If you struggle with overpacking on holiday, the viral ‘Sudoku’ method can help you cut down on your baggage fees by making sure everything fits into your small cabin bag
If you’re anything like me, you’ll know that packing for holidays is practically an Olympic sport. Trying to fit as many different outfits as possible into your suitcase, throwing in a few ‘just in case’ items, and trying to make sure you’ve packed for every eventuality often means you end up with a huge, heavy (and expensive) suitcase to pay for, even though you’ll inevitably only wear half of what you ended up bringing with you.
So this summer, why not try out the viral “Sudoku” packing method, which not only promises to lighten your load, but can also save you a hefty amount on baggage fees. The premise is simple, limiting what you pack to just nine pieces whilst still giving you more than 20 different outfit options, meaning everything should fit into a backpack that you can fit under the seat or into the overhead lockers.
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With airline fees quickly adding up and many carriers charging per kilo or up to £65 for overweight luggage, packing efficiently has never been more important. This is especially important if you’re flying a budget airline like Ryanair or Easy Jet, which have very strict hand luggage rules.
If you want to avoid paying extra altogether, you’ll need to get everything to squeeze into a bag that measures 40cm x 30cm x 20cm. This includes bags like Matein New Ryanair Cabin Bag (£19.99 down from £24.99), the Ecohub Cabin Bag (£16.99) and the Wenig Cabin Bag (£16.99 down from £26.99) which all fall into Ryanair’s tight restrictions for free luggage.
So, how do you make sure you fit a whole host of different outfits into such tight restrictions? With the Sudoku packing technique, obviously. Here’s the straightforward formula:
- 3 tops
- 3 bottoms
- 3 layering pieces
Each item is selected to work across the grid, meaning every top pairs with every bottom, while layers can be added to create multiple variations of each look. Pick things like flowy maxi skirts, a pair of jeans and some linen shorts for your bottoms, with the top half covering versatile vest tops, T-shirts and crochet knits. For layering pieces, a lightweight jacket, linen shirt and cardigan or sweater help maximise your outfits whilst making sure you’re ready for all temperatures.
To finish off your packing, fashion experts at Joe Browns recommend adding just two pairs of shoes; one everyday option for comfort and one that’s a more elevated style for evenings like ballet flats or chic sandals. Both pairs should work across multiple outfits within the grid and complement them, making it even easier to put your outfits together.
It’s also worth wearing your bulkiest pair to travel in, whether it’s some chunky trainers or a pair of boots. This method means you can put together more than 20 different outfits for your holiday, all with minimal bag space required – and without having to wait for your checked bag to arrive at the other end.
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