'Game-changing' suitcase packing method helps you fit '50% more things'

Are you planning a winter escape but fretting over how to cram all your essentials into your suitcase?

Whether you're restricted to hand luggage or have splurged on extra baggage, squeezing everything in can be a struggle without the right technique. This is particularly true during the colder months when bulky coats, jumpers, and boots vie for valuable space.

Overpacking could hit you with hefty fines at the airport, typically between £11 to £13 for each additional kilogram. However, online influencer Aline Lowry has revealed a revolutionary packing method that's taken TikTok by storm, attracting over 6.5 million views.

This trick promises to maximise your luggage space. And it's incredibly straightforward – just vertically stack your clothes and items in your suitcase rather than laying them flat. Searches for 'vertical packing' have surged on Google, almost doubling in the past month.

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Many seasoned travellers now swear by this method. In the comments of the viral video, one user advised: "I do this. Start with heavier items. I put shoes closest to the wheels, then toiletry bag, underwear, socks, because they won't show any wrinkles, pants, blouses on top."

Another shared their experience: "That's how I always pack. I am able to do two weeks in Europe with a carry-on only packing this way."

And a third chimed in: "No way, I have been doing this for five years. You get 50% more stuff in there than packing the normal way."

Club Med's travel experts have shared some clever packing tips, such as rolling your clothes instead of folding them to save space and reduce creases. They suggest stuffing shoes with small items like socks or