Traveller shows off genius suitcase packing method ahead of two-week holiday: 'How did I NEVER think of this?'
Silje Werner, from Stockholm, shared a 'satisfying' video showing how she stacked her holiday wardrobe neatly while the luggage was standing up on its wheels.
Packing your suitcase upright can help maximise space, making it easier to pull out a specific dress, shirt or a pair of pants you want to wear on any particular day - without having to create a mess from rummaging through everything.
By loading from the bottom up, you're pressing down on the clothes to compact them, so you get extra storage space to fit in souvenirs or spontaneous purchases from your trip.
'Next time you're travelling, try out this packing hack,' Silje said in her video.
'I'm blown away.'
Silje said she was packing for a summer trip to Albania so she wanted to see all the outfits she packed vertically.
'It really helped me stay organised during my two-week trip,' she explained.
'I really like this way of packing... Everything was perfectly in place after two flights and I managed to keep it organised during my 16-day trip.
'I find that packing this way gives you a good overview of what's in your suitcase... It's so handy.'
Silje said the other side of her suitcase was filled with three pairs of shoes, two hair styling tools, a towel, several sunscreens, two camera tripods and more.
She said her suitcase came to a total of 18.5kg.
Those who packed their suitcases using the same technique insisted it was 'better' than packing cubes because they could retrieve what they want to wear without disturbing the rest of their belongings.
'Packing cubes are terrible and bulky. This is the best method - my mum has been doing it for years,' one shared.
'Realistically you save more space with this method than you would with packing cubes,' another pointed out.
'I'm packing for a trip tonight and this works better than packing cubes,' one said.
'I pack exactly like that BUT I actually pack behind the liner. Open the zipper of the liner attach a zip tie on the zipper to make it easier to open and close. Then pack just like this, close the liner and then lock with the straps. I even add a purse or anything else right under the straps and it works out beautifully,' another added.
Packing your suitcase upright can help maximise space, making it easier to pull out a specific dress, shirt or a pair of pants you want to wear on any particular day - without having to create a mess from rummaging through everything
Many were 'mind blown', with one saying: 'This is actually pretty brilliant.'
'Why didn't we ever think about this sooner?' another shared.
'Now that is impressive,' one said.
'Very smart! I never thought of that,' another revealed.
'Why am I seeing this AFTER I was fighting for my life?' one joked.
'This makes so much sense,' another added, along with a crying emoji.
However, not everyone agreed, with some suggesting they swear by packing cubes.
'Good idea but packing cubes are the best,' one said.
'Packing cubes keep everything organised,' another shared.
But some defended the upright packing method, with one pointing out: 'Y'all saying packing cubes... This video is literally for if you don't have an alternative to anything like that and you have to hurry up... People never take a simple hack.'
Another agreed, saying: 'Exactly... People are so irritating. Not all your clothes can fit in those tiny packing cubes.'
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