Comments on: What to Pack on Your Trip

By: mariac

mariac — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:28:12 +0000

Duct tape is wonderful. and you never know. I take a working but cheap pen and wrap duct tape around it…maybe about a yard. Up to you. And take it with you. It’s about the size of a pen instead of a huge roll of duct tape and you can patch, attach, close, etc. on the run. I’ve even used it to temporarily patch clothes. Try it once when you pack. And if you don’t use it? You can use the pen ) –hope this helps all you travellers! aloha, maria

By: Bob Freight

Bob Freight — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:03:31 +0000

I would strongly recommend also including a travel light set of scales also for weighing bags.

Many friends have experienced some issues in Spain with regards to the settings on the check in scales for baggage. Despite measuring themselves it is often 3-5 kgs heavier of the check in scales and this has incurred extra costs.

By: Boris

Boris — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:14:45 +0000

you forgot your deodorant Matt, or is this a trick for always having extra seating space on planes ?
Tell us the truth, Matt !

By: fanofthe rubberband

fanofthe rubberband — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:47:05 +0000

pack one wonderful rubberband, a safety pin, and a weird length of strong string. also, a needle with a bit of black thread, and if you want to splurge, white thread, too. those foolishly flimsy and teeny travel scissors in throw-away kits have come in handy, too….also, a ziplock baggy, containing a couple of handy-wipes. something sticky is going to happen, and you will be glad to have them.

also, i hand-write all flight/itinerary notes into a small journal, where you can also tuck-in a photo or two of loved ones from home. when you are away for months, and someone asks where you are from, you can show them a picture, and exclaim “Mama!”

discussions of shoes and T-shirts all been said and done….remember: your luggage, if not packed lightly, becomes your enemy.

By: poetloverrebelspy

poetloverrebelspy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:03:05 +0000

I've got a post on all the little things entitled, "What's in my Bag? that others might find useful.

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:30:32 +0000

Yea, seems to be our one issue, picking a place with one season.

That being said, I had convertible pants made so now I can take one pair of pants, that will convert to capris and shorts.

Oh, and don’t forget the hat, sunglasses, and a small flashlight. Many camps especially in Mongolia may not have lights to guide you to the bathrooms and showers.

Thanks for the insight!

By: lakshmi

lakshmi — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:22:55 +0000

I try to travel as light as possible and i avoid cosmetics..I sometimes carry my laptop and a pair of sandals

By: Lis - -travel for the over 30s

Lis - -travel for the over 30s — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:32:23 +0000

Very similar list to mine: I’m a girl so delete razor add skirt instead of 1 pair of shorts and tampons. Usually about 5 books too and it still weighs less than 10kg and is a 30l day pack! I just bough a Asus eee pc which is so tiny it can come too on the next trip

By: Mark H

Mark H — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:17:09 +0000

P Riehl: I almost mentioned that the Swiss Army Knife doesn’t always make it anymore because of the carry-on bag issue. Thank you for pointing out. Coming from Australia, most o/s holidays involve flying a fair way and I do check luggage then.

By: Jessica Nunemaker

Jessica Nunemaker — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:32:19 +0000

The difference between me and you? I Absolutely NEED mascara. And my hair straightener. And 5 pairs of shoes.

Is it obvious I’m not a backpacker? Interesting read. Makes me feel so materialistic. But, hey, I NEED that straightener to disguise my big, crazy hair!

Jessica N.