If you are on an overseas adventure but don't want to pay extra for heavy luggage that you need to store, this military trick will help you add it to your cabin bag. This tip comes from a YouTube channel of a former US military member who posted under the name Army Gringo.
First, place the shirt flat on the table or bed, turn the bottom of the shirt over and roll it about 2 inches above. Make sure it is completely flat so you don't lose valuable space. Take one side of the shorts, fold it in the center, and fold the sleeves outward. Your shirt should be about 6 inches wide. Roll down the collar as tightly as possible to save space and keep it clean.
Once you reach the bottom, you can roll upward sections onto the rolled items to keep them safe.
Jetsetters swear by rolling methods to stuff more into suitcases. Even flight attendants agree that it is the top travel hack.
Packing can change budget flight experiences with airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet, notoriously for their strict luggage policies – from nightmares to breezes. But for those who are well-versed, there is a “game changer” technique where the cabin crew nods with approval.
It's not just rolling clothes like many people do. Oakley lifestyle experts have revealed where the real magic lies. They said, “The old advice of rolling clothes to save space is not new, but the real game changer lies in technique.”
They want a clever twist. “In addition to rolling each garment individually, consider layering items that will be layered on each other before rolling. For example, place socks and underwear in a shirt or pants to save space on both and create a compact bundle that will prevent wrinkles.”
And, after all, it's tight enough to roll and suitable for everything you need. One passenger under the Reddit handle Phxflyer shared golden advice from the flight attendant who always insisted on rolling clothes for travel.
Veteran travelers share top tips for maximizing the space. And one glovetrotter swears through special rolling techniques to make two weeks worth of crackers fit on carry-on. They revealed: “I will definitely roll your clothes. I can wear clothes for 12-14 days in the rolling bag I bring in with me with a little less spin in the winter. The flight attendant told me about it.