Since we have limited space on our float planes we have to maximize the amount of space that we use when packing and the best way to do that with clothing is to roll your clothes. In this blog we will outline how to roll all the different types of clothes you might have and some other packing tips to maximize the space you have.

The good and bad things about rolling vs folding

| Folding | | Pros | * There isn’t much effort required * Packing and unpacking is faster so it works better for outfits you will wear right at you arrive * Formal wear will hold its shape better when it is folded vs when it is rolled | | Cons | * Folded clothes are more likely to wrinkle/crease * Harder to dig around to find the pieces you need. If your luggage jugs around, chances are everything will move from its original position’ |

| Rolling | | Pros | * Saves space in your suitcase and backpack * Makes it very easy to grab what you are looking for in your luggage * Works very well with stretchy materials | | Cons | * It takes much more time rolling than folding * Some of the clothes will be hard to roll |

How to roll each article of clothing

1. T-shirts/shirts

2. Fold the sleeves in

3. Then fold the T-shirt into thirds
4. Fold about 2 inches of the bottom of the shirt
5. Then roll up the shirt from the collar down and tuck the end into the bottom

6. Here is a video

7. Pants

8. Fold the part on the waist inside out a few inches

9. Overlap the legs
10. Start rolling from the feet to the waist
11. Upon reaching the inside out waist, pull the waist back over the roll to secure it

12. Here is a video

13. Sweaters/Hoodies/Jackets

14. Turn the bottom part inside out a few inches

15. Criss Cross sleeves and put them in the inside out part if they reach
16. Fold the sweater into thirds
17. Start rolling and put the turn-up part around the rolls.
18. If you are rolling a jacket the tighter the roll the less room it takes up

19. Here is a video

20. Socks

21. Lay the two socks on top of each other

22. Make sure that one is in a lower position than the other
23. As usual, roll from the toes/bottom to the upper part
24. Wrap the sock that lays on a higher position to the whole piece.

25. Here is a video

26. Underwear

27. Roll about two-thirds of the underwear

28. Bring both sides to the center
29. Fold and push the crotch part to wrap the whole thing
30. Here is a video

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