PAPERmaking! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY ® Volume 10, Number 1, 2024
Place shoes on their sides away from your clothes Ideally, you want to place your shoes in a different area of your suitcase than your clothes, and fortunately, most hard-shell luggage does provide two separate compartments so you can do that. Try to place shoes on their sides to take up the least amount of space and consider stuffing smaller items, such as jewelry, underwear and socks inside the shoes. If you still need to pack around them, place shoes in dedicated shoe bags, Ziploc bags or packing cubes to keep the dirt on their soles from soiling your clothes. Keep toiletries separate Remember Murphy’s Law? “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” Put anything that can spill in a separate toiletry bag to avoid damaging your clothes. If you’re only taking a carry -on, make sure all your toiletries follow the TSA carry-on rules, which state that liquids must be 3.4 ounces or less and must all be placed in a one-quart size bag. Keep bulky makeup at home and remember to pack your toiletry bag last so it doesn’t get squished under your clothes in a checked bag and so you can remove it quickly when you go through security with a carry-on. A transparent bag not only makes it easier f or agents to see what’s inside, it’s also a top travel tip to ace airport security. Oh, and while you’re at it, get yourself a luggage rack to make unpacking and packing on your trip so much easier. Maximize space for accessories and undergarments Roll socks inside shoes and use nooks and crannies for small items, such as underwear, workout gear, swimwear or scarves, all of which can be tucked into the corners of your suitcase. If you’re bringing a hat, place it upside down in the middle of the suitcase. Stuff smaller items inside it and clothing around it to keep its shape. Hair tools, brushes and belts can fit around the edges of the suitcase and between clothes. This is also where compression cubes come in. Not only will they keep your stuff compartmentalized, but they also work to compress your clothing and free up space for accessories and undergarments. Toss in extra bags Extra bags will always come in handy, whether for packing wet swimsuits, separating dirty laundry from clean clothes or bringing home souvenirs from the best places to travel this year. Reusable, waterproof bags will add another layer of protection. Becaus e they lay flat and take up practically no room, they’re definitely worth adding to your packing list. Put delicate items on top If you’re going to need cold - weather gear when you get off the plane or a more professional outfit because you’re heading straight to a business meeting, pack it last in your hard- shell luggage so it’s easily accessible. Anything delicate, like formalwear or items with fragile embellishments, should also be placed on top to avoid being crushed. Consider protecting those items even further in a compact garment bag designed to fit inside your luggage.
Article 10 – Packing a Suitcase
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