The Countdown star Rachel Riley has harnessed the power of maths to make sure she always looks fresh and on point when jetting off abroad, without needing loads of suitcase space
Rachel Riley has explained her favourite packing hack, which can help you fit 700 different looks into one suitcase.
The Countdown star has harnessed the power of maths to make sure she always looks fresh and on point when jetting off abroad. According to Rachel, the packing hack transforms three simple outfits into over 700 unique looks.
This may well come in handy for families heading on holiday, as the average two-child family packs 48 outfits for a seven-day trip, according to one recent poll. Research from handheld steamer experts Philips also found that, despite typically spending £200 on new holiday clothes, most of us (42%) will only wear half of what we pack.
Philips enlisted the help of mum-of-two Rachel to encourage the nation to pack smarter for their holidays this summer — using just three different tops and three different bottoms.
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“That makes nine distinct looks,” she explains. “Chuck in three pairs of shoes and you’re already up to 27 individual outfits.
“With every added optional accessory, you increase your options. So, just two additional choices of headwear, two statement necklaces, and two pairs of sunglasses give you over 700 unique combinations to choose from.”
The world of travel hacks is big social media business. Former flight attendant Beth Windsor recent shared her cleverest tips and tricks for flying comfortably with Business Insider. One is bringing a pair of hotel slippers on board to change into after take-off.
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According to Windsor, a must-have travel item is a pair of cheap hotel slippers, as they are comfortable enough to wear on a flight and can be conveniently disposed of on board. “I also wear slippers when I walk to and from the bathroom,” shared Windsor.
She alludes to the unhygienic nature of the aeroplane being a strong motivator: “After being flight crew, I’ll never ever go into a plane restroom without something more substantial than socks on my feet.”
Comfort is certainly a priority on any flight, but especially on long-haul journeys. Many passengers end up taking their shoes off at some point to allow their feet room to breathe.
But while you may feel more comfortable with your shoes off, other passengers might find it a bit offensive. For that reason, a pair of slippers may be a smarter compromise than bare feet and socks.
A particularly hot travel tips at the moment is the clothes roll. This smart technique was shown off on TikTok by @joanna. pirog, who ditched her organising cubes for a better, cheaper approach when preparing for a getaway.
She demonstrated with an unfilled suitcase surrounded by clothes she intended to take; she rolled each item tightly and methodically popped them into the bag.
She managed to fit a selection of dresses, tops, t-shirts, skirts and shorts with room to spare and, despite appearing full, Joanna found space for even more by wedging them into small crevices.
According to her, rolling clothes meant she could get three months’ worth of belongings into just one small suitcase.