Comments on: Packing Lessons I’ve Learned on This Trip

By: Collins P

Collins P — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:23:57 +0000

I’ve started factoring an extra budget into my travels. I’ll take a small backpack and buy/rent/borrow/beg/plead for things I absolutely must have. Only one instance in Peru did I need to buy anything, and spending $50 (then reselling for $35) was well worth the lack of frustration!

-Collins

By: Cristina

Cristina — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:44:36 +0000

I learned the art of packing light VERY quickly. Somehow both last summer and this summer , I packed a single back pack for 2 persons for 6 days and , best of all, i didn’t forget anything lol this year I was brave enough to buy toiletries in Vienna so I didn’t bother carrying those wt me either

By: Kango Suz

Kango Suz — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:13:57 +0000

I love the idea of mailing your winter gear! I’d never thought of that… but it makes perfect sense. Why lugg it around when you won’t need it untill you get someplace cold?

Great tips… Watch out for the art supply stores- they’re owned by Satan *grin*.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:50 +0000

Austin buying things is always an option but I really, really hate shopping.

Christine… silverware! That’s a new one, haha. Buying the toiletries on arrival is a great idea. It’s so annoying having to check a bag just because of liquids.

By: Christine Gilbert

Christine Gilbert — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:58:06 +0000

My husband and I thought we were packing light when we moved to Madrid, just 1 suitcase and two backpacks, but even three weeks later, I realize I really didn’t need those dress shoes. Or the set of plates and silverware. Or all of the books I brought. You know they have all that stuff here!

Now when I travel out of Madrid, I just bring a small backpack with my laptop, camera and a change of clothes. I pick up the toiletries where ever I am and avoid having to check luggage. It’s great! Plus I can lug around my stuff without having to go checkin to the hostel right away.

By: Austin Hike and Bike

Austin Hike and Bike — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:08:15 +0000

When I travel I only bring a few clothes. 3 shirts, 1 pant, 1 short, etc. And I am wearing most of that, instead of it being in my bag. The downside to this I have found is that you cant always find a washer. But if you get to the point where you are getting a little smelly, you can always go buy a cheap shirt to get you by.

This may be extreme but I hate lugging around a lot of stuff. All I have is a small backpack.

What is the least amount of stuff anyone has takin on a trip, lets say, longer that 1 month?

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:51:26 +0000

I was thinking this morning about attempting to take a month long trip to Burma with my super duper small backpack. The one that attaches to my big backpack. Plus another across the should type bag that’s more of a purse/camera bag than anything else. I’ll dump my big backpack (which will be packed MUCH lighter than usual) at a hostel or something in Chang Mai, leave my computer behing (shock! horror!) and then go for it.

I’ve seen the light! I’m excited.

By: weltreise

weltreise — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:33:29 +0000

On each of my trips my pack got smaller. In the end I was down to a 32L pack. Well, that was actually _too_ small (for me anyway), so I’m now back at 38L. That’s definitely big enough for a year long trip. It really makes a difference. I have to chuckle when I see backpackers stepping off the plane in steaming hot Bangkok with a 75L pack and wonder how many T-shirts and flip-flops they could possibly have in there.

By: lissie

lissie — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:35:21 +0000

Oh dear Kirsty – are you never going to learn: PACK LIGHT! I wrote a whole website about this very topic LOL I take one of soap:shampoo:body wash – any one will do to wash you, your clothes and your hair! Take 3 tops and 2 bottoms: the downside is that they will wear out and you will need to replace them on a long trip the up side is that I travelled 6 months in South America with a day pack- its dead easy to do- you will never go back when you master it

By: Adventure Art Travel

Adventure Art Travel — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:08:08 +0000

Without a shadow of a doubt adopting the small rucksack inside the big rucksack is the best thing I ever did for a trip to India. Of course I still took way too much stuff, but towards the end I was able to visualise the small rucksac sized empty space in the big bag for bringing back a few pressies for friends and family.

Still enjoying reading your posts, Thanks.

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:55:33 +0000

pack light!! pack light!!! that’s the way to go.

Thanks for all the great tips on my blog too about london! Sorry I haven’t been by to visit as recently!