Pack the suitcase to save space
How can a suitcase be packed to save space, so that we women can take as much as possible without the case bursting? Where does something come from and how can the suitcase be closed again on the way back, without having to put a sumo wrestler on top of it? A few tips for small luggage with maximum content.
There is indeed an indication that you should not put your things on top of each other in the suitcase, but pack them vertically, i. The clothes are packed side by side in the suitcase. I tried that. Although this has the advantage that you can see everything you need at first glance, packing in this way is extremely cumbersome. For space-saving packing, the method is not suitable. The key to less case contents is above all the consideration of what is really needed.
Take the most important
The packing list is radically questioned and everything superfluous deleted. There are towels and hair dryer in the accommodation, I do not need to pack. Does it really have to be so many shoes? Is there a washing machine on site, so you do not have to pack a lot of t-shirts, socks and laundry because you can wash everything on the spot? If only the most necessary things and the favorite things are on the packing list, it is up to the tips how they are best stowed in the suitcase.
Heavy stuff down and fill in gaps
Heavy things, such as shoes and toiletry bags, come to the bottom of the suitcase. The shoes can be put in bags or shower caps. Before they are still stuffed with socks. Shampoo, shower gel and toothpaste take away a lot of space in the toiletry bag and make it bulky. It helps to take small sample packs instead of large bottles and tubes. Alternatively, stow the large bottles leak-proof in zip bags and stow them in the corners and edges of the suitcase. With socks, underwear and scarves also gaps are stuffed on the inside of the suitcase. Belts are rolled and placed in the shirt collar.
Rolling instead of folding
Especially jeans, T-shirts, pajamas and sweaters take much less space when they are first folded and then rolled up tightly. Things are even less wrinkled then. Place the rolls evenly distributed in the top of the suitcase. Even underwear is rolled and can then much better be used as a gap filler. The rolled things are later easier to take out of the suitcase, since the rolls are next to each other, you have a better overview and does not have to dig through the stacked layers.
Everything that can wrinkle, such as silk blouses and shirts, is folded as usual and stowed in the luggage net. Alternatively, blouses or shirts can be tightly wrapped around already rolled-up sweatshirts.
vacuum-packed
If the case is still too full now, only vacuum or compression bag will help. In the vacuum bag thick sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets can be put. You roll them together and the air escapes from the valves. Compression bags are like larger zip bags. They ensure that the air that is pushed out when rolling later can not fluff up the sweaters again. As well known on holiday, it is advisable already on the way to leave some space in the suitcase for the souvenirs. If that does not work, then just roll up a small backpack and put it in the suitcase. Medication, laptop, camera and mobile phone are in your hand luggage. And then it is hoped that the case does not exceed the magic limit of 20 kg. Well then, have fun packing and a good trip!
