Lightening the load: 9 luggage tips

[safetymom]

http://www.tripso.com/archives/2005/07/lightening_the.html

A great article if you are traveling.

 

[robinb]

I wish I could travel with just a carry-on! My husband does for business, but he wears a business suit all week and his company pays for his other clothes to be laundered.

When I pack for WDW stuff just seems to multiply as I set it aside to be packed. We usually end up with 1 regular bag each (22"-24"), plus 1 backpack, plus 1 electronics bag, plus stroller bag, plus car seat bag which doubles as the "bag of all sins" that holds last minute additions. And I still do laundry part way through! **sigh**

 

[Lewisc]

Interesting article. The first suggestion is to buy good bags. Older bags that are made to last can weight 15-20 pounds empty. Not a problem when the airlines had a 70 lb weight limit but it's easy to go over weight with the older bags and a 50lb limit.

A suggestion not in the article. If you're going to be making a shopping stop at a place like Wal-Mart consider buying your HBA and sunscreen in Orlando. Shouldn't cost any more than buying at home.

 

[MScott1851]

I love these tips...I just wish I could put them into practice! I have been a habitual over packer for years...or I severely UNDERPACK!

I wish I could find a happy medium. Last trip to WDW for three days/cruise for four nights/Universal for three days? I took two big suitcases, a carry-on and a HUGE shoulderbag that had my makeup and purse inside it. DH took a small, carryon rolling suitcase and his garment bag.

Then again, I found myself away from home with only one outfit, a pair of heels and a housecoat last month.

I will practice, I will practice, I will practice. I would love to travel lighter!

 

[pumpkinboy]

A dear friend of ours whose husband is from Ireland has a great strategy for packing for trips:

Put everything you think you're going to need on the bed next to the suitcases; then put half the stuff back, bring twice the money and they're off.

I like the "half the stuff, twice the money" standard, since it seems that if you're missing something you put back in the drawer, you can always buy a replacement (or maybe something better) when you are at your destination.

 

[mbb]

especially since last January...first time we check luggage (thought I'd "splurge", and take some comfort items, ie, pillow, and linens), and guess what happens...

...and it's still "lost"...

*sigh*

January 23 and counting...

If it doesn't fit in backpack or a roller, it ain't goin'!!