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Efficiency is the name of the game when you\u2019re packing for a military move.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in the military, you need to know how to pack quickly as you may be asked to move base or ship out at any time. Even if you\u2019re not in the military, understanding how to pack military style helps you to pack faster and with fewer cases.<\/p>\n

Simply put, the military has some packing secrets that can be of use to everyone. In this article, we share the key military packing tips that help you prepare for a smooth military relocation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tip No. 1 \u2013 Create a Staging Zone<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest military packing secrets is also one of the simplest:<\/p>\n

Practice.<\/p>\n

Nobody gets good at packing military style without working on it. You need to pack, unpack, and pack again to ensure you know what you\u2019re doing. The old adage of practice making perfect applies here. Better yet, the more you practice, the easier it is for you to memorize where you\u2019ve placed all of your belongings.<\/p>\n

So, how do people in the military practice packing?<\/p>\n

They create staging zones.<\/p>\n

A staging zone is any clear area that allows you to lay out all of the stuff you need to pack. This allows you to organize your gear so you can think through what you need, check items off your checklist, and develop a sequence for packing. Any flat surface can serve as a staging zone if it\u2019s large enough. A bed, the floor, or even a ping pong table are all ideal. Keep any items you\u2019re not going to pack away from your staging zone. If it doesn\u2019t need to go in the case or bag, it\u2019s just a distraction that makes it harder to organize what you need to pack.<\/p>\n

Tip No. 2 \u2013 Pack by Room and Season<\/h2>\n

Packing by room is a simple tip. But simplicity is always at the heart of good organization. Keep your kitchen items together using clever techniques like wrapping your dish towels around your glasses. Keep items from different rooms separate so you know exactly what you have and can easily spot anything that\u2019s missing.<\/p>\n

Packing for the season applies more directly to people in the military. Your work may require you to move to a different part of the world, which may have different seasons from the United States. In these cases, you need easy access to clothing to suit the specific season. Packing by the season ensures you can quickly unpack to suit the weather in your new location.<\/p>\n

Tip No. 3 \u2013 Use the Ranger Rolling Technique<\/h2>\n

Most people rely on folding or bundling their clothing to fit as much into their bags or cases as possible. But the most efficient method is the army roll packing technique. Also called ranger rolling, it allows you to pack clothes tightly while ensuring they stay wrinkle-free when you\u2019re traveling.<\/p>\n

Similar to folding, each type of clothing has a different rolling method.<\/p>\n

Rolling Shirts<\/h3>\n

Follow these army roll packing steps to successfully roll a shirt:<\/p>\n

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  1. Lay the shirt out on a flat, clean, and hard surface. It\u2019s tough to roll clothes on a soft surface, like a bed, because your shirts will sag and potentially wrinkle.<\/li>\n
  2. Place your hands at the center of the shirt and slowly swipe them out to smooth any wrinkles.<\/li>\n
  3. Fold the shirt\u2019s hem inside out by about three inches. This creates a small cuff. Then, rotate the shirt so that the collar faces you.<\/li>\n
  4. Fold the sleeves into the center of the shirt and you should form a rectangle. If the shirt has long sleeves, cross them over in an \u201cX\u201d shape.<\/li>\n
  5. Now, you\u2019re ready to start rolling. Fold the collar about an inch into the shirt and smooth it out. Repeat this process, going an inch at a time and smoothing each fold. This creates a tightly rolled shirt that doesn\u2019t have wrinkles.<\/li>\n
  6. Tuck the edges into the rolled shirt to create a tight little bundle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Rolling Pants<\/h3>\n

    Army roll packing applies to pants as much as it does to shirts. But you need a different technique to roll pants properly.<\/p>\n

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    1. Fasten all of the buttons and zippers in the pants before laying them flat on a hard surface.<\/li>\n
    2. Smooth out any wrinkles using your hands.<\/li>\n
    3. Create a cuff by flipping the waistband in by about four inches.<\/li>\n
    4. Fold the pants in half so one leg sits over the other to form a straight line. Smooth the pants using your hands before you start rolling.<\/li>\n
    5. Starting from the ankles of the pants, fold up by about an inch. Smooth out the fold before repeating, going an inch at a time and smoothing between each roll. Keep going until you reach the cuff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Tip No. 4 \u2013 Create an Army Bag Packing List<\/h2>\n

      This tip will focus specifically on what somebody heading out for army basic training should pack into their duffle bag. However, it can also serve as a basic checklist for anybody who\u2019s packing for a short-term relocation. Alternatively, it can help you pack a bag that contains the items you\u2019ll need immediately after moving into your new home.<\/p>\n

      Think of this list as a quick guide on how to pack military duffle bag or case.<\/p>\n

      Clothing<\/h3>\n

      Function goes ahead of style when packing clothes. The following are the key items you need to pack for basic training or a short-term relocation:<\/p>\n