How many times have you had to leave some of your clothes at home because it did not fit inside your luggage? No matter how many times you try to cram that great-looking shirt or, even worse, that super-thick denim, it just will not fit. Sacrifices are made; clothes are left behind.
Worry no more. This article will teach you how to roll clothes for packing using the roll ranger technique so fit all those clothes can fit and possibly even more. I hope you are as excited as I was to learn these methods because this will change how you vacation, and maybe even your life. Don’t worry: I got you and your travel fashion needs covered.
Discover the Ranger Roll Technique
Access the ranger roll section you want:
- Packing clothes – How to roll up pants
- How to pack clothes – How to roll long-sleeved shirts
- How to fold clothes for travel – How to roll short-sleeved shirts
- Packing clothes – How to roll towels for packing
- Use the ranger roll to combine two shirts
- Use the ranger roll to combine pants, underwear, and socks
Packing clothes – How to roll up pants:
Start by turning the waist inside out, leaving about 8 cm of the inside exposed.
With the bottom of the pants pointed towards you, overlap both legs over each other just slightly. Their inner edges should be lying just slightly on top of one another.
Then, fold each leg from the outside into the centre. You are now left with an even rectangle.
Now, start rolling tightly from the bottom towards the very top.
Once the pants are completely rolled up, fold the turn back up over the roll using the inside out waist you formed in the very beginning.
What you have left is a tightly packed roll.
Tip: For even more space-saving, tie the rolls with your belts.
How to pack clothes – How to roll long-sleeved shirts:
Rolling shirts using the ranger roll applies the same technique as the pants roll, except with small differences:
First, fold both sleeves at the seam.
Then, overlap at the elbow to make room for the turn-up of the bottom.
Create a turn up with about 8 cm of the inside exposed.
Next, fold one side to the centre.
Then, fold the opposite side to the opposite edge.
Invert the shirt so that the top is faced toward you, then roll it up all the way to the top.
Finally fold the turn up over the roll.
How to fold clothes for travel – How to roll short-sleeve shirts:
Create a turn up of about 8 cm.
Next, fold both sleeves at the seams, so that the armholes point toward one another.
With the lines straightened out, fold one side to the centre
Then fold the other side to the opposite edge.
Rotate the shirt so the top is facing you, then begin tightly rolling all the way to the end.
Once the shirt is completely rolled up, fold the turn up over.
Packing clothes – How to roll towels for packing:
Using the ranger roll for towels will create a lot of space even when packing a few towels:
Start by folding about 8 cm under itself.
Then, fold both sides to the centre with each edge lined up against each other.
Rotate the towel so that the turn-up is away from you, then start rolling tightly from the edge.
Once you reach the end, fold the turn up over the roll.
Use the ranger roll to combine two shirts
Place a short-sleeve shirt on top of a long-sleeve shirt.
Fold both sleeves at the seams so the armholes point downward.
Then, overlap at the elbow to make room for the next fold.
Fold the short-sleeve shirt up about 8 cm.
Then, with the long-sleeve shirt below, create a turn up that sits level with the folded short-sleeve shirt.
Fold one side to the centre.
Then fold the other side to the opposite edge.
Rotate the shirt so the turn up is facing away from you, then start tightly rolling all the way up.
Once completely rolled, fold the turn up over the roll.
Use the ranger roll to combine pants, underwear, and socks
Start with your pants first. With the top facing you, turn the waist inside out by about 8 cm.
Then, tuck your underwear inside the turn-up.
Next, place socks inside the outer edges of the turn-up.
Rotate the pants over so the bottom is facing you.
Overlap the legs just slightly so the edges lie on top of one another.
Then, fold each leg into the centre, forming a thinner shape.
Finally, start tightly rolling all the way to the top.
Once the pants are completely rolled, fold the turn up over the roll.
There you have it. Now that you know how to roll clothes for packing with the ranger roll, you are now able to create a significant amount of extra space in your luggage. With this newfound space, you can fill it up with extra souvenirs from your trip, more outfits to complete your travel look or even your favourite foods.
Just be sure to check out our article on what is allowed in your checked baggage before packing.
