Almost every traveller has sat on a suitcase to close it. There is a better way. With the right technique and a few smart tools, you can fit noticeably more into the same bag and find everything in seconds.
Step 1: roll soft items, fold structured ones
T-shirts, jumpers, trousers and underwear take up less space when rolled, and they crease less. Shirts, blazers and dresses are better folded flat, laid on top.
Step 2: use packing cubes
Packing cubes turn your bag into a chest of drawers. Group items by type: tops, bottoms, underwear, sleepwear. At every stop you open only the cube you need. Our 8-Piece Packing Cube Set covers a long trip or a whole family.
Step 3: compress the bulky things
Compression packing cubes have a second zip that squeezes the contents down after packing. They are ideal for jumpers, fleeces and sweatshirts, the items that take up the most room.
For maximum compression, the Vacuum Compression Travel Bag removes air from your clothing, making it perfect for winter trips or long journeys with lots of layers.
Step 4: use every space
- Fill shoes with socks or chargers.
- Put heavy items at the bottom, near your back if you use a backpack.
- Keep liquids together in a waterproof toiletry bag.
A word of caution
Compression saves space, not weight. If you fly with a strict weight limit, weigh your bag before you leave. And compressed knitwear may need a few minutes of hanging in a steamy bathroom to recover its shape.
The result
A well-packed bag is lighter to carry, quicker to unpack and much easier to live out of. Master these four steps and you may never need a bigger suitcase again.