Packing Tips and Hacks
GenXTravel
GenxtravelC
Welcome to #GenXTravel Chat! Where are you joining us from on this fine Wednesday in March?
GenXTraveler
I'm in Maryland waiting for Spring to arrive. I'm a little tired of snow every other day. I wouldn't mind if it didn't get to 50-degrees the next day and melt. Give me winter or give me spring, not both a day apart. Just sayin'. #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @GenxtravelC: Welcome to #GenXTravel Chat! Where are you joining us from on this fine Wednesday in March?
TravelFuelsLife
Taking a month off at home in Greenville, SC, where the sun is shining FINALLY! #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
#GenXTravel 'ello. I'm at home in the UK, but I've just been travelling to parts of Asia. :) This, frinstance, was Bangladesh.
RTWBarefoot
#GenXTravel While I was away, the UK had an unseasonal heatwave. However, upon my arrival, all I've had is cold wind and rain. Mh.
VoyagerVicki
Hi #GenXTravel-ers, I'm here in (unusually) cold (for here) north central Florida--planning my next trip this spring.
GenXTraveler
A1. I'm probably somewhere between a packing champ and a failure. I do well with the clothing but my toiletries are another story. #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @GenxtravelC: Q1. Are you a packing champ or a packing failure? #GenXTravel https://t.co/a0UvGMM1fv
obligatraveler
#GenXTravel A1) Compared to a non-traveler woman I think I’m a packing champ. Not sure my husband agrees.
RTWBarefoot
RT @VoyagerVicki: Hi #GenXTravel-ers, I'm here in (unusually) cold (for here) north central Florida--planning my next trip this spring.
VoyagerVicki
A1: I do mostly ok with packing, but there are always a few things I over- and under pack. #GenXTravel
TravelFuelsLife
A1: I am a packing champ. I can fit 16 days worth of travel clothes, a laptop, and podcasting equipment in a single travel bag. It's all about thinking it through and having some good laundromats picked out. #GenXTravel
AngelaMDiLoreto
A1: Complete and utter packing failure! I have tried packing cubes, rolling, ...everything. *sigh* It makes my wanderlust heart sad. #GenXTravel https://t.co/wvH1ztXW0O
RTWBarefoot
#GenXTravel A1: hummmm. As I'll probably mention several times during the course of this chat, I only travel with hand luggage/carry-on. It's hard to pack badly with such a small space to fill.
GenXTraveler
replying to @TravelFuelsLife @TravelFuelsLife Well, you have been traveling since the beginning of the year. I imagine you have some home responsibilities that need attention. I'm still planning to be down your way next month. #GenXtravel
VoyagerVicki
replying to @TravelFuelsLife @TravelFuelsLife Plus, it's easier as a guy (usually less stuff needed) : ) #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @TravelFuelsLife bras take up a bit of room, is true #genxtravel
VoyagerVicki
replying to @TravelFuelsLife @TravelFuelsLife That is impressive that you fit podcasting equipment in your bag too, though! #GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki That's funny. I think most people have the opposite problem. What do you underpack? #GenXtravel
obligatraveler
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki @TravelFuelsLife They really do #GenXTravel
GenxtravelC
Q2. Has your packing for a trip ever been absolutely brag-worthy? Where were you going? For how long? How large was your suitcase/ backpack/paperbag? Share a picture. #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @obligatraveler: @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki @TravelFuelsLife They really do #GenXTravel
VoyagerVicki
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @TravelFuelsLife Yep, at least 1/4 of the bag ; ) #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @VoyagerVicki: @RTWBarefoot @TravelFuelsLife Yep, at least 1/4 of the bag ; ) #GenXTravel
VoyagerVicki
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler Socks, for some reason. But I'm getting better. #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @wheresshellyii @wheresshellyii @GenXTraveler Oddly enough I'm about to publish a blog post on that ... #genxtravel
BlackwellTravel GenXTraveler
A2. As brag-worthy as I can get is 10-days with a carry-on. I've done this more than once. But I also have a backpack or camera case for my equipment. #GenXTravel
VoyagerVicki
replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler And rubber bands. I always need them but rarely have them. #GenXTravel
AngelaMDiLoreto
Everyone else: I pack for 10 months in a carryon
Me for a 3 day weekend:
#Genxtravel
GenXTraveler
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @TravelFuelsLife Yes, @VoyagerVicki but he can't always find the cords. lol. Just poking fun @TravelFuelsLife. #GenXtravel
RTWBarefoot
#genxtravel A2: see, ppl were amazed when I rocked up to guesthouses on my last trip - 7 weeks with my 45L backpack. I dunno ... I guess you just learn what to take, and get used to it?
VoyagerVicki
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @wheresshellyii @GenXTraveler Big bras? #GenXTravel
VoyagerVicki
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @wheresshellyii @GenXTraveler Sorry, being silly today : ) #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @wheresshellyii @wheresshellyii @GenXTraveler THE post, the very same :) I have found a place for it at last! #GenXTravel
GenXTraveler
replying to @BlackwellTravel @BlackwellTravel Good philosophy. I think I may take the opposite approach. #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @wheresshellyii @GenXTraveler haha no! I know nothing about bras other than they're big, messy, and require far more spacial awareness than I can cope with ... #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @wheresshellyii @GenXTraveler I like it when you're silly :) #GenXTravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @AngelaMDiLoreto: Everyone else: I pack for 10 months in a carryon
Me for a 3 day weekend:
#Genxtravel https://t.co/ScZQnE59f5
RTWBarefoot
RT @VoyagerVicki: @GenXTraveler And rubber bands. I always need them but rarely have them. #GenXTravel
ChinaMatt
A2 When I set out to travel/work around Asia for a year, all I had was one large suitcase and my backpack. I could repack in about 15 minutes. #GenXTravel https://t.co/2JPh51Vcc1