| Category | Weekend (2 nights) | 5–7 Days | Long Trip (2+ weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts / tops | 2–3 | 4–5 | 5–7 (plan to do laundry) |
| Bottoms (pants/jeans) | 1–2 | 2–3 | 3 (jeans: 2 wears per wash) |
| Undergarments | 3 | 7 | 7–10 (most compressed) |
| Socks | 3 pairs | 7 pairs | 7–10 pairs |
| Warm layer (jacket/fleece) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dress outfit / formal (if needed) | 1 set | 1 set | 1–2 sets |
| Shoes | 2 (comfort + 1) | 2–3 | 3 max |
| Toiletries | Mini bottles (< 100ml) | Full size if checked bag | Full size + refills |
| Medications + prescription | All meds + a week extra | All meds + extra | All meds + 2 weeks extra |
| Electronics | Charger, earphones, power bank | + laptop if needed | + adapters for destination |
| Method | Best For | Avoid For | Space Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling | T-shirts, jeans, underwear, socks, activewear | Suits, dress shirts (creases badly), structured jackets | Saves 20–30%; reduces wrinkles in casual clothes |
| Folding | Formal shirts, trousers, suits, structured clothes | Bulky items, casual wear | Standard; better for wrinkle-prone fabrics |
| Bundle wrapping | Business/smart casual outfits | Casual disorganised packing style | Best for wrinkle prevention — wrap entire outfit around soft core |
| Packing cubes | Any trip — organises categories | Nothing — always use these | Compresses and segregates clothing |