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Packing - Fold or Roll?

cazB

2010-07-08 13:54:36

Will be packing tomorow and as it is going to be nice and hot in Spain

I am taking a couple of pairs of linen trousers, which crease very easily. My friend told me to roll them up in the case and also after wearing but after a few tries they still have that scruffy look! any tips would be appreciated.

Do others fold or roll when packing?

Helen T

2010-07-08 14:47:12

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I roll all linens. I find that in the heat the few creases they have drop out. Another tip is to hang them up in the bathroom when you're having a shower. The steam works wonders.

Angie34

2010-07-08 14:52:50

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caz this topic might help you. HERE from a last year it was peeps tips and comments on packing linen clothes.

Angie.

juby 5

2010-07-08 15:20:39

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I'm a definate roller ! :rofl

amber

2010-07-08 16:19:31

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I put everything in bags inside the case ie all underwear in one bag, all swimwear in another the same with linen trousers (laid flat) and it all comes out the other end fine! I then use all the bags for dirty washing to bring home. I find it makes unpacking really easy as well.

cazB

2010-07-08 17:20:30

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I think the problem with me is getting my head around rolling clothes as I always find it easier to fold everything, and maybe I haven't got the knack.

Had a look at the link Angie, and there was a tip about rolling things tightly, so I will try that.
Helen, I will also try the steam effect.

As I don't do skirts or dresses I thought linen trousers would be the most comfortable in the heat, but they do crease so much.

Thanks....Caz

joolz

2010-07-08 17:33:07

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I'm a folder. I pack some things on light weight cheapy hangers then it's just a case of hanging them straight up in wardrobe.

Betty Boop

2010-07-08 17:36:56

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We never take suitcases...just backpacks... not only are they much lighter than a suitcase they're easier to pack...( :rofl

and in the zipped bottom section we even take our pillow! LOL!)

Roll everything...ie 4 vests...roll...elastic band around each end to secure. Swimmers roll in sarong..elastic bands around each end. I normally take a chemise type nightie just to put on in the room after shower etc...so in goes any underwear...roll..fasten. etc etc etc. THEN it's also easier to find things when on the move without turning out loads of clothes. Just find the sarong roll and know that your beachwear is in it.

kazza36

2010-07-08 17:40:30

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I flat pack everything cos some of my stuff creases easily so only roll when I coming home and cant be bothered..

srhjnmgn

2010-07-08 17:51:47

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I do a bit of both. Tshirts usually flat, shorts/trousers rolled, dresses gently folded at the top of case just before closing lid.

My mum packs really strangly (or I think so anyway :think

) but she lays her beach towels open and flat in the bottom of the case with the ends hanging over the edge of the case, she keeps most things on hangers (ie trousers, dresses, tidy tops) then places them in case with the hangers over the edges .... with me so far .... she then packs shorts, tshirts, shoes underwear and toiletries etc in the middle of case and then folds the clothes with hangers and the towels over it all in like a big parcel. Mum says that nothing gets creased and everything is ready to put away once she reaches her destination.

Justval

2010-07-08 20:49:22

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folded all nice and neat on the way there..and stuffed in any old how on the way back as it is all mucky by then and scrumpled etc! :rofl

Betty Boop

2010-07-08 20:54:47

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erm....or 'forgotten' eh Justval? :rofl

Tarry

2010-07-08 21:11:31

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I do both really, depends on how much space I have....hehe...

Glynis HT Admin

2010-07-08 21:21:09

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I'm with srhjnmgn's mam. I open my case flat, put my beach towel in one end so that the middle of the towels in the middle. I then put my clothes in flat with my 2 pairs of linens on the top. I then fold both ends of the towel over the clothes then secure with the flastners. All other bit's n bobs go in the 'top' half of my case.

When I get to the apartment I simply hang everything up. I've just got back from the Algarve and wore my linens without having to iron them :tup

Jay Trip

2010-07-08 22:05:44

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I always open up a plastic bin liner or charity bag and line my case with it just like the others do with a towel.
I have done this since we ended up the cases that were soaking right through after been put on top of the truck thats brings them from the plane in a thunderstorm. :yikes

Sephs

2010-07-21 09:39:22

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I used to fold, but I find it easier to roll now!

tisonlymoi

2010-07-21 15:30:14

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I'm a roller...think you get a lot more in than you do wih folding

shirley h

2010-07-21 16:59:48

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I used to fold everything until I dubiously gave the rolling a go. I now still fold most of it but find the linen trousers come out much better rolled.