A little help from Travel + Leisure with packing a suitcase…
Do you know anyone who absolutely loves to pack? Neither do we.
But we do have techniques to make the process easier.
But we do have techniques to make the process easier.
No matter who you are or where you’re going,
one thing is certain: you will need to pack. Some travelers plan what they’re
taking weeks in advance; others are more harried, tossing a few things in a bag
at the last minute.
one thing is certain: you will need to pack. Some travelers plan what they’re
taking weeks in advance; others are more harried, tossing a few things in a bag
at the last minute.
To make the process more manageable for
everyone, we turned to our in-house packing master, Travel + Leisure’s
fashion director, Mimi Lombardo, for her hard-won tips.
everyone, we turned to our in-house packing master, Travel + Leisure’s
fashion director, Mimi Lombardo, for her hard-won tips.
Two favorite ways to pack: the roll-up
squeeze—coiling your clothes for maximum space—and the layer cake technique of
stacking your clothing items between sheets of tissue to prevent wrinkling.
squeeze—coiling your clothes for maximum space—and the layer cake technique of
stacking your clothing items between sheets of tissue to prevent wrinkling.
“If I’m traveling with family I definitely do
the roll, because it’s casual,” says Lombardo. “But when I’m traveling for
business or fashion shows, it’s all about the layer cake!”
the roll, because it’s casual,” says Lombardo. “But when I’m traveling for
business or fashion shows, it’s all about the layer cake!”
She shares step-by-step instructions, as well
as products that will give you more wiggle room, in our packing slideshow.
as products that will give you more wiggle room, in our packing slideshow.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans
The Roll-Up
Squeeze
Fold each item in half, then carefully coil it up before placing it in
your carry-on and filling all the corners. The payoff: you’ll maximize space in
your suitcase. Another perk: your clothes are likely to arrive wrinkle-free.
your carry-on and filling all the corners. The payoff: you’ll maximize space in
your suitcase. Another perk: your clothes are likely to arrive wrinkle-free.
—Mimi Lombardo
The Roll-Up
Squeeze: Steps
1. Fold article of clothing lengthwise.
2. Roll tightly, as you would a sleeping bag.
3. Arrange in your bag, with heavier items closer to wheels for
balance.
balance.
—Mimi Lombardo
The Layer Cake
Going on a business trip? This routine is a game-changer. Fold your
clothes as you would at home, then place them between sheets of dry-cleaner
plastic (or tissue), which helps keep wrinkles away. Also consider leaving
items on their hangers so you can just pop them into the hotel closet upon
arrival.
clothes as you would at home, then place them between sheets of dry-cleaner
plastic (or tissue), which helps keep wrinkles away. Also consider leaving
items on their hangers so you can just pop them into the hotel closet upon
arrival.
—Mimi Lombardo
The Layer Cake:
Steps
1. Layer dry-cleaner plastic or tissue between items.
2. Leave blouses and dresses on hangers for easy unpacking.
3. Fill suitcase, tucking belts and accessories into corners.
—Mimi Lombardo
The Shrink-Wrap
Packing something bulky? Consider investing in a few Ziploc Space Bags,
which look like supersized sandwich baggies...until a vacuum sucks the air out.
Fantastic for compressing, say, ski sweaters (from $20 for nine). The
only drawback: you’ll have to borrow a vacuum from housekeeping before your
return flight.
which look like supersized sandwich baggies...until a vacuum sucks the air out.
Fantastic for compressing, say, ski sweaters (from $20 for nine). The
only drawback: you’ll have to borrow a vacuum from housekeeping before your
return flight.
—Mimi Lombardo
The Porta-Pockets
A few separate inner pouches make finding your
accessories, undergarments, and sleepwear a cinch—plus, they can be moved
seamlessly from suitcase to hotel drawer. Our pick: the Pack-It Specter Cube from
Eagle Creek ($38 for a set of three).
accessories, undergarments, and sleepwear a cinch—plus, they can be moved
seamlessly from suitcase to hotel drawer. Our pick: the Pack-It Specter Cube from
Eagle Creek ($38 for a set of three).
—Mimi Lombardo
3 Simple Steps
for Packing Shoes
There is a definite method to packing shoes for a trip. Here are
three.
three.
1. If you are not using a shoe bag then keep the soles towards heaven
or facing away from your clothes, for obvious reasons; soles are dirty!
or facing away from your clothes, for obvious reasons; soles are dirty!
2. Shoes are one of the heavier items you will have in your bag so
give lots of thought to taking too many. Chose a pair that can be worn in a variety
of situations. Along with the one you are wearing, you’ll have enough.
give lots of thought to taking too many. Chose a pair that can be worn in a variety
of situations. Along with the one you are wearing, you’ll have enough.
3. Use the edges and corners of your suitcase to ensure every crack
and crevice are used.
and crevice are used.
—Mimi Lombardo
No matter how you pack, your Excelsior Limousine chauffeur
will happily help you with all of your luggage so you can relax and enjoy your
ride in one of our luxury town cars or SUVs.
will happily help you with all of your luggage so you can relax and enjoy your
ride in one of our luxury town cars or SUVs.
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