Is rolling clothes better than folding in a suitcase?

Rolling your clothes in your suitcase will generally save space. This is because it squeezes air from between folds and means the most of available space is used. If done correctly, rolling can also ensure less wrinkles in your clothes.



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Rolling and folding clothes are good packing techniques, but which is better is a matter of preference. Generally, it's better to roll clothes because it takes up less space and allows you to pack more while reducing wrinkles.

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By compressing your clothes by rolling clothes tightly, you can conserve a lot of room—meaning you may be able to get away with a lightweight carry-on rather than a big checked bag. Rolling clothes will not make your bag heavier—unless you pack more because of all of the space you saved!

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The method is called Ranger Rolling. To properly roll your clothes, lay the item of clothing out flat. Then fold the bottom two inches of the item inside out so it creates a type of pocket along one side of the clothing. From the opposite end, roll the item tightly until you get to the pocket you've created.

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To pack a suitcase and maximize space:
  1. Assess the available space in your suitcase.
  2. Prepare your packing list.
  3. Roll clothes instead of folding.
  4. Create a strategy when arranging clothes.
  5. Use packing cubes.
  6. Use a toiletry bag.
  7. Pack travel-sized containers.
  8. Pack your shoes with the rule of three.


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Rolling is the best way to keep your clothes wrinkle-free since your clothes are tightly rolled without any hard creases. To avoid creases, fold your clothes along the seams and smooth out any wrinkles. Then roll your clothes.

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Shoes, coats and towels are usually the heaviest items. Putting them at the bottom of the suitcase will make everything you put on top of them wrinkle much less. If you are staying at one of our hotels you do not need to bring towels of any kind.

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That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.

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Advantages of Rolling Suitcases They're easy to move and (literally) take the weight of traveling off your shoulders. This is especially helpful when transporting a heavy load. Rolling suitcases usually have tough exteriors made of extremely strong fabric or hard shells that are better at protecting fragile belongings.

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Rolling your clothes won't make them weigh less, so they won't make your luggage lighter. However, it can save space, allowing you to pack much more in your suitcase, which means carrying fewer pieces of luggage and ultimately reducing your load.

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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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17 International Travel Packing Tips
  1. Pair your packing down. Lay out everything you think you want to take on your trip. ...
  2. Don't pack anything new. ...
  3. Pack multi-purpose items. ...
  4. Pick a color. ...
  5. ?Just in case? items are a no-go. ...
  6. Keep layers in mind while packing. ...
  7. Wear your bulky clothing on the plane. ...
  8. Stick to quick-dry fabrics.


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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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Rolling is the best way to keep your clothes wrinkle-free since your clothes are tightly rolled without any hard creases. To avoid creases, fold your clothes along the seams and smooth out any wrinkles. Then roll your clothes. Don't skip the middle step of smoothing out wrinkles.

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