Don't let your packing get you down like this her. In travel you always need to remember that extra weight for baggage will cost you extra $$$. No matter what the travel. A little tidbit about driving is that the more weight in the car the more gas needed to push that hooptie up the road. Think about it next time you go on a trip. Also, don't throw everything in the trunk! It helps your car out if you frontload a.ka. put your bags and everything else in the cabin with you. [This is for you University students of America] The real topic at hand though is how do you take your favorite set of outfits without having to sacrifice taking that extra pair of beloved Nike shoes or umm heels with you? Try the clown method! In short the clown method basically allows you to wrap your clothes within themselves while you line the edges with your shoes. Feel free to ask me in depth. It definitely worked for me to get my carry on ready to go. I was able to stuff 7 pairs of jeans and 7 shirts as well as the good 'ole undergarments and this bag is tiny. Look for yourself!