Non-Inflatable travel hangers

Yes. We've used these on several trips and they work very well for us. (sorry, not sure if all that link is necessary)

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Folding-Clothes-Accessories-Foldable/dp/B06XN5B7NB/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=20TXQ8B35X1UY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fYIo2svWAAd1Y_M86ZVqQ-ARukY0RNQahdDTN_CmWH7tOKj_JjLifnrRnt6jaHMdLwo-nf56XCgewYd7Twq08RWKZdl3V9ijOEEk4mmv9_-kXuYbe0TWz_xcaNykMrYA1RdPILyJ-K253yDYbSFO_6ifVUmM4oylPVjtlihZxs5h2pvQYvnFmxwW8Wi7WDEMCDdTRtJf_LLTBm4rbwQErkZBrS1Zh6_lEQb0QQP4WfDwiSwN5fkytH_HxfUelDRsR6nmedszYK21cTLzy4Xe_OzV0t1FWExN4gAd0V6Q6yA.QNpizccr_KwSq9rJDsclOtst825GQFkkTI_e_rxr5z8&dib_tag=se&keywords=travel%2Bhangers&qid=1755091407&sprefix=travel%2Bhangers%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Agree with Katiecem. I take 4 folding hangers on every trip.

Katie, good rec! Just wanted to let you know that there is a very similar version that is cheaper. You get 6 hangers for $5.99. I like to save money when I can, since I really don't need more than 6 hangers, I figured I'd go with these. :-)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHJYD5ZX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?th=1

I also use the foldable hangers that have been recommended above. Very lightweight and they take very little room. Depending on the trip, I take between 3 and 6 with me.

Where are you folks staying that you need to bring your own hangers? And are these plastic things from China really lighter than the old-fashioned wire ones from the dry cleaner?

I always take about ten wire hangers from the dry cleaners whenever we go on a cruise. They lay flat on top of my packed suitcase and don't weigh much. When we depart the cruise, I leave them in the closet for the next passenger. I also take the small "pants" hanger (with the clips) and slip it in at the back edge of my suitcase (carry on) where it fits perfectly. That is for drying our Exofficio underwear. I have only taken one RS tour (more to come) and I didn't bother with the wire hangers for that since we were moving so often.

Where are you folks staying that you need to bring your own hangers? And are these plastic things from China really lighter than the old-fashioned wire ones from the dry cleaner?

For me, it's wanting something to hang wet clothes on when I do laundry in the room. But the OP had a different reason. Also sometimes hotels will only give you 2-3 hangers and you need more. OR they are attached to the rod and you can't take them off, which is a pain. So basically a number of reasons.

BUT I just happened to think of one thing I might do, and that is to save the plastic hangers you get with clothes when you buy them (for example, at Target or TJ Maxx). You could pack them for a trip, use them and at the end of the trip, just pitch them. Then save a few more for your next trip. :-)

Sorry, KB, but I am certain the cabin steward is removing your wire hangers before the next guest arrives.

I used to use folding travel hangers but they collapse under the weight of clothes. I used to have single plastic clips on a hanger which were great for socks and underwear, but I'm down to my last one. Now I just pack a plastic hanger and a plastic pant hanger.

I have 2 folding hangers I’ve traveled with for 6 years and really love them. But they are no longer available. The only thing I wished for is a rotating hook or head on them . It would be handy many times. I add a travel hanger that appears to offer that from what I can tell. I really work at traveling light but it’s always worth it to bring my plastic folding hangers along.

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In my experience of European budget hotels, the typical number of provided hangers is 3 in a single room or 6 in a double, usually none of them with clips for slacks or skirts and not necessarily removable from the closet. There are exceptions, but not too many.

I travel with two inflatable hangers (which help wet clothes dry faster--important since I do my laundry by hand), two folding hangers like those in the first link above, two small ppastic hangers with metal clips for slacks and two lightweight, flat hangers (provided by a friend from an unknown store where she shops) with little notches useful for hanging socks or underwear. I get by with that combination.

It's possible the folding plastic hangers are not lighter than the wire hangers provided by dry cleaners; I've never done a comparison weighing and can't do that now because I'm in Europe. I've been using the folding hangers for at least seven months of traveling, and they are holding up well. However, I'm a summer traveler, so most of my clothes are quite light. When wet, they are usually on one of the inflatable hangers.

I just take 3 or 4 wire dry cleaner’s hangers with me.
No one is looking at my creased clothes if I can’t hang them all up.
If you don’t have any wire hangers, put a few pairs of socks in the wash….you will end up with less socks but more wire hangers……..happens in our house…..

I bought the set several years ago that Katiecem linked. They’re lightweight & won’t accidentally poke anything in my bag. Even packing at 11 pounds total, I will include 1-2 in my Cotopaxi. I’m drying a sink-washed dress or shirt & underwear each night, and often the hotel or B&B hangers are not removable from the closet. I don’t want to have any water drips on their wood closets.

When friends come over to my home to ask about packing light, etc., I give them two of the hangers since there’s several in the set.

I do not know for sure about the weight of wire hangers from the dry cleaners and how they compare to the plastic foldable ones. The wires ones may be fine - just wondered if there was anything out there that was a little smaller and at least as light, if not lighter. Typically when we travel in the States, I leave most all of my clothes on the hangers (I typically use the plastic hangers the come from the store when I purchase clothes). Then I can just pull them right out of the suitcase and hang them up, which is a nice timesaver when unpacking.

Because I need to travel more compactly/lightly for a 3-week European trip, I didn't know if it would be feasible to have most of my clothes on hangers unless there was a slim & light option. Just thought I would see what others had experienced in this regard. Some hangers will also be useful for drying clothes in the hotels after washing. Part of our trip is on a river cruise with AMA Waterways, and I don't know how many hangers they typically provide.
Thank you for your input so far!!

Just passing along one more bit of info. that I found out. The folding hangers recommended on this post from Amazon weigh 6.7 oz. each. The most lightweight wire hangers on Amazon, that are similar to dry-cleaners hangers, weight 9.5 oz. each.

I just weighed the cheap plastic hangers I've been traveling with for eons. About .75 ounce each. They wouldn't support a winter jacket, but okay for hanging my travel clothes if needed.

I’m thinking that 6.7 ounces is the total weight for a set of these hangers. There’s no way that each foldable hanger that I carry (recommended above) weighs almost half a pound!

Okay, good to know! So these are definitely much lighter than wire hangers. Thanks for the info!

My advice is get ones with hanging clips and/or gear ties. I adore my Gear Ties

I’ve traveled without my hangars & found myself much happier traveling with them. But I will never travel without my gear ties.

The hangers I use are similar to what others have suggested with one difference that is crucial to me - the clips. Lightweight w/clips

My hangers are currently unavailable but are most similar to what I’ve linked above (check weights though). These work great for undies & socks because with the hooks you can arrange the item for maximum air flow & really speed up drying time. You can hang a pair off the clips & another pair sprouting off the shoulder part. Packing light is very important to me & I’ve never needed to pack more than 4 (2 if I pack my gear ties). I use hotel hangers & the towel rods for heavier stuff (though I avoid packing heavy stuff. I turn to layering & using a scarf or jacket instead).

But I have really come to love my gear ties from Nite-Ize. They come in all sorts of lengths & thickness & are hard to beat in my opinion. I can wrap them around & hang off anything. When the hotel has those hangars that come off but leave the head on the track, I just use my gear tie to McGyver it where I want it to hang. Love.

I always test the drying time for any piece of clothing I travel with at home first. And I’m careful to calculate for poor conditions (like travel weather maybe being damp or the room not having a lot of air circulation).

All that said, I much appreciate what has been said about avoiding plastic & things made in China. I have nearly completely stopped using Amazon for those reasons, among others. But there are a few conveniences I allow myself & these are two. I will say both my hangers & gear ties have never had to be replaced so at least these are one time purchases.

I try hard to travel with only a backpack so, for me, the wire hangars snag & poke & aren’t a good option.

I hope you find something that works well for you but long live the gear tie!

hurstdp I just returned from my first trip using foldable hangers similar to the ones posted by Katiecem in the replies above. I used to travel with inflatable hangers but they were starting to fail, so I thought I'd give the folding ones a try. Like Mardee I use them to hang clothes to dry in hotels that have those "permanent" hangers that cannot be repositioned. They worked well for my purposes and felt sturdy and the various configurations were useful for drying intimates versus tops/pants. Everything was summer weight so winter clothes would be TBD. And as noted, there are many varieties on offer so keep an eye out on prices. I'd suggest not getting black ones - something more vivid is going to stick out in a dark closet and not get left behind.

I agree, that I would want to get the ones that have the clips, for hanging pants, etc. Most of my pants do not have belt loops to hang with. I'm checking to see who has the best prices on these hangers. Thank you for all the great info.!

I just weighed a wire hanger from the dry cleaner. It weighs .9 oz. It's not a strong hanger, and I've definitely gotten sturdier ones from the dry cleaner, but it doesn't weigh 9.5 oz as another commenter suggested.