Men's Packing Woes

Packing men's clothing is easy once you getwhen you unpack. This type of cube also keeps
organized. As a rule, they will not take as many itemseverything from shifting inside the suitcase to further
as women pack so you can use a smaller case.eliminate wrinkles. His socks can be placed inside the
Lightweight luggage with a removable suiter inside isshoes or sneakers. Cover the shoe or sneaker with a
the easiest way to go if you are packing one or twotravel shoe cover and pack them around the
suit or sports jackets. The suiter will keep theperimeter of the bag. Continue to pack any travel
jackets almost wrinkle free. Of course, you canaccessories around the perimeter of the case.
always pack a travel steamer just in case. There areThe new airline regulations do not allow you to take
models that will use any type of tap water.your toiletries on board. The only liquids and gels you
International steamer models can be used around thecan carry with you have to fit inside a quart sized
world. If the luggage does not have a suiter or if youclear plastic bag. Inside the bag, liquids can be in
are taking more than two jackets, you will have tocontainers no larger than three ounces. And travelers
use a garment bag. A garment bag will hang all of themay take only one of these on board. Easy-go and
clothing on hangers right from your closet.Travelon are two companies that make this
Shirts can also be hung on the same hangerconvenient 3-1-1 bag with the correct sized travel
underneath the jacket. Garment bags are easiest tobottles included. The balance of your toiletries must
pack when they are hung up. Gravity will pull thebe packed in your luggage. That means hair gels,
clothing straight and keep everything neatly in order.toothpaste, shampoo, mouthwash, and shaving
There are usually small mesh pockets and othercream and after-shave lotion all must be carefully
zippered pockets for underwear, pajamas andpacked. The safest way is to cover each container
shaving gear. A small narrow pocket will hold ties.with plastic wrap and then pack everything inside a
Shoes or sneakers will fit on the bottom of theman's shave kit. These are usually leather on the
garment bag. Pockets that will hold socks are locatedoutside and washable nylon lined inside. If anything
on the top on either side of the hanger hook.leaks or spills, the kit will hopefully protect your
Because hangers slope down, this is a perfect areaclothing from being soiled or ruined. Discount luggage
for small items. In the outside pocket, you can slipcan also be stained inside from these dangerous spills
some casual items or gym clothing. Try to leaveand leaks.
room for a lightweight raincoat and a small travelMany shorter trips can use a carryon bag. These trips
umbrella. Garment bags come in soft models or thosehave to plan carefully because carryon bags generally
with wheels and a pull handle.can be no larger than 45" measuring length plus
Packing a Pullman case with the removable garmentheight plus width. Some of the carryon bags have a
sleeve is very easy. Jacket and slacks can go on onesuit fixture inside. You will need to pack your slacks
thin wire hanger. Place them inside the garmentand jacket on one thin wire hanger inside the carryon.
cover. They will usually fold once or twice dependingIt will fold up with soft padded folds usually once or
on the size of the luggage. Then the balance of thetwice depending on the design. Toiletries will have to
clothes you've chosen can be packed. The garmentbe in the regulation 3-1-1 clear plastic bag. There's
cover is generally in the top part of the luggage.usually room inside these carryons for a small travel
Underwear should go in first on the bottom of theumbrella. Underwear and pajamas will fit inside one of
case, against the inner bars of the pull-up handle. It'sthe smaller packing cubes. These carryon bags are
easiest to pack first inside a packing cube, so he canconvenient and easy to travel with on short trips.
unpack quickly by dropping the cubes in one of theYou don't have to wait at the baggage carousel and
hotel drawers. Next, pack any additional slacks oncan be on your way as soon as the plane lands.
hangers to continue to make unpacking easy. HisThese cases are popular corporate gifts and can be
cotton shirts can be packed in a shirt cube. Theseindividually monogrammed with your initials, or with a
keep the shirts from wrinkling and they will look likecompany name or logo. However you travel, pack
you just picked them up from the laundry or cleanerswell and enjoy your trip!