Comments on: Travel Ready Packing

By: N.J. Walters

N.J. Walters — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:12:05 +0000

You are so well travelled. I’m always amazed. I’ve never travelled outside my own country. The book sounds like a great reference for anyone planning a trip.

By: Jenyfer Matthews

Jenyfer Matthews — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:09:59 +0000

I’ve been packing lighter and lighter lately – so lightly that sometimes it seems like I’m hardly bringing anything at all! Lists help tremendously – especially for the I MUST NOT FORGET THIS things. Last time I traveled to the US I forgot my toothbrush of all things, but at least it was easy to replace!

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:06:04 +0000

I don’t like to travel too much and so I don’t have the problems of forgetting things. But on the occasions that we do go somewhere I start making lists waaay before I have to pack. I’m always too paranoid I’m going to forget something to actually forget anything.

By: Linda Henderson

Linda Henderson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:12:27 +0000

I haven’t went anywhere in a long time, but I usually can remember to pack everything. But I make a list to be sure.

By: Tessa Radley

Tessa Radley — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:07:24 +0000

Shell, hope you devoured lots of choccies yesterday!

That book looks fab!

I’m part of the ‘pack-too-heavy’ contingent as well. Must say, I’m quite different when I’m advising someone else.

A couple of weeks back I sat on First Born Son’s bed and drove him nuts. He was packing for Argentina and Chile for a three week soccer mission. “You don’t need 2 jackets. Or two pairs of jeans. Or two towels. Or two pairs of shin guards. Or two pairs of sneakers-if you lose one you can buy another pair.”

We compromised about the two pairs of soccer boots and the two BIG rolls of strapping tape and the ICEBREAKER thermals that go everywhere with him–and agreed on a first aid kit that would sort out anything from blisters to collar-bone breakages. We even wrote a ‘declare at customs’ list for the anti-flam creams.

But then there were the things that I was sure he just didn’t never intended to pack. Hat. Suntan lotion. Insect repellant. PJs. Heck, he didn’t even take a cell phone…

Tessa

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:08:31 +0000

Jen – thanks so much. It was a quiet day, but hubby spoiled me even more than usual.

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:07:55 +0000

Maria – that’s a great tip for matching things. It’s something that’s good to remember when I’m thinking about buying something in the sales. If I don’t have several things to match, then it stays in the shop!

By: Shelley Munro

Shelley Munro — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:06:35 +0000

Nessa – I used to have a tendency to pack too many clothes. Not only does that make the bag heavy but it takes up space for my book purchases, especially if I’m visiting the US where books are so cheap. This book really helps quit the over-packing thing.

Jaime – a list does help. I think lists are useful in many areas of life.

By: Jennifer Leeland

Jennifer Leeland — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:09:03 +0000

I came by to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY darlin’!!!!!! Have a wonderful trip.

By: Maria Zannini

Maria Zannini — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:26:24 +0000

I write a list too. It helps a lot.

I also pair up my clothes, tops to bottoms, etc. and try to include items that can be interchanged with each other.