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handy packing tip...

heres a couple of mine:

wen packing shoes/boots, i've put my socks and underwear actually inside them, so it helps them keep their shape and save room!

and with my plates etc, ive wrapped them all up in my teatowels to save room and protect them

if any of you get to know me, you'll notice im super efficient. like monica from freinds, but without the cleanliness!

anyone else have any tips?

Reply 1

fuglyduckling

Earlier today, I came up with an excellent idea that has reduced my overall packing time by as much as 70%! I am also quite happy to share it with you all.

I walked downstairs, smiled at my mother and asked her how she was and whether she was busy. The rest - as they say - is history. :smile:

University of Bristol

Bristol

Haha!

I HAVE A CLOTHES HORSE!

*ahem* is it only me who had never heard of one before now? :redface:

eh?

Rolling. It's all about the rolling. Rolled clothes take up about 30% of the room that folded ones do, and they don't crease as badly if you kinda stretch them before rolling. Stretch, and roll. Stretch, and roll. Sorted.

(tip courtesy of 6 weeks travelling with one tiny backpack, terms and conditions apply.)

Reply 6

flamingoflo

ooh hippy dippy chick, im doing sociolgoy, with a module in politics (providing they have room). so shall see you there! thanks for the tip btw.

Reply 7

wednesburywench

i ddi the stretch and roll technique...maybe saved me a little space i reakon. Bet they get creased tho lol. i also have a clothes horse and a radiator hanger hehe

Reply 8

_Ellie

Too late. 1 suitcase, four boxes, two book boxes, 1 large tin, 3 shoulder bags and two paper bags. Erm.. :blush:

Reply 9

Gexko

Jamie23

I HAVE A CLOTHES HORSE!

*ahem* is it only me who had never heard of one before now? :redface:

yes. try helping your mum do the washing once in a while :p:

*is self-righteous*

*hopes noone realises he never helps either*

Neway, packing. Did mine in 2 hours. :biggrin:

Every available space is filled, including inside my printer....

Reply 10

happysoul

Gexko

yes. try helping your mum do the washing once in a while :p:

*is self-righteous*

*hopes noone realises he never helps either*

Neway, packing. Did mine in 2 hours. :biggrin:

Every available space is filled, including inside my printer....

Lol, I did that too! There's a jumble of random stuff inside my printer and my laptop bag :biggrin:

Reply 11

Gexko

happysoul

Lol, I did that too! There's a jumble of random stuff inside my printer and my laptop bag :biggrin:

Handy packing tip:
Plastic yellow ducks fit well head down in a glass.

Another tip:
If you're planning to bring a car, sort out non-essential stuff to bring in the car in a few weeks before you pack...

oops :biggrin:

Reply 12

flamingoflo

1 giant holdall, 1 suitcase, 2 boxes, 3 shoeboxes, a rucksack and a carrier bag. isn't it funny how the list descends from quality to well.. ermm... non quality. whats the opposite of quality? ( i think i may be being dull here)...