Like everyone, I love going on vacation. What I don't love, however, is packing. It's probably down to the fact that my suitcase rarely shuts properly on the first attempt, and I also find it tedious, stressful and time-consuming.
I've been a long-time user and lover of packing cubes, but I never seem to have enough to organize my clothes, toiletries, shoes and bags. This got me thinking, is there a cheaper alternative? Ziploc bags have so many uses for home organizing ideas , and this clever alternative use of the plastic zipper bags can can now help you pack your outfits with ease. Spend less time stressing and more time sunbathing and hanging out with friends.
1. For organizing outfits You might think you know how to fold clothes for packing , but are you maximizing the space in your space? The beauty of this hack is the simplicity and ease of adopting it into your own lifestyle. I love m y Osprey Ultralight Packing Cube Set , and have used it for years, as the packing cubes keep clothes organized and compressed.
So, I tried replicating this same idea with Ziploc bags, which have many surprising uses around your home . I simply organized my clothes into head-to-toe outfits, including any accessories I plan to wear with them, such as sunglasses, folded them neatly and slid them into the Ziploc bags. I used freezable one gallon sized bags, to give me plenty of room without the worry of rips or tears.
Once my clothes were in the bags, I squeezed out all the air and sealed, cr.