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Is there a best way to pack clothes？ The following ideas are of great help to those who are always on the way.

Where to start？

_____1_____ Once you see how much you lay in front of you， be brave and reduce about a third. Because the truth is like your wardrobe， you never seem to use as much as you take.

How to deal with clothing？

Start with your shoes. Put stockings or socks inside them to hold the shape of your shoes. Thus， you can make use of every square inch of space. Once your shoes are firmly in place， fill small gaps with very soft items._____ 2_____

Lay out the first clothes with one end inside the suitcase and the other end dropping over the edge. Put the next clothes on top of this， but place them the other way around._____ 3_____ In this way， you'll get another flat layer soon. Finally， one by one， fold the clothes back in.

Where to put non?clothing？

_____4_____ These awkward shaped items are difficult to pack. You'd better put them towards the middle to give them maximum protection. Remember to double bag your toiletries（洗漱用品） kit to avoid spotting your clothes.

Top tips：

If you take belts， slip them along the inside of your case._____ 5_____ That will take more space. Next， use the hard shape of the case to offer protection. Leave your toiletries kit in your suitcase， when you return home. It's ready for the next time you travel.

A. Don't roll belts up.

B. Be sure to put away socks.

C. This idea will create a flat first layer.

D. And then continue laying other clothes.

E. That will make the job a whole lot easier.

F. Lay everything you want to take with you on the bed.

G. Non?clothing items are things like books， toothbrushes and cameras.