The Best Packing Method – Discovered!
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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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!
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!
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.
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.
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
Overall I think this experiment was a success! Were you surprised? How do you usually pack?
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!
yes! I love the separation!
Packing cubes are seriously a saving grace!!! I use mine for every international trip.
yes Jewels! I didn’t know what I was missing until I got them! haha
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
yes Char!! I love them so much
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!
yes Helena! I hope you try them 🙂
I love packing cubes. I bought a cheap set off of ebay before I moved abroad and they were actual life savers!
they are awesome!!
Completely agree! Rolling + packing cubes is the way to go. Keeps things organized, easy to locate, and (kinda sorta) less wrinkled. Cool experiment! 🙂
Thanks Sarah! I couldn’t live without them now!
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!
yes! I hope you try them. I love them 🙂
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!
they are seriously awesome Claire! Hope you get a set 🙂
I definitely need to get some packing cubes! How awesome!
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!