Packing!

Lissy · 08-27-2008, 09:07 PM

Do you have any personal packing rules? I always try to balance between taking as least as possible and yet having all that is necessary with me. I usually take shampoo and conditioner, even though most hotels provide them; I just don't like what they offer.

I have unpacking rules, too: unpacking is done on the day of arrival, dirty clothes washed, suitcase emptied and put away!

mandiees · 08-28-2008, 04:44 AM

I usually only pack as much fits in a carry-on, unless I am going to be somewhere for more than a week. One of my tricks is to take undies/socks I do not care about so much and toss them if I find I need room later for souvenirs

lilbit · 08-28-2008, 03:49 PM

I don`t really have a certain way, but I do start early and I make a list of what I will need.

ekmallette · 08-28-2008, 03:53 PM

I always pack a small suitcase, then I stick it inside a larger one so that I have room to bring stuff home!

marineswife · 08-29-2008, 12:16 AM

Lol. I always pack the essentials, 3 days extra clothes. and i put another empty duffle bag in my suitcase, just in case I want to get souviners for all my friends.

Lissy · 08-29-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekmallette

I always pack a small suitcase, then I stick it inside a larger one so that I have room to bring stuff home!

LOL ekmallette, this reminds me of a Mr.Bean episode when he packs a suitcase... If you haven't seen it, here is a link to a YouTube video, watch it to the very end and you'll see what I mean:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsXdtV10-pg

marineswife · 08-29-2008, 03:18 AM

LOL.

Hey thats a funny scene. But is he like.....how do i put this nicely.....stupid? LOL. Seriously. Is he? Cause I think he is. LOL

alessadry · 08-30-2008, 01:22 AM

No more cargo luggage but only carry-ons is my rule of thumb. After they lost a luggage of mine I decided to pack light and be safe.

Lissy · 08-30-2008, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marineswife

LOL.

Hey thats a funny scene. But is he like.....how do i put this nicely.....stupid? LOL. Seriously. Is he? Cause I think he is. LOL

Well, Mr. Bean is, uh... eccentric, let's put it this way.

As a long-time fan of his, I can say that it is not stupidity that causes his problems and misadventures, it's creativity and the desire to do things his way.

shruti · 08-31-2008, 04:21 PM

I also take as much as less things with me.

melka · 08-31-2008, 04:32 PM

Haha, I'm also a fan of Mr Bean and that scene is hilarious

Another funny episode is when he buys a huge recliner on sale, and can't fit it in his tiny car.. so he decides to put it on the roof and drive from there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMW3Q7TQars

To answer the orig. post though, I usually also try to pack light. When it comes to unpacking though, it can take me up to a week. I hate it!

Orrymain · 09-01-2008, 09:47 AM

Well, I used to figure out my wardrobe to a fine detail. Then I decided I didn't want to take so much. Of course, the first time I cut back, I needed something I would normally have brought. You can't win!

I always unpacked when I got wherever and then packed the night before I was leaving to go home again, except on my cruises. Because of space, it was just as easy to keep stuff in my bag, which was on rollers and rectangular shape, like an ottoman almost.

RastaKid · 09-01-2008, 03:47 PM

You should pack the necessary things like clothes,personal hygiene stuff and a surviving kit.

bubble · 09-01-2008, 04:07 PM

I agree, ge the unpacking done straight away, that way you know where everything is. When I am actually packing for as holiday I plan well in advance with lists for me, one for him and one for each child, that way we dont forget anything important like nappies.

mandiees · 09-01-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RastaKid

You should pack the necessary things like clothes,personal hygiene stuff and a surviving kit.

A survival kit? I never heard of that one before... What do you put in the kit??

sanju123 · 09-02-2008, 01:24 PM

I am very particular with the packing, I am the one who does it for all family members.Every thing is properly placed and packed. I prepare a check list and things are packed according to that.I also prefer taking most of the things from home only.Unpacking is nothing different, it is also a well arrranged affair.

tongyun · 09-04-2008, 04:01 PM

My wife does all of the packing for our family. She has a system set up where she will take clothing for each child, for earch day we're on vacation and rolls up a shirt, pants/shorts, socks and underwear and packs the clothing in a suitcase. When it's time to get dressed, the kids just grab their roll of clothing and they are set for the day.

Brandbla8 · 09-04-2008, 05:29 PM

I make out a list before time for the trip. While packing I check things off as I go. This keeps me from forgetting things like medicine, toothbrush, ect..

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08-28-2008, 03:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
lilbit Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: florida Posts: 54	I don`t really have a certain way, but I do start early and I make a list of what I will need.

08-28-2008, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
ekmallette Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 97	I always pack a small suitcase, then I stick it inside a larger one so that I have room to bring stuff home!

08-29-2008, 12:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
marineswife Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The center of the earth Posts: 70	Lol. I always pack the essentials, 3 days extra clothes. and i put another empty duffle bag in my suitcase, just in case I want to get souviners for all my friends.

08-29-2008, 03:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
marineswife Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The center of the earth Posts: 70	LOL. Hey thats a funny scene. But is he like.....how do i put this nicely.....stupid? LOL. Seriously. Is he? Cause I think he is. LOL

08-30-2008, 01:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
alessadry Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 85	No more cargo luggage but only carry-ons is my rule of thumb. After they lost a luggage of mine I decided to pack light and be safe.

08-31-2008, 04:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
shruti Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16	I also take as much as less things with me.

08-31-2008, 04:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
melka Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 109	Haha, I'm also a fan of Mr Bean and that scene is hilarious Another funny episode is when he buys a huge recliner on sale, and can't fit it in his tiny car.. so he decides to put it on the roof and drive from there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMW3Q7TQars To answer the orig. post though, I usually also try to pack light. When it comes to unpacking though, it can take me up to a week. I hate it!

09-01-2008, 03:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
RastaKid Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 33	You should pack the necessary things like clothes,personal hygiene stuff and a surviving kit.

09-01-2008, 04:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
bubble Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 53	I agree, ge the unpacking done straight away, that way you know where everything is. When I am actually packing for as holiday I plan well in advance with lists for me, one for him and one for each child, that way we dont forget anything important like nappies.

09-02-2008, 01:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
sanju123 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 64	I am very particular with the packing, I am the one who does it for all family members.Every thing is properly placed and packed. I prepare a check list and things are packed according to that.I also prefer taking most of the things from home only.Unpacking is nothing different, it is also a well arrranged affair.

09-04-2008, 04:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
tongyun Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 53	My wife does all of the packing for our family. She has a system set up where she will take clothing for each child, for earch day we're on vacation and rolls up a shirt, pants/shorts, socks and underwear and packs the clothing in a suitcase. When it's time to get dressed, the kids just grab their roll of clothing and they are set for the day.

09-04-2008, 05:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Brandbla8 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 14	I make out a list before time for the trip. While packing I check things off as I go. This keeps me from forgetting things like medicine, toothbrush, ect..