How To Pack A Suitcase Like A Pro For Travel - Pack ing Guide For Travelling Men

For a standard business trip, I suggest you pack at least one suit, maybe two, and a navy blazer. If you want another pair of pants, I think chinos are great or if you need something dressier, of course, you can go with dress pants. Make sure there's enough contrast and don't go with something Navy that is different than the Blazer, or even exactly the same because, with the buttons, it just looks off.

When it comes to shirts, I'd bring a white dress shirt with cufflinks, maybe a light blue one, and at least a checked one which is a little more casual that you can wear without a tie.

Most people forget it, but it's very important to bring at least one pair of shoe trees because it helps your shoes to stay in shape and lasts longer, while plastic ones are really lightweight, I don't like them because they don't provide the desired shape and hold I need, so I go with a lightweight wood such as cedar or even better poplar.

In terms of accessories, I usually bring pocket squares, tie, sometimes bow ties, cufflinks, rings, maybe a car pin, or a collar bar, and also boutonnieres. I actually use the Fort Belvedere gift box to travel with them because that's perfect and they don't get damaged that way.

So how do you pack a suitcase?
First of all, I suggest you go to the bedroom because if you have a large enough bed, you can put all of your things out there and you can have your suitcase up on the bed so it's easier to pack. The first thing I do is to stuff my socks and underwear into the shoes that don't have shoe trays. I definitely recommend you use shoe bags or dust bags because they keep the rest of your clothes clean. The remaining t-shirts, polo shirts, or undershirts, and socks go into the bottom of the suitcase and especially on the side where you have the pull mechanism because it's uneven and those socks help to even everything out.

Now in terms of a suit, the big advantage of a large spinner suitcase is that you don't need to really fold your suit heavily. So what I do is I use a lightweight plastic hanger with a wide shoulder pad, you want the shoulders to be about two inches wide and you want a trouser bar to not be rubberized because it usually doesn't stick. Never go with more than two garment bags and if you have more garment bags, such as two suits and two jackets, simply double them up in the same garment bag.

Once the garment bag is zipped up, you lay it flat in the suitcase then take the other garment bag laid flat as well. And then you fold them over one on each other. that way the crease in the garment is not strong and it won't wrinkle. I always try to fold it just at the bottom part of the lapel because that way, you don't get any creases in it. On top of the suits, I only put very lightweight items. I found that rolling up ties usually makes them wrinkle much more easily and just laying them flat in your suitcase means they shift around and that way they wrinkle too so definitely get a tie case.

So what suitcase would you ideally choose?
Over the years, I’ve tried lots of different things and I've found that two things are very important. One, you want spinner wheels that are really easy to roll because nothing is as bothersome as having to carry your suitcase for long distances which makes you sweat and uncomfortable at the airport.

Your spinner suitcase has to be wide enough. Ideally, your shoulders should fit in there no problem. Originally, I started with larger, more rectangular suitcases, but I've gone to a more square shape which works really well for suits.

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Gentleman's Gazette

[danalaniz]

The tip on using the suit bags is great. I will try that one since I have a larger suitcase. Seems a lot better than the coat folding methods. Thank you a million!

[scalibur]

"shitty wheels" lmao loved it

[acftmxman]

This video just came up in my feed so I didn’t see it ‘til now. A couple of more suggestions I would make is get either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. Most of the time you don’t have to take off your shoes and you breeze through. Also, I carry a pair of painters shoe covers because if I have to take off my shoes (like PHX or DEN) then I put on the shoe covers to walk through the detector. Those floors are very dirty! Also if I am packing for three days or less, I’ll use a 24” duffle. Any more than three days and I use a 22” pilot’s bag from Travelpro. You really should always carry on, that way your bag never gets lost. Also carry a rucksack with a full change of clothes. Just in case you have to gate check and then they lose you bag. I usually use steam from an iron to get out any wrinkles when I get to the hotel.

[oldwest]

Its OK to put a suitcase on your bed at home. NEVER put a softside suitcase on a hotel room bed. Use the suitcase rack. Bed bugs are a real thing, even in high end hotels. You don't want to bring home an unwanted souvenir from your trip. Advice I got from a high-end B&B proprieter.

[andreasjohansson]

This was a good follow-up video on the last subject you spoke about and I have wondered how to pack a suit in a mannor that doesn’t take up much space or ruins it.
Speaking about suits, where do you manage to get your hands on these beautiful jackets and trousers? It feels like I’m searching around in every local thrift and vintage store without any luck ...

[LukeTuckett]

Lol I caught sight of that Teige Hanley(;

[jakeharrison]

Raphael the type of Schneider that takes off the tie and pretends to look pretty casual

[Mr.Gratitude]

Good stuff, great information. I like your combinations of clothing and fabrics and colours, best part is that they are timeless and able to fit in any place.

[dimek]

I really appreciate the mention of the tie knot used, I'm curious if different knots lend themselves better or worse to different outfits.

[firearmsstudent]

For ultimate security line ease, t-shirt and elastic gym shorts, maybe socks and sandals.

[jordanlear]

Sounded like Sven was taking out a personal grievance… @8:20

[furdiebant]

Those are some serious lapels, I like.

[rozzerYT]

A very informative video 😊. I’ve just been away on a trip. I always find packing so hard, so shall put your advice to good use on my next one 👍🏻. Look forward to the next video 😄

[TomF]

I notice no workout gear. Any advice on packing gym clothes with the business clothes? Any recommendations on a laundry bag to travel with?

[henrymarks]

I would love to see a video on how to host a cocktail or dinner party

[tyronesullivan]

great video as usual, weird hearing you swear though XD

[shubeedoo]

I do fairly well packing for a business trip, however I am always terrible at packing for a vacation. So many clothing options, what to bring, what to leave?? Would love to see a video on that subject.

[alexlopez]

You are one dapper sonovagun! Great job👌

[raghunandanpeddibhotla]

the trouser look quite old fashioned but it suits you well

[fatumteam]

Idk man, when I travel let say from 2-3 days to even a whole week I just pack a duffle/carpet bag, cause it can carry everything I need. Ofcorse Im not a suit guy, if I need a suit I carry it on me (if its summer I carry over my shoulder, Trains, cars, buses has their hangers) I like travel light cause I always bring back souvenirs so when I came back I will need the space :D And its more versitale that a suitcase or trunks, because when you arrived stairs or crowded streets you can jammed for minutes and of corse a duffle can be carry on-board to a plane, this heavy suitcase definetely not. IF I need more space (I know you will hate me) I bring along a backpack :D My motto cames from Around the world in 80 days: "We'll have no trunks; only a carpet-bag, with two shirts and three pairs of stockings for me, and the same for you. We'll buy our clothes on the way."