How do I pack a suit, for a wedding, in carry on luggage for a flight without a garment bag?

mdweezer asked:


I’m flying to Chicago from Orlando next Friday and I would prefer not to check any luggage. I need to pack a suit and don’t have a bag for it and would much rather pack it in my carry on with some other clothes for the weekend (another set of dress clothes and some jeans to fly home in). I’ve been told to roll it but I was wondering if anyone had any tips?

Shannon

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5 Responses to “How do I pack a suit, for a wedding, in carry on luggage for a flight without a garment bag?”

1. monger187 Says:
   March 22nd, 2009 at 5:15 am

   Just check the garment bag. You’re going to check a bag if you want to bring any toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc. anyway…

2. Penguin Gal Says:
   March 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 pm

   Rolling is an excellent option–as soon as you get to your hotel/destination, take the suit out and hang it in the bathroom, turn on the bathtub/shower to the hottest setting and let the steam take out the wrinkles—no need to iron!!

3. caly925 Says:
   March 25th, 2009 at 2:01 pm

   you can roll it or just fold it flat and have it lightly pressed when you unpack

4. h_l_campbell Says:
   March 28th, 2009 at 2:39 am

   This seems like a useful solution if you aren’t using a bag. The secret appears to be in how you fold it and place it in the suitcase, face down on the bottom.

5. Wizzard2 Says:
   March 30th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

   just put plastic over it and fold it gently in the overhead; and perhaps they will even hand it for you