This is inspired by Featherwitch's thread regarding packing cubes, which I don't use. I use the Eagle Creak Pack-it system but with the pouches rather than the cubes.

I'm leaving tomorrow for a five day business trip to FL. I need clothes for the business conference portion during the day (frigid AC), and also for the evening events (temps look to range from mid-high 80s and then they drop down lower). So a tricky situation, but I'm determined to do carry on.

Pic 1: the Eagle Creak folder laid out on my bed.

Pic 2: I've folded my tops as the first layer.

Pic 3: I've folded my toppers next (a suit jacket and a jean jacket; I'm wearing the third on the plane).

Pic 4: I then layer on the pants across the top. I'm taking three pairs and wearing the fourth.

Pic 5: The fold-it comes with this plastic piece you're supposed to use to fold things. I don't use it that way. I use it to squish everything down and keep it in place..

Pic 6: I've enveloped it all together with the velcro sides. This is quite a sandwich of clothes.

Pic 7: I use the shoe pouches. Since I'm taking lighter- weight shoes rather than booties or sneakers, there's room in each for a half a sandal. So three shoes plus the ones I am wearing on the plane.

Pic 8: packing the suitcase. If I'm taking belts they get wrapped around the interior first. Then I put in my toiletries kit at the bottom near the wheels. I'm TSA-Pre so i don't have to remove my liquids. This toiletries kit is awesome as it's slimline. In the center section I've got several plastic zip baggies dividing stuff like AM skin/makeup, Shower stuff, PM skin routine, medicines. In the side pockets I've got a comb, toothbrush, nail file, and contacts on the other side.

Pic 9: next I put in the shoe pouches and tuck them under the toiletries. Here is where the pouches begin to shine versus cubes!! The pouches and contents fill the nooks and crannies of the luggage. Mine has interior rods from the handle so pouches make sense.

Pic 10: I add in a small pouch that contains my pajamas. For this trip I'm taking a cotton PJ set from Victoria's Secret plus a tank top. I tucked all my delicate jewelry within the folds of the pj's to protect them.

Pic 11& 12: I always take a big roller brush because I can't do my hair without it. I roll it up in a Turbie Towel. Then put it in an Eagle Creek pouch. And tuck it in between the shoes.

Pic 13: I use a smaller compression pouch for underwear, socks and bras.

Pic 14&15: I then put the folder of clothes on top, upside down. This helps with packing. Note I still also have the internal mesh pocket of my luggage and the outer pocket as well.

Pic 16: My Briggs Reilly tote that slips over the handles of my bag. I will take this when I need to bring more than can fit in the roller bag. I have other pouches and use them to organize within. So for example if I need to bring a packable puffer, or extra toppers and scarves, etc. I can pack quite a bit in this tote.

Pic 17: My Lo's&Sons laptop bag, which also has a sleeve to go over my roller bag handle. It fits a lot of stuff like ipad, laptop, book, chargers, sunglasses. a cashmere wrap, and Los&Sons cross body. But it won't fit extra clothes/toppers.