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I Used To Pay $150 Just For My Clothes To Go On Vacation
Then a flight attendant showed me the 20-second packing trick that fit two weeks into one carry-on.
The 20-second packing trick that changed how I travel.
By Madi S.
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No checked bag. No baggage carousel. Nearly $150 stayed in my pocket.
I love traveling.
And if I’m being completely honest, planning what I’m going to wear is part of the fun.
The dinner outfit I’ve already pictured.
The dress that’s perfect for a night out.
The extra pair of shoes that actually makes the outfit.
The sweater I might need if it gets cold.
By the time the trip arrives, I’ve basically already dressed myself for two weeks in my head.
Then I open my suitcase.
And suddenly I’m supposed to choose what doesn’t get to come.
For my two-week trip to Portugal, I had two choices:
Leave behind half the clothes I was excited to wear.
Or pay close to $150 in baggage fees just to bring them with me.
I paid the $150.
Because apparently I’d gotten used to paying extra just for my clothes to go on vacation too.
Then my friend Dani, a flight attendant of nine years, showed me something that completely changed how I pack.
HER 20-SECOND TRICK
She put a pile of clothes into a reusable travel pouch, zipped it shut and pressed a tiny cordless pump against the valve.
About 20 seconds later, the whole pile was nearly flat.
That’s when it clicked.
I wasn’t packing too many clothes. I was packing too much air.
Folded clothes trap a surprising amount of air.
Stack enough shirts, sweaters and trousers together, and that wasted space can take up a huge chunk of your suitcase.
Dani simply removes it before she packs.
No vacuum cleaner.
No wall outlet.
No sitting on the suitcase lid.
Just one genius travel bag, a pocket-sized pump and around 20 seconds.
It is called the Code118 Travel Bag Vacuum Kit, and I ordered one that same night.
What Happened On My Next Trip
Two weeks later, I packed for Portugal.
Nine tops. Four pairs of pants. Two dresses. A jacket. A swimsuit. Gym clothes. Two weeks of underwear.
Normally, that would have meant a large checked suitcase and nearly $150 in baggage fees.
This time, it all fit inside one carry-on.
The zipper closed on the first try.
But the extra space was only the beginning.
I Skipped Almost Every Annoying Part Of Flying
No checked baggage fees.
Nearly $150 stayed in my pocket.
No check-in counter.
I checked in online and went straight to security.
No baggage carousel.
I walked out while my friend waited another 35 minutes.
No lost luggage worry.
Everything I needed stayed with me.
No leaving favourites behind.
The extra shoes, jacket and dinner outfits all made the cut.
More room for the trip home.
I brought back a wool blanket and several gifts.
For the first time, packing lighter did not mean travelling with less.
It meant carrying more of what I wanted in a much smaller space.
What Makes Code118 Better Than Regular Compression Bags
Cheap compression bags can make clothes smaller.
But most need a full-sized vacuum cleaner, use thin plastic and become almost useless when it is time to repack at the hotel.
Code118 was made for the entire trip.
Repack anywhere.
The cordless USB-C pump fits inside your luggage, so you can compress everything again before the flight home.
Seal away wet and dirty clothes.
Waterproof, odour-sealing storage keeps swimsuits, shoes and worn laundry away from everything clean.
Use it trip after trip.
Thick anti-rip nylon and reinforced seams are built for repeat packing, not one holiday.
Create more room in the luggage you already own.
It lies flat inside carry-ons, backpacks and suitcases without adding bulky organisers.
Feature
Travel Bag Vacuum Kit
Regular Compression Bags
Cordless travel pump
Repack in hotels
USB-C rechargeable
Around 20 uses per charge
Waterproof storage
Helps seal in odours
Thick anti-rip nylon
Made for repeat trips
Made For People Who Pack “Just In Case”
The extra outfit. The second pair of shoes. The jacket you might need.
Airlines make you choose between leaving them behind or paying more to bring them.
Code118 lets you bring more of what you want in less luggage.
If you are usually sitting on your suitcase at midnight, trying to force the zipper shut, this makes sense immediately.
LIMITED-TIME ONLINE OFFER
Save Up To 50% On The Code118 Travel Bag Vacuum Kit Today
One avoided checked bag could cover most or all of the cost of the kit.
After that, every trip can mean more money left for hotels, meals, gifts and everything else you would rather spend it on.
The current offer also includes:
Lifetime warranty with unlimited replacements
45-day returns with no questions asked
Fast shipping
Try it on your next trip.
See how much more fits inside the luggage you already own.
If it does not make packing easier, send it back within 45 days.
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