How to Pack!

Hi guys! I'm back!

I got a request from one of my good friends who will be traveling soon to do a post on how to pack! 

Here are some helpful tips on packing. 

Tip 1: Roll-up your clothes!

- shirts, sweaters, pants, shorts, etc.

- simply fold your clothes in half and roll it up!

- then play tetris with your rolls of clothes

- Advantages: saves space & reduces wrinkles
- you can also layer many items on top of one another and roll them together

Tip 2: Shoes in shower caps

- There are a few ways to pack your shoes:

a. Stuff your shoes with socks and place between articles of clothes with soles facing up. 

-Advantage: no more squished up shoes

b. place them in shower caps! ( dollar store - 9 for 1$)

- Advantage: no more dirty clothes

c. place in plastic bag

Tip 3: Fragile items goes in the center

-Always put the hard items on the sides and fragile items in the middle

- The heavier items should be closer to the bottom to make the luggage stable.

Tip 4: Ziplock bags

- ziplock bags are the best! 

You can use them to organize your small items such as socks, toiletry items, makeup, etc.  

- If you're taking shampoo or lotion I suggest:

 1. removing the cap

2. placing a layer of plastic wrap 

3. screwing cap back on tightly

4. Placing into a ziplock bag

( this will guarantee a messy proof luggage)

Tip 5: Winter Jackets in Space Saver bags

- invest in some space savers bags ( here are some on amazon.com) especially for bulky winter items

- It will condense the bulky items into a smaller size

- disadvantage: it add a little weight and you need a vacuum