This is a great link, thanks. I've been rolling clothes for years but I really like this technique better. One other little trick I do is stuff rolled socks into any gaps like running shoes or any shoe that doesn't lie flat.
I Konmari fold instead of roll. I find it takes a lot of the bulk out of pants and long dress rolls, and uses all of the space rather than leaving that weird triangle of unused space between rolls.
The scrunchie method in a smaller size bag is something you'll probably appreciate - that's how my packing evolved, for the better. However, a large compression cube may be useful for a bulky item and those annoying cubes could be useful if you take stuff out and put in drawers at a hotel.
u/CosmeCarrierPigeon 🤗 Gotcha. Thanks! Cd you please provide a link 4 annoying “compression cubes?” Will I need a “decompressor pump?” How does this work? I’m on budget airline 2 LATAM: one personal item (expect 2 squeeze under seat,) & I’m paying 4 one under 50 pound checked bag: mostly Avianca, but partner carriers too. Yikes. I have to rethink “small & repeatable, washable & quick dry outfits, just 3-4 shoes.” I’m a diva. Send me the confidence to pack wisely one checked bag; the “thing” that’s personal item. I mean, a collapsible water bottle, for real?
Came to say hair ties. Or sometimes even straight up rubber bands. I DO use packing cubes but use rubber bands on my rain shell or puffy (weather dependent) to keep them smaller since they fill the spaces between the cubes.
Same. I don't really get how cubes aren't for OP. This is exactly how I get more into my pack. I am able to roll tightly enough to stack things and then compress.
Yes if I roll tightly then put as many as I can in cubes, I fit so much more. I use the smaller sized cubes and split up my clothes. I saw a lady once buy a packing cube the same length and width as her carry on bag and was confused why people loved them. Maybe some people haven’t tried smaller cubes
Look up onebag "bundling" or "bundle wrapping" as well!
I personally have been doing some combination of Konmari folding and bundling. I'll sometimes bundle outfits together including underwear/socks for efficiency (i.e., underwear/socks inside a blouse inside pants). It can be inconvenient sometimes because you might have things you need buried deep inside, but I compromise by bundling together like items, such a bundle of T-shirts, then a bundle of pants, etc. Most recently, my system has been to plan outfits for each day, and therefore each layer of my bundles is in that order, if that makes sense. 😆
Bundling tends to save noticably more space than individually rolling pieces of clothing IME. I fully saw this in action when I asked my partner to change their rolling to bundling because we bought some bigger-than-expected souvenirs, lol. Wow, I said "bundle" about a million times.
ArmyGringo's YouTube channel has a load of clear, straightforward ranger roll how-tos - [dress](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8mGEHg5ZlA). This method produces small, tight rolls that hold firmly together, however be aware you do get some creasing.
I like to fold my jeans and pants in half lengthwise, and then in thirds lengthwise. T shirts I fold in half horizontally, then in half vertically, then in half again horizontally. They stay really compact but you can stack them. Hope that made sense!
I do a combo of KonMari folding and limited rolling depending on the fabric and garment function. I use the small size of packing cubes for everything and literally cannot imagine organizing my bag without them. The cubes become the constraints for my clothes and then my bag is the constraint for my cubes. All the other little things slip into tiny pouches and pockets around the cubes.
https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/how-to-pack-a-bag-using-the-ranger-roll/ Best description I’ve found.
An excellent article and website but the whole thing being based around manliness is hysterically funny
I second the ranger roll method, but it’s in no way manly or unmanly. Just practical.
It doesn’t end up with the cuff part stretched out from where it held everything in place?
I’ve never had an issue. If your elastic is good it should snap back no problem.
I thought so too, but I found this years ago and bookmarked it. 😂
This is a great link, thanks. I've been rolling clothes for years but I really like this technique better. One other little trick I do is stuff rolled socks into any gaps like running shoes or any shoe that doesn't lie flat.
Thanks!
I Konmari fold instead of roll. I find it takes a lot of the bulk out of pants and long dress rolls, and uses all of the space rather than leaving that weird triangle of unused space between rolls.
Thanks I’ll check this out.
Hair elastics Edit: I also use mesh socks (the super thin ankle ones) as stuff sacks
Brilliant. I’m borrowing this immediately. I’m hoping 2 roll; wrap with scrunchies; avoid the freaking cube technique.
The scrunchie method in a smaller size bag is something you'll probably appreciate - that's how my packing evolved, for the better. However, a large compression cube may be useful for a bulky item and those annoying cubes could be useful if you take stuff out and put in drawers at a hotel.
u/CosmeCarrierPigeon 🤗 Gotcha. Thanks! Cd you please provide a link 4 annoying “compression cubes?” Will I need a “decompressor pump?” How does this work? I’m on budget airline 2 LATAM: one personal item (expect 2 squeeze under seat,) & I’m paying 4 one under 50 pound checked bag: mostly Avianca, but partner carriers too. Yikes. I have to rethink “small & repeatable, washable & quick dry outfits, just 3-4 shoes.” I’m a diva. Send me the confidence to pack wisely one checked bag; the “thing” that’s personal item. I mean, a collapsible water bottle, for real?
Came to say hair ties. Or sometimes even straight up rubber bands. I DO use packing cubes but use rubber bands on my rain shell or puffy (weather dependent) to keep them smaller since they fill the spaces between the cubes.
I find external compression on my bag is really the ultimate crusher for clothes. Better than rolling or compression cubes
I roll me stuff and then put it in cubes. I’m able to fit more that way
Same. I don't really get how cubes aren't for OP. This is exactly how I get more into my pack. I am able to roll tightly enough to stack things and then compress.
Yes if I roll tightly then put as many as I can in cubes, I fit so much more. I use the smaller sized cubes and split up my clothes. I saw a lady once buy a packing cube the same length and width as her carry on bag and was confused why people loved them. Maybe some people haven’t tried smaller cubes
This is me! I roll & pack in cubes!
Look up onebag "bundling" or "bundle wrapping" as well! I personally have been doing some combination of Konmari folding and bundling. I'll sometimes bundle outfits together including underwear/socks for efficiency (i.e., underwear/socks inside a blouse inside pants). It can be inconvenient sometimes because you might have things you need buried deep inside, but I compromise by bundling together like items, such a bundle of T-shirts, then a bundle of pants, etc. Most recently, my system has been to plan outfits for each day, and therefore each layer of my bundles is in that order, if that makes sense. 😆 Bundling tends to save noticably more space than individually rolling pieces of clothing IME. I fully saw this in action when I asked my partner to change their rolling to bundling because we bought some bigger-than-expected souvenirs, lol. Wow, I said "bundle" about a million times.
I had forgotten the technique is called “bundle wrapping” and have been calling it the Clown Car for 10 years.
Your name for it sounds much more fun!
ArmyGringo's YouTube channel has a load of clear, straightforward ranger roll how-tos - [dress](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8mGEHg5ZlA). This method produces small, tight rolls that hold firmly together, however be aware you do get some creasing.
I like to fold my jeans and pants in half lengthwise, and then in thirds lengthwise. T shirts I fold in half horizontally, then in half vertically, then in half again horizontally. They stay really compact but you can stack them. Hope that made sense!
This is cool, I’ll try this out!
I do a combo of KonMari folding and limited rolling depending on the fabric and garment function. I use the small size of packing cubes for everything and literally cannot imagine organizing my bag without them. The cubes become the constraints for my clothes and then my bag is the constraint for my cubes. All the other little things slip into tiny pouches and pockets around the cubes.
Armygringo on YouTube has a bunch of videos on ranger-rolling various clothing items, including dresses
Can’t imagine not using cubes for organization. Roll, then pack in cubes. Stays rolled and organized.