12 Travel Packing Tips: Howdini Hacks

 Finally, your vacation is here. But the thought of packing all this into this is freaking you out. Stress-free travel starts with smart packing. And while you already know that rolling your clothes saves space, take this trip to a new level with this folding roll technique. The key is to create even layers and maximize every inch.

Start with the bulkiest items—stuffed shoes with small items like resealable bags filled with socks and underwear. Then, place individual shoes along the edges of the case. Belts can also be laid along the edge. Fill in gaps with miniature clothing rolls, like T-shirts and camisoles. More oversized items like jeans, jackets, and dresses should be laid in flat layers and packed in an overlapping layer formation. If there are gaps around the edges, tuck these flatline clothes into the sides. A bonus tip for blazers and other lined clothing is to pack them inside out to help avoid wrinkles. You're doing great with light space-saving packing, so don't get weighed down by toiletries and other extras. Save empty travel-sized bottles to refill and use on trips repeatedly. This saves space and time and is suitable for the environment. Place a square plastic wrap over the bottles before closing the cap to avoid leaks and spills in your suitcase.

Empty prescription bottles are also great for things like cotton swabs. An old contact case can be used for storing small supplies of foundation and other makeup to necessities like safety pins. Keep delicate jewelry secure and tangle-free by laying it on a press sheet and sealing plastic wrap. Place another sheet on top, then close, roll, and pack away somewhere safe.

An excellent tip for keeping earrings together is to secure them through the holes of a button. This way, they can be tossed into your cosmetic bag and still be easy to find. Finally, ditch the heavy stacks of books and magazines and go digital. Loading titles onto your tablet or smartphone will save paper, money, and, most importantly, your shoulders.

Remember, if all these great tips have enlightened your load, you can always sneak the heavy stuff into your travel partner's bag. Thanks for watching. For more Howdini hacks, click on the videos on the screen and subscribe to our channel. Do you have any other great packing tips? Let us know in the comments below.