Clothing for people who pack at the last minute
Short answer: If you only pack the evening before or on the same morning, it helps to have a fixed list and clothes that take up little space, can be combined and need no ironing. Then the suitcase is ready in ten minutes.
A fixed list saves time
The biggest help when packing at the last minute is a list you made beforehand. Write down the things you always need to bring and save the list on your phone. Then you do not have to think, just tick things off. Add items according to the length of the trip and the weather, and delete what you never use. When the list is good, you can pack almost without thinking, and you forget the small things less often.
Sleepwear that takes up little room
Sleepwear takes up more room than you think if it is thick. Choose thin, soft clothes that can be rolled up. See sleepwear. A simple set that you can sleep in for several nights is enough for most trips. Pack a light and a slightly warmer version if you are unsure of the temperature, and you are covered without taking much room.
A night T-shirt as a versatile piece
A night T-shirt can also be used as an extra layer under a jumper if you are cold, or on its own in the warmth. See night T-shirt for men. It takes up almost no room, dries quickly and can be washed in the sink if you need a clean one. Choose a plain model that goes with everything, so that you do not have to think about combinations.
Underwear according to trip length
Underwear is the most important thing to have enough of. See bamboo underwear for men. Pack one set per day, plus one extra if you can, and choose thin fabric that takes up little room and dries quickly. On long trips you can wash underwear in the sink in the evening and let it dry overnight. Roll your clothes so that they take less room and crease less.
Pack in layers and combine
Pack clothes that can be combined so that few pieces cover many situations. Stick to two or three colours so that all tops go with all trousers. Pack in layers so that you can adapt to the weather, and bring a thin jacket or jumper in case the temperature changes. Put the clothes in bags by type so that you quickly find what you need without unpacking everything.
Care while travelling
Viscose from bamboo normally creases little and copes with being rolled up. Hang clothes in a steamy bathroom if they are creased, or shake them out and let them hang overnight. Wash in the sink with mild soap and cold or lukewarm water. Do not put damp clothes back into the suitcase, and pack a bag for dirty clothes so that they do not smell on the clean ones.
Frequently asked questions
How many sets of underwear should I pack
One per day, plus one extra. On long trips you can wash in the sink and dry overnight.
How do I avoid creased clothes
Roll the clothes instead of folding them and hang them up on arrival, and they normally smooth themselves out.
Should I pack sleepwear for every night
No, one to two sets are enough for most trips. Air them in the morning so that they stay fresh.
