Easy packing hack is a game-changer for frequent flyers: This is genius

Once globetrotters try this hack, they’ll likely never go back — straight up!Maximalist travelers, folks who religiously overstuff their bags, might have a new reason to sing “Hallelujah!” this holiday season, thanks to the viral “vertical” packing trend.“New way of packing,” announced Aline Lowry, a luxury travel content creator, in a haute TikTok how-to with over 6.5 million views.“I saw someone packing with a bag in a vertical position and I had to try.”The trick is in the trend’s title: go vertical. By positioning an empty suitcase upwards, rather than laying it down horizontally, Lowry claims she’s able to lug more loot in her luggage and keep better tabs on her togs. “I’m very impressed [with] the amount of clothes I was able to put in this bag,” raved the Florida-based influencer while stacking folded finery in her upright suitcase. “This is like drawer full of clothes.”And Lowry’s loading tip is leaving awestruck jaws on the floor. “Genius idea,” cheered a captivated commenter beneath the clip. “This makes so much sense,” wrote an equally intrigued onlooker.

“All your clothes will be visible as soon as you open your bag.”“I’m mind blown right now,” admitted another, punctuating their stupefaction with the stunned-face emoji.But the vertical approach is just one of the many ways merrymakers are strategically stuffing their sacks for trips. The “5-4-3-2-1” packing method has helped on-the-go gals narrow down their gear to the bare necessities, limiting them to hauling only five tops, four bottoms, three pairs of shoes, two dresses and a set of accessories on overnight stays. The “flying naked” fad, however, sees sightseers hitting the friendly skies with nothing but the clothes on their backs in order to save money on airline fees. Yep, no checked bags.No carry-ons.

No expensive extras.“Just vibes” as one wardrobe-free frequent flyer put it. But much more modest movers-and-shakers s...