VACATION-READY PACKING: SMART TIPS TO SAVE SPACE

Last month, I helped my client Annabel* pack for a month-long trip. I arrived at her house to find her suitcase overflowing with piles of folded shirts, pants, and accessories and multiple bags of toiletries. “I’m going to need at least two suitcases,” said Annabel.

My Tetris-trained mind took note of the empty pockets of space between the piles. “You know,” I said, “if we rolled all the clothes instead of folding, I’m sure we could fit it all in this one suitcase. It’s pretty big.”

Annabel was game to try, so she let me take everything out of the suitcase and re-pack it. Here’s my packing method.

WHY ROLLING BEATS FOLDING
One of the simplest, yet most effective, packing hacks is rolling your clothes instead of folding them. Rolling compresses items like t-shirts, pants, and dresses into tight, space-saving cylinders that fit neatly into your luggage. This method not only saves space but also reduces wrinkles, keeping your outfits looking fresh.

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