Packing clothes for a holiday is an artform, requiring careful consideration about what to take and how to match items with each other.
When it comes to fitting everything into your caravan or motorhome, however, there tends to be more space than the single bag you can take on most flights.
Despite there being lockers above the bed and down the side of the fridge, it’s still useful to employ clever techniques to make sure your holiday wardrobe doesn’t get creased.
Nic Shacklock from Online-Bedrooms.co.uk said: “Packing for a holiday doesn’t have to mean dealing with wrinkled clothes.
“By choosing the right fabrics and using clever packing hacks, holidaymakers can ensure their clothes don’t look a mess when they unpack at the hotel.
“When you arrive at your destination with clothes that are ready to wear, you save time and stress, allowing you to start enjoying your holiday immediately.
“Packing carefully is especially important if you’re attending a special event during your trip, but even if you’re not, it’s always nice to look your best while you’re out and about, whether you’re sightseeing or going out for meals.”
Experts from the website have shared their tips…
Choose the right materials
The first thing to consider is selecting clothes in materials that are less likely to crease when stowed away in your leisure vehicle.
Linen has a reputation for wrinkling easily, but it’s not the only fabric to do so. Silk and cotton materials also hold onto lines where they’ve been folded.
Try packing garments made from synthetic materials such as lycra, nylon and polyester instead, as they’ll come out of the locker looking sharp.
Roll your clothes
The rolling technique has been widely accepted among travel bloggers as the best method for packing a suitcase and it applies to caravan and motorhome storage spaces too.
Not only will it help you to keep clothes wrinkle-free, but rolling has been found to be an efficient way to fit more items into a space.
Utilise the sushi method
Building on the rolling technique, the sushi method means bundling garments together, with larger ones spread over the outer layers.
Start in the centre with things like socks or underwear, then encase them with other items. While this could work for transporting clothes, it could all unravel once you want to wear things.
Make use of packing cubes
Packing cubes are great for organising your holiday wardrobe and fitting more in, as they help compress clothes down.
A favourite of the CaravanTimes editor, these essentials can be used like a travel version of your chest of drawers at home.
Either pack all similar items together in a cube or separate out a whole outfit for the day to avoid having to open more than once.
Fold with tissue paper
If your caravan trip involves a special occasion or event, then it can be worth going the extra mile to keep party clothes looking their best.
For these items, place tissue paper between the layers to reduce friction and therefore the likelihood of creases forming.
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