Do you 'Roll' or 'Fold' when you pack?

Does 'rolling' really work with the space that you use and does it really not wrinkle what you roll? I'm trying to only make it with a carry on each was just wondering if 'rolling' would really make a difference. Thanks and Happy Sailing.

I do neither that's what wives are for.

She tries to fold as little as possible, so trousers fold just once.

Some other things that either don't wrinkle or aren't seen just get stuffed whereever they fit.

Rolling works for me.

Everyone needs to find what works for them.

Sis folds and uses compression bags. I roll and use packing cubes for most things. Pants are folded into a packing cube or folder.

I do neither that's what wives are for.

 

She tries to fold as little as possible, so trousers fold just once.

 

Some other things that either don't wrinkle or aren't seen just get stuffed whereever they fit.

:p Gut 2407 you're a funny guy! Well, I am the wife so that's what I do too...LOL

Everyone needs to find what works for them.

Sis folds and uses compression bags. I roll and use packing cubes for most things. Pants are folded into a packing cube or folder.

Thanks Karen and Sadie, guess I'll just have to see what works best for me. Probably a mixture of both. Guess I'll have a practice packing session to see what works best. Only 18 days to find out.

I mostly stuff it in my packing cubes - my Caribbean cruise clothing don't need ironing. :p

Fold...no packing cubes...no limits!

The rolling thing doesn't work for me so I fold. :D

LuLu

Does 'rolling' really work with the space that you use and does it really not wrinkle what you roll? I'm trying to only make it with a carry on each was just wondering if 'rolling' would really make a difference. Thanks and Happy Sailing.

I roll and put in a packing cube. Seems to work for less wrinkles. I hang pants and shirts when I get there and use a little downy wrinkle releaser.

Does 'rolling' really work with the space that you use and does it really not wrinkle what you roll? I'm trying to only make it with a carry on each was just wondering if 'rolling' would really make a difference. Thanks and Happy Sailing.

I mostly fold. But I roll some items to fit in the nooks and crannies of the bag.

I roll and put in a packing cube. Seems to work for less wrinkles. I hang pants and shirts when I get there and use a little downy wrinkle releaser.

Sorry. I think I may be dumb about packing but, what is a packing cube?

Eagle Creek packing folders. Leaves my shirts sharply pressed, as if they were fresh from the cleaners.

Sorry. I think I may be dumb about packing but, what is a packing cube?

Think of them as fancy ziplock bags though most are not waterproof.

ebags.com has lots of them. I've purchased them thru ebags, REI, Sport Chalet. Also seen them at Target and Walmart. There are lots of different types and sizes.

Only a few are needed.

Search 'cubes' on the Fashion board and lots of good threads will pop up.

We Bundle pack, which is folding clothes by interleaving them. Sometimes in packing cubes, sometimes not. No wrinkles, and you roll and stuff small items like socks or underwear in the spaces around the edge or stuff inside shoes.

My son was in marine corps and taught me to roll clothes. I use tissue paper to put in sleeves and in folds. Does the trick for me. Good luck and bon voyage.

Pah10

Fold!!

I found that overpacking caused more wrinkles than when I take only what I need. Wth the bare minimum, there are far fewer wrinkles. Those that remain, I don't care about.

I fold neatly and Ziplock, and my clothes arrive wrinkle free. Been doing it that way for years and it has never failed!! I also layer slacks with plastic bags to prevent creasing in fold lines.

I use the 2 1/2 gallon ziplock bags, and use the same ones over and over.. No need to buy expensive cubes or folders.

Folding works better for me.

I do neither that's what wives are for.

That doesn't work here. SWMBO only packs for herself and Kid. If I don't pack my own stuff I only have the clothes on my back :o

We use packing cubes, easier to unpack, just take them out and drop them into the drawer. Underwear and socks are fillers.

Everyone needs to find what works for them.

Sis folds and uses compression bags. I roll and use packing cubes for most things. Pants are folded into a packing cube or folder.

+1

I roll some things, like t-shirts/underwear/shorts, and fold others, like pants/shirts. But everything goes into a packing cube. I've found it's easier to pack and unpack when everything is unitized in a packing cube.

If the TSA wants to go through your bag, the cubes are easier to deal with than a pile of rolled clothes on the stainless steel counter. Unpacking in the cabin is faster too. The socks/underwear/workout clothes stay in the cubes and go into a drawer or onto a shelf, the pants, shirts, t-shirts go on hangers in the closet. If we aren't staying put, I keep everything in the cubes, in my travel bag.

In the past I've left things behind while traveling. In the rush to get up and out of a room to get to the next place, I've forgotten things. The cubes help limit leaving stuff behind. When I unpack, I know how full each cube is. When I repack, if one isn't quite so full, I know I'm missing something.

It's taken a while to get to this system, but I think I've finally hit on something that works for me.

I know I could probably get more in a carry-on by not using the cubes, but since I try to take a little less each trip anyway, the cubes are a great limiter for me.

I also like compression bags. I've used them to pack bulky clothes like fleece vests/jackets, and sweaters. They can also double as a "wet" bag if you need to pack damp clothes.

I lay thing flat with as few fold as possible to fit the size of my suitcase. One cruise I packed like I normally did to go but rolled for the way home. It convinced me that I will never roll.:D

Fold and only take half of what I think I need!!!:D

I do a combination of rolling and folding, but everything goes into zip-lock bags. T-shirts, sleepwear, underwear and socks all get rolled. DH's shirts get folded and placed with neckline opposite each other, 2 in a bag. Pants and shorts are inter-folded. My formal wear is jersey knit, so it gets rolled along with my sparkly tops, and DH's tux is folded into its own large zip-lock. I make a list of everything in our 2 pieces of luggage so if we are looking for a particular item of clothing, a quick glance at the list tells where to find it. We also cross pack putting his and hers in both suitcases in case one of them (the suitcases) decides to go on it's own holiday.

Smooth Sailing ! :) :) :)