Any packing tips?

[laxfamily52]

Hello...

title is pretty self-explanatory.... have any good packing tips to share? I think we've all heard the same ones, but for you pros out there, got any new ideas?

The ones we've heard:
-ziplock bags
-dont pack much *difficult!!*
-and pack what you need

We need your help!

 

[dj2]

pack an extra empty foldable-type carry-on or duffel inside one of your bags to hold the inevitable extra stuff that will come home with you.

 

[laxfamily52]

good one! thanks!

 

[AprilShowers]

Mom's DH packs all their clothes. He rolls everything! You wouldn't believe what he can fit into a suitcase! He even rolls the undies!!

 

[Andrea]

i just posted this on another thread like this..

but if you wear contacts.. take extra contacts and stick them somewhere on you when your in the park

 

[ZoZo]

I am a compulsive over-packer. My best advice is to pack half of the clothes you think you'll need, knowing you can do laundry mid-trip.

Also, bring your most broken-in, beaten up shoes. I brought what I thought were broken in shoes (my workout shoes), and got a terrible blister. Wish I had thought to toss in my six-year-old sneakers, which I had brought to DW about three years before (and which had not given me problems even then!). I was walking several miles per day more than I usually do, and my regular workout shoes were very uncomfortable (and I use them 4 or 5 days a week!). Bring your oldest, crummiest , most comfortable sneakers - your feet will thank you!