12 Travel Packing Tips: Howdini Hacks

Finally! Your vacation is here, but the thought of packing all your stuff into one suitcase is freaking you out. Howdini Hacks shares some space-saving travel packing tips so that you won't have to leave anything behind -- except for the stress.

- Fold and roll to save space: 0:09
- Stuff shoes with small items in resealable plastic bags: 0:25
- Use the overlapping layer formation technique for jeans, jackets and dresses: 0:42
- Pack blazers inside out ti avoid wrinkles: 1:05
- Refill travel-size bottles for shampoo and conditioner: 1:15
- Place plastic wrap over the bottles to avoid leaks and spills in the suitcase: 1:32
- Use prescription bottles for cotton swabs: 1:42
- Contact cases a great to store foundation or other makeup as well as little necessities: 1:50
- Keep delicate jewelry secure thanks to press n seal plastic wrap: 2:03
- Secure earrings together through holes of buttons: 2:26
- Ditch heavy books and magazine. Go digital: 2:41
- Sneak the heavy stuff into your travel partner's bag: 2:54

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[poeven]

i have watched so many packing tips videos, but this actually had a few new elements to it... well done!

[laurencampbell]

Buy a 10 pack of shower caps from the dollar store, and put them over you shoes to prevent dirt and grim getting in or on your clothes and suit case. Put a dryer sheet in a plastic bag and blow up the plastic bag, but remember to poke holes with a toothpick to keep your clothes fresh. Put your Pajamas on top of all your clothes so you can have easy access when you go to bed that night of you travel .

[gilanin]

The best idea I found here was the plastic wrap for necklaces. I thought they would fold it lengthwise: thrice for example, a fold for each necklace. It might even save more space, because depending on the chain, you have to roll it loose if you are going to do it the way it is in the video.

The one I would like to try is the blazer folded inside out. I find it could be bothersome to bundle wrap it to avoid wrinkles/fold marks, if you need it to be readily available.

[happychobits]

WOW GREAT IDEA WITH THE NECKLACES AND BUTTON+EARRINGS!!! genius!

[susanburg]

I pack my shoes in xtra large plastic bags. Then when I come home I can put all my dirty socks, undies, bras, etc in one of the bags and put the shoes in the other. I also take a small pill container and put Advil in one of the boxes and an xtra pair of earrings in the other. I take a universal pendant and watch so I can wear it with anything. My mother also gave me a great tip. You can take your old lingerie, the stuff you know you need to replace, wear it and then just throw it away.

[Cheryl-cgkp]

I like the idea of using the buttons to keep your earrings together. I like to take an empty pill bottle to put my rings and earrings in if I plan to go into the water. Saves space over a jewelry case and is easy to find. Also I always pack a few quart size bags and some small binder clips. I find that I like to pick up snacks here and there but don't necessarily want to eat it all in one seating. This helps to keep things tidy. I will pack a small cloth shopping bag with the items I want to enjoy while on the plane (snacks, tablet/reader, eye mask, earplugs). I pack this last on top. this way I have my hands free but just before boarding I pull it out and carry it on (or pull it out as soon as I get to my seat - as long as I'm not blocking people). In that bag I throw a small pack of antibacterial wipes so I can wipe down the tray, back of the seat (where the tray rests against when folded up and anything else I might touch. It's not that I'm a super germaphobe - just that airplanes are nasty germ carriers and I'm going on vacation - no time to get sick.

[ninipreciado]

you can also add a dryer sheet in your suitcase to keep clothes fresh.

[TVOrganizze]

One great tip for not over packing is that one bottom piece should go with 3 tops. So for every bottom take 2 or 3 tops. 
Another great tip is to atach some colorful ribbons on your luggage, this way when the luggage comes on the rolling treadmill luggage you identify so easy wichi one is yours. 

[NerdyBao]

Great now I have safety pins and make-up in my eye, thanks

[dianneblake]

I take empty zip lock bags to put my dirty clothes in during the trip. It keeps odors away from the clean clothes and I can press out as much air as possible to flatten the bag. I put my liquids in a zip lock and stick in an outside suitcase pocket for easy access through airport security and to ensure there are no pesky leaks. When carrying a laptop, I put it in a separate bag for easy security inspection and to ensure it stays with me all the time. Don't forget to wear comfortable slip on shoes. ;-)

[katerinamTheKMProjects]

I do not understand how you can pack your shoes with your clothes like this. I put the shoes in a plastic bag and then put the bag in the suitcase.

[liannemalipot]

I just came home from vacation about 4 days ago and I already started watching this. My next vacation is when 2 weeks before summers over

[suzannesadiiqa]

Ha Ha ! try this with the Ryanair 10 kilo has to go into the carry on including Ipads etc.
One tip is to wear as many clothes as possible or at least something with lots of pockets foe travel docs, purse, earplugs and all the stuff you don't want to go to the locker for on the flight. I did like the earring tip

[urmiisaha]

Tip:if u hv to carry a glass item like a glass bottle or avshow piece, place it on the cloth u hv to pack n just roll it down.keep it between other apparels n ur safe:)

[joanz]

Thanks for the tips, some I'd not seen before on Youtube. And I liked the combo of rolling and bundling, makes a lot of sense.

[raudhahindonesia]

thank you very much. it really helps. we are going to mecca and medina for 9-14 days to do umrah.

[LisaMarli]

I got a bunch of 3" x 5" zip seal plastic bags at the craft store. They hold jewelry, pills, safety pins, extra business cards... in other words, they are very versatile and useful. The fact that they are bags mean they fit anywhere. One necklace potter bag to prevent tangling.
I also pack a collection of 1 quart and 1 gallon freezer slider bags. They don't leak, so they are great to protect from spills. I use them for ice bags (wrap them in a wash cloth). And those yummy leftovers I brought back from dinner. And yes, if you are flying, that's the 1 quart bag you need for carry on liquids.

[DelightfulTravellers]

Fantastic video. Well done! We truly enjoyed it.

[alib]

Finally! You don’t roll everything! Finally someone says it. Roll what you need to to fill gaps then lay things flat on top. Oh and the plastic on bottle tops really does work.

[yasmin]

If your going on a small trip and just taking a backpack put rolled up clothes the water holes on the side then you can also add hair brushes