Packing

[SMLCHNG]

Ok, I'll fully admit I'm a suitcase 'overpacker' when it comes to going on trips.


But I'm curious if there's something you almost always pack, even though you know that the hotel you're going to stay at is supposed have/supply??

For me? It's my hair dryer. Now, those of you who have seen my picture or met me in person, know how short/fine my hair is. The dryer is more for fluffing and I run it for MAYBE 15 seconds. But I gotta have it.

Are you a neurotic suitcase packing person??

[popcornjack]

I'll travel for a week in a bag that fits as my carry-on, so that should tell you everything...

[LIPH]

Carry-on for me too, so I take as little as possible.

[STL PARROTHEAD]

I always bring shampoo, soap, toothpaste......

trying to learn how to pack lightly.... from hubby that was in the Army for 14 years...........


k, so it's a learning curve!

[SMLCHNG]

Carry-on for me too, so I take as little as possible.

I'll travel for a week in a bag that fits as my carry-on, so that should tell you everything...

I'm short, and not strong. I can't even reach or lift something into the carry-on, so I'm a checker.

[PIA]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

as far as something i always bring...my own shampoo, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste

[SMLCHNG]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

YEP!!!!!! that's it exactly!!!!

[ragtopW]

with a c-pap I have to carry stuff..
and I have learned an extention cord is a must.
I leave some stuff packed.
travel chargers,sunglasses, shampoo toothpaste etc.
that just stays in my bags.. hangers for my clothes..

I have flying bags and "camping/Hunting bags"
the camping bags have shells and knives in them..
not something I want going on an airplane.

and yes I over pack..

[pbans]

Totally neurotic suitcase packer......my husband always teases me....and reminds me that we aren't going on safari to Africa.....

Like you, I have to have my own hair dryer......I'm a hairdryer snob...I have really thick hair it it takes forever to dry with those weak ass hotel dryers...

Lots of other things....always overpack clothes because I never know what I'm going to feel like wearing.....

Did have to learn how to scale back taking bike trips this year....so maybe I'll get it eventually!

[STL PARROTHEAD]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

as far as something i always bring...my own shampoo, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste

oh cr*p!!! when Tom and I went on our honeymoon,,,, it was in the south pacific, and I was scared..... I packed every freakin thing you could imagine!!! I kept saying....." I'm not gonna go see a witch-doctor!!!!" I think we had a whole suitcase full of cr*p that we didn't need!!! omg I was stupid!!!!!

I had stuff for :
headache
bellyache
poopies
non-poopies
seasickness
cough
cold
flu
oh, I could go on, and on.....!!!

[springparrot]

No matter how hard I try, I always over pack
But ususally the weather changes, so I like to have an option if I need it.

The last trip we just got back from....it was 90+ when we left home, was 80's when we got to AR and Sat, the high was 57 and rainy....brrrrrrrrrr
And of course, was 90+ when we got back today

[ragtopW]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

as far as something i always bring...my own shampoo, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste

oh cr*p!!! when Tom and I went on our honeymoon,,,, it was in the south pacific, and I was scared..... I packed every freakin thing you could imagine!!! I kept saying....." I'm not gonna go see a witch-doctor!!!!" I think we had a whole suitcase full of cr*p that we didn't need!!! omg I was stupid!!!!!

I had stuff for :
headache
bellyache
poopies
non-poopies
seasickness
cough
cold
flu
oh, I could go on, and on.....!!!

stuff I leave packed..
Plus tigerbalm, Those patches for pain,sunscreen and
bathing suits..


my Dad laughed at that one until one year
we went hunting and camped near a hot springs..

[STL PARROTHEAD]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

as far as something i always bring...my own shampoo, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste

oh cr*p!!! when Tom and I went on our honeymoon,,,, it was in the south pacific, and I was scared..... I packed every freakin thing you could imagine!!! I kept saying....." I'm not gonna go see a witch-doctor!!!!" I think we had a whole suitcase full of cr*p that we didn't need!!! omg I was stupid!!!!!

I had stuff for :
headache
bellyache
poopies
non-poopies
seasickness
cough
cold
flu
oh, I could go on, and on.....!!!

stuff I leave packed..
Plus tigerbalm, Those patches for pain,sunscreen and
bathing suits..


my Dad laughed at that one until one year
we went hunting and camped near a hot springs..

maybe we're a match made in heaven............. until one of us has to haul the luggage!!!

[ragtopW]

Stuff that stays in my hunting bags..
Gloves,Shells flashlight,radios,Cell phone charger,well two
knives, 12v cpap converter, Camos,hats, daypack,
pony tail holders,books, old sweatshirts and sweaters,
old swim suits (I got one for Dad), Towels,boots, disposable cameras,
old socks.......

[ejr]

Ok, I'll fully admit I'm a suitcase 'overpacker' when it comes to going on trips.


But I'm curious if there's something you almost always pack, even though you know that the hotel you're going to stay at is supposed have/supply??

For me? It's my hair dryer. Now, those of you who have seen my picture or met me in person, know how short/fine my hair is. The dryer is more for fluffing and I run it for MAYBE 15 seconds. But I gotta have it.

Are you a neurotic suitcase packing person??

Always take my alarm clock and use it even though every hotel has a clock radio in every room now.

And I do lots of "just in case packing-usually have at least one day's extra underwear in case I have to stay an extra day or something. and always have too many clothes, cuz you just never know what you are going to feel like wearing.

[LIPH]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

You're a woman, of course you do. Do you bring 10 pairs of shoes for a 3 day trip?

[pojo]

Ok, I'll fully admit I'm a suitcase 'overpacker' when it comes to going on trips.


But I'm curious if there's something you almost always pack, even though you know that the hotel you're going to stay at is supposed have/supply??

For me? It's my hair dryer. Now, those of you who have seen my picture or met me in person, know how short/fine my hair is. The dryer is more for fluffing and I run it for MAYBE 15 seconds. But I gotta have it.

Are you a neurotic suitcase packing person??

I always have a suitcase packed... August and Sept I've been at Keesler for about a dozen days COMBINED

[SMLCHNG]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

You're a woman, of course you do. Do you bring 10 pairs of shoes for a 3 day trip?

That I'm not typical on. I usually wear tennis shoes while traveling, and a pair of sandals if I'm going somewhere warm.

[STL PARROTHEAD]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

You're a woman, of course you do. Do you bring 10 pairs of shoes for a 3 day trip?

That I'm not typical on. I usually wear tennis shoes while traveling, and a pair of sandals if I'm going somewhere warm.

not me I bring more shoes than anything......

[pojo]

i pack so much stuff when i go anywhere...i bring..."just in case" stuff...and a lot of that stuff...

You're a woman, of course you do. Do you bring 10 pairs of shoes for a 3 day trip?

That I'm not typical on. I usually wear tennis shoes while traveling, and a pair of sandals if I'm going somewhere warm.

I only bring flip flops and my boots with me.... I hate shoes....