On our last holiday in March we flew Manchester-Gatwick the day before our flight to Cuba. The cases came out of the loft about midday and we left the house about 4pm

We normally stay over at Manchester when flying from there, so we do the same. That way I've no time to wonder what I've forgotten, or go round putting more stuff in
Hubby has packing off to a fine art. He literally opens draws and cupboards, takes stuff out, puts in a case and shuts the lid. If it wants ironing it gets done when we get there, (not by me

) and he has even been known to take stuff that wants washing, so he sends it to the hotel laundry as soon as we arrive!!