<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Going on a family vacation? Packing for a family trip? Wondering how to pack a suitcase to maximize space? I have some tips to help you maximize your space. </h2>


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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Packing for a family can be a daunting task, especially with small kids who tend to need more stuff. You may be wondering how to pack a suitcase to maximize space. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">I plan to share some tips on how to pack to maximize space for a family of four (this could also work for a bigger family but you may need more than 1 suitcase depending on family size). </p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Whenever we go on a trip as a family of four, I always want to maximize suitcase space and fit everything we need into one big suitcase so it makes traveling easier. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Especially if you are <span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color"><a href="https://mamabearreviews.com/mifold-booster/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">traveling with carseats</a> </span>and you need less stuff to haul and keep track of while traveling. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">First tip is to pick a big suitcase that you could fit everything in. Small little suitcases won&#8217;t be able to fit everything you need. The tips will still be helpful but one way to maximize space is to get a suitcase which allows the option <em>for</em> everything to fit. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIP #1: Plan Ahead</h2>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">How to pack a suitcase to maximize space all starts with planning ahead. Figure out weather forecast wherever you are going and plan accordingly. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Plan outfits ahead of time and lay them all out. One whole outfit stacked up together. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Pick a shirt, shorts, socks, underwear, etc. and stack it all together. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">This will help with overpacking which is the biggest culprit of taking up unnecessary space.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIP #2: Stack &; Fold</h2>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Another way to maximize space in a suitcase is to fold the outfit together. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">So if you listened in tip #1 and stacked the outfit together then this will be easy. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Take the biggest item in that outfit, which will probably be the shirt and lay it out completely flat. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Then fold up and stack the rest of the outfit on top of the biggest item (see video below). </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Then fold up the shirt around the other items (or roll it if you prefer rolling to folding). </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Now you should have an entire outfit folded into that one shirt (or whichever item was the biggest).</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIP #3: Reuse Items</h2>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Reusing items is a great option to save suitcase space. Reusing items like shoes for many outfits or jackets too will help cut down and maximize space in the suitcase. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">And you can use the same jacket for different outfits and it will still look like an entirely new outfit each day!</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Same with shoes, especially if you have a neutral color shoe option like white or black tennis shoes or flip flops that can be used for different outfits without causing a fashion issue. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">This tip especially works for kids since they tend to have a favorite shoe or jacket anyways. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIP #4: Stuff Items</h2>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Stuffing items into other items is another way to save space. This could mean stuffing socks into shoes to save space. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Another option is to stuff makeup bags into boots if you are packing boots on your trip. Stacking and stuffing things into other things is a great way on how to pack a suitcase to maximize space. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIP #5: Use Bags for Kids</h2>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Kids tend to go through more clothes than adults because they get messy. Which is why I usually pack my kids clothes into baggies. I plan their outfits for the day and put each outfit into a plastic bag, or you could use <a href="https://amzn.to/3sE0z9C" target="_blank" rel="noopener sponsored" title=""><span style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">packing cubes</span></a> as well. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">This way I can toss them a bag and they can get dressed on their own and there is no issue of &#8220;what to wear&#8221; each day. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Plus bonus, if the clothes get just completely muddy, messy, etc. you can throw back into the bag to save the other clothes from getting dirty too. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">You can also suck the air out of the baggies to save even more space. Or use those <a href="https://amzn.to/47WAQcE" target="_blank" rel="noopener sponsored" title=""><span style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">space saver </span></a>bags that vacuum the air out to make it super small and save space. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">But if you are on a budget and don&#8217;t want to purchase expensive bags, I have just used Target baggies and then sucked the air out myself and it has worked just fine. </p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIP #6: Pack Light</h2>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Now this tip will really only work if you have access to a washer/dryer wherever you are traveling. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">This way you can pack only half the outfits for the amount of time you&#8217;ll be there and then wash and reuse and make new outfits with the items you already have. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">This will save major space, but if you don&#8217;t have access to a washer/dryer then really stick to Tip #1 and plan ahead exactly what outfits you&#8217;ll need. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIP #7: Pack the Necessities</h2>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Do you need every makeup palette you own for this trip? Probably not. Pick only the essentials and it will cut down on space in your suitcase. Packing only what you need will save time and space in your luggage. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIP #8: Travel Size </h2>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">When you can, try to pack travel size items instead of the full blown ones. This will save space especially if you don&#8217;t need the full shampoo and conditioner. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Many travel items can be found at Target of name brand items or stock up and save all those samples you get from Ulta or Sephora and use those instead of hauling the big bottles of items. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">I save travel and sample items of <a href="https://forms.gle/oeVcYXPCydAfHvhD9" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title=""><span style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">my shampoo and conditioner</span></a> for exactly this reason. I have a storage container inside my hall closet filled with samples and travel sizes I collect so I can use those when traveling. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Plus some stores/brands actually sell travel items you can buy and save to use. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Makes things easier and saves so much space. </p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">If you can&#8217;t find travel sizes of things you love and need like shampoo and conditioner or your favorite styling cream or lotion, then wrap those items in baggies and stuff them inside shoes so it doesn&#8217;t take up extra space in your suitcase. </p>


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<p class="has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph">Overall packing does not need to be an overwhelming task and you are able to fit more than one person&#8217;s items into a suitcase if you plan accordingly and hopefully follow some tips listed above! If you try any, comment below and let me know if these worked for you and your family. Hopefully now you have some tips on how to pack a suitcase to maximize space. 

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