Why do so many people get holiday packing wrong? And are men from Mars and women from Venus when it comes to packing? According to this infographic by Latedeals.co.uk they are.

As airlines tighten their policies on baggage allowance, perfecting the art of packing could save you money as well as reduce stress.

There is always the temptation to pack everything but the kitchen sink, if you pack everything then you’ll be fine, right?

Wrong, especially now airlines are now getting stricter when it comes to our personal bag allowance.

According to a new poll by last minute holiday website, Latedeals.co.uk, us Brits are universally bad when it comes to packing.

Sixty-five per cent of holidaymakers are last minute packers and fill their suitcase the night before they travel.

Most people fold: 68 per cent fold clothes, 22 per cent both fold and roll, 10 per cent just roll clothes.

Twelve per cent write a packing list.

Half of us cram extra items into our suitcase just before we leave for the airport.

The majority of women admit they over pack and 91 per cent claim they never wear all of their clothes.

Fifty-three per cent went over personal baggage allowances last year.

This year, you can do it differently, thanks to these tips to successful packing by Latedeals.co.uk: • Roll don’t fold. You will actually fit in more clothes if you roll them up very tightly and then tightly pack into your case • Make a list. Before you even contemplate reaching for suitcase, plan what you will wear by day and what can go with what and stick to it.

• Don’t be last minute – the optimum time is at least two days before your holiday.

• Plan to wash – it’s really easy to wash some of your items mid holiday.

• Heavy items at the bottom and keep lighter items that tend to get creased at the top.

• Make use of shoes. Stuff footwear with rolled up underwear, socks, jewellery, and even toiletries. Place footwear around the outside of the case.

• Buy when you get there. You can buy toiletries when you get there, saving you even more space.

• Wear your bulkiest items. If you’re really struggling to pack everything wear it. Layer up.

• Pack any electricals in the centre of your case, cocooned by soft clothes and towels.