1. Roll your clothes instead of folding
Rolling your clothes instead of folding them saves significant space and reduces wrinkles. The cylindrical shape allows you to pack items more tightly together and spot what you need at a glance. Well-folded clothes take up less space, wrinkle less, and slide easily into vacuum packing bags.
2. Use vacuum packing bags
Vacuum packing bags with a portable pump, like Jaspacks, are game-changers for any trip. They maximise luggage space and keep everything neat, compact, and organised. You can save a lot of space by shrinking bulky clothing like jackets, sweaters, and hoodies. They can also be used as laundry bags to separate clean and dirty clothes and make some extra space for local shopping.
3. Pack a capsule wardrobe
Choose a colour palette of two or three neutral colours that all work together, then build your outfits around these. This approach means every top works with every bottom, maximising outfit combinations while minimising the number of items you bring. Aim for versatile pieces that can work for dinner out and during the day.
4. Pack by category
Throwing items randomly into a suitcase is how you end up unpacking everything just to find a pair of socks. Instead, group items (like tops, bottoms, and gym wear) and vacuum or bundle each category together.
Packing efficiently is a skill that improves with practice. It’s about finding what works for your travel style. The goal is to make packing less stressful according to your style.