February 11, 2008 Pack like a pro
A London Times travel writer learns packing tricks from a persnickety, dapper professional concierge in this online video and story. An excerpt from Times travel writer Ginny McGrath:
For someone who considers themselves a master in the art of travelling light, I was surprised to learn some canny new tricks from Fraser: a belt wrapped around the inside of a suitcase instead of being rolled into a coil will protect the clothes inside and save the belt from creasing.
Likewise, a folded shirt can be rolled at the bottom, where it is tucked into trousers and wrinkles aren’t seen, but should be folded on top to avoid creasing. The other tip I’ll take home is to leave shoes and other bulky items at the bottom of the case at the wheel-end. Fraser explained that this stops these items sliding down and crushing clothes when you tip a wheelie bag upright.
For the greatest possible contrast with this proper English gent, check out light travel, Tim Ferris style. This post has a video as well. The difference is like, well, Brideshead Revisited vs. Monty Python….
Reader Comments (3)
This guy is a bit clueless, isn't he? He's putting needless creases into the shrit and using it to keep the jeans from getting hard creases (not going to happen in a suitcase...) A proper bundle wrap technique would work better, although I don't like having to unbundle everything to get a shirt out for instance.
Using some commonsense and the commonly available shirt packers work for me...
DH - Can you recommend a brand of or source for shirt packers?
I have an old Eagle Creek one, and generally like their products. However, there are a LOT of brand names and no-name manufacturers that make these "packers"
http://www.eaglecreek.com/accessories/