Rolling clothes will not make your bag heavier—unless you pack more because of all of the space you saved! So be careful of overpacking. Instead of rolling to save space, roll clothes so that you can downside to a carry-on bag and enjoy a bag that weighs a lot less.
If all you've done is fold the clothes, not added or taken away any clothes, they will weigh exactly the same amount. If you're asking about volume and which will take up more space, then the unfolded clothes will likely take up more space.
Rolling your clothes won't make them weigh less, so they won't make your luggage lighter. However, it can save space, allowing you to pack much more in your suitcase, which means carrying fewer pieces of luggage and ultimately reducing your load.
Start by placing heavy and bulky items at the bottom of your suitcase, followed by lighter items and fragile belongings on top. This arrangement will help to distribute weight evenly, ensuring that you can fit more into your 23kg luggage without exceeding the limit.
Wearing clothing while weighing yourself can add up to two pounds—more if you're wearing shoes. Again, this isn't a big deal if you consistently weigh yourself wearing the same thing, but since our clothes vary with our moods and seasons, it's best to go without when you step on the scale.
Is 15kg of luggage enough for 5 days or a week? Yes! I travelled around the world for over a year with the packing list at the top of the article. It's certainly enough.
If your suitcase is over the limit set by your airline company, you'll need to pay an additional fee for your overweight suitcase. Another option you can do is to remove some things from your suitcase to reduce the weight. Most airlines won't accept suitcases over 100 lbs (45 kgs).
What happens if my luggage is overweight? For hold luggage, most airlines set a weight limit for single items of luggage. Usually, this is 23kg. If your hold luggage is over and you haven't paid for extra, you might be charged.
The easiest method for weighing your luggage is to use a digital luggage scale. These pocket-sized pieces of tech are a great investment for frequent travellers. Not only are they incredibly straightforward to operate (more on that below), but they're also accurate and cost-effective.
Rolling is great for T-shirts, pants, casual dresses, swimsuits, and pajamas, but not so good for bulky clothes, like sweaters. They can take up more space when rolled versus folded.
Pants like jeans, leggings, and workout pants won't wrinkle easily and can be rolled. Tip #2 - Fold formal (nice fabric) pants! Generally, suit pants and other formal pants that are made of 100% cotton and non-stretchy fabrics that get creases easily should be folded, not rolled.
Clothing and shoes can add 2-3 pounds. If you're not comfortable or in a position to weight yourself undressed, be sure to wear the same or similar lightweight outfit for every weigh-in. Make sure to step out of your shoes first as well. You let the scale control your day.
The Right Way to Weigh In
Use your scale every morning after you empty your bladder (and before you eat or drink anything), wearing as little clothing as possible. Because you lose water weight overnight, you'll get a lower number, too. Place your scale on a hard, even surface—no carpeting.
I am thinking of 3 or 4 pairs of jeans, T shirts, jumpers, socks, boxers etc. Maybe 1 or 2 pairs of shoes/trainers, a jacket. Or should I prepare to pay more? 23kg is more than enough!
Maximum Weight per piece: 50 lb/23 kg. Maximum Dimensions: 45 linear inches/115 cm (length + width + height)
Most airlines, bags over 50 pounds (23 Kg) are subject to additional fees which start around $100. Usually, this is 23kg. If your hold luggage is over and you haven't paid for extra, you might be charged. For example, Jet2.com charges £12 per extra kilogram.
Put heavier items at the bottom
Once you start dragging your suitcase on trains, through the airport and down the streets, you don't want the heaviest items crushing more delicate things. When packing, make sure the heaviest items such as shoes or toiletry bags are closest to the bottom of the suitcase, by the wheels.