How to Pack your Clothing Efficiently - Army Roll Method

Little extra tip from a soldier, you can increase the efficiency by rolling a pair of socks and underwear in the shirt. That way you will have a day’s set of clothing in one roll instead of having a separate sock roll, underwear roll, etc. Simply lay the pair of socks and underwear flat on the shirt prior to you folding the shirt, then proceed as usual. You’re left with one roll of a day’s set. Less you have to think about or keep track of. Just grab and go. It works well for me in the field, especially when it’s dark and you can’t see in your bag. You don’t have to rummage around a bag feeling for different types of rolls. One roll to grab.

Instructions Unclear: Enrolled in the Army

My now retired Air Force Uncle taught me this when I was 10, 15 yrs later I took a 10 day trip to Turkey and I was the only one who did not check a bag. 2 bags 10 days worth of close and even brought back a few souvenirs. No waiting in line at baggage claim.

How do we roll shoes?

Also, like another one said, former soldier here,... roll shirt, socks and underwear together AND put them in a zip lock bag, get all the air out and can fit alot more as well. Also keeps your clothes dried

Damn. Now I just want to roll up stuff even though I'm not about to go anywhere.

One more tipp: If youre packing shoes, put small clothes in them, for example socks. This will save some space and will sustain the form of the shoe.

*Timings* 00:00 start 00:57 T-shirt 2:22 pants 3:30 coat, shirt, jacket, blazer etc. with sleeves 04:29 underpants 04:44 socks

Pro tip from a experienced traveler. Put a portable baggage scale in your luggage. The roll method is so efficient that you’ll easily exceed checked baggage weight. (Usually about 50 lbs. per bag). Load your baggage up to about 46-47 lbs. as not all airport scales are calibrated the same. Also, slip a simple canvas duffel bag into your luggage somewhere. If you exceed your weight, or pick up more souvenirs than expected, you can dump the extra into the duffel. A second bag will usually cost you $50 to check. Where as a over weight bag can cost as much as $250 depending on the airline. Happy travels 😃

This method is so efficient that you will miss the entire trip just trying to roll every garment.

Depending on the material of your clothes and how tight you roll it, this could stretch your clothes. Just a warning. Also you can roll your shirt, socks, underwear, and shorts into one roll so you have one set altogether. It's bulkier but I find it's simpler then going through my entire bag to find socks.

Instructions unclear, rolled my table

And my mom says I waste my time on youtube....

If rick astley did this, it would be a rick roll

I learned all this even faster when I wasn’t screamed at. What are the odds? 😑

I remember doing this shit in the army. Now I am way more efficient. I just stuff it all in and zip it up!

Something I just discovered as I was trying to roll up my super bulky coat is if your big coats have a hood, leave the hood out and don't fold it up at the bottom. Do the normal folds and roll it from the bottom to the top and when you get to the hood, you can wrap your hood around the entire thing, effectively doing the same thing as the pocket you create when you fold the bottom up

I'm currently moving from Australia to the Netherlands and I'm having to pack my whole life into 2.5 suitcases. This video helped a lot, thank you!

Using this method to use a backpack on a flight instead of suitcase in the hold, I'll be pissed if security want to open each roll to check for anything suspicious 😂😂

is no one gonna talk about how he juggled the three rolls flawlessly?