Since we have limited space on our float planes we have to maximize the amount of space that we use when packing and the best way to do that with clothing is to roll your clothes. In this blog we will outline how to roll all the different types of clothes you might have and some other packing tips to maximize the space you have.
The good and bad things about rolling vs folding
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How to roll each article of clothing
1. T-shirts/shirts
- Fold the sleeves in
- Then fold the T-shirt into thirds
- Fold about 2 inches of the bottom of the shirt
- Then roll up the shirt from the collar down and tuck the end into the bottom
- Here is a video
2. Pants
- Fold the part on the waist inside out a few inches
- Overlap the legs
- Start rolling from the feet to the waist
- Upon reaching the inside out waist, pull the waist back over the roll to secure it
- Here is a video
3. Sweaters/Hoodies/Jackets
- Turn the bottom part inside out a few inches
- Criss Cross sleeves and put them in the inside out part if they reach
- Fold the sweater into thirds
- Start rolling and put the turn-up part around the rolls.
- If you are rolling a jacket the tighter the roll the less room it takes up
- Here is a video
4. Socks
- Lay the two socks on top of each other
- Make sure that one is in a lower position than the other
- As usual, roll from the toes/bottom to the upper part
- Wrap the sock that lays on a higher position to the whole piece.
- Here is a video
5. Underwear
- Roll about two-thirds of the underwear
- Bring both sides to the center
- Fold and push the crotch part to wrap the whole thing
- Here is a video
When traveling on any airline you do need to be aware of the weight restrictions their planes, below is our weight restrictions for our planes.
Baggage Weights
Miminiska Lodge: 50lbs. per person
Makokibatan Lodge: 75lbs. per person
Striker’s Point Lodge: 75lbs. per person
Whitewater Lodge: 125lbs. per person
All Outposts: 125lbs. per person
When packing make sure you pack stuff that you can wear multiple times especially when you are traveling somewhere that doesn’t have access to easy washing machines, it makes it easier to plan less outfits, and can lower how much your luggage weighs.
