Expensive baggage allowances and hand luggage dilemmas complicate holiday packing. TikTok has more than 101.2 million posts showing the best travel packing hacks.

Thankfully, they are pretty simple to follow and can be used the next time someone is jetting off.

As Christmas is just around the corner, many people will be looking to get away for a short break or maybe catch some winter sun.

Mike Harvey, managing director at 1st Move International, has provided expert tips to ensure holidaymakers can bring all their travel essentials without spending more on an increased baggage allowance.

Especially as many travellers will be packing their jumpers and boots for their winter trip away.

Try the KonMari folding technique

Marie Kondo’s viral organising method, the KonMari technique, involves folding clothes into compact rectangles that can stand upright in the suitcase.

This is a game changer, as it saves space and makes it easier to see and access each item without messing up the rest of the arrangement.

Use vacuum seal bags

Social media users love vacuum seal bags for compressing bigger items like jackets and jumpers into flat packages.

Simply place the clothes inside the bag, seal it, and vacuum the air out. The result? Airtight packages that take up minimal space in the suitcase.

Use the space inside shoes

Don’t overlook the space inside the shoes. To maximise suitcase space, stuff socks, underwear, and electronics like shavers inside shoes. This has the added benefit of helping shoes maintain their shape during travel.

Layer items with the ‘Tetris method’

Place heavier items like shoes or toiletry bags at the bottom, followed by neatly folded clothes arranged vertically.

Fill any gaps with smaller items to ensure every inch of the suitcase is used. This method helps distribute weight evenly and prevents clothes from getting wrinkled during travel.

Pack multi-use products

Anticipate someone’s needs and pack products that serve multiple purposes. That way, someone saves on weight and space without missing out on essentials.

A Swiss Army Knife, for example, comes equipped with a bottle opener (so someone can enjoy a glass of wine without having to head out to buy a corkscrew after a long day of exploring), scissors for cutting tags off new clothes, and much more!.

Invest in accessory organisers

Jewellery and electronic organisers help by keeping accessories and wires tangle-free and close to each other, so someone doesn’t have to rummage through the suitcase to locate one small item.