How to Pack a Suitcase or Trolley Case |
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 | The following guide shows how to pack with minimum creasing |
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 | Place trousers or skirts with the waist against the side, with the rest of the item hanging over the edge (this being folded later to avoid sharp creasing) |
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 | Jackets, coats or dresses are placed on top - in the opposite direction - again hanging over the edge. |
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 | Add pullovers, shirts and lingerie obtaining a level surface and then fold back the jackets one by one. |
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 | ...followed by the trousers or skirts. |
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 | Finally, attach the packing straps. Ties and belts go around the edges; place socks in shoes or in shirt collars to keep them in shape. Fill gaps with small items. |
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- make a list then reduce it!
- don't check in anything valuable, fragile or necessary on the journey, carry it with you.
- all electrical goods, including P.C's go in hand luggage. (Airline rules)
- pack shoes/heavy items in the base, as near the wheels as possible; pots and tubes go in plastic bags; protect fragile items.
- roll up casual clothes - they will crease less; stuff shoes with socks; roll ties.
- just in case, pack basic toiletries in hand luggage for an overnight stay.
- travel-size washing powders are useful.
- don't forget childrens books and favourite toys!
- avoid your home address being easily visible on your luggage as it advertises your absence; put your name/address inside your case too.
- choose easy care fabrics; place tissue paper between each layer of special clothing.
- on arrival, hang creased clothing in a steamy bathroom with the lights off (most hotel extractors are connected to the light); steam will take the creases out.
- minor creases should be sprayed with an atomiser; as garmet dries the creases will fall out.
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