There has been a big increase in people showing off how they beat the system with their “packing hacks” in recent years.

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You’ve probably seen the videos on TikTok, with people hiding bags up their jumpers to make themselves look pregnant or stuffing clothes into pillow cases.

And Katie Seemann, from the US, has revealed how a large scarf is the ultimate travel accessory.

In an article for Upgraded Points, she explained that it can be used as a blanket to stay warm or for lumbar support on the plane.

It can also function as a scarf in cold destinations or a cover-up in warmer locations.

She wrote: “A large scarf is a versatile item that is the perfect travel accessory.

“When you pack one in your carry-on bag, you can use it as a blanket to stay warm or for lumbar support to stay comfortable on the plane.

“Then use it as a scarf in cold weather destinations or as a beach cover-up for tropical vacations.”

We’ve looked around and found some for as little as £9.99 on Amazon.

The travel writer also described a method she uses to keep her packing down to a minimum and in line with strict carry-on requirements.

“A packing tip that many can agree on is that packing cubes are a must,” Katie claimed.

Compression packing cubes are great at creating more space in your suitcase as they reduce the room taken up by clothes and other items.

While some compression packing cubes require a bulky vacuum to suck the air out, many now use external zips that allow you to fill up the cubes before flattening them.

This means you can fit so much more in your carry-on suitcase than you may think.

Brits are more relaxed about packing than Americans, a recent study has revealed.

And these TikTok hacks could help you make packing even easier.