11 Carry-On Packing Hacks That Defy Airline Baggage Limits

9. Employ Nested Packing Principles

Think like a Russian nesting doll. Pack smaller, organized units inside larger ones. Roll socks and underwear and stuff them inside shoes. Place those shoes heel-to-toe in a shoe bag or cube. Put smaller packing cubes or pouches (like toiletries) inside larger cubes containing clothes. Fit these consolidated units snugly into your bag compartments. This maximizes volume efficiency and minimizes wasted air pockets within your luggage.