How do you pack? Rolls or Flat?
Jul 8, 2018 | 2:06 pm
#1
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How do you pack? Rolls or Flat?
Hey everyone!
Was wondering if there's any correlation between how much you fly and how you pack your bags. I couldn't find a way of posting a poll, so I'll keep track of this thread and post edits as we get more votes. I'll just ask you to reply in this format to make things easier for me: [usual number of miles butt in seat per year] / [packing preference]. e.g.: 120k / rolls.
Was wondering if there's any correlation between how much you fly and how you pack your bags. I couldn't find a way of posting a poll, so I'll keep track of this thread and post edits as we get more votes. I'll just ask you to reply in this format to make things easier for me: [usual number of miles butt in seat per year] / [packing preference]. e.g.: 120k / rolls.
Jul 8, 2018 | 2:56 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Does the roll thing actually work for anyone? Ive tried and my shirts still end up creased.
Top tip for me isnt rolling, its wetting your shirt and drying it with a hairdryer (if you dont have an iron).
Top tip for me isnt rolling, its wetting your shirt and drying it with a hairdryer (if you dont have an iron).
Jul 8, 2018 | 2:59 pm
#4
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Depends on the bag.
Double clamshell soft-sided carry-on (yes, I'm retro): flat, and strapped down with the internal straps.
Top or end loading duffel (usually used for sports things or field trips): rolls, usually with a second bag or divider to hold dirty clothes.
40K/both, depends on the bag and the trip
Double clamshell soft-sided carry-on (yes, I'm retro): flat, and strapped down with the internal straps.
Top or end loading duffel (usually used for sports things or field trips): rolls, usually with a second bag or divider to hold dirty clothes.
40K/both, depends on the bag and the trip
Jul 8, 2018 | 3:04 pm
#5
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I purchased "magic fiber" polo shirts in Shanghai that will not crease when rolled for travel.
Jul 8, 2018 | 4:18 pm
#6
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100K - flat, with shirts/jackets in dry cleaning plastic bags/wraps, folded in thirds in a valet bag, placed on top of the other items in my carry-on.
Jul 8, 2018 | 6:16 pm
#9
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i hang mine in the bathroom and turn shower on as hot as it goes and wait for 5 minutes. Turn water off and leave door closed for another 30.
Jul 8, 2018 | 7:54 pm
#11
Join Date: Nov 2017
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50k/rolls, carry-on only (since I don't like waiting or paying for the airlines to lose my luggage!).
Only exception to that rule are:
Safe Travels,
James
Only exception to that rule are:
- I'm travelling to an agriculture area in the US (i.e. SJU/HNL) where I'd rather dump the bag at check in and let the USDA/TSA work their magic on the bag
- I'm moving and have more to items to carry than a simple backpack
Safe Travels,
James
Jul 8, 2018 | 10:30 pm
#13
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75k - 100k / half and half. Carry-on (22'' rollerboard) only for work unless I'm trying to bring back alcohol (e.g., Japanese Whisky, Australian wine, etc.).
Carry-on rollerboard has garmet section for 1 suit + 2-4 shirts which I iron when I get to my hotel (unless going to multiple cities in which case I only iron the specific shirt for that city). Roll my gym clothes and fold the rest (jeans, khakis, polos, khaki shorts if applicable).
Carry-on rollerboard has garmet section for 1 suit + 2-4 shirts which I iron when I get to my hotel (unless going to multiple cities in which case I only iron the specific shirt for that city). Roll my gym clothes and fold the rest (jeans, khakis, polos, khaki shorts if applicable).
Jul 8, 2018 | 11:06 pm
#15
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Frequent flyer for more than 10 years. I've went from no clue, to rolling everything, to throwing everything in the bag at the last minute. I range from 60 flights to 140 flights per year, and now I simply hate packing until I have to.
The one thing I do is find clothes that are less prone to wrinkling, and are iron friendly. Second is waiting until the last minute to pack, and hanging everything in the hotel the minute I arrive.
The one thing I do is find clothes that are less prone to wrinkling, and are iron friendly. Second is waiting until the last minute to pack, and hanging everything in the hotel the minute I arrive.