Garment bag is the type of luggage that is made from a breathable material in order to hold clothing while you are traveling. Your clothing will be hung inside your bag with the regular hangers in order to keep them free from wrinkles that usually occur in the regular suitcase. Most of people do not realize that there is a right way in using garment bag and the wrong way in using the bag. They often pack their bag with the heavier items of they try to fit anything that they need into one bag.
You can place the garment bag flat on your bag before you pack it. It makes the bag easier to packs and helps you see the free space you have.
You can use the lightweight and also flexible plastic hangers in your garment bag. A metal hanger will damage clothing and poke holes in fabric of your bag.
Then hang the clothing inside the based on size, with the bigger and longer clothes in the back and the lightweight clothing in the front. As you store the heavier items will press against your lighter items, it will help to remove and wrinkles.
You can put your shoes and the similar items in the bottom of your bag or you can also pack them separately. Most of garment bags design with special pockets for the specific use, but if it does not, you may wish to consider carrying the shoes in the smaller bag.
Now you can pick up your bag frequently in order to see how heavy it is and also look for all signs of wear and tear. This way you will see if your bag is overstuffed and if your clothing may cause your bag to tear or even rip.