Nobody knows more about efficient packing than people who travel for a living. HuffPost asked a variety of road-focused workers, from business consultants to flight attendants, for the one trick they swear by for an efficiently packed suitcase. Their responses reflect organization at its finest:

1. “Plan your outfits ahead so that you wear your bulkiest clothes on your travel days.” re

2. “I always put a laundry dryer sheet in my suitcase so my clothes always smell great instead of that odd suitcase smell.” 

3. “I live by rolling my clothes! That way nothing gets wrinkled or lines at the sides.” ― Sarah Williams, senior consultant at Deloitte

4. “Pack all socks and undergarments into a small, reusable cloth bag. Your suitcase will look much more organized even after a few days of halfhearted packing.” 

5. “Pack by color palette, so everything goes with everything.” 

6. “If you place your shoes inside a shower cap, it keeps your suitcase clean.” 

7. “My latest hack: lightweight black shoes that also work well in the gym, so I don’t have to worry about squeezing in sneakers, too.” 

8. “Pack fragile or valuable things in clothes. Socks within socks make an excellent travel case for microphones.” 

9. ”I put toiletries and a change or two of clothes in my carry-on. Nothing’s worse than showing up in another country, finding your bag is lost, and then realizing you’re stuck wearing the clothes you’ve been traveling in for the foreseeable future.”

10. “Pack your most densely packed items at the bottom of your suitcase, where the wheels are and lighter items on top. ... Ideally, you want your suitcase packed SUPER tightly. It keeps things secure.” 

11. “Pick shoes that can be worn with multiple outfits so you only have to bring a couple pairs for your trip. And wear one pair on the plane if you can.”

12. “I always travel with lightweight, fast-drying, wrinkle-resistant fabrics. ... Many outfitters sell specialized travel clothing.”

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