Rare GeezerCouple Posted January 23, 2019 #26 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, flamomo said: I tried the rolling method for my clothes and found they were quite wrinkled when I unpacked. I read here on CC that using 2 1/2 gallon Ziploc bags was a better way to go, and I found that is true. I like that method best and have been using it for over 10 years, anytime I travel. It is extremely rare that I have iron anything before being able to wear it. Packing cubes are an unnecessary expense. IMO. I've used the same Ziploc bags over and over for years. The key is to fold things VERY carefully to prevent any wrinkles from forming while folding, don't stuff the bags overly full, and be sure to "burp" as much air as possible out of each bag before sealing it, so clothing items in them can't shift when the suitcase is being manhandled by airport and airline luggage handlers. For things like long pants or dresses, which I do not put in Ziploc bags,, layer each item with a large plastic bag before folding to reduce the chance of creases forming at the fold lines. These are laid atop the stacked Ziploc bags in the suitcase. Socks and other small items are tucked inside shoes. Each pair of footwear is put in a plastic sleeve (saved from my daily newspaper delivery) so no dirt rubs off on anything in the suitcase. Get yourself a travel luggage scale so you can be pretty sure that your luggage won't be overweight when you check in at the airport. That's another thing I have used for many years and since I started using it, have never been required to pay an overweight bag fee. Paying that $100 fee once was enough for me. LOL Happy Cruising!! "... Each pair of footwear is put in a plastic sleeve (saved from my daily newspaper delivery) ..." DUH! Why didn't we think of that!?? Thank you GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_blond2 Posted January 28, 2019 #27 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I use wrinkle release spray...Dollar General sells a big bottle of it for $3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted January 28, 2019 #28 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/23/2019 at 9:17 AM, flamomo said: Each pair of footwear is put in a plastic sleeve (saved from my daily newspaper delivery) so no dirt rubs off on anything in the suitcase. We do the same thing. But what will happen when print newspapers are no more? (Or we go entirely digital...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted January 29, 2019 #29 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I use my sleeves over and over until they fall apart. And I keep saving new ones so I have a stockpile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted January 29, 2019 #30 Share Posted January 29, 2019 We travel frequently and with carry on only. We buy clothes with travel in mind. Light weight, easy care, wrinkle resistant fabrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted January 29, 2019 #31 Share Posted January 29, 2019 22 hours ago, Turtles06 said: We do the same thing. But what will happen when print newspapers are no more? (Or we go entirely digital...) Don't ya'll sell bread loaves in the grocery store there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 30, 2019 #32 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Folding crease are not "wrinkles'.....iron before you pack.....pack solidly, and then don't worry about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted January 30, 2019 #33 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I'll add this: when rolling, place your most wrinkle prone items at the bottom or outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwsmcernst Posted January 31, 2019 #34 Share Posted January 31, 2019 We have used tissue paper in dressier clothes that we don't want wrinkled. we put it in the sleeves of DH's sport coat, and at the bottom of any dresses that I don't want to wrinkle when the bottoms get folded up to close the suitcase. But, most of our clothing travels well, and with the humidity in the Caribbean, the wrinkles fall out on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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