What goes first in a suitcase?

Start with the longest pieces first, placing them in the bottom of the suitcase with the ends hanging over the sides of the case. Then place smaller items on top of those. Keep layering until you've packed everything you need.



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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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Take advantage of outside pockets or easy-access zipper pockets to store small, frequently used items.
  1. Pack Wrinkle-Resistant Fabric. If possible, pack clothing that is less likely to wrinkle. ...
  2. Keep Clothes in Place with Dry Cleaning Bags. ...
  3. Toss in an Extra Bag for Laundry.


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However, suitcases are not ideal for long-term storage as they don't allow for air circulation and can cause creases and wrinkles in your clothes. Additionally, suitcases are not airtight, which can allow dust, moisture, and insects to get in.

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Layer Your Luggage Start by placing heavy and bulky items at the bottom of your suitcase, followed by lighter items and fragile belongings on top. This arrangement will help to distribute weight evenly, ensuring that you can fit more into your 23kg luggage without exceeding the limit.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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14 Best Travel Packing Tips, According to Frequent Flyers
  1. Roll clothes and pack them first. ...
  2. Choose travel-friendly fabrics. ...
  3. Pack the first outfit you'll want to wear on top. ...
  4. Place heavy items at the base. ...
  5. Layer plastic dry cleaning bags between clothes. ...
  6. Use packing cubes. ...
  7. Avoid over- or under-packing.


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Packing Tips for Moving
  1. Use the right size boxes. ...
  2. Put heavier items on the bottoms of boxes, lighter items on top. ...
  3. Don't leave empty spaces in the boxes. ...
  4. Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box. ...
  5. Label each box with the room it's destined for and a description of its contents. ...
  6. Tape your moving boxes well.


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What To Pack First When Moving
  1. Start The Packing In The Least Used Room. You don't want to start packing boxes in the kitchen or with your child's favorite toys. ...
  2. Pack Items That Are In Storage. ...
  3. Pack The Most Difficult Room. ...
  4. Pack Out Of Season Items Next. ...
  5. Pack Decor & Books. ...
  6. Pack Shoes & Jewelry.


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Pack less clothing than you think you'll need. For shorter trips, we're big fans of the 1-2-3-4-5-6 Rule for packing: 1 hat, 2 pairs of shoes, 3 pairs of pants or skirts, 4 shirts, 5 pairs of socks and 6 sets of underwear. It works for long trips, too, as long as you can do laundry once a week.

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By using packing cubes, travellers separate their clothing, accessories, and any other essentials into obvious compartments. For travellers this makes it easier to find items within their bag and maintain a neat and orderly suitcase.

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