Comments on: Quick Trip Packing

By: ChristineG

ChristineG — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:55:30 +0000

Love it! I, too, have a saved generic 'before the trip' checklist I created, as well as a camping packing checklist. Both are extremely helpful. Great ideas -- thanks for sharing. (Now, if I only had a big wonderful trip planned!) ChristineG´s last blog post..The Habit of Calm: Making Deposits

By: Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom

Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:01:27 +0000

I wrote a little bit about this last week, as we are packing to leave for vacation this weekend. In a nutshell, I reuse my pack lists to get a good head start and pack light on clothes with items that mix and match well. If anyone is interested in the full article you can find it here: http://problemsolvinmom.blogspot.com/2009/06/organizing-tip-thursday-travel-edition.html

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By: se7en

se7en — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:03:37 +0000

I am a true minimalist traveler and drive my poor husband nuts. He is - well quite the opposite! I take what I am wearing, a change of clothes and a toothbrush (I reckon wherever we are going should have toothpaste)... and the same for the kids - all eight of us in one bag... and then he has the other bag with half the house that we never open because it is too terrifying to see what is inside!!! For our honeymoon I never packed a thing - never gave it a thought!!! I was so focused on getting to the church and the reception that at two in the morning when he said shall we leave I leapt in the car and he looked at me and said: "Where are your bags?" Hmmm, what bags!!! We still laugh about it sixteen years later!!! se7en´s last blog post..Se7en Recipes and Tips For Bulk (Frugal) Vegetable Shopping…

By: angelvalerie

angelvalerie — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:10:04 +0000

Love your take on packing! I used to be able to travel with an 8kg hand luggage bag for 2 weeks and be fine… alas, since I don’t travel as often these days, I tend to throw in the “in case” stuff which leaves me with loads of luggage I don’t need. Timely reminder since I am taking a trip next week, thanks

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By: Karisa

Karisa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:16:19 +0000

The tip on packiong kids clothes was a lifesaver for me this week! Thanks for reminding me to keep it simple even while traveling =) Karisa´s last blog post..Como respetar a mi esposo

By: Elisa @ blissfule

Elisa @ blissfule — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:29:56 +0000

When we travel, it’s usually internationally, which in some ways makes it easier because space/weight is limited. Over the years we’ve learned to pack less and less – it really is an art!

Since we travel/move so much, a lot of things we use day-to-day are actually meant for travel, like a laptop as our primary home computer, our clip-on baby seat for the table, and the portable crib our littlest sleeps in. Even the toiletries I use daily all fit on a shelf in the medicine cabinet, so they’re easy to pop into my toiletries bag just before we take off.

We like to use baby carriers (Ergo, Mei Tai, wraps, ring slings – depending on age of children) rather than take a stroller. Not having the stroller (and carrying a cute, smiling baby) makes the airlines happier to work with us if our luggage is a little too heavy, and it makes airport security easier to negotiate.

One item we do have “extra” to make traveling easier, is a pop-up toddler tent for our older child to sleep in (it folds down very small, plus it has UV-block, so doubles as a sun shelter during the day if appropriate).

We’ve traveled in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia, and we still haven’t found a place where they don’t have essentials – especially for children – if we forget something crucial. A packing list makes it easier to remember everything, but we don’t stress too much anymore if we find we need to pick something up.

By: Mary R

Mary R — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:31:33 +0000

I have one of those Zucca suitcases, which has all those compartments to pack different like items. Undergarments in one, blouses and tops in another. It's great because you can pull out one of them to get something without wrecking the entire thing. Also, the suitcase itself is very compact, so it forces you to be a light packer. One more little trick I follow is to lay everything out on the bed before I pack it up, and then take one or two items out of the mix. Mary R´s last blog post..Day 25 Challenge: Drinking grass

By: steadymom

steadymom — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:47:39 +0000

I love the idea of having a bag of toiletries ready to go - never had thought of that before. And for some reason that part of packing is always the bit I dread! Jamie steadymom´s last blog post..The Laundry Post

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:30:59 +0000

Oh my gosh...I am either the WORST at traveling...or the best. I am prepared for anything (the best). I pack WAY too much (the worst!). But I'm one of those that never knows what I'll be in the mood to wear. So...I bring a variety. My husband has gotten used to it...I think! Michelle´s last blog post..Wednesday in the Word.

By: Anurooba

Anurooba — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:25:44 +0000

I prefer to travel light. I pack clothes that would look decent when I do a mix & match. That way I don’t need to carry too many clothes. . The same goes for the footwear and accessories – Something comfortable & something that can go with the clothes that I have packed.
Usually I call the hotel before to check if they have laundry services available, just in case I need one. Sometimes I hand wash.
If I am a tourist, sometimes I intentionally don’t carry many clothes. I get a chance to buy the cheap touristy T-shirts which I will not buy otherwise. They are fun to wear and they wear off soon too, so I just toss them for recycle before returning.