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The Secret To Packing Like A Pro

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I would say that we?ve got it down pat when it comes to traveling with our watches. But what about just packing in general" Wish I could say I was as savvy with packing my carry-on luggage as I am with tucking my watches away in a watch roll. I?ve tried to neatly fold, but then that leads to creases. I?ve tried to roll, but somehow I end up losing track of where everything is. And packing a heavy jacket when throwing it on for the plane ride can?t be an option, forget about it.  Well the folks over at Valetmag may have found a one stop solution to make packing for your next trip a breeze. They?re called packing cubes. I?m sure these have been around for quite some time, but I wasn?t aware of them until now. These different sized packing cubes can neatly store your clothes, separate all your essentials into different sections, and compress bigger items so that your luggage won?t look ...