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Do you pack weeks ahead for a long trip.. Or wait until the last minute?
NR | 9/30/14 | Vanity

Posted on 09/30/2014 6:42:08 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

In less than three weeks, we hit the airways and cruise the Asia waters and gateways not Asia, Singapore and Beijing... I haven't started packing.

I am notorious for over-packing.. I may use foam inserts next time to fill the suitcase out and leave some of the stuff home.

Anyone have any packing tips?


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To: PAR35

we always pack meds 4 days more than the trip length is planned


81 posted on 09/30/2014 7:42:55 PM PDT by morphing libertarian
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To: morphing libertarian

I was stuck 3 days in Charlotte after a ground collision, and 4 days in another city by an ice storm at a major hub. Since the second one, I’ve been getting more conservative in my prep.


82 posted on 09/30/2014 7:45:38 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: posterchild

Reminds me

We were on honeymoon in St. Martin. Mt a guy who’s wife had died and he was traveling around the world. His wife died and he was taking some of the insurance money and getting away. His boys told him they would run his business.

He bought new clothes at each stop and send the dirty clothes home.

I hope the boys washed everything and they didn’t pile up.

My wife went on a shopping spree in Milan and Florence. I finally convinced her to ship a lot of stuff home. Got there two weeks after we got home.


83 posted on 09/30/2014 7:47:10 PM PDT by morphing libertarian
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To: PAR35

wife was overnight in Phoenix when forest fires closed every airport in soCal. They put her in hotel and bought her dinner.

The longest I had was 10 hours at O’Hare, snow. All hotels booked. Got out the same day late at night. I try to travel south during the winter now.

Nothing longer than overnight.


84 posted on 09/30/2014 7:49:50 PM PDT by morphing libertarian
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To: NormsRevenge

If I pack my 2 pair of underwear beforehand, what am I going to wear to work?


85 posted on 09/30/2014 7:50:01 PM PDT by Hypo2
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To: NormsRevenge
We travel domestically & internationally fairly frequently.
My wife starts packing well in advance, easily a week.
Moi?
I'm a last minute type ... the evening before departure I get serious.
I rarely over pack ... my wife on the other hand ... ;)
86 posted on 09/30/2014 7:56:08 PM PDT by BluH2o
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To: NormsRevenge

Here is what my wife and I do when traveling overseas. Note that we have learned not to overpack. So.. We each have two rolling duffel bags - one medium size and one large size. We pack the medium duffels and then pack the medium duffels INSIDE the large duffels. Thus, we depart with one bag each and have an entire large duffel to bring back things we acquire at our destination.

I can highly recommend the rolling duffels from Eddie Bauer.


87 posted on 09/30/2014 8:03:29 PM PDT by slouch-no-more
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To: NormsRevenge

In 1984 we went to Egypt for a two week visit. We took an empty suitcase with us for stuff we might buy to bring back with us. It was not empty for the return flight.


88 posted on 09/30/2014 8:11:19 PM PDT by GGpaX4DumpedTea (I am a Tea Party descendant...steeped in the Constitutional Republic given to us by the Founders)
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To: NormsRevenge
I am notorious for over-packing

There is no such thing as ... "over-packing". (Feel better?)

Destination includes beijing?

One wonders, why?

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89 posted on 09/30/2014 8:21:47 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: Seaplaner

Over packing means your luggage is no longer an asset but a burden to get from one place to another. Take money and buy things you like at the destination vs paying for extra luggage. Travel light.


90 posted on 09/30/2014 8:25:42 PM PDT by Kackikat (Two wrongs do NOT make a right.... unless you are a Democrat!)
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To: NormsRevenge
Anyone have any packing tips?

Lay out all the clothes you think you will need in one pile.

Lay all the money you think you will need in another.

Take a quarter of the clothes and four times the money.

91 posted on 09/30/2014 8:33:52 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: NormsRevenge
You will want an extra shirt, socks and pair of underwear in your carry on.

When you need it, you will really need it.

There is nothing like arriving in country after midnight on Saturday night with your luggage still in London and you have to speak at the Sunday morning service.

92 posted on 09/30/2014 8:40:20 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: Kackikat
I see what you are saying, my FRiend; however I am an accomplished and unapologetic over packer.

I can take luggage that (some say, in jest of course) approaches the size of a steamer trunk on a weekend trip, and feel just fine about it.

(Your constructive suggestions are greatly appreciated, however.)

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93 posted on 09/30/2014 9:21:36 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: Zeppelin
I like the Eagle Creek packing devices over the cubes.

http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Creek-Travel-Pack-It-Folder/dp/B002YIPBSM/ref=pd_sim_a_15?ie=UTF8&refRID=1GJ6NJ91EPPZ2TQP7CKX

They can compress folded clothing to fit better in your suitcase. When you unpack it seems to have less crumples and a neater crease.

Just buy the size that fits best in your travel cases.

PS - no connection, just a long time (15 year) user...:^)

94 posted on 09/30/2014 9:59:55 PM PDT by az_gila
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To: NormsRevenge

I will pack a few days ahead. The night before I take half of all the clothes and leave them. I travel a lot and it is rare I will need anything more than a small carryon bag. Anything forgotten I purchase when I get where I am going.


95 posted on 10/01/2014 12:35:44 AM PDT by Organic Panic
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To: NormsRevenge

I do the week-out packing and the day before topping off. Then toiletries and meds the day of.

Some things I make sure to pack for international travel.

-Universal wall outlet adapters.

-A SIM card type cellphone. Multi-SIM phones are even better.

-Destination currency so I can pay for the visa without having to first obtain currency on landing.

-List of important phone numbers and contacts both in visiting countries and back home.

-Grapefruit seed extract if I’m unsure of the drinking water.

-Printed copy of my itinerary on my person and boarding passes in advance.

-Wallet, keys, toiletries, meds and electronics in the carry on along with 3 days of clothes.

I usually travel with loose fitting clothes and slip on footwear mostly because the travel is usually >18 hrs.

Have a good trip.


96 posted on 10/01/2014 12:56:50 AM PDT by Justa
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To: Rushmore Rocks

No need for a steamer. Take a small spray bottle from the $ store, fill with water, lay out or hang up the item and lightly spray and just run your hands over it and VOILA the wrinkles are gone.


97 posted on 10/01/2014 2:09:21 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion......the Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: NormsRevenge

If you can fit me into your checked luggage, I would prefer to wait till the last minute. Sounds like a great trip!


98 posted on 10/01/2014 2:10:38 AM PDT by outofsalt ( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything.)
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To: cantfindagoodscreenname

I am a female and I am a light packer too. I’m with you on doing laundry wherever I am. I can pack 1 1/2 wks worth of clothes in a rolling carry on. If I am going to cold weather I will UPS sweaters and boots there and then UPS them back home.....just so I don’t have to travel with them.


99 posted on 10/01/2014 6:59:45 AM PDT by sheana
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To: Seaplaner

Why Beijing? Peking is closed. ;-)

We end the cruise there and spend two days as smog collectors uhh sightseers.


100 posted on 10/01/2014 10:09:05 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Revolution is a'brewin!!!)
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