EDIT: PLEASE (!) do keep this thread clean of individual luggage tip questions. It is meant to be a resource/compendium of knowledge, not a pool for individual little questions. THANKS!


The questions of how to pack and especially how to pack suits and shirts come up again and again. I thus decided to create this as a masterthread that will hopefully be stickied.

To kick this off successfully I am posting a compilation of links from previous threads that should be "required readings" and will most likely answer already most of the questions. Of course, it will be very helpful if people can still ask their specific packing questions here if they don't find the answer in any of the links.

How to fold a suit jacket (with video and comments):
http://www.1bag1world.com/blog/2009/....html#comments

How to fold a suit jacket (with pictures and comments):
http://www.1bag1world.com/blog/2009/...r-folding.html

How to best pack a 22" (standard) rollaboard (works for almost any normal suitcase, too):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...od-22-a-2.html

The above contains a third suit packing technique that is ideal for shoulder bags in post #15.

The basic technique of the "wrap-around-shirtfolder" trick can be seen here (with pictures and comments):
http://blog.makingitclear.com/foldingsuit/

A short resume of the most common packing techniques and their uses:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...s-packing.html

A little treatise on packing accessories like folders and packing cubes and how to best use them:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...e-packing.html

The above contains a "case study" of packing a bag. You will also find the best way to pack ties.

A discussion of the pros and cons of the bundle wrapping method that can be found on the onebag.com website among others:
http://www.1bag1world.com/obow-light...um/post/878417

I hope this helps!

Till