Best Ways to Pack Clothes for Moving

Wardrobe Boxes for Hanging Clothes

Wardrobe boxes are the gold standard for suits, dresses, and coats. They come with a built-in metal bar so you can transfer hangers directly from your closet. One wardrobe box typically holds about two feet of closet rod. You can rent or buy them at UHAUL locations around Montreal or ask your moving company — at Up & Out, we carry them on every truck.

Vacuum Bags and Suitcases

Off-season clothing and bulky winter coats compress beautifully in vacuum-seal bags, freeing up valuable truck space. Use your own suitcases for heavier items like jeans and sweaters — suitcases have wheels and handles, making them far easier to move than flimsy bags. Fill every suitcase you own; they're taking up truck space either way.

The Drawer and Garbage-Bag Method

For a fast, budget-friendly approach, leave folded clothes in dresser drawers and wrap the entire dresser in stretch wrap to keep drawers shut. For hanging clothes, poke a hole in the bottom of a garbage bag, slide it over a group of hangers, and tie the bottom. This keeps clothes clean and grouped during Montreal moves — especially handy for July 1st when speed is everything.