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14 Tricks to Turn You Into a Packing Ninja

Aug 12 2015 - 11:00am


Roll your clothes.

Roll up your clothes when packing so they take up less space.

Pack an unwrinkle spray.

You'll definitely have some wrinkled clothing when you're traveling, so pack this wrinkle-release spray (which you can make yourself [2]!) to straighten your clothing with just a few spritzes.

Add plastic wrap to toiletries.


Place valuables in your carry-on bag.

If you don't want to run the risk of losing your valuables — tech products, jewelry, money, etc. — then put them in your carry-on bag, and don't pack them in baggage that you plan on checking.

Bring these single-use packets.

Create these single-use packets [3] if you're going on a short trip instead of packing big tubes of toiletries.

Find a hiding spot for your money.


Bring a stain stick.

A stain stick is a must when you're traveling, because you might not be able to immediately get back to your hotel to remove the stain before it sets in. The fact that you can make this stain stick yourself [4] and put it into a small chapstick container is just a bonus.

Remove a quarter of what you've packed.


Stuff clothing into purses.


Use a shower cap for your shoes.


Place a belt in the collar of a shirt.

To prevent the collar of a dress shirt from getting flattened in your luggage, roll up a belt and put it in the collar of the shirt before packing.

Assume you will lose your luggage.


Use a compression bag.

Increase your suitcase space with a compression bag, which traps your luggage in an air-tight seal. It will leave extra room for other things!

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