I usually roll my clothes but the most difficult to deal with is jeans. I don't travel with business\business casual clothes but rather jeans. Usually 2 to 3 pair. But they take up so much space. Tips on packing jeans?
Hi did you see the part where I talked about draping them? My tip is to pack only one. Other trousers can be packed in another fabric and then wear jeans on the airplane.
I have never used compression cubes, and I am wondering about wrinkling more. When I roll, I rarely get wrinkles, except for linen. We are traveling to Italy, late August and linen would be a desirable option
I almost! bought a pair of the new yellow linen blend pants but even in the store I balled a section up and immediately had tons of wrinkles. Maybe textured linen. I do not usually travel with linen and need to only iron occasionally.
I spent August in Scotland with just a small carry-on bag and a backpack. I did check the carry-on because I have arthritis and handling the bag on the plane is just too much. That said, the tip I have for older people is that your cane is considered durable medical equipment and is not counted as part of your carry-on luggage. I have a full length umbrella that I attached to my cane, which allows me to not have to worry about having it put on as part of my carry-on luggage. On my trip I use rolling for Bucky and folding for less bulky. I also used compression for both. I had to pack for three different types of weather, hot (Maryland), warm (Edinburgh and vicinity) and very cool (north of Inverness). By being very careful, I was able to get by with just those two pieces of luggage. Having my extra large bubble umbrella was very handy. I, too, live in Houston. It’s a great place.
I fold everything and wrap it in tissue paper. No wrinkles. I stack loosely in a tote bag. Never used a packing cube. I never owned a backpack or a wheeled suitcase. It is embarrassing how old school I am!!
This vlog has come in the right time when I'm about to pack for my year end trip 🧳 Thanks sweetheart for being so helpful and sharing all the useful tips 🙏
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I roll some items to stick between the bars in my roller bag, then use packing cubes on top. Seems to use every bit of space! My packing has gotten better since watching your videos!
Ooh that is a great packing strategy to fill up your suitcase.
I do the same! That’s valuable space between the bars
@@lauralinkoff3776 exactly!
Oh that’s a smart idea! Thanks
When I used a roller bag, I’d put small cubes/zip lock style bags in that awkward space. And sandals, but that will be bag design and foot size dependent, of course.
I’m a fold-&-compression cube packer, with some of the items Kon Mari’d (yes, it’s a verb now 😂). I cannot thank you enough for suggesting merino & cashmere for cold-weather travel-the space they save is wonderful! The sides & corners are stuffed with shoes & pouches. As always, thanks for all of your tips Laurie!
You got it Robin!
I used to use rolling clothes as my main method. But our daughter got us the Spacepak brand of packing cubes. Folding the clothes works better in that type cube. I love them because it’s a double sided cube with clean on one side and dirty on the other. I put dryer sheets in both sides, and just move the dirty clothes to the dirty/laundry side throughout the trip. Keeps things organized. We have two sizes of compression cubes, a couple Zip bags and the hanging toiletry bag.
That sounds great for packing!
I have tried rolling clothes and don't find it saves any space, it also increases wrinkles. I will stick with folding and packing cubes! I have already traveled this year to a colder climate and had no issues with packing all I needed. I did re-wear several things and stayed warm enough. Thanks Laurie :)
Once you pack several times it helps you figure out the best way. I cannot pack without re-wearing clothes.
I'm a fold/compression cube packer - I think it keeps my items in better shape (less wrinkling). Definitely agree that wool/cashmere are great for cold weather trips. Great tips, as always!
It has been 81 with 84% humidity so I am so ready to wear cashmere on a trip!
For a 7 day family vacation to Aruba a couple of years ago I limited everyone to a carry-on suitcase and a backpack. That's it. Everyone was skeptical, especially my husband, yet I held firm. Everyone laid out their clothes for me. Everyone was skeptical. Everyone sat there watching me roll. Everyone was skeptical. Everyone was blown away that I managed to get everything packed. The kids now (18 and 21) still stand back and ask me to pack for them because they want me to use my magical powers to fit all their stuff. Now, I'm a combination of rolling and compression cubes.
Both…depending on where we are going. Always Ranger roll undies and socks and cram them into a packing cube. Fold shirts into compression cube. Fold pants, nice shirts into pack it folder. I have to be organized. No matter where we go it’s always a carry-on / personal item backpack. Thank you for taking the time with all the tips!
Organized packing can be so helpful! I am at the front of the trip but not on the return trip.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurieI usually repack..the same way on the return. I did get a EC laundry bag to stuff everything in..it fits in the carryon..tried it in Vegas. Didn’t like it..but it’s better than throwing the clothes in a pile during the trip.
@@cj9667 Somehow I accidentally hit the unlike. You are organized!!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thanks to YOU
Aullie for the win ! I now fold my jeans, roll all my linen pants & joggers & kon mari my tops. Options ! Thank you sweet Laurie for another awesome video.
Thanks for watching him. And punting is on the boat thing-may have been in Cambridge though.
I primarily use the rolling method (love the Ranger roll) for tops, knit fabric dresses, shorts, etc., and compression cubes. I super tight roll using the hotdog fold, fold in the sleeves, place the neck of the top closest to me and place my heels on the bottom edge then pull and roll tightly (22 yrs in the Army taught me well.) Jeans and slacks are folded and compression cubed. Underwear and socks are stuffed into shoes and the void where the handle depressions are located. 14 nights on a cruise with only a carry-on and personal bag. It can be done with good planning! (wife of a DFW pilot).
Way to go! 14 nights...I do not know if I could pack for that many. Did you do laundry??
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes, because Disney has laundry facilities (Parks and cruise ships). I do laundry on day 5, day 10, and day14 in the morning: load the washers, do my morning run, shower/get dressed, put wash into dryers (the app lets me know it's done), grab coffee for my husband while he's getting ready, fold clothes, put them away, and we're ready for breakfast. I hate carrying dirty clothes flying home (hence washing the last full day on the ship). Cruising in warm climates is the easiest to pack (as you well know), and the 14 night cruise was Panama Canal. If it's a 7 night cruise: laundry on days 4 and 7.
@@CruisingEngineer Yes! Okay thanks!
I always try to do laundry on the last full day as well (though I usually do it at night once I'm in my pjs so that I can put that day's clothes in the load) - so nice not having to pack a bunch of dirty clothes, because it also means I don't have to do a load when I get home (when your last flight home (multiple flights required for me b/c my home airport only flies to one other airport) arrives at 10 p.m. or later, and the airport is a 40-minute drive from home, it's really nice to not have to do laundry that night or the next day) or let my suitcase air out for a day or two before putting it away (I can't do artificial fragrances, so dryer sheets are out).
And absolutely *_YES!!_* to 14 nights with just carryon - done it twice in warm weather when I didn't have access (it was too expensive) to laundry facilities (just washed some things by hand in the sink every night or two using the hotel shampoo), twice where I did have access, and several more that were longer (up to 4 1/2 weeks, with most being 3 1/2 weeks) and had access, including last Christmas (still don't know how I managed 4 1/2 weeks in the middle of winter with just carryon - didn't spend a ton of time outside, though - but I'm slightly modifying my last Christmas's packing list for this year, so we'll see); hard to believe I'm leaving in only a week and a half, and I still don't know whether I'm flying or driving 🤪(will hopefully figure that out tomorrow - I booked flights a couple weeks ago just in case, back when the prices were _slightly_ more reasonable than they are now) - so I have no choice but to make everything fit into carryon, even though I'll be gone for 4 1/2 weeks again; may have to send a tote bag (will only have in it stuff that needs repair/altering, and that's the sole reason they're going) with a friend who's driving if I end up having to fly.
@@SnowySpiritRuby Hope the trip goes well!
I’m doing my Hawaii packing video tomorrow. Fly on Sat. Haven’t decided method yet, so helpful to see this today. Love your furry model!
😂 Have a beautiful trip and I am so thankful y’all can travel together. Such a blessing!!
I'm suppose to be traveling to Connecticut this winter for a few days. Most of the trip will not be pleasure. The trip is for medical testing for a research program. I find combining both methods to pack is the most effective.
I agree. Have a great warm trip!
For winter I use the ranger roll method. Then put them in a packing cube. This method takes longer, but it works for me. My husband made a rolling board for me. It has clips on the top to help keep tension as I’m rolling. They are a lot more uniform and go into the packing cubes better. The skinny oblong cubes are great for socks, underwear, bras and sleep shirts. Before I found your videos and started using pouches, I would put all non-liquid bathroom essentials in the oblong cube.
Great tips Terri!
I love your videos so much- they've even inspired how I pack my purse for every day!
Ooh, do you use containers in your purse?
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes! I use pouches, and an organizer I got from Temu that has more pockets than I need.
I roll most clothes and then place the tightly into compression packing cubes. It may take me a few more minutes, but I able to pack more effectively this way.
It is worth the extra time if you can pack more in.
I do this too. But I also fold/lay my sarong/pareo on top of everything...tfs
Same here, except I don't have compression cubes, just regular ones, but because I stuff them so much, they still act like compression cubes for me.😆
@@SnowySpiritRuby That's a great point!
Thank you for addressing underwear and socks. I always wonder what people do in these videos.
We often have trips where we will be spending one night on the way to a location. I always make sure I pack the items I will need for that stop together. That way I don’t have to disturb anything.
That is a great tip to plan for!
THIS!! ^^ I live 1,000 miles from my parents, and I grew up 1,000 miles from my grandparents, so overnight stops on the way there and back are normal for us, so we always each pack an overnight bag so that we don't have to drag out the suitcases.
Thank you! I do both roll and fold and everything else in between! I use cubes too. Happy holidays.
I like to fold my clothes and use compression packing cubes. For me it’s the most tidy and organized. That being said, I can fit more in my suitcase if I roll, I just don’t personally like rolling clothes.
Ooh, good points!
Another wonderful video! Packed with awesome tricks and tips! Thank you Laurie!
Melanie, I hope more people can watch these tips. Thanks for your time and Merry Christmas!
I mostly fold and use compression cubes. I have rolled when I really need a lot of days (two weeks or more.). Merry Christmas Laurie.
Thanks Janice!
Great tips, Laurie, thank you!
Hi Claire! Thanks
I have the hardest time packing my husband’s clothes when we take trips together. He’s both really tall and a big boy, and his clothes are just BIGGER. His pants in particular are the absolute worst. Super bulky, and they actually seem to take up MORE space rolled than folded.
Honestly Laurie, could you do a video with travel advice for big and tall travelers?
I do not have experience with it but one tip is to only pack one pair of pants. And make every shirt match with those and the airport outfit jeans.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie great tip - wish I could convince MY hubby to pack only 1 pair of pants! tfs
I also have that same problem. Not only are the clothes bigger and bulkier, the weigh more.
The hubs loves to take jeans everywhere… the turning point was how many. He is tall and size 34. Shoes are another sticky point.
I told him if he took more than two, (and one of the two he was wearing on travel day) he was packing his own suitcase. So he tried the carryon, nope, then the 24 inch- yes. But now he had to check it in… bummer 😂
Well, lesson learned, now he always chooses what to take and never more than two jeans. I am the better packer since I traveled for business every week for years so I pack for him once he has everything out and ready.
The only time jeans are not traveling is winter in Canada. Fleece lined, waterproof pants are the ticket (and only two 😊).
👏 thank you for taking the time and energy to post. This helped me a lot. Hope you’re happy and healthy
I do a mix of fold and roll depending the clothing piece. Semi konmari method at times.
I like konmari method. It almost is rolling, but I can still see everything at a glance.
However, when it comes to my husband's stuff, ranger roll method 100%. You can drop it, throw it, or hit it, it won't unroll. He often has to dump his entire bag out for military inspection and that helps him repack faster.
You can totally punt that ranger rolled item! Merry Christmas Emily!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie you yoo
Traveling to the Nebrodi mountains region in Sicily later this month 😁 I'm having a hard time figuring out how I'm going to pack our snow gear, especially the boots! Will probably wear them (my husband and I) and only pack our daughter's, since she would make a fuss for not being 100% comfortable while traveling.
Ha! Ooh what a good packing problem to have. One viewer rented all her outerwear but in the US. Shoes take up so much space. Thin layers and wear your coat around your waist or hold it and just stuff it anywhere in the plane.
I fill up the irregularities, in the bottom, then layer folded clothes, and finally fill the corners. works well for me.
Yes fill those corners of the suitcase!
Rolling and packing cubes is the best for me.
I just cannot roll tightly.
Me, too. I'm a micro organizer, so my default when packing has always been to take the time to carefully roll things tightly (because it saves a lot of frustration for me), then I put them in my packing cubes (got my first cube 3 years ago and haven't looked back since).
I always fold and use cubes; it prevented a crisis on a mission trip when SA ripped off the zipper pulls on my rolling duffel.
Oh wow! They do help contain your outfit essentials (and save space in my opinion).
It's also less likely to be embarrassing if TSA has to do a bag check (I even roll my underwear and put them in my smallest cube, an eBags small slim, which is slightly smaller than an Eagle Creek XS, because the last time they had to check my suitcase and they weren't in a cube, they were sitting right on top of everything - clean, of course, because it was the beginning of a trip, but still a bit embarrassing), and easier for them, too, since they don't have to dig through things, they can just pull out and open only the one they need.
Pack a bunch of tops … and a cute dog!😂
Yes! Then you are packed and ready to go. Aullie sends his kisses.
Love your assistant. Hope he/she is paid well❤🐾🐾
Awww lots of hugs and kisses!
Hello I am from Honduras and literaly watching this video at the airport coming from Morocco. I usually roll for speed but tried folding this time and it did seem better. Your tipo helped a los thanks
Yay I am so glad these packing tips helped. We are cheering for Morocco in the World Cup today-do they play today?
I use the rolling method, love it and if I need it more compact I roll and put clothes in an air tight bag. Otherwise I place them inside a normal ziplock bag. It does the trick . Doble tight .
I will be watching your videos when in process of packing for Mexico trip in Jan
Woohoo! Have fun!
I've tried so many different packing methods and I always come back to flat folding my clothes. I do use cubes for underwear and socks. Upon occasion, I will pack my shirts in a folder pack it, which I can compress. But for the most part, I just flat fold my clothes in my carry on bag.
I do a combination but am an avid packing cube fan!! Now if I could only break my husband's overpacking habits ..... lol!
In 2019 I used e-Bag's backpack suitcase and loved it! It made the hands-free so much easier. That case is carryon size, on the way back I think it weighed about 25# from "stuff". Why? Ask my husband, see above 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haha!
I used the folding method on my trip
Hi, did that strategy and the others I mentioned help?
Hello from Germany. I always fold and roll 🏮
A combination of rolling and folding can be so helpful. Guten tag!
More great packing tips. Thanks, Laurie! 😁 Yes, we are road tripping to Chicago for Christmas...BRRR. 🥶😁🎄🎅🏻❤️
Ooh brrr. Are you doing the Christmas market?
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie We hope to go to the Wrigleyville one. 😁❄️🌬️🥶❤️
Which compression bags do you like? I didn't see any in the description.
Hi Ann-Marie. I just remembered that I did not add them so now it's fixed. Here they are. I like Large instead of the XL for carry-on: bit.ly/2GC9xNi
If I need to pack quite a bit of clothes and other items as I will be next month for a missions trip, I told and roll. It just depends what the clothing item is and where it'll fit best. For my pants, I usually lay them flat, fold lengthwise 1/3 (waist/outer edge of leg to mid section), repeat in other side, then fold upwards or downwards accordingly to the space it'll go into. Pants usually fold up pretty small doing it that way
That's a great visual!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I just seen that I said told and roll..glad you knew what I meant LOL
have you ever used a flip n fold tool?
I have not but it sounds time consuming. Is it helpful for you?
Hi Laurie, I have a random carry-on question. Am I able to bring my ice skates in a carry on? Technically the blades could be considered a weapon. LOL. I'm traveling to Seattle next month and i want to bring my skates and I really don't want to check a bag.
Hi, I would google your airline + ice skates or sporting equipment. I am thinking no.
My mother told me about the rolling method years ago but I suck at rolling my clothing tightly 😂
I do too as you can tell.
I first put my pants on the bottom folded at the knees. How I lay them out is the key. I put them from one side to the other lapping the. Not stacking them. I alternate the waist end by changing the direction on how they go in. then I put a couple of pull over sweaters as flat as posable neck opening at opposite ends. How I fold for my dresses. I fold them length wise bringing one side to the middle then do the same with the other side. Fold at waist then start with wide roles about 4 to five times for a mid calf length dress. It lays flatter this way and I can get 7 dresses and 2 light sweaters in one packing cube. I do the same for my tops. Both of these cubes fit perfectly on top of 5 pr. of jeans. My short sets are folded like the dresses. I get 5 sets in one cube. That goes in the center of the lid I have plenty of room for curling Iron and 3 pr. of shoes. We are going on a 29 day trip 2024. Flying to London. The last 2 weeks of out trip is going to be on a trans Atlantic To FL. I needed to figure out how much I could bring. So I kind of fold and flat role.
Oh wow! That’s a great system. Have a wonderful trip!
Thank you.@@TravelTipsbyLaurie
I travel 3 to 5 times a year, mostly internationally. I've went back and forth on which travel method is best for me. I use both folding and packing cube methods. I love the organization of the packing cubes but I can quickly fold everything and be ready to go in moments. Yikes 👀
That helps. It really does help if you go back and forth to see which one is better for your packing.
Thank you for you helpful ideas. You mentioned that your mother took her CPap. We are traveling and I need to take mine. Does that case really need to be inside the carryon or personal bag? It will take way too much room. TSA just referred me to their website and it actually says “When traveling with a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine (CPAP) or Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure machine (BiPAP) in your carry-on bag, please place it in a separate bin for x-ray screening” Hmmmm
Hi Jane. Thankfully they do not count as a bag. Yes put it in a gray bin though. Some people buy a J-hook to attach it while walking.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie we’re almost 80 so might need that J hook.
Thanks for the quick reply, Laurie!
Have u done video on packing cubes versus Hefty Vacuum Storage Bags?
Not yet! I got rid of mine because they were hard to store since they do not fold up and stay. They just were cumbersome. But they worked fine. I prefer these compression cubes and tested several brands.
Military roll is very effective when space is limited
Packing cubes, stuffed not rolled or folded.
I thought you were going to roll and fold the same items, then compare how much room was left in the carry on.
Hi I did show the rolled clothes. Ooh I forgot to show the picture of how the folded clothes looked. Ugh I completely forgot-they we’re folded but still beside the suitcase. I do though pack the folded clothes in compression cubes.
I usually roll my clothes but the most difficult to deal with is jeans. I don't travel with business\business casual clothes but rather jeans. Usually 2 to 3 pair. But they take up so much space. Tips on packing jeans?
Hi did you see the part where I talked about draping them? My tip is to pack only one. Other trousers can be packed in another fabric and then wear jeans on the airplane.
I have never used compression cubes, and I am wondering about wrinkling more.
When I roll, I rarely get wrinkles, except for linen.
We are traveling to Italy, late August and linen would be a desirable option
I almost! bought a pair of the new yellow linen blend pants but even in the store I balled a section up and immediately had tons of wrinkles. Maybe textured linen. I do not usually travel with linen and need to only iron occasionally.
I chose folding and packing cubes
Whatever helps you save space and pack that bag! Thanks for watching
I spent August in Scotland with just a small carry-on bag and a backpack. I did check the carry-on because I have arthritis and handling the bag on the plane is just too much. That said, the tip I have for older people is that your cane is considered durable medical equipment and is not counted as part of your carry-on luggage. I have a full length umbrella that I attached to my cane, which allows me to not have to worry about having it put on as part of my carry-on luggage. On my trip I use rolling for Bucky and folding for less bulky. I also used compression for both. I had to pack for three different types of weather, hot (Maryland), warm (Edinburgh and vicinity) and very cool (north of Inverness). By being very careful, I was able to get by with just those two pieces of luggage. Having my extra large bubble umbrella was very handy. I, too, live in Houston. It’s a great place.
I roll my clothes since I use backpack for travel
Thank you for watching!
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I pack underwear inside my shoes, especially in tennis shoes!! Sometimes a thin blouse too!.
Love that!
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Thanks! I hope you watched it lol.
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What is that grey shirt with plaid sleeves? Lot that!
Hi I do not remember that one. Was I wearing it?
So what was the verdict? Is rolling or folding better?
Hi, it is whichever is easier for you. For me, folding works!
I fold everything and wrap it in tissue paper. No wrinkles. I stack loosely in a tote bag. Never used a packing cube. I never owned a backpack or a wheeled suitcase. It is embarrassing how old school I am!!
Hey if it works for you, that is great! Tissue paper though? That can get expensive…
I’d like to see how Europeans pack they look so classy when they travel. How on earth do they manage not to look sloppy
Great question!
Do you fold or roll your dog?
I snuggle him close!
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I have a question for anybody who may know this, but is toothpaste considered a liquid.
Yes
Fold outbound, roll inbound.
Hi why the difference?
I don’t like the wrinkles in rolled clothes.
I tried the rolling method but it's not for me. I fold and use packing cubes. 😊
Great minds think alike lol!
This vlog has come in the right time when I'm about to pack for my year end trip 🧳 Thanks sweetheart for being so helpful and sharing all the useful tips 🙏
I am so glad it will be helpful for your trip. Thanks so much for watching!