How to Pack a Suitcase Butler Style, Part 2

[vygotsky17]

Can't one simply bring one's butler with one?

[egarrulo]

Awesome way to pack neckties and belt. Thank you.

[ScriptSupervisorSand]

This is fantastic information to have. I would love to see you do one for women's items. Especially ball gowns etc.

[ModernButlers]

@ScriptSupervisorSand

Thank you. We do have this on the list of videos t make, as this is not the first such request. The principles are basically the same, however.

[DarkangelKat]

i expect my things to be packed this way from henceforth!

[INQM5]

Great information. Thank you.

[daisygurl4]

And what do you do if TSA chooses your bag to open up for their random checks? LOL

[mrdipallins]

this uses an incredibly obsene amount of paper....rather a waste, if you ask me. why not just roll everything up and bring an iron?....

[egarrulo]

@mrdipallins Paper will preserve your clothes; without it your clothes will rub one against the other and deteriorate.

[Offshoreorganbuilder]

Very helpful, if overkill for most people. Still, it's good to know how to do it properly if you need to.

[mrlistenme]

what a royal way of packing

mindblowing ...esp. ties and flipover jacket (2nd)

[arthurnudge]

My only quibble with this method is that it assumes that you will fully un-pack at the other end. If, like me, you tend to live out of the suitcase with many short stops on a trip, I find it is easier (although less neat and tidy) to fold items tightly and stack like items together.

[ModernButlers]

@arthurnudge I agree with you. If there is one rule that should rarely be broken, it is that no rule should trump common sense and workability. Your system works, stick to it.

[rachaelkawaii]

this is not environmentally friendly at all

[ModernButlers]

I understand your concern. However, I could say that neither is toilet paper environmentally friendly. At least this tissue paper is reused multiple times and then recycled. When used properly for packing, in fact, ironing is not needed, saving on electricity generation. So maybe there is a net environmental gain. Care to calculate it?

[egarrulo]

@rachaelkawaii Why not? They are using just paper, which will be reused. It's not like they are using throwaway plastic bags.

[zoltron30]

what kind of paper is that and what is it called?

[ModernButlers]

It is a tissue paper, the same kind as is used to wrap presents in stores (although stores often use paper with patterns printed on it, and you want plain paper without colored ink on it. The paper is thin enough to see through, and soft, not crinkly and hard. EWhen you buy a business short in a store, they often have a piece of tissue paper between the fold. It is that type.

[ModernButlers]

Thanks very much. Unless there is something else you need to pack other than books/papers, the basics are no different for students than anyone else, so I am not sure that another video is needed. However, what does one do with all those heavy books and papers? Pack them separate from the clothes, or even ship them ahead. When I travel internationally, I take a lot of books and papers, and always put the heavier items in one suitcase (being careful not to exceed the weight restrictions) .

[PhoenixSF90]

Absolutely brilliant work! Thank you for sharing this with us. As a student, I have many other essentials to pack in my suitcase, such as books and particularly stationary.

For students going to university, particularly international students it can be quite a hassle.

Would you be so kind as to make a student-centered video on packing? It will be most appreciated!

[ModernButlers]

Glad you like. The paper does not take up that much room, as long as it is the proper tissue paper. I have seen some people use thicker paper that one might wrap a parcel in, and obviously, that would take up too much room.

[mott1s]

I want her to pack my suitcases. It must be a thrill to open the case and see how well that is done. Few things though:

1. Obviously there the need for the tissues but they do use alot of that space..

2. When that "cake" is unpacked and items have been used it's it a bit shame to pack them back in when there's no chance you can achieve that? :D

But all and all, that is excellent. I can only wish to do even a bit of that. This will no doubt help me the next time I need to pack. :) Thanks!

[ModernButlers]

Thanks for the question: yes, we plan on doing some this Fall, posting by November.

[Funkyalfa]

Sir, would be doing any video's about other area's such as table serving, manners etc. Your video's are most imformative

[ModernButlers]

Not a silly question at all. Try artist supply stores, or Google "wrapping tissue"

[IMJaybo]

Silly question, but where can you buy the sheets of tissue paper?

[SecretSylph]

Don't you just love the bit where it is time to fold the sleeves over, it is really fun and rewarding....I learnt how to pack butler style from the net years ago so I think this a brilliant video as I can actually see how it is done for real and improve. Best packing video on you tube

[ModernButlers]

You are welcome, and thank you for your comments. The fact that you have similar packing practices shows that there is workability to our apparent madness.

[SecretSylph]

I agree, there is usually a compartment that you can put toiletries in to seperate them from the clothes so that a search will not make a mess of your clothes. But also place a towel as the last layer in case of leaks from the toiletries, this does work as this happened to me in Africa and it saved my clothes from damage. Great video ;)

[ModernButlers]

I understand. I travel a lot internationally, and do not have too much suitcase rummaging. My only suggestion: Once it has been rummaged, tidy it up again before closing it and moving on!

[juliolezama]

Excellent. I give it a 5 stars. My concern is that with the new aerport rules, they will unpack and search everything and all the work is gone in mathers of seconds. Hope that won't be the case. Please, post videos of how to pack carry ons. I think the 55 are the only ones allowed at the cabin.

[ModernButlers]

Thanks. Unless there are new new rules I do not know about, these searches have existed for a while. I only pack clothes in the clothes suitcase, so that suitcase is never searched. If one only has one suitcase, then try to pack with the x-ray machine in mind, so that suspicious items are packed in a way that will make it obvious what they are...or put suspicious things at the top so the agent finds them upon opening, without having to rummage. I have only once had my suitcase messed up.

[juliolezama]

I travel international very often. Many countries do not have the x-ray machines that the USA has. In many parts of Mexico, the search is done by hand. My suitcase is messed up at least at one airport when I travel. Your tips about how to pack are very handy and well appreciated. Thanks.

[gsxr7operator]

"snake" the belt? funny and good1

[Philo68]

5 stars! Very useful tips for a frequent flier such as myself...

[jogsingumboots]

Hi ModernButlers, thanks for the informative video: Can I ask: What about new reg. for liquids on planes? Bag searches? and Did you pack your own bag? But I will take a lot of the great tips on board. Thanks!

[ModernButlers]

Dear Jogs in Gumboots,

Thanks for the questions.

I am not aware of any liquid restrictions in checked luggage, assuming the liquid is harmless rather than nitroglycerin, which I am sure the authorities would take exception to.

Bag searches are a liability, as generally items are ruffled. I get around this by only packing clothes together, so there is no need to search the bag.

Until I hire a butler, I will always pack my own bags :-)

PS Do you really prefer gumboots for jogging?

[xenosoldier]

Wonderful! It's always a joy to see someone passionate about his craft.

[Elswet]

This is awesome! Thank you SO MUCH for this! I hope you post more videos soon!!

[marcr61]

A very informative video, i have found it very usefull. I hope you will post more how to.... videos.

Thank you.

[egdqv13234]

hmm i gues that this does not look anything like homemade that i student can do i have to by? or?,...

[ModernButlers]

Sorry, can you please clarify the question?

[judlorpol]

This was good, but I agree with iflan92 about custom officers ruining all your work. :( Also I'm wondering what kind of tissue you use. Can the inexpensive wrapping paper tissue that is sold in bulk be used? And what do you do for the return trip; pack extra tissue?

[ModernButlers]

Sorry about the delay, wasn't alerted to your posting. Yes, one can use this bulk paper. If storing for a long time, one needs acid-free tissue paper, but not for short travel periods. One re-uses the paper quite a few times...and then recycles.

[jflan92]

Quite useful tips but I'm sure the custom officers may find all these clothing items wrapped in paper quite strange & suspicious and they might undo the good work by tearing up.

[ModernButlers]

You are quite right, the current airport security actions do mean one runs the risk of having one's good work ruined, but with all my travel, the only time it occurred was prior to 9/11.

[jamaicaninjapan]

2 much tissue, but Good video thanks

[ModernButlers]

We always reuse and recycle

[shane0mak]

good stuff!

Q's

--Where do you get tissue like that from?

Electronics ? (chargers etc) - what do to?

[ModernButlers]

Sorry, just saw this comment: You can find it at artist supply stores, funnily enough, or some craft stores. Stores use it for wrapping sometimes, so you can check for their source. As for electronics, if they have sticky-out bits, such as the prongs of a plug, I would wrap them in tissue. What I do personally after that is place them in a ziplock bag or similar.

[patrickbateman2]

very, very useful video. five stars