Expert Butler Explains the Best Way to Pack Your Carry-On Bag | WSJ

Shoes, slacks, shirts-which goes in the bag first? Barbara Maly, a butler at New York's St. Regis Hotel, is a packing pro. She shows you how it's done.
Photo/Video: Adam Falk
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  • @NoName-ny1bt
    @NoName-ny1bt4 жыл бұрын

    That’s basic. The real challenge is when you have thrice the number of clothes to fit in a bag. That’s when u need to call mom not Butler

  • @kaylandra

    @kaylandra

    4 жыл бұрын

    trueee

  • @ARCANGEL5210

    @ARCANGEL5210

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ayahiraya correct ....... some people just don't see the obvious.

  • @lunataylor5091

    @lunataylor5091

    4 жыл бұрын

    This for a business trip halfwit

  • @ej_tech

    @ej_tech

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ayahiraya Check-in luggage usually cost extra like in domestic US flights. I only get free 2 pcs check-in on long international flights.

  • @parishermes9834

    @parishermes9834

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! If she platinum, I'm diamond. I fit an elephant, 3 suits, 5 jeans, 3 sweaters...and who knows what wear ready. :)

  • @Leeuwy
    @Leeuwy4 жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't it be smarter to put the socks inside the shoes?

  • @shankcooky

    @shankcooky

    4 жыл бұрын

    Leeuwy smarter yes, but not very appropriate :)

  • @dakochan9706

    @dakochan9706

    4 жыл бұрын

    But, you need to fill the gap. If not, your clothes and pairs of shoes become messy, then you need hire another butler service to do that again.

  • @averma32

    @averma32

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only when your suitcase is totally filled already I guess.

  • @hdhil3137

    @hdhil3137

    4 жыл бұрын

    You my friend are beyond a platinum level packer, you have earned a diamond level

  • @clivethereddevil3178

    @clivethereddevil3178

    4 жыл бұрын

    no. You put our cannabis and marijuana inside your shoes.

  • @Phlegethon
    @Phlegethon4 жыл бұрын

    Who’s packing a newspaper?

  • @vladutcornel

    @vladutcornel

    4 жыл бұрын

    I don't think they make those anymore. Must be old footage.

  • @jorgerodriguezcastillo3887

    @jorgerodriguezcastillo3887

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @amuzulo

    @amuzulo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Boomers?

  • @epicurusepicurus

    @epicurusepicurus

    4 жыл бұрын

    The same type of people with a butler

  • @FagnerDeschain

    @FagnerDeschain

    4 жыл бұрын

    A dog is

  • @josetolentinoii
    @josetolentinoii4 жыл бұрын

    This is how bored am I watching someone to fill the travel bag

  • @AndreasGilbert666
    @AndreasGilbert6664 жыл бұрын

    Finally! Someone else that travels without extra underwear!

  • @Pockymuncher888

    @Pockymuncher888

    4 жыл бұрын

    The rich that can afford butler service don't wear underwear

  • @Patrick-jj5nh

    @Patrick-jj5nh

    4 жыл бұрын

    Of course, bear in mind you can always wear your underwear inside out for a while! xD

  • @on2wheels378

    @on2wheels378

    4 жыл бұрын

    outer side pockets maybe but yeh, you can always buy cheap undeware at a druge store at your dest.

  • @humanbeing5918

    @humanbeing5918

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@on2wheels378 at a drug store? what? definitely not in 99% countries of the world

  • @on2wheels378

    @on2wheels378

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@humanbeing5918 I was being factitious... It's not that serious on the internet my man. Just like the original comment...

  • @twang96
    @twang964 жыл бұрын

    Suit at the bottom is a no no. That’s where the bars are in a roller board. The bottom layer should be underwear and socks rolled up to fill the cracks, then your suit on top of the more even layer you have just created.

  • @averma32

    @averma32

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I agree. Undergarments, towels and jeans should go on the bottom.

  • @MikhaelAhava

    @MikhaelAhava

    4 жыл бұрын

    Intriguing.

  • @LaidbackLuc9

    @LaidbackLuc9

    4 жыл бұрын

    I put my dress shoes between the bars, to provide some support.

  • @ankit_singh2704

    @ankit_singh2704

    4 жыл бұрын

    This comment created world Peace

  • @davincecool

    @davincecool

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree. I always put undergarments at the bottom.

  • @peterwisniewski5870
    @peterwisniewski58704 жыл бұрын

    Anyone can manage to pack almost no clothes into a carry on!

  • @radiantbladez
    @radiantbladez4 жыл бұрын

    Always wanted to know the best way to pack my daily newspaper.

  • @Hintonbro.

    @Hintonbro.

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t blame the WSJ for some product placement

  • @Phlegethon
    @Phlegethon4 жыл бұрын

    the only thing I took out of this video is I need a butler to pack my carry on

  • @danromero
    @danromero4 жыл бұрын

    That’s great, if you want to go without any t-shirts, underwear, brassieres. Just let everything flap around free as you travel!

  • @fabgrz

    @fabgrz

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahaha that made me laugh so loud.

  • @sharkkie2267
    @sharkkie22674 жыл бұрын

    It's 2am and I'm watching this because of the KZread recommendation algorithm

  • @waflletoast11

    @waflletoast11

    4 жыл бұрын

    1:29 for me

  • @rajkanjan4792
    @rajkanjan47924 жыл бұрын

    Best way of advertising WSJ newspaper (print edition) :)

  • @FlipsterFlipinoy
    @FlipsterFlipinoy4 жыл бұрын

    I do like packing a suit with a dress and high heels. For those nights out with RuPaul.

  • @junxian9954
    @junxian99544 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know I qualify to be a *platinum level butler packer* too

  • @savagecub
    @savagecub4 жыл бұрын

    As 26 year airline pilot let me add one improvement - once you’ve folded your shirts in this manner unbutton the first button of the shirt so your collars flex instead of smash.

  • @KKGoh5125
    @KKGoh51254 жыл бұрын

    Clothes for 1/2 days, if travel for 30days, ask the Butler to wash the clothes, haha.

  • @rashadreda6505
    @rashadreda65054 жыл бұрын

    This is the easiest part the hard part is what to do when you have dirty and clean clothes

  • @tonywoy

    @tonywoy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rashad Reda ppl with butler would pay for those expensive hotel laundry

  • @agumon1605

    @agumon1605

    4 жыл бұрын

    People with butler just throws it and buy newer one

  • @JenniferDC

    @JenniferDC

    4 жыл бұрын

    I bring a cloth bag or ziplock bags for dirty clothes

  • @brendanpospischil3871

    @brendanpospischil3871

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just pack everything and remember

  • @adiosamigos4907

    @adiosamigos4907

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just bring a plastic bag with you! It can literally be just the big ones for the trash lol

  • @natmansfield1173
    @natmansfield11734 жыл бұрын

    She's lovely, but I've packed better.

  • @crxtremecrx1
    @crxtremecrx14 жыл бұрын

    Crazy. She unpacked my bags when I stayed at the st Regis

  • @ratedr9672

    @ratedr9672

    4 жыл бұрын

    Goonies Wow, how was your stay?!

  • @edwarddiwa2436
    @edwarddiwa24364 жыл бұрын

    I travel frequently so I can tell you that packing is about maximizing space. With this method, so many space was wasted like space in shoes where socks could have been placed in. Other gaps could have been filled with sleep wear and gym clothes which is an absolute essential especially to business travelers.

  • @hermitsplayground9182
    @hermitsplayground91824 жыл бұрын

    Say what you want but there's something with this butler that makes me feel she could organize everything in my life!

  • @badbeatking80
    @badbeatking804 жыл бұрын

    That suit will look like used toilet paper upon arrival

  • @campkira

    @campkira

    4 жыл бұрын

    still going to had some mark.. when take it out.... just wear the thing... my is waterproof so I don't worry about rain...

  • @ArtificialPerson
    @ArtificialPerson4 жыл бұрын

    She looks a tiny little bit like Glenn Close on Albert Burns

  • @ArtificialPerson

    @ArtificialPerson

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think the name of the movie is actually Albert Nobbs lol

  • @Dr.HouseMD
    @Dr.HouseMD4 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Glen Close can play any role.

  • @erikl2144
    @erikl2144 Жыл бұрын

    Nice clip, though I did not see any electronics, which my carry-on is full of (Phones, tablet, computer, chargers, cables, camera, electric shaver, etc etc). What do I really like in the carry-on packing process , is that Colombian Airport agent (a combination of a TSA agent and a ticketing agent), who dumps everything out of my bag (after me spending hours in packing it correctly), X-ray my stuff, then proceeds to X-ray the empty bag, then throws everything back (of course not in order, and overflowing), then I move to the plane, when another agent greets me with a stern face, and check again my bag when the airplane is waiting. So much for careful packing... I finally board the aircraft when all the seated passengers look at me angrily as if I am a cause of any delay, and I am trying to fit my overflow bag in the overhead completely full bean and try to get in my seat where is a woman sitting and refuses to move. In short, no need to carefully pack and how I love traveling.

  • @ajaykhande4583
    @ajaykhande45834 жыл бұрын

    Laptop? Documents? What kind of business trip is this.

  • @romi905

    @romi905

    4 жыл бұрын

    I guess those will go in your personal item i.e a laptop bag and not the carry on !

  • @noonenooo2843

    @noonenooo2843

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ajay Khande you’ve never been on plane have you?

  • @ricochet4674

    @ricochet4674

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pajamas?!?! Underwear?!?! She forgot underwear!!!

  • @firstofrado8689

    @firstofrado8689

    4 жыл бұрын

    these are for rich people. They upload documents in icloud or google drive and buy a new laptop at every intended destination.

  • @LadyVenVen

    @LadyVenVen

    4 жыл бұрын

    I travel in business trips and you don’t need much. You typically fly in the day a conference starts stay 2 days fly out the day it ends. Laptop does not go in a carry on.....

  • @GagandeepSingh-ni4sx
    @GagandeepSingh-ni4sx4 жыл бұрын

    Me: Clicked excitingly After watching: But, this much I already know!

  • @jrukawa11
    @jrukawa114 жыл бұрын

    What if my shoe is Yao Ming Shaq Oneal size?

  • @humanbeing5918

    @humanbeing5918

    4 жыл бұрын

    put it along the bag, not accross

  • @athoughtfulape

    @athoughtfulape

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fold, don’t roll.

  • @thebasketballhistorian3291

    @thebasketballhistorian3291

    4 жыл бұрын

    Then you're probably in the NBA and a millionaire. Your butler will figure it out. =)

  • @BrandonAEnglish
    @BrandonAEnglish4 жыл бұрын

    I need her to explain packing two checked luggage for a move abroad. lol

  • @AlexJuelo
    @AlexJuelo4 жыл бұрын

    Who is traveling with a suit, a dress and shoes? Tell me how to put about 5 looks in this and then we can chat, lol

  • @idzellblanc

    @idzellblanc

    4 жыл бұрын

    AlexJuelo It’s easy, you can combined with accesorios and going mixing clothes for new looks and in that way not get the same bored outfit.

  • @TheNobleBard
    @TheNobleBard4 жыл бұрын

    This is honestly such a relaxing video.

  • @marciopinheiro4492
    @marciopinheiro44924 жыл бұрын

    Tumi bag . The model is MERGE

  • @idzellblanc

    @idzellblanc

    4 жыл бұрын

    Marcio Pinheiro Thanks for let us know. I will need that bag for my travel foods lol

  • @ravipandey5629
    @ravipandey56294 жыл бұрын

    This woman has changed my life!

  • @youngyalla898
    @youngyalla8984 жыл бұрын

    Now I need a Butlerto help pick up my bag

  • @singlaki
    @singlaki4 жыл бұрын

    This is so calming

  • @NathanLoveridge
    @NathanLoveridge4 жыл бұрын

    This lady should do a series

  • @nukingjapanwasok6265
    @nukingjapanwasok62654 жыл бұрын

    Why would you pack the shoes on top of everything? Aren't they the heaviest?

  • @chickentikkasauce1301
    @chickentikkasauce13014 жыл бұрын

    Step 1: Cut a hole in the box.

  • @Generalbluethunder

    @Generalbluethunder

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chicken Tikka Sauce lol

  • @relate5903
    @relate59034 жыл бұрын

    I just put heavy things in there because my checked bag is usually to heavy lol

  • @marcussaroop
    @marcussaroop4 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. I wish that this was done for at least a week to 10 days. It seems like a two day trip or weekend is not sufficient for a packing video. All in all, Barbara is amazing! #clickbait

  • @joannaf.5652
    @joannaf.56524 жыл бұрын

    This was very enjoyable to watch.

  • @elviramuthia4201
    @elviramuthia42014 жыл бұрын

    This is so useful 👌 and can you tell me about how to get that suitcase? Thanks

  • @idzellblanc

    @idzellblanc

    4 жыл бұрын

    elvira muthia Tumi bag. The model is MERGE

  • @abhishekghosh4136
    @abhishekghosh41364 жыл бұрын

    This is just basic. She packed for a 1 maybe 2 day trip at most. Ask a traveling consultant for better packing tips.

  • @nombredeusuario143
    @nombredeusuario1433 ай бұрын

    gracias por este video!! mi amiga lorena necesitaba empacar sus bolsas para un vuelo sin billete de vuelta y le ha sido muy útil ❤❤

  • @JosephFambro
    @JosephFambro4 жыл бұрын

    We need to get Barbara a Briggs & Riley bag for her next demonstration!

  • @homergutierrez6111
    @homergutierrez6111 Жыл бұрын

    This is perfect for me, since I always go commando!

  • @francinejaninesarmiento1797
    @francinejaninesarmiento179710 ай бұрын

    Hey, fellow traveler! Your "Pack With Me" video is a breath of fresh air. Your authenticity shines through, and your tips are on point. By the way, have you seen the new v4 Bento Bag from NomadLane? It could be a handy addition to your travel gear lineup!

  • @Yo_mama_wears_combat-boots
    @Yo_mama_wears_combat-boots4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Steven-uc2kt
    @Steven-uc2kt4 жыл бұрын

    Details on bag type and model....

  • @navarora1890

    @navarora1890

    4 жыл бұрын

    Steven Rosario it’s a TUMI Merge International Carry-On :)

  • @yj6118
    @yj61184 жыл бұрын

    I’d feel so fancy opening up my carry on @ my hotel and seeing everything displayed that way lol

  • @davidslowhand5172
    @davidslowhand51722 ай бұрын

    I just rushed out and got some white cotton gloves, and hey presto! all my packing problems were solved!

  • @jfloresdrums
    @jfloresdrums4 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to add: get compression bag and repeat once more because you could easily pack more onto a carry-on. 🤷‍♂️

  • @misma9596
    @misma95964 жыл бұрын

    Or use vacuum bags for clothes, they're life savers

  • @vimal9378
    @vimal93784 жыл бұрын

    You know they are professional when you see the gloves

  • @MrTubbie
    @MrTubbie4 жыл бұрын

    Simply awesome

  • @bmitch3020
    @bmitch30204 жыл бұрын

    Roll shirts and pants. Socks crammed in the shoes. Underwear, undershirts, and exercise clothes between the roller bars in the bottom of the suitcase. And then the biggest tip, when you get to the hotel, hang the wrinkled clothes in the bathroom and run the shower on hot to steam out the winkles. Use the suitcase buckles and compression straps if it has them to take pressure off the zipper so it lasts longer. And don't roll the suitcase outdoors (concrete and asphalt) if you want the wheels to last.

  • @nomibeine3797
    @nomibeine37974 жыл бұрын

    I therefore conclude, I live a different lifestyle from her clients.

  • @Pubgmobile-io2np
    @Pubgmobile-io2np4 жыл бұрын

    Being Indian my mom does this with such ease, I wonder how much should WSJ may my mom for this video?!

  • @Iivinglife
    @Iivinglife4 жыл бұрын

    The Internal spaces of the shoes could have been utilized. I would place the socks inside the shoes to gain additional space.

  • @ricardoherrera8662
    @ricardoherrera86624 ай бұрын

    Hair ties for rolled socks are very convenient.

  • @RajanSingh1
    @RajanSingh14 жыл бұрын

    What about for those who usually carry the entire Wardrobe with them.

  • @flavioalmeida4608
    @flavioalmeida46084 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @faith981
    @faith9814 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to know where the suitcase is from tho ~ 🤷‍♀️🙋‍♀️

  • @dsharkyo
    @dsharkyo3 жыл бұрын

    This was useful for learning how to fold a suit

  • @Yo_mama_wears_combat-boots
    @Yo_mama_wears_combat-boots4 жыл бұрын

    Who makes that bag.. ? Thank you

  • @catlike1

    @catlike1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a TUMI bag.

  • @idzellblanc

    @idzellblanc

    4 жыл бұрын

    Noni Bunny Tumi bag. The model is MERGE

  • @jasonsandi9437
    @jasonsandi94374 жыл бұрын

    Everything you need for a 2 day businesses trip!

  • @ws3402
    @ws34024 жыл бұрын

    I love her!!

  • @Rayan15845
    @Rayan158453 жыл бұрын

    I didn't come for the video. I came for the comments. Bcoz thats where the REAL experts will be!!!

  • @theradiojem
    @theradiojem4 жыл бұрын

    Wow - that’s really good

  • @shaynguyen836
    @shaynguyen8364 жыл бұрын

    The tips were okay but the shirt folding tutorial... That's a mad flex

  • @Tirelesswarrior
    @Tirelesswarrior2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. I think the phone charger could fit or other little electric gadgets are better fitted into the meshed pockets in the bag for easy retrieval.

  • @RabidLeroy
    @RabidLeroy4 жыл бұрын

    Do dryer sheets make good substitutes for tissue paper?

  • @soccerjoker95
    @soccerjoker954 жыл бұрын

    Anyone try space bags and fit twice as much in there? Or the shirt folding method for drawers?

  • @mellostation
    @mellostation4 жыл бұрын

    I would think the same people who have a butler packing their carry-on for them, are the same people who have the butler press/steam/iron their clothes for them when they land? Also I’m guessing there’s a check-in luggage not accounted for, since a lot of things seem to be missing in this carry-on..

  • @SportsIncorporated
    @SportsIncorporated4 жыл бұрын

    I recently found my 24 inch luggage wasn't allowed (on the first airliner I checked). 22 inches passed. In going into a local courthouse I had my razor blades confiscated and was told the next time I would have my flashlight (could be used as a club) and this can of liquid stuff you spray on cuts (flammable) confiscated.

  • @Missashdawn
    @Missashdawn4 жыл бұрын

    Barbara, I love you! 😀👌🏼

  • @crw31399
    @crw313994 жыл бұрын

    I'm exhausted. I'll iron when I get there

  • @thinktank4205
    @thinktank42054 жыл бұрын

    Who thought your mom could do better 😂

  • @--DM
    @--DM4 жыл бұрын

    I am sure I am the only one who picked up that this butler packed carry on for 1 day... When I travel I need to pack for minimum the whole week. I am no expert, however I could 100% pack for the whole week in that carry on.

  • @rickgrimes7954
    @rickgrimes79544 жыл бұрын

    What’s the brand of the luggage

  • @Pseudo839
    @Pseudo8394 жыл бұрын

    The real problem is to pack all the used clothes on your last day of the trip. Try make a tutorial on that, it will be really helpful.

  • @jonyu3597
    @jonyu35974 жыл бұрын

    Hmm will try this..

  • @Ebtripp1
    @Ebtripp14 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS UNINTENTIONAL ASMR

  • @riversidejuggler
    @riversidejuggler4 жыл бұрын

    I just had a trip and it's hard for me to pack, I am a juggler and trying to pack my clothing and my Juggling pins into a carry on is not easy. I can get one week worth of clothing and my Juggling pins into a carry on. Then I just a personal bag for my essentials. TSA gives me no problems with my juggling pins and I've never been stopped because of them.

  • @RaccoonLaundry
    @RaccoonLaundry4 жыл бұрын

    ... for someone who lives the kind of life that can afford a butler*. Roll your clothes to fit more in the bag, put things in packing cubes to organize it better, and pack your carry-on like you're expecting not to touch it the entire flight because it's a pain, because let's be honest, you're going to shove as much as you can into your backpack anyway.

  • @XxvaxionxX
    @XxvaxionxX4 жыл бұрын

    The guy is probably going commando for his business meeting because Butler forgot to pack his underwear.

  • @YuryKim93
    @YuryKim934 жыл бұрын

    I got a good idea given by another smart person. Put the socks and or other accessories in the shoes. As a filler to keep the shoe shape and to have more room around the edges to put more stuff in. 👍

  • @idzellblanc

    @idzellblanc

    4 жыл бұрын

    YuryKim93 👍🏻

  • @suhasvss
    @suhasvss4 жыл бұрын

    this is like ASMR

  • @raaziyahshamim4761
    @raaziyahshamim47617 ай бұрын

    very good

  • @austindaviddumlao9980
    @austindaviddumlao99804 жыл бұрын

    How to pack your Barong (Traditional Filipino Wear for Men)?

  • @MikhaelAhava

    @MikhaelAhava

    4 жыл бұрын

    @austin david Dumlao the same way as a suit I guess?

  • @austindaviddumlao9980

    @austindaviddumlao9980

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MikhaelAhava ill try to make a video, hopefully decreased wrinkle.

  • @amezingweeder2939
    @amezingweeder29394 жыл бұрын

    I learned to stack the shirts alternatively and rest i do the same way she did

  • @uh78
    @uh784 жыл бұрын

    What is a newspaper?

  • @kyriena
    @kyriena4 жыл бұрын

    How heavy is the carry on bag? I need to pack light for 7kg only.

  • @ULBEAUTY
    @ULBEAUTY Жыл бұрын

    Hello! I love these types of videos! My question is... this person is travelling for a day, right? I would not be able to live in that for a few days. I need more items than that.

  • @garrusvakarian3473
    @garrusvakarian34734 жыл бұрын

    This narrator sounds like the guy from Wendover Productions

  • @thebasketballhistorian3291

    @thebasketballhistorian3291

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nahh. He sounds more like the guy from Half as Interesting.

  • @MikhaelAhava

    @MikhaelAhava

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hmm…

  • @stlfunboi71
    @stlfunboi714 жыл бұрын

    It’s quite surprising to me that people do know how to pack a bag just at was done in the video. Some consider me an “over packer” but I like options. But trust I can get everything in a suitcase.

  • @lt2143
    @lt21434 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, almost every other how-to-pack video, always suggests "rolling" your clothes. But video is enjoyable, to-the-point, simple, short, and informative video. And since she sounds French, I'll take her advice.🙃😏😏

  • @redunicorn7760

    @redunicorn7760

    4 жыл бұрын

    Like she said, rolling causes wrinkles which you don't want on a business tri

  • @ljkjdjk
    @ljkjdjk4 жыл бұрын

    If you have to pack 4 pairs of trousers and shirts then you should use the paper bag that clothing store gives. Pack all the 4 pairs tightly in the bag and it won't get creases.

  • @MA-gu9cb
    @MA-gu9cb4 жыл бұрын

    Lol the gloves tho 😂

  • @hkhatri12
    @hkhatri124 жыл бұрын

    I thought I would learn something new

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