10 tips to pack smartly without wrinkling your clothes

If you too are part of the group of people who hate packing and who, if they could, would prefer to teleport the entire closet, here are some rules to follow that will simplify your life and make this much-hated moment a real walk. a little method and some ad hoc tricks, you will have all the information on how to make a perfect suitcase, saving space and without creasing your clothes. Here's everything you need to know!

1. Packing: which one to choose? Tips for not making mistakes

Start from the base, that is the choice of the suitcase suitable for the type of trip that awaits you.

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  • If you love adventure: choose a backpack. Check the capacity and get one with solid straps, one of which to tie around the waist to avoid boring back pain. Try it in the shop before buying it to see if you can carry it!
  • For a trip by car or train: choose a large, resistant and soft bag in which to put many things, but with the advantage of being able to be easily placed on a parcel shelf or in the trunk of a train. There will always be space, albeit limited, to put the little thing in at the last minute!
  • If you take the plane: choose a rigid suitcase (impact resistant), but check that it is light in order to fill it as much as possible without exceeding the permitted weight limit. Strictly with wheels because it is easier to handle and less difficult to transport. Choose it in a bright color or one that has an identification mark (a colored ribbon, a large sticker) to recognize it at the first time when it turns on the airport carousel without confusing it with the others. The most comfortable suitcases, especially if you are traveling by plane, are certainly the trolleys which, thanks to the wheels, are easily transportable without too much effort. Small ones are good for a short trip, a weekend for example, or in any case no more than 4-5 days and have the characteristic of being hand luggage. The medium trolleys are suitable for holidays of a week / 10 days, while the large ones are suitable for longer trips.

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2.The importance of the list to prepare the perfect suitcase!

Don't underestimate the power of lists. You do it when you go shopping, but it can also be useful to be able to keep an eye on the amount of things to pack and instantly notice if you have forgotten something essential.

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3. Place everything on the bed to choose what to pack

Arrange everything you would like to take away on the bed and at this point begin the skimming work ...

4. Plan your outfits to make a space-saving suitcase

Immediately create rough combinations, summary combinations for every situation: beach, evening, excursion, etc. For example, if you decide to wear a black skirt, plan a couple of combinations for the evening outings, one lighter and one heavier. For that same skirt then think about how you could use it during the day, perhaps with a colorful top or a fitted tank top. Try to use the same items for multiple combinations, otherwise closing the suitcase will be one mission impossible!

5. How to pack the smart way: shoes first

Whatever the suitcase available, place the shoes on the bottom: fit them as in shoe boxes, wrap them in a bag and arrange them on the sides. PS. are you really sure that you will wear that stiletto heel 14?

6. Perfect suitcase? Here's how to do it without wrinkling your clothes

To protect your clothes, cover the bottom of the suitcase with the beach towel. At the bottom of the bag or suitcase put the heaviest, bulky and rigid things. Followed by jeans, anorak, skirts, dresses and rolled-up trousers: in this way creases are avoided! Then the sweaters, tops and shirts (buttoned to keep the shape). The individual items are folded by placing a sheet of Japanese paper between one layer and the other to prevent them from creasing. Store your underwear and swimwear in a soft bag that you will put in the corner of your luggage. Do the same with the costume jewelry.

To save space and to keep your shoes from deforming, fill them with socks. Then insert them into the remaining holes. Delicate items should be inserted between clothes. Finally, the items you will need immediately upon your arrival. Pajamas especially if you plan to go to bed after a long journey! And then: the sunglasses, the precious jewels and the hat.

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7. The beauty case: in the suitcase or separately?

Several sources state that the vanity case should be worn on top, along with linens and swimwear. However, if you are a beauty addicted who would never give up any of her beauty creams, perhaps it is better if you keep it apart.

8. The trick to using every available space: plug the holes!

After putting the shoes in the bottom of the suitcase, check the first remaining holes between a pair. What to fill them with? The costumes and underwear: they do not crease and are perfect for all the gaps in the suitcase!

9. Watch out for weights

Heavy objects go on the opposite side to that of the suitcase handle, because this will prevent the clothing from being creased too much inside the luggage.

10. Drugs & co

Don't risk ruining your vacation from a cold, a sore throat, or some other ailment. You know first what you are most sensitive about - throat, stomach, intestines… - so get any medicines in case you have any problems and the pharmacy is not close at hand.
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Here is a video explaining the revolutionary method to make the perfect suitcase!