TikTok’s Best Packing Hacks You Should Try

Packing for a trip can often feel like a puzzle, but with the right hacks, you can maximise space and keep your belongings fresh. We've compiled insights from popular packing hacks on TikTok.

3 Folding Tricks To Save Space

https://www.tiktok.com/@mama_mila_ A clever hack is to always pack a pillowcase in your luggage. If your bag ends up being overweight, you can transfer some extra clothes into the pillowcase, as you are generally allowed to bring a pillow onboard without it being weighed.

10 Hacks

10 clever suitcase packing hacks designed to maximise space and keep your clothes fresh, making it perfect for every traveller. 

• To fit more clothes into your suitcase, pack them vertically instead of stacking them flat.

• Keep your clothes smelling fresh throughout your journey by placing essential oil on cotton balls and scattering them amongst your garments.

• Save valuable space by packing belts around the perimeter of your suitcase.

• Utilise the often-overlooked suitcase lining to create a separate compartment for your slippers.

• A crucial tip to avoid unexpected spills is to squeeze air out of toiletries before packing them. You can use silicone lids to further prevent spills.

• Keep your necklaces from tangling by threading them through a straw.

• Use a simple button to securely keep earrings together, preventing them from getting lost or separated.

• Maximise internal shoe space by stuffing shoes with socks or chargers.

• For peace of mind, always place an AirTag in your suitcase so you can track it if it goes missing.

Effective Packing Hacks

https://www.tiktok.com/@siljewerner shares a packing hack that she found incredibly effective, stating that it "blows her away". The core idea of this hack, as indicated by viewer comments, revolves around how you orient your clothes within the suitcase:

Instead of laying clothes flat, the video demonstrates packing them vertically or on their side.

This method is praised for fitting more items into the suitcase. Silje herself describes this technique as "seriously so genius". While some users suggest packing cubes for organisation, this vertical method is presented as a straightforward alternative when you need to pack quickly or don't have other organisational tools.

Packing Tips to Help Save Space and Money

https://www.tiktok.com/@andbeyond_kelly provides a comprehensive set of packing tips aimed at saving both space and money for your next trip, particularly useful when packing a backpack

• Selecting an appropriate backpack or bag is crucial for optimising space.

• To avoid overpacking, plan your outfits in advance so you only bring necessary clothing items.

• Efficiently pack by rolling your clothes and utilising packing cubes for smaller items.

• Opt for travel-sized versions of all your toiletries, especially liquids, to save space and meet airline regulations.

• Keep your clothes clean and shoes contained by covering them with a shower cap.

• Prioritise clothing items that pack down well and do not wrinkle easily, such as yoga pants. If you must pack items that wrinkle, avoid rolling them and instead place them flat on top of your rolled clothes. For any wrinkles upon arrival, most hotels offer irons, or you can hang clothes near a hot, steamy shower.

• Select neutral colours as your base clothing items and then add small pops of colour with accessories or versatile pieces.