Comments on: Yes, you can fit all of your clothes into one bag — here’s how

By: Aidan Edward

Aidan Edward — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:53:00 +0000

Want to fit more in one bag, you can do this by choosing an appropriate bag having a maximum no. of pockets so that you can pack your maximum luggage in one bag..

By: CT

CT — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:31:18 +0000

Rolling works well for women’s knit and casual clothes. You can definitely fit more into a 22″ roller this way than by folding, but be aware this will also make the luggage heavier & harder to lift into the overhead bin. Put the heaviest items (usually shoes) next to the wheels.

You can substitute extra large Ziplocs for so-called space bags. Squeeze out as much air as possible before zipping shut. Be aware that the ziplocs will puncture more easily than the more expensive space bags, however.

I always wear my heaviest clothes and shoes on the plane. Often this means cotton and wool which is safer anyway (most plane accidents involve fire, not a good time to have lots of polyester or nylon next to your skin). Plus the plane will be cool. Shed layers into your carryon if need be.

These days I pack a small straightening iron but not a hair dryer. Even though the dryers in most hotels are woefully underpowered for my thick hair, the iron takes care of it.

I use a ziploc for all the electronic cables and adapters I bring except those used the day of flight.

I take a couple of my company’s large manila envelopes with me on most trips, and use them to mail documents acquired during my trip (like conference notebooks, handouts, etc.) back to myself so I don’t have to add their weight and bulk to my luggage. On long trips with multiple destimations, I sometimes FedEx things I no longer need back to my house. E.g. tropicware as I leave FL for CO in the winter, extra warm clothing when it’s the other way around. If you or your spouse works for an airline (mine does), FedEx gives a great interline discount on shipping.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:07:53 +0000

I think you are totally right richard. I do that every time i go. I can’t get the space bags, because they aren’t in stores anywhere I live, and the TV offer is too expensive. I’m packing for 2 weeks, do you agree with the rolling clothes, or keeping them layed out????????????

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:13:50 +0000

And you can stuff the empty spaces in your packed shoes with socks and other small items.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:58:45 +0000

I agree with Frank and Sorensen – they said everthing I would have. My family took a trip to Austria and Germany with one carry-on each and we had no troubles. Riding trains was easier and when we got back to the US, we didn’t have to wait for bags – we even surprised Customs, as they weren’t ready for the masses yet and they let us walk right out. Pack lots of plastic bags – it saved me from spilled shampoo once.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:25:28 +0000

Sorsenson is RIGHT ON THE MONEY.

I highly recommend space bags. Even those that you do vacuum out. they are awesome as they reduce the same of clothes tremendously!

By: T Sorensen

T Sorensen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:09:34 +0000

Use the travel size space bags to pack your clothes. These are not the ones you need to vacuum out the air but the ones you just roll up or sit on to get the air out. I use them every time I pack a suitcase. My family of 3 went to London for 10 days with just a carryon each because we used these bags.
These also keep TSA from touching your clothes as everything is sealed in clear plastic. I have had my bags searched many times (confirmed by the notice left by TSA) and not once have the bags been unsealed. I always put an extra bag in to use for the dirty clothes. They also protect your clothes if any liquids like shampoo, etc happen to leak.
The one problem with these bags is that they do not keep clothes from getting wrinkled. Most of the time just hanging the article in the bathroom when you take a shower will take care of most of the wrinkles. Also most hotels and motels today have irons available.

By: Martina Taylor

Martina Taylor — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:45:01 +0000

Pack some plastic sandwich and freezer bags as well. They always come in handy.