Smart packing method for winter clothes that maximises space - not rolling

There's nothing more exciting than embracing the winter chill and heading off on a city break. Places like Berlin, Copenhagen and Vienna all come alive during the festive period, and a lot of these cities are pretty cheap to fly to as well.

If you're only going for a long weekend, then you probably won't need a large suitcase. However, packing bulky winter clothes can be a nightmare when you have a small bag. To help people out, experts have shared a simple technique that will allow you to fit so much more in your luggage - and it's not the rolling packing method.

Things like coats, knitted jumpers and chunky boots are all must-haves for a winter getaway, but with limited packing space, it's not always possible to bring everything that you want.

However, travel PR experts at Pure Digital PR have shared some of their favourite packing hacks that they use religiously to maximise space and minimise stress - and coming in first place is vacuum packing.

This simple trick sucks the air out of clothes, dramatically reducing their size and creating extra room for those must-have winter essentials.

The method can reduce the volume of bulky items like fleeces and padded jackets by up to 50 per cent, meaning you can pack double the amount without paying extra for checked baggage.

Another game-changer is investing in packing cubes, which help organise your luggage into neat, compressed sections.

The travel expert said: "We recommend colour-coding your cubes, one for tops, another for bottoms, and a separate one for accessories, making it easy to find what you need without unpacking your entire suitcase."

This method is particularly useful for families travelling together, as each person can have their own colour-coded cube system.

The experts also stressed the importance of considering the items you pack, opting for clothes with multiple functions that can be mixed and matched.

The expert added: "A versatile black jumper can be dressed up for dinner or worn casually during the day, while a quality jacket that's both waterproof and warm eliminates the need for multiple coats.

"Choosing a neutral colour palette also means fewer items overall, as everything coordinates seamlessly."

And finally, wearing your bulkiest items during travel rather than packing them can free up significant suitcase space. Make sure to wear your heaviest boots and thickest coat for the flight or drive, even if you feel a bit warm at the airport.