Packing Tips from Flight Attendants

by Rebecca on May 27   ///   4 Comments

The New York Times had a fabulous article and slideshow recently on how to pack for your weekend trips and summer vacations (h/t Elysa Rice, Unclutterer). And since we recently shared ways to save extra money for a family vacation, we thought it would be nice to share advice from the experts: flight attendants!

Heather Poole, a flight attendant interviewed for the article, can fit more than 40 pieces of clothes and two pairs of shoes into her carry-on bag. She primarily rolls her clothing, but also “wraps” her nice clothes around her rolled casual items (which, are mostly 50-50 cotton-polyester).

My favorite part was seeing the image of  her suitcase if her clothes were just folded regularly, and then another image of her suitcase packed using the “rolling method.” Magic!

How do you travel efficiently? Any tips for traveling and packing light with kids? Share your tips and tricks in the comments!

  

  • Laura Stanley

    I don’t take a toiletry bag. They are just extra bulk. I use a gallon size ziplock bag. That way if anything leak your clothes are protected and as you use thing you can just toss them. If you pack just the right amount of what you need (I love the travel size isle!) then you can throw the bottle and bag away when you’ve used everything and have room for souvenirs to come home.

  • Loraine

    Ms. Poole does not pack any undergarments. Does she wear the same bra, panties, slip, etc. That can be a lot of hand-washing on vacation.

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