Packing Method: Folding Versus Rolling Versus Packing Cubes! Which is the best?

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In this travel tips video I test packing methods. You will compare folding method versus rolling versus packing cubes in a carry-on suitcase. I compare packing methods using the same travel outfits. #foldingmethod #rolllingmethod #packingtips #traveltips #packingcubes #packingmethod

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00:00 Compare rolling method versus folding vs packing cubes
00:19 Lay travel outfits out
:50 Test foling method
3:01 Test rolling method
5:04 Travel tip for packing
5:51 Compression packing cubes
6:29 Travel hacks
7:49 Dirty laundry
8:48 Tips for organized packing
9:39 Hacks for packing

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TravelTipsbyLaurie
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What I do for dirty laundry is to turn them inside out so I know that item has been worn/soiled this is especially helpful when visiting multiple places

tonytropea
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I do a hybrid of cubes and rolling, just socks/unders, swim and sleepwear, and maybe a dress cubes. I have chosen to simply pack less and wash clothes more frequently and for me it works

breadroomghost
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I've never seen this mentioned but pony tail holders are key if you roll. Why? Well, rolling can be nice and easy to grab each item as you want it. But, after things move around a bit, the rolls unroll and you get a mess. So, some cheap pony tail holders when you roll only take a second and keep things neat and easy to manage.

TravelingToday-yugv
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My friend’s (checked) bag burst open one time. They did their best to pull everything together in a giant plastic bag, but it was a hot mess and she lost a few items. When she got her stuff, the plastic bag had also started to come undone. She was most mortified by the fact that her underthings scattered every where. She travels a lot and has been through some stuff, but says that incident is the one that gives her anxiety about flying.

Now almost everything I pack in a checked or carry-on suitcase goes into a bag of some sort! And I have TSA approved suitcase covers for those pieces that could end up checked. If the bag splits, hopefully it will stay together better. For my carryon, I wait until I’m thru security and have everything I want/need in my personal item, then put the cover on. In addition, it’s another way to personalize my bag to be easily identifiable on the luggage carousel.

I fold clothing in compression cubes, and roll it in regular cubes. I found giant, heavy-duty, ziplock- type bags on Amazon and bring one for dirty laundry.

mjtraggis
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Thanks for your tips. Years ago, before I went on a small group tour of the UK, the tour guide told us to lay all the clothes that we wanted to take out on the bed and then take away half of the items! That seemed very extreme at the time but I tried it and realised that I really didn't miss the options that didn't come with me. Ever since then, her advice has stayed with me and I usually find that I take much less than most other people and can get around a lot easier because of it.

juw
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Hi Laurie,
We are traveling to Rome in a few weeks and I've been watching your EXTREMELY helpful videos.
Thank you so so much!

lizmiranda
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I tried all packing methods. I was able to pack more in a packing cube than just folding or rolling my clothes loose in a suitcase. Bulky items I pack in a 2.5 gallon ziplock and sit on it to compress it flat. I have packing cubes both regular and compression, but on my last trip, I used ziplock bags and stacked everything on one side of my suitcase. Had room for toiletry bag, other side a few pairs of sandals, beach bag that packed flat, etc.

chanej
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Thanks for all of your packing info! We are going on a 3 week trip to Ireland/Scotland with only carryon and backpack- very intimidating when you normally travel by car and carry the kitchen sink! But thanks to all of your suggestions I believe that we will be able to pull it off!

barbarasadler
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My family calls me The Tetris Queen. 🤭. I can make it fit…not matter what….where there’s a will there’s a way!

FLPeach
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I love packing cubes so much. What I do is hang all the clothes I want to bring and leave it there for a week or so. Then, when is closer to my trip I must take a couple of things. It works great! Thanks for this video!

elena_a-
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Laurie, please name of drink for travelling that has Sodium, Potassium, and magnissium (sp)
kindly, Margie

margaretnelson
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Your tips, tricks and ideas always help when a packing issue comes up. Thank you 😊

maryking
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HINTS: ***SENIOR TRAVEL: Laurie has great ideas, her compression cubes and other ideas make for a very heavy suitcase that can be problematic for many seniors. We have an international size 19" suitcase. It holds less than Laurie’s suitcase, but the end product is easier to deal with if you’re a senior. Instead of using a tote bag for a personal item, I am now going to get a small 15 inch underseater. We usually travel direct so I check my bag at the gate, not needing to pay. A tote personal bag can get heavy carrying it to the baggage area, where you need to leave or get picked up. Having an underseater with wheels will make it easier for me. I can put this in the luggage overhead bin. If you travel with medicine, make sure to watch Laurie's video on traveling with medicine. (Laurie: an idea is to do a video on tips and tricks for traveling when you're over 65.) ***LAUNDRY: I have a great packing cube that is two sided. One side says clean laundry, other side, dirty laundry. I put dryer sheets on each side, starting with the clean clothes all on one side. Then as you travel, you fold the dirty clothes and put them on the dirty clothes side. This keeps things organized, and fresh smelling. This tip works the best when you are traveling and only staying in one place one or two nights at a time. Remember to bring a couple extra plastic bags along as you can shove some dirty laundry in the bag and put it in the corner space in your suitcase. I try to wash every 5-7 days.

donkiml
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When I go to the Middle East I travel with dresses which don’t wrinkle so I roll. Cruises I roll something’s and fold others. I do love a good packing cube.

nnajj
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Playing Tetris all those years has helped me be able to pack my car, my purse, my suitcase, etc., in the most effective way. It paid off!!! 😉😊

KimberlyLetsGo
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I’ve been traveling for 40 years and learned my own way of packing. I lay pants out in a stack. Roll the stack. Put them in a packing cube. Same with tops. Then my undies go in another cube. Fast and simple packing. Easy to remove and repack

pleasantretreat
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Hi Laurie! I have been following you forever! Thanks to you, I now travel with only a Samsonite undeŕseat spinner with packing cubes. I'm 82 years old now, and this works well for me. Again, many thanks for all your tips.

gloriamaggs
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I find it depends on the type of case I am using. For example, I always assumed compression cubes were the best, but for the rolling underseater I use as my 'just in case' motel bag that lives in my car, it turned out that I could fit more in by rolling than by using packing cubes. One thing I've learned is that I need to pack a lot earlier than I expect, and do a few packing trials to see which ones work best with the specific case. My next flight, I'm going to see if I can get away with that "neck pillow" that is hollow and holds clothes.

jenharvey
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Thanks for the video - great advice. Method of packing is great - packing T-Shirt lengthwise like a hot dog and and filling suitcase lengthwise is just perfect for me. I'm going on a 9 day Alaska cruise in October only with carry-on, because I have an international flight to LAX with a short time frame to connecting flight to Seattle. I don't want to get in risk of missing luggage. So, due to weight limits on my international flight (code share with Delta) operated by AF 12 kgs (26 lbs) in total for carry-on and one personal item, I do not use packing cubes. As toiletry bag I just use a ziploc bag. Result of my test-packing - I'm a bit of "over-planning" person - 7 kgs (15, 5 lbs) carry-on (it's just a 20'' carry-on suitcase very light) and 2 kgs (5 lbs) personal item (very light shoulder bag). Here is a tip for bulky clothes: I even can bring with me my beloved woolen cardigan (hand-knitted by my granny) - putting it in a zip pillow cover. So, I have an additional pillow for flight and it does not count as personal item and it fits easily between handles of carry-on.
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