HI @marthameyer7918! I'm a roller too, but I have to say that one of those Con Mari methods makes for a very organize bag, even if it gets 1 less item.
Great demo of all methods, Perrie! I use cubes sometimes and sometimes I don't. Just depends on how much I'm taking and how bulky everything is. Thanks!
HI @colleenc5008! Thanks! I call myself a maximum minimalist as I will always try to stuff the bag, no matter the size carry on or personal item, so my cubes are a must
I use a combo of all four, yes all four. It depends on the item and the bulk of the item. I don't use packing cubes. I've done a pack with the exact same clothes with and without and found I had more room without them because I had more little nooks and crannies I could stuff things into. I'm an unpacker and I always carry a few trash bags with me since you never know if you need them. They go into the bottom of the drawer spread out before the clothes go in. Then at the end of the trip, my dirty clothes go into them to keep them away from any clean clothes I might have. Until I pack everything up, I put the dirty clothes in a different drawer with no bags on the bottom of it (and I'm a slight neat freak so I fold the dirty clothes when the go into the dirty clothes drawer and all they fit into the trash bag and back into the my suitcase almost the same way they were packed to start with). I don't usually rewear shirts but do pants/shorts/skorts but those get hung up and I just hang them in a different side of the closet so I know I've worn them once already.
HI @lovestodive1879 ! Thanks for sharing your methods and I think that could work for some. For me, since I tend to move around a lot, I like packing cubes since they are repacked so easily. That being said, I think that everyone needs to do what works for them, hence why I showed so many different methods of packing. I agree with you that each method does have its purpose. Thanks so much for your very thoughtful post!
I love packing cubes. I only use the regular ones. I’m always experimenting on my trips. Sometimes if I’m really precise I will pack by outfit. My major problem is I change my mind, or the weather changes. Then I’ll end up using some items twice and others not at all. Thanks for your videos.
Hi @debratakagawa4764 ! Did you ever try changing the cube usage mid-trip? I have and I have found it useful! The weather issue can get the best of us, even when we think we know the temps, and then they change. I have had that happen even when I check right before I go.
We flew to Hawaii to spend 3 days in Wakiki and 7 days on a cruise around the islands. I had been using packing cubes for a few years, but I bought compression cubes for thos 10 day trip. I carefully rolled my clothes, and my dresses, tops, and shorts did not wrinkle at all. They were great!
HI @user-gi7gl7rm3r Glad you have real-life results to report and that it all worked as planned. You might be an inspiration to those who are unsure out there!!
Packing cubes were a game changer for me. I use the regular kind. Have never tried the compression ones. I used to roll but found folding and stacking clothes into the cubes helps them fit into the suitcase better. More pliable.
Hi @cathylingo9521 ! Do you find stacking to always be the better choice? I find that I can get more lighter items in a packing cube if I roll, but heavy items I stack (like you).
Sometimes I do a combination of both. Most of my trips are to warm destinations so it’s usually shorts and t’s. And I usually bring work out type materials. Very thin.
@@cathylingo9521 Lately, I keep doing these combo trips where the weather differs a lot. I'm going to Alaska in June, and Vancouver after that, so very mixed weather.
Thank you for this video! Im not sold on compression cubes. I feel my bag gets too heavy. Im going to just use a regular cube next trip. Does that make sense? Im going be rewatching all your videos, i planned 3 more trips this year. 🤦♀️
Hi @paisleyhunter I have to agree with you for most things, a regular packing cube does the job. But for bulky items like jackets or sweatshirtss or things like socks or underwear, compression cubes just keeps them under control. Where are you going?
@@PerriesPassport Orlando, kansas city, and Vegas. The Vegas trip is to see a Raiders game! My husband has been a Raiders fan his whole life and we haven't been to a home game there. Of course, I'm going for window shopping as well! All my trips will be with my trusty lovevook! I can't thank you enough for that review. Have a great holiday weekend!
Hi @conniekershaw4412 When I first learned the army roll I thought the same thing, but it actually didn't. I still don't tend to use it because it takes a lot of time.
