This Simple TikTok Hack Makes It Easier To Pack More Clothes In Your Luggage
Imagine this: You're sitting in your room, ready to pack your luggage and head to the airport. With your clothes sprawled out in front of you, you glance over at your bag and think to yourself, "I got this!" You've read every complete guide to packing light on the internet, and you're confident that all the clothes laid out will fit. As you start packing, you realize that your luggage just isn't capable of taking on all that you want to bring. Travelers, listen up! There's a simple TikTok hack that makes it easier to pack more clothes in your luggage, and no, it doesn't involve packing cubes.
There are many things to keep in mind when packing for a vacation. What destination are you visiting? What will the temperature be? Do you need to be cautious about the clothing you pack when traveling to Europe? TikTok user Chantel Mila, also known as @mama_mila_, has recently posted a packing video that will have you questioning the rolling or folding method even more. Racking up 4.4 million views on the social media network, Chantel shows viewers just how easy it is to pack your luggage using a vertically stacking method.
Other than tips on how to keep clothes wrinkle-free inside your suitcase, knowing how to make the most out of your luggage's real estate is also handy to have up your traveling sleeve. Another TikToker named Silje Werner (@siljewerner) has also posted a video showcasing her method of packing clothing vertically, and it has reached an outstanding 14.5 million views.
To roll or to fold? Try stacking vertically instead.
Everywhere you look online, you'll find no shortage of videos, blog posts, and travel forums with users weighing in on which method is better. To roll, or to fold? The ultimate packing dilemma that pains travelers trying to get the most out of the space in their suitcase. Despite the back-and-forth arguments regarding packing practices, TikTok users @mama_mila_ and @siljewerner are showing viewers that packing vertically might just be your (space) saving grace.
In @siljewerner's TikTok video, Silje is seen sitting on the floor cross-legged in front of her vertically opened suitcase. The caption under her video reads, "Next time you're traveling, try out this packing hack! I'm blown away! What are your favorite travel hacks?" As she packs the suitcase vertically, midway through, she attaches the luggage clasps to prevent the clothing from falling forward, then continues to pack all the way to the top of the opened luggage. Even when Silje's luggage is only halfway packed, it's easy to see that there is quite an impressive amount of clothing inside.
Similarly seen in @mama_mila_'s TikTok video, Chantel films her luggage standing open vertically, with the clothing inserted in a stacked formation. Afterwards, she is shown running her hand over the packed luggage, which is using up practically every single inch of real estate inside. The caption under the video offers viewers the suggestion that they should "Save these suitcase packing tricks for your next trip."
TikTok users share their thoughts on vertical packing
Like other social media videos, TikTok users took to the comment section to praise the viral vertical packing videos. In @siljewerner's video, user @explorewiththebarretts eagerly states, "I will have to try that!" Another user by the name @purehoneyl.ove says, "Sometimes I think these smartphones can actually read minds. I needed this idea." @juliaknapp98 frustratingly states, "I've been struggling to pack my bag for 3 hours because nothing fits...maybe it's just a me thing at this point." @siljewerner responds by asking the user how her packing went, in which @juliaknapp98 mentions just how well this packing hack worked for her trip by stating, "this worked soooo well!!! Thank you!!"
In @mama_mila_'s video comment section, the sentiments of viewers are just as positive regarding the vertical packing hack, although there are a few who still swear by packing cubes, or rolling and folding methods. A user by the name @hernextlanding says that, "This is genius!" @netatravelssolo says, "Whoa. Thanks for the helpful tips." Another user, @elleofgaia, chimes in by saying, "Oh, wow. I'll be attempting this clothes packing method." Packing for any length of travel can be stressful, and with so many variations of packing hacks online, such as rolling, folding, packing cubes, and vacuum bags to maximize space, we know that we'll be testing out this viral TikTok vertical luggage packing method next.