The Flight Attendant’s Simple Packing Trick That Makes Any Suitcase Feel Bigger, by Krishana Khandare on YouTube. 27 min 41 s.
- Video length
- 27 min 41 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Plan your trip day by day before you open the suitcase. Write one outfit per day, including underwear, socks and shoes, so you pack for real plans instead of just in case items.
Lay each day's outfit out flat and roll it as one bundle: top, bottom, underwear and socks together. Bundles keep a full day in one place and save space.
Cut duplicates. Wear your heaviest shoes on the plane and pack one spare pair at most. Stuff socks or chargers inside the spare shoes to use the empty space.
Put toiletries in one clear 1 litre bag. Decant liquids into bottles of 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less, tighten the caps, and keep the bag near the top for security checks.
Pack medication in your hand luggage in its original labelled packaging, with a copy of the prescription for anything regular. Keep it out of checked bags.
Put your passport, tickets, charger and one change of clothes in your personal item, so you are covered if your checked bag is delayed.
Add a thin layer for weather changes, such as a light jacket or scarf you can wear on the plane, plus one smarter top for evenings.
Repack at the end of the trip. Keep dirty clothes in a separate bag and roll the clean leftovers, so the return journey stays organised.
Tips and common mistakes
Roll bulky items but fold collared shirts flat inside the bundle to stop creases.
Check your airline's cabin bag size and weight before you pack, since limits differ between carriers.
Wear your heaviest shoes and jacket on travel days to free up room in the bag.
Leave about a tenth of the suitcase empty so you have space for anything you buy.
Questions
How many outfits should I pack for a week?
Around five to six days of outfits plus one smarter set works for a seven-day trip. Plan to rewear basics or wash a few items halfway through.
Can I bring full-size shampoo in my carry-on?
No. Liquids, gels and creams must be 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less per container and fit in one clear 1 litre bag at most airports.
Where should I pack medication?
In your hand luggage, in the original labelled packaging. That way you can reach it during the flight and still have it if your checked bag goes missing.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
