Flight 001 is one of my fave stores in NYC and a must-stop for me whenever I’m about to take a trip. They literally have anything and everything you need (and a ton of things you’ll want, but probably don’t need!), as you prepare for your travels. One of their most popular collections are their SpacePaks. The line includes paks for your clothes, shoes, lingerie, suits and more, all of which are designed to maximize space in your suitcase. You’re probably thinking like I initially did, how can packing an extra case help you achieve more space?? Well first off let me specify this isn’t a magic product – you need packing skills to maximize its efficacy! However if you pack your clothes to fit exactly the dimension of the pak, the pak gets rid of excess air and since clothes are (ideally) packed super-tightly, there is less wiggle room between the clothes which in turn means less wrinkling. Check-out this video for a demo. Aside from the space-saving factor, it’s conveniently split into a clean section and a back section for dirty laundry.
Don’t get me wrong, for a very long time I couldn’t have cared less about being an effective packer, but now that airlines are charging for every piece of checked luggage – I care and every bit of extra space helps!