Post: #1

So, I made a two weeks trip and packed a suit. I folded it as neatly as I could and packed it in my travel bag. As soon as I got there I unpacked and hung the suit. It was perfect, with no wrinkles.

On the way back I repeated the procedure, and the suit was wrinkled all over when I unpacked.

So, the question is, what is the best way to fold, pack, and take care of a suit for travel?

Also, what is the best way to remove wrinkles without taking it to the cleaners to be ironed?

Post: #2

http://www.google.com/search?q=samsonite...-gb_6P2cAQ

Samsonite travel steamer. Dual voltage too. Itll save you in a pinch. Especially when your in countries that are less prone to have dry cleaners on every corner.

Post: #3

Garment bag.

http://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Deluxe-Gar...251&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Bag-Suit-Bl...251&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Creek-Travel...265&sr=1-2

I'm using the Zara plastic garment bag right now for my suit that came with the purchase. It's cheap and not designed for travel but it works surprisingly well.

Post: #4

I am looking at this one

http://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Army-Werks-4...353&sr=1-3

I like it for the fact that you can store it in the overhead bin while flying, One other way to carry suits would be have them in a proper suiter but then you would have two pieces to check in, One suiter and one bag for other stuff...

It definitely is a bitch carrying all your paraphernalia while slaying poon all around the world.

Post: #5

(12-27-2011 07:24 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:  http://www.google.com/search?q=samsonite...-gb_6P2cAQ

Samsonite travel steamer. Dual voltage too. Itll save you in a pinch. Especially when your in countries that are less prone to have dry cleaners on every corner.

I second this, my dad swears by em.

Alternatively, your best bet is to wear your suit on the plane... assuming you're only bringing one.

Post: #6

Where is the G?

Post: #7

If you need to get out wrinkles in a pinch also hang up your suit as you take a hot shower the steam will get out most of the wrinkles.... also the suit hanging up and the shower running a little longer for better results

Post: #8

(12-27-2011 05:21 PM)Gmac Wrote:  

(12-27-2011 07:24 AM)Aliblahba Wrote:  http://www.google.com/search?q=samsonite...-gb_6P2cAQ

Samsonite travel steamer. Dual voltage too. Itll save you in a pinch. Especially when your in countries that are less prone to have dry cleaners on every corner.

I second this, my dad swears by em.

This would be perfect, plus, its mighty cheap.

Quote:I'm using the Zara plastic garment bag right now for my suit that came with the purchase. It's cheap and not designed for travel but it works surprisingly well.

I had one made in cloth, but its quite uncomfortable for travel. I could just roll it and put it inside the travel bag, but that would just defeat the purpose isnt it?

Post: #9

(12-27-2011 09:16 AM)Roosh Wrote:  Garment bag.

http://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Deluxe-Gar...251&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Bag-Suit-Bl...251&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Creek-Travel...265&sr=1-2

I'm using the Zara plastic garment bag right now for my suit that came with the purchase. It's cheap and not designed for travel but it works surprisingly well.

How do you travel around with your luggage? Do you have a large suitcase that you check and and lug around. A small carry on?

Post: #10

I travel a lot on business, and often have 4-day sessions. I typically take 3 sport coats --2 I pack, one I wear, plus 4 pair of pants. 6 shirts, socks underwear, workout clothes, two pair of shoes (one dress, workout sneakers). I ALWAYS carry on a 21 inch. I never check.

I use small space bags for underwear, socks, and workout clothes.

Watch this on how to pack a suit of clothes





I use method 2 -- watch from around 3:50 on.

Post: #11

(12-28-2011 12:39 PM)ersatz Wrote:  How do you travel around with your luggage? Do you have a large suitcase that you check and and lug around. A small carry on?

I have a large trunk on wheels, a gym bag, a backpack, and now a garment bag. It's a pain no doubt, but I travel slow so it's not a big deal.

Tenderman: great clip I'm going to try method two.

Post: #12

(12-29-2011 09:07 AM)Roosh Wrote:  I have a large trunk on wheels, a gym bag, a backpack, and now a garment bag. It's a pain no doubt, but I travel slow so it's not a big deal.

Tenderman: great clip I'm going to try method two.

Thanks. Make sure you turn the jacket completely inside out. That isn't quite clear on the video. Pants are not turned inside out.

This always works for me.

Some years ago, when I checked, American Airlines lost my luggage right before a 3-day business trip. I had to spend $500 on new clothes. Never again.

Post: #13

The overall best way to preserve the suit when travelling is actually to wear it. It is however not always the practical solution.

Post: #14

Great video Tenderman, definitely going to have to re-watch that a few times before my next trip.

I'll be going on a long haul trip to South America soon, so don't think wearing a suit is a very viable option - but then there's always Long Haul Flight Game

Post: #15

Yeah if I go back to South America I don't think I'd pack a suit.

1. It's way overkill. The average guy has style that comes out of Walmart or Target.
2. It's a way to attract the bad kind of attention on the street (muggings and what not). If you're the only young guy in the city wearing a suit on a night, you're marking yourself.

I think it's useful if you're doing high-class society type of parties in Sao Paulo. A nice blazer should be more than enough.

Maybe Mixx can check it here and say if he suits up in colombia or not.

Post: #16

(01-01-2012 08:45 AM)Roosh Wrote:  Yeah if I go back to South America I don't think I'd pack a suit.

1. It's way overkill. The average guy has style that comes out of Walmart or Target.
2. It's a way to attract the bad kind of attention on the street (muggings and what not). If you're the only young guy in the city wearing a suit on a night, you're marking yourself.

I think it's useful if you're doing high-class society type of parties in Sao Paulo. A nice blazer should be more than enough.

Maybe Mixx can check it here and say if he suits up in colombia or not.

Interesting, thanks Roosh - noted.