Travel Packing: How to Pack Socks & Underwear
Travel Packing Tip:
I test out a new packing method just about everytime I travel and I have yet to find a better way to pack my socks and underwear than the method show above.
While there is no “best way” to pack clothing, I’m pretty convinced that there is no better way to pack your socks and underwear than to stuff them neatly into your shoes. This method not only utilizes the would be empty space inside of your shoes, but it also saves you space in your luggage.
I was able to fit four pairs of socks into this shoe with ease. The other shoe held my 4 pairs of underwear.
MEN: You should be able to fit 4-6 pairs of socks into one sneaker and at least 3-5 pairs of underwear into the other sneaker.
WOMEN: You should be able to fit 4-6 pairs of socks into one shoe and anywhere from 5-10 pairs of underwear into your other shoe (depending on the type of underwear).
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DO YOU HAVE ANY PACKING TIPS FOR PACKING SOCKS & UNDERWEAR? Share them in a comment below!
While I haven’t tried the undies method, I have been stuffing socks into my shoes for years. I think taking up all those little spaces in your luggage/backpack is something we all work on… just like wearing heavier clothing as carry on.
Thanks for the comment Ian! Layering clothes is another great trick for bringing a few extra pieces of clothing.
I’d be happy to use this tip for socks but I’m not sure that I’m comfortable with stuffing my underwear into my smelly sneakers :)
My packing tip is to pack small items like bathers and t-shirts into cloth bags in my suitcase. It doesn’t save space but it keeps it neat and makes it easier to find things. Cloth bags are a lot cheaper than those packing cubes and they can be reused at your destination so you can avoid plastic bags.
Thanks for weighing in Bianca! About the socks, how about stuffing your socks into small ziploc bags and then stuffing them in your shoes. There’s your solution for your smelly shoes!
What type of cloth bags are you talking about? I’m not sure I know what you mean.
Great tip Ryan. Way to think outside the box.
Little things like this save so much room!
This is something new for me. Packing is always a bit of a problem especially trying to fit everything. But, thanks for this tip. I will try!
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