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GadgetFreak Mar 25, 2008 5:03 pm

I tried rolling underwear, then layering shirts and pants on top and putting it all in the Red Oxx Sky Train section with the garment straps. I skipped the folder this time. Ill see how it works.

Having tried it, I prefer the folder. The nice thing is that I can pull out all of the clothes in one unit. I will have to try rolling and putting some clothes (the ones that arent already nicely folded by the laundry) in the folder next time.

manneca Mar 25, 2008 5:31 pm

Used to roll. Now I fold and pack like stuff in zip loc bags (running gear, colored T shirts, black t shirts, underwear, dress slacks) Jeans get rolled or flat depending on what the suitcase looks like.

the_happiness_store Mar 25, 2008 5:40 pm

I roll except for socks and underwear.

UAL Traveler Mar 25, 2008 6:06 pm


Originally Posted by Elli (Post 9462439)
I have used the Eagle Creek packing folder for a number of years, and I am very happy with it. It is easy to lift the whole package out of the suitcase, and remove items as needed. If folded properly, I don't find the garments crease very much.

I too have used one since forever... at least since it was called a packing 'envelope' and didn't have a handle. I like how the template lets you fold everything exactly to fit, with minimal creasing. However, I use rollup space bags for underwear, socks, gym clothes, etc. That duo gives me my best packing density and convenience to date.

Geogirl1234 Mar 25, 2008 6:13 pm


Originally Posted by b1513 (Post 9453462)
I put each item (items that tend to wrinkle) in a plastic dry cleaner bag and that them flat one on top of the other (before I put them in the suitcase) and then fold the whole bundle up and pack them. It works like a charm and nothing seems to wrinkle very much at all.

Bobette

Ditto...dry cleaning bags are the secret to wrinkle-free travel!

aSiAnRiCk Mar 25, 2008 10:29 pm

Lie flat.

Aren't you wasting space if you rolled your clothings?

Lurker1999 Mar 25, 2008 10:44 pm


Originally Posted by GadgetFreak (Post 9451677)
Currently I am folding everything and putting it in an Eagle Creek packing folder. Another interesting approach, which I have tried is on this web site. It is a bit more work than using the packing folder but may have some advantages. My experimentation continues. ;)

I generally use the bundle wrapping technique in the Onebag link when I travel with clothing that wrinkles (i.e. suit and dress shirt). If I'm only travelling with some dress slacks I modify the bundle by folding up all the underwear, shirts and things and rolling the slacks around them.

Kiwi Flyer Mar 26, 2008 12:55 am


Originally Posted by aSiAnRiCk (Post 9466304)
Lie flat.

Aren't you wasting space if you rolled your clothings?

No, it is the opposite. By rolling you fit them in spaces that they would not go if folded.

nitesoutsg Mar 27, 2008 9:00 am

roll everything that can be roll
then pack in vertically
for easier access

thegeneral Mar 27, 2008 10:24 am

"I too have used one since forever... at least since it was called a packing 'envelope' and didn't have a handle. I like how the template lets you fold everything exactly to fit, with minimal creasing. However, I use rollup space bags for underwear, socks, gym clothes, etc. That duo gives me my best packing density and convenience to date."

I thought of doing this, but I do my own laundry. The shirts have to be ironed at some point so I can either waste my home time doing it or do it in the hotel. Were I to have my shirts dry cleaned (I don't because it ruins them), I would definitely use these too. I have a coworker who swears by them. Even with minimal creasing, it's on a part of the shirt that you don't see when wearing a suit.

uva185 Mar 27, 2008 10:45 am

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I always lay my clothes flat.

I have always wondered for those of you who use vaccum bags, how do you reseal it when it is time to go home? Call housekeeping to use their vaccum?? :p

etalik Mar 27, 2008 10:53 am

Roll em' and fold em'
 
I roll on the way out and stuff on the way back.

jan_az Mar 27, 2008 7:10 pm

i lay flat and fold; DH rolls -- it seems he gets a lot more clothes in the same space - maybe I will try rolling this weekend

bocastephen Mar 30, 2008 11:35 am


Originally Posted by dchristiva (Post 9455813)
I've gotta say, I'm a self-proclaimed expert at packing. I can get a week's worth of business attire plus ancillary items (electronic chargers, some workout gear, etc.) into a 22" rollaboard. And no wrinkles. I follow the roll-up your stuff method religiously and it works great - I've never had to touch a hotel iron or send stuff out to be pressed. Today's wrinkle-free or no-iron fabrics are terrific for the road warrior.

Thus, my vote is - roll up yer stuff!

Are you giving any training classes on this? :) I'd love to see a step-by-step photo essay.

BoyAreMyArmsTired Mar 30, 2008 1:09 pm


Originally Posted by ladiflier (Post 9456285)
I do a combination. I roll things like t-shirts, jeans, sweaters and work out clothes. Those items all line the bottom of the suitcase and get stacked until I have a nice even layer. I put longerie in ziplock baggies and squeeze the air out. Then for slacks, dresses and jackets, I keep those in dry cleaner bags and fold over each other to avoid deep creases.

Me too. I roll smaller things in the bottom until I get a relatively flat surface and then lay flat on top. Then on the way home, it's mostly just squashing stuff in. :)


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