The Best Packing Method – Discovered!

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A tale as old as time, the great packing debate! You may have heard about different methods; like I’ve always been told to roll my clothes instead of folding them. Last year I got packing cubes for Christmas and I love them, but I’m curious if they really save space or if they’re just a good way to keep things divided!

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Are Packing Cubes Worth It?

So I decided to conduct a little experiment: I am going to fake pack for a 7-day trip in this suitcase using 3 different methods! This is a carry on size suitcase, and I’m going to pack 7 shirts, 2 pair of pants, 1 sweater, 1 pair of shoes, 7 pair of socks, and my cosmetic bag. Let the best method win!

clothes laid out in front of suitcase

Method #1 – Regular ol’ folding

I thought this would be worse but it didn’t go too badly. I don’t usually have this much room so obviously in real life I pack more!

clothes folded in suitcase

Method #2 – Rolling!

There is a bit more room than the folding, but not a lot. I think it’s easier to find things when they are rolled vs folded. It supposedly keeps them from getting winkled but I don’t know about that.

clothes rolled in suitcase

Method #3 – My prized packing cubes

I was worried that my packing cube wouldn’t save room but it did! Look at that empty space!! I was able to get all the clothes (except for the socks) in the smallest packing cube I have.

clothes in packing cubes

In conclusion:

Packing cubes WIN!

I wasn’t that surprised that the packing cube saved space since you can squish the clothes in there. It proved to me they are worth it since I usually try to pack carry on. I hadn’t used the smallest cube before so I’m surprised how much I could get in there!

Related: Tips For Packing Your Carry On

Clothes rolled in packing cube

Overall I think this experiment was a success! Were you surprised? How do you usually pack?

The Best Packing Method


18 responses to “The Best Packing Method – Discovered!”

  1. kylieuk says:

    I have those packing cubes too but in blue! I always use packing cubes now, even if I’m just travelling for a weekend they are good for separating clothes from the other bits and pieces!

  2. Jewels says:

    Packing cubes are seriously a saving grace!!! I use mine for every international trip.

  3. Packing cubes are ALWAYS a win! They free up space in your suitcase and make it SOOO much easier to organise your clothes and items!

    Char xo

  4. Helena says:

    Was an interesting read, travel back and forth to my home country a lot so always looking for new packing ideas. Not tried cubes but look like I’m missing out!

  5. I love packing cubes. I bought a cheap set off of ebay before I moved abroad and they were actual life savers!

  6. Sarah says:

    Completely agree! Rolling + packing cubes is the way to go. Keeps things organized, easy to locate, and (kinda sorta) less wrinkled. Cool experiment! 🙂

  7. meghanramsey1 says:

    I have a friend who swears by packing cubes too! I haven’t used them but may have to after this. Love how it keeps you organized and helps you fit tons of stuff!

  8. Claire says:

    I’ve never heard of packing cubes but am definitely interested in trying them out since I usually never check bags when I fly (and we all know fitting everything in a carry on is a small miracle. Saving this for a later idea!

  9. Kate says:

    I definitely need to get some packing cubes! How awesome!

  10. verityst says:

    I’ve been umming and arring about getting some packing cubes. I have some flat zip pockets, but I really think I should just cave and get some!

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