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Organize Items by Compartment
Firstly, understand the number of compartments your suitcase has and their specific functions to pack your belongings most effectively. Typically, each suitcase has 2 main compartments and 4 compartments on each side of the wings. The compartments are usually separated by thin fabric layers, depending on the design, whether they have zippers or not.
You need to categorize your items to pack them properly into the compartments, which not only saves space but also keeps your items from wrinkling during travel.
- Compartment 1: Shoes storage
- Compartment 2: Shirts and T-shirts
- Compartment 3: Dresses and trousers
- Compartment 4: Accessories and other personal items
With the 4 compartments as listed above, you need to follow steps 1, sequentially from compartment 1 to compartment 4.
Firstly, place your shoes or slippers in a storage bag, then put them into the bottom compartment of one of the suitcase wings. Additionally, utilize the empty spaces in this compartment to store socks, underwear, or shoe polishing tools, etc.
Arrange your belongings properly into each compartment to save space and make it easier to find
After filling the first compartment, zip it up. Next, roll your towels, shirts, or T-shirts neatly and stack them in the second compartment. Rolling them like this not only prevents wrinkles but also makes it easy to access your clothes without disturbing the rest.
Then, place your long pants, dresses, or long coats in the third compartment. A tip for you is to organize your clothes by sets or sections for easier retrieval.
Finally, allocate the compartment for jewelry, cosmetics, documents, and other accessories. To ensure easy access and prevent spills from soiling other items, categorize your belongings into separate pouches: document pouch, cosmetics pouch, jewelry pouch, etc. Additionally, for liquid containers like face wash or shampoo, remember to seal the bottle caps with tape to prevent leakage during transportation.
Fold your belongings neatly
Many people tend to stack or cram their belongings to fit more items. However, this approach not only fails to save space but also causes items to wrinkle and makes searching difficult. To fold your belongings neatly and efficiently, it's best to roll them up before stacking them.
Rolling clothes prevents wrinkles
Utilize vacuum-sealed bags
When using regular nylon or fabric bags, air inside the bag can cause it to inflate, taking up significant space. Therefore, for items like cotton clothing, toys, etc., it's advisable to use vacuum-sealed bags to protect the items, keep them free from dust, and save considerable space.
Layer clothes inside clothes
Certain jeans or thick jackets can be used to wrap smaller items, making your luggage much neater. For similarly shaped jeans, stack them on top of each other and then roll them up. T-shirts or jackets can also be folded similarly to maximize space.
This method also helps with organizing and finding clothes easily, but remember to roll gently to avoid wrinkles. Additionally, you can wrap your laptop with clothes to save space and protect it from bumps and knocks inside the suitcase.
Utilize small bottles and jars
Typically, many people opt for large sizes of household items such as toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent, or body wash. Not only does this help the environment but also saves you more. However, when traveling, carrying such large items is not optimal. You should invest in small bottles for decanting cosmetics and household items or purchase mini sets specifically for trips to save space and convenience.
Use travel-sized containers for cosmetics
Say no to bulky items
To make your suitcase breathe easier and leave more space for useful items, replace bulky items. Specifically, opt for a convenient raincoat instead of an umbrella, sneakers or loafers instead of high boots.
Only pack essential items
There are items you can easily find at hotels or buy along the way. For such items, you don't necessarily need to bring them along. Additionally, expensive jewelry and valuables should be left at home to avoid theft. Here are items you should avoid bringing when traveling:
- Newspapers: Instead of carrying newspapers, utilize your smartphone to read news.
- Hairdryers and hair styling tools: These items are provided at hotels, so you don't need to bring them. Just contact the hotel if you need them.
Properly pack small-sized items
Headphones, charging cables, earrings, hair ties, etc., are small items that tend to get mixed up and hard to find. To organize them neatly and facilitate easy retrieval, you should pack them in specialized containers or utilize pillboxes for storage.
It's advisable to pack small items in specialized containers
Utilize empty spaces
Make the most of the remaining space in your suitcase to accommodate all necessary items. There are unnoticed spaces like inside shoes, the corners of the suitcase, ... that can hold quite a few small items.
Choose the right-sized suitcase
Currently, there are many types of suitcases available on the market for you to choose from when traveling. Depending on the amount of luggage you have, select a suitable size for yourself. Sizes from 16 to 20 inches can be carried on board, while sizes 22, 25, 26, 32 require checked baggage. There are also larger sizes like 36, 40, but they can be cumbersome if you need to move around frequently.
Here are some tips you can apply when packing your suitcase for business trips or long vacations. We hope with this useful information, you will find traveling more convenient. Vntrip wishes you enjoyable and comfortable journeys.
