how do you store clothing? seeems to take up so much space.

One Awesome Inch · Nov 23, 2013

I think the key to storing clothes is just to go minimalist. Even though I'm currently living in a condo I have only 7 shirts, 5 sweaters and 3 pants, but lots of socks and underwear. When the transition happens I'll go to 7 each of those too. Hopefully, with a couple towels added in I can get it all done in one load at the laundry mat.

Willy · Nov 23, 2013

You can cut the amount of clothing ya need in half by just turnin' it all inside-out when dirty; good for another go! Now, that's a whole loada savings, money AND space. ..Willy.

owl · Nov 23, 2013

Simple, wear everything you own at the same time.

AltTransBikes · Nov 23, 2013

owl said:
Simple, wear everything you own at the same time.

Heh, just about.....my motorized biking bud Bamabikeguy always said when he toured the country on a bike, to save space, he wore what he had and when it got so dirty he couldn't stand it, he'd throw it away and buy more at the next thrift shop.

Stargazer · Nov 23, 2013

It seems the clothing that takes up the most space is pants/jeans. Try this: lay them out flat and slip them under your mattress. Done carefully, they look pressed when you remove them and that's space you'll never miss. I've done this and it works great for me.

Lifemagician · Nov 23, 2013

AltTransBikes said:
... to save space, he wore what he had and when it got so dirty he couldn't stand it, he'd throw it away and buy more at the next thrift shop.

I hope he bought more before he threw it all away.

Not quite as mad as it may sound.

I know a mature lady who does quite a bit of travelling, both domestic and international, and only ever takes carry on luggage. On arrival at her destination she goes to a thrift shop to buy a wardrobe. Before coming home she donates it back (clean) to the nearest thrift shop. She does not do it for budgetry reasons, she just does not like to hassle with suitcases.

Lifey