Take out your suitcase and any additional bags

Check the weather and your itinerary

Take out the clothes you’re going to pack

Take a note of what and when you might be wearing the clothes

Place shoes in large pockets or around the perimeter

Pack your toiletry bag and place it at the bottom

Place the heaviest clothes also at the bottom

Add in other clothes that are slightly lighter

Roll up smaller tops and place them on top of the other clothes

Place the undergarments in any open pouches or pockets

Put easily wrinkled clothes at the top, along with sweatshirts or light jackets

(If going to/from a cold place) wear the bulky jacket when you’re traveling