Rolling vs. Folding: The Ultimate Packing Debate Settled (And Yes, We’re Getting Sassy About It)

Spoiler Alert: You’ve been doing it wrong, darling. Packing — it’s the travel dilemma as old as suitcases themselves. Are you a sacred folder, meticulously laying out every tee and trouser like you’re auditioning for Marie Kondo’s closet cam? Or do you roll your clothes like a rebellious backpacker in Bali? Well buckle up, buttercup — because I’m settling this debate once and for all, and throwing in some game-changing travel hacks, must-have tools, and juicy affiliate links to make your next trip effortless.

Melissa Ridge

5/17/20252 min read

Spoiler Alert: You’ve been doing it wrong, darling.

Packing — it’s the travel dilemma as old as suitcases themselves. Are you a sacred folder, meticulously laying out every tee and trouser like you’re auditioning for Marie Kondo’s closet cam? Or do you roll your clothes like a rebellious backpacker in Bali?

Well buckle up, buttercup — because I’m settling this debate once and for all, and throwing in some game-changing travel hacks, must-have tools, and juicy affiliate links to make your next trip effortless.

The Case for Rolling: Wrinkle-Free & Space-Savvy

Rolling clothes is basically the packing world’s answer to Spanx: it squeezes everything in tight, smooths out lumps (aka wrinkles), and makes you feel like a minimalist queen.

Why it slaps:

More space for duty-free snacks
Clothes come out smoother than your ex’s apologies
Easier to see what you packed (aka less suitcase rummaging)

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The Case for Folding: Classic, Clean & Structured

Look, sometimes you gotta keep it classic. Folding works better for structured garments like blazers, dress shirts, and clothes you don’t want looking like they were crushed in a festival mosh pit.

Why it still works:

Keeps your fancy stuff crisp
Ideal for small weekenders or garment bags
Easier for tight suitcase compartments

So… Who Wins?

The hybrid method, darling. Roll your soft stuff (tees, undies, leggings) and fold your structured pieces. Add packing cubes and compression bags and you’re basically the Beyoncé of baggage.

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