![]() "I wear my bulkiest items, which in the winter, usually means jeans, my thicker coat and boots," she said. Whether you're departing for a cold destination or heading to the ski slopes, TPG editor Christine Gallipeau reminds us to wear those heavy items, rather than take up precious packing space. "It also lets you keep moving in delays, and you aren't stuck next to an outlet."ĭuring the holiday travel season, many of us may be packing winter clothing items. "I always have a portable battery pack in my carry-on since you never know when you are going to be stranded somewhere and not able to find an outlet," said TPG's Executive Editor Scott Mayerowitz. One of my favorite features of my Away carry-on is the built-in battery pack since I know I'll always have access to a charger for my phone if needed. "The air in the bags stops the friction, and your clothes don't wrinkle." Tips for packing carry-on only "I use plastic dry cleaner bags to keep my clothes from wrinkling - you pop one item in each bag, although I often double up, then fold them all on top of your bag," she said. Though this works to an extent, I am eager to try plastic dry cleaner bags, per the advice of TPG editor Melissa Klurman. I've long placed tissue paper in between articles of clothing, a tactic I learned from my mother. ![]() One inevitable issue I always seem to run into when packing is keeping my clothes from wrinkling while in my suitcase. Read more: I fly almost 100,000 miles per year and don't travel without these packing cubes from Calpak How to keep your clothes wrinkle-free "This way, I don't have to worry about packing toiletries or forgetting them." "I keep a toiletries case ready at all times that I never touch it while at home unless I'm reloading it with supplies that ran out," he said. One space-saving tip that I've been practicing for a few years is rolling clothes versus folding them, which TPG credit cards Ryan Smith echoed, and added that he keeps a toiletries bag ready to go. "For example, I could wear a top with a skirt at night and then with jeans the next day." "I color coordinate outfits to reduce the number of shoes I need to bring and try to pack pieces that I can dress up or down," she shared. "I am able to pack so much more into my carry-on and able to see what I packed without having to open or take out the clothes, which is a downside of packing cubes," she said.Īnother tip to help you stay organized while packing is to color coordinate your outfits, per cruises editor Erica Silverstein. "I will never fly anywhere without my vacuum-sealed bags and hand vacuum," said TPG SEO senior associate Hannah Streck, who uses the bags for space-saving, cleanliness and organization purposes. For example, TPG senior editor Madison Blancaflor prefers to organize her stuff in packing cubes by item. The great thing about packing cubes is that you can use them to organize your items to your liking. "Additionally, the cubes have waterproof pockets that you can use to keep wet or especially dirty items separate from the rest of the items, meaning that the last morning's jump in the pool won't make your whole bag a bit soupy," wrote Summer. If you're looking to get started with packing cubes, Summer's favorite option is a five-pack from Calpak for $68, which she raves about for the "thick mesh and polyester material that has held up extraordinarily well across our theme park trips, ski adventures, cruises and beyond," along with the ability to survive multiple rounds of heat in the dryer without any noticeable impacts. ![]() Whenever the topic of packing comes up in conversation among TPG staffers, packing cubes are mentioned over and over again, and they will "change your life," says TPG editorial director Summer Hull.Īs a mom of two who frequently travels, Summer recommends families use cubes to divide up the packing by activity and day, rather than each person using a cube for all of their items. SUMMER HULL/THE POINTS GUY Organization hacks
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