Fancy a little ingenuity to take only one suitcase instead of two?
Need some tips on how to fit all your belongings in and close your suitcase without getting frustrated? And how to find everything neatly packed away once your trip is over?
For some travelers, packing is a real hassle. For others, it's not unpleasant, but it's not always easy to fit everything in. Advice is always welcome.
How to pack your suitcase efficiently? Discover without further delay a combination of foolproof tips to save space in your suitcase.
We guarantee you a "zen attitude" before each departure... and upon arrival!
Gather your belongings and the essentials to take with you
Let's talk about travel lists (or checklists). They're essential for making sure you don't forget anything and, above all, for selecting the essentials to pack.
Before you leave, make a list of what you will need during your stay.
Once you've made your itinerary, keep it safe for your next trip. Especially if you're one of those "super zen" types who packs their suitcase at the last minute.
Keep in mind that if you don't go to stay in the jungle, you can still buy what you need.
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Bonus tip: Always ask yourself the question, " Do I really need this? ". This helps you to only take the essentials with you. |
Roll the clothes to avoid wrinkling them
Are you familiar with the method of rolling up clothes to save space? The result: trousers, t-shirts, blouses, dresses… not a single wrinkled garment!
Depending on the luggage model, to save extra space, you can still choose to fold certain so-called "wrinkle-free" clothes (jeans, sweaters, jogging suits).
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Bonus tip: Prepare your outfits in advance. This may seem superficial or typically feminine. Not at all! With this trick, the magic happens… First, gather the clothes you've selected. To save space in your suitcase, the trick is to match your clothes (two tops for one bottom, for example). |
Use small containers
Heading to the bathroom.
First, forget about 500ml bottles! Shower gel and shampoo can be chosen in smaller sizes. You can also buy them at your accommodation.
For your beauty products (lotion and day cream in particular), you can save space in your suitcase by transferring them into small bottles or mini-flasks. Place everything in a plastic bag as a precaution.
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Bonus tip: To avoid any leaks of liquid products, opt for bar soap and solid shampoo. Practical and lovely for the body! |
Use pouches
Your best travel companion? A pouch, of course!
Made of fabric, recycled material, striped, plain, small, medium or large, they are ideal for organizing your items by category.
One pouch for jewelry, one for makeup, one for your lingerie, one for your electronic devices, etc.
The icing on the cake: nothing moves around in the suitcase and you can find your belongings more easily upon arrival.
Put everything in its place in your luggage.
- In a rolling suitcase, place the heaviest items towards the wheels.
- For pre-rolled clothes, they will fit in the inner compartment with the zipper. The other part of your luggage will be for bulkier, non-wrinkled items: jackets, pants, folded sweaters, shoes, and pouches (toiletries, jewelry, etc.).
- If your hard-shell suitcase has an exterior pocket designed to hold your computer or tablet, you can also slip your power cords into it.
And if it's an expandable suitcase, don't forget to open the zipper provided for that purpose!
Our little extra storage secrets
Exclusive tips for saving extra space!
The shoes
Arrange them in a staggered pattern and place them in a pouch (or washable tote bag) to avoid soiling your belongings.
Underwear
Do you own a hard-shell suitcase? Place panties, briefs and boxer shorts in the hollow part of the shell (telescopic handle side).
This also works for pairs of socks.
Stack the bras inside each other.
Dirty laundry
Consider a tote bag, the super practical fabric bag!
The wet jersey
What better way to store your wet clothes than with a swimming cap? It's perfect if you didn't have time to dry them before you left.
Otherwise, consider bringing a waterproof bag.
Armed with these tips, say goodbye to suitcases filled to the brim and heavy to carry!
The risk of damage to your luggage is also reduced.