You've been packing your suitcase all wrong – try this ‘genius' hack and your clothes won't get creased
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A travel enthusiast has shared her top tip to ensure your clothes don't crease when packing
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According to Annabelle Kate, it's time to throw away the packing cubes and try her "genius" trick
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But social media users were divided by the luggage advice
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Not only this, but if you want to fit as many clothes into your case as possible without them getting creased, it might be time to ditch the
Posting on social media, Annabelle Kate, who has spent the last three years travelling around the world, shared her hack to ensure you can take all the belongings you need on your next trip.
In a short clip shared online, Annabelle filmed herself packing her suitcase, as she wrote: 'I've found the best way to fit everything in your case!'
According to this content creator, the key is to 'keep everything as flat as possible.'
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Not only this, but she urged
Instead of folding items into piles, Annabelle puts her clothes into her suitcase flat, as she explained: 'By keeping everything flat you can fit so much more in your case.'
And that's not the best part, as she then continued: 'And of course your clothes don't get
Thanks to Annabelle's
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Annabelle's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @
But social media users were left totally divided by Annabelle's
Shoppers run to Tesco desperate to nab the 'suitcase of dreams' that's the 'prettiest vintage style case' and 'so cheap'
One user wrote: 'This is what I do. I used packing cubes and could hardly fit anything.'
A second chimed in: 'This is exactly how I pack and in my opinion it's better than using packing cubes.'
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Someone else agreed: 'Yes, packing cubes are a headache when packing!! It gets so bulky when using packing cubes.'
Respectfully, please don't tell me how to pack
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Whilst one travel fan gushed: 'Omg this is so genius.'
But at the same time, one person snapped: 'I'm not putting my clean clothes in a dirty
Holiday packing tips
Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday.
1. Write a list
Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase.
Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack.
2. Involve your kids
Jemma said: 'My girls are getting older, they're 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say 'this is what you need' and they follow the list.
'And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them 'you can have whatever you want in there as long as it's not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that's their 'home away from home' items.'
3. Try a hack or two
She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you've just got to pick the right one for your trip.
"Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you're trying to get a lot of items into your case, it's a space saver.
'Packing cubes are great - for example, I'm going on holiday with my three kids and we're all using the same suitcase for our clothes.
"These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked.
"I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we've arrived."
4. Decant beauty products
Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller.
Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive.
5. Get organised before you come home
Jemma said: 'When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes.
'Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person.
"Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don't leave it."
Another added: 'Respectfully, please don't tell me how to pack.'
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A third commented: 'Packing cubes also served as organisers. Easier to identify items/clothes in times of use.'
Meanwhile, someone else penned: 'Vacuum sealer and packing cubes for the win.'
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