How do you pack winter clothes in luggage?

Here are nine super space-saving tips for packing your bulkiest winter clothes.
  1. Wear bulky pieces on the plane. ...
  2. Smart layers. ...
  3. Roll, don't fold. ...
  4. Space saving bags. ...
  5. Make use of every inch of space. ...
  6. Rubber bands. ...
  7. Pack mix-and-match outfits. ...
  8. Unpack a few of those pants.




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Items you shouldn't pack in your checked luggage
  • Prescription medications.
  • Passports and travel documents.
  • Electronics, such as video game systems and computers.
  • Cameras (camera film, including Polaroid film, should be hand-checked by TSA agents so it doesn't go through the X-ray machine)
  • Jewelry and other valuable items.


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One option: before you get on the plane squeeze it into your suitcase (as long as it doesn't make your suitcase too big). The next best thing to do is hold your coat in your lap until the bin is full of bags, then either slide it on top of your suitcase or squeeze it into the crevices.

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Jackets and Coats It's OK to wear a coat to the airport, of course, but it helps the security line move faster if you remember to take it off and put it in a screening bin before proceeding through the metal detector or body scanner (AIT).

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“Most passengers know their large carry-on items go in the overhead bin wheels first. Jackets and coats go on top of the bag. Smaller bags go under the seat.” Wheels first makes it easier for passengers to grab the bag when leaving, making getting off the plane faster, which is something everyone wants.

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Functional clothing is what I recommend wearing on the plane. The most important thing about wearing available thermal clothes is that it helps regulate your body temperature and keeps you warm. Nothing is worse than feeling cold when sitting on a plane for long hours.

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In short, the 3-1-1 rule is: Each liquid you bring through the TSA checkpoint must be in a 3.4-ounce or smaller container (3), all containers must be placed inside one clear quart-size plastic bag (1) and each passenger is only allowed one plastic bag (1).

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Any item that alarms or is unable to be screened will not be permitted in your carry-on bag. We recommend packing all liquids, gels, and aerosols that are over 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your checked baggage, even if they are in a secure, tamper-evident bag.

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Place larger items in your bag first “You'll want to pack the larger items first, such as jackets, trousers, dresses and shirts,” says Boyd. “Instead of folding them, it really helps to place them around the sides of the bottom of the case with any excess fabric draping outside.”

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