Comments on: Nail clippers and packing lists

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 07:40:13 +0000

I say I love packing, but in actuality I only like packing to go somewhere. I hate packing for the return. Maybe tip 1 helps with that, all dirty clothes go into the bag they came with you in.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 07:39:10 +0000

There’s definitely a difference in packing needs for long term vs. short term travel. I tend to pack the same amount regardless of how long I travel, though I’ve never had to pack for anything longer than 1 month.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 07:37:48 +0000

I think so – and if you have the daily outfits packed and ready to go, all you need is a backpack with the toiletries and the outfit bag of the day.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 07:37:03 +0000

I can’t believe this realization never came to me. I actually learned about this first from a photographer’s website and even they didn’t mention coordinating the outfits! LOVE IT! I may have to add it into this original post when I edit it.

By: Anabel

Anabel — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:39:55 +0000

I hate packing with a vengeance, and I always seem to end up with non-matching clothes at the end, however carefully I think I’ve planned. Tip 1 for me then!

By: Calli

Calli — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:24:10 +0000

Great tips Ann! Packing can be somewhat cumbersome, especially on prolonged trips when clothes wear out and socks get lost in the laundry. Unfortunately it’s a necessary evil and these tips should make it much easier 🙂

By: jenny@atasteoftravel

jenny@atasteoftravel — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 07:40:23 +0000

Some great packing tips Ann. I too love the idea of packing an outfit a day. We now do as you do and travel with small cabin bags each and one other bag that we leave in the car…it really does make those overnight stays much easier.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 06:46:54 +0000

Ann, Great tips. I love the family packing an outfit at a time. Smart. It also works for photography, because while on vacation you take lots of photos of the family. By packing by outfit, you can color coordinate the clothes which looks really smart in photos. Really good tip!