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Packing…fold or roll?

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olivo · 10/08/2023 11:17

boring, I know but need to pack and won’t have access to laundry/ironing. So, roll or fold? Which do you find most effective?

TIA!

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EBearhug · 10/08/2023 11:18

I roll.

Sirzy · 10/08/2023 11:18

I rolled for the first time last time I went away and was surprised how well it worked both space wise and crease wise.

Harebrain · 10/08/2023 11:20

Another vote for rolling!

Moonberri · 10/08/2023 11:23

Marie Kondo fold/roll and then into packing cubes.

Doyathinkhesaurus · 10/08/2023 11:27

Roll... every time.

Augend23 · 10/08/2023 11:28

I fold and put into packing cubes.

olivo · 10/08/2023 11:29

I have always folded and then ironed stuff when I got there. Looks like I might be rolling!

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avocadotofu · 10/08/2023 11:31

I also roll.

Topseyt123 · 10/08/2023 11:33

I always fold, and I never iron. No packing cubes here either.

passthesugar · 10/08/2023 11:33

I used to be suspicious of rolling but am now converted. It lets you pack more in, and my stuff doesn't get as wrinkled

Bouledeneige · 10/08/2023 11:35

I do a combination. I roll dresses, shirts and skirts that crush easy and then fold most tee shirts and sweaters.

UseOfWeapons · 10/08/2023 11:42

Roll!

AtleastitsnotMonday · 10/08/2023 14:07

Depends how good a folder you are!

ReviewingTheSituation · 10/08/2023 14:41

Roll and use packing cubes. One for tops, one for jumpers/layers, one for bottoms and dresses, one for underwear and one for running kit (running kit is NOT rolled!). And one empty cube for laundry.
We usually go on holiday staying in 3 or 4 different locations, and this works perfectly for unpacking and repacking several times in the same holiday. No ironing and no scrabbling around looking for whatever item of clothing you want.

Florissante · 10/08/2023 14:43

Roll.

MrsTerryPratchett · 10/08/2023 14:48

I'm controversial. I roll or fold and use packing cubes for the first layer, Then take the stuff that's usually on hangers out of the wardrobe, then drape it, folding once, over the top. Still on hangers. When I get to my destination, pull it out and hang.

Only works if you have the space but it save a lot of time and effort.

Maddy70 · 10/08/2023 14:49

Roll every time

goldensquaresofjoy · 10/08/2023 14:49

Rollll

SirenSays · 10/08/2023 14:51

I roll, I think the key is the get the first folds perfect so it rolls smoothly and then it won't need ironing.

olivo · 10/08/2023 17:12

Thank you, I’m going to give rolling a go!

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