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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. |
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.
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I roll except for socks and underwear.
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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.
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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 |
Lie flat.
Aren't you wasting space if you rolled your clothings? |
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. ;)
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Originally Posted by aSiAnRiCk
(Post 9466304)
Lie flat.
Aren't you wasting space if you rolled your clothings? |
roll everything that can be roll
then pack in vertically for easier access |
"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. |
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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 |
Roll em' and fold em'
I roll on the way out and stuff on the way back.
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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
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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! |
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.
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