Comments on: How girls pack a suitcase

By: neo-neocon

neo-neocon — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:42:23 +0000

John Rokket: even then, I don't think it would be especially cleaver.

By: John Rokket

John Rokket — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:35:59 +0000

It might be cleaver and worth watching if you weren’t such a scurrilous troll.

By: Maggie's Farm

Maggie's Farm — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:53:33 +0000

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By: Occam's Beard

Occam's Beard — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:31:12 +0000

What was she THINKING!

“I’ll travel light this time.”

By: LJ

LJ — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:48:38 +0000

OMG! She forgot the curling ironing, the hair dryer, the Costco sized advil bottle & emergency chocolate (for that time!), her pillow, three choices of bikini, two – no, better go with three designer sunglasses, suntan lotion, spare snacks and spare drinks (for sharing, ya know). And her iPad!

What was she THINKING! 😀

By: Gringo

Gringo — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:03:31 +0000

There is a reason for the existence of stereotypes. In many instances- if not all instances- stereotypes give accurate descriptions.

For a five month backpacking tour of South America, fifteen pounds sufficed. One consequence was that I had to hand wash clothes every 2-3 days instead of weekly. When I hiked for five days in a solitary stretch of the Peruvian Andes, the backpack weighed considerably more, because I had to bring five days worth of food.

At the end of my trip, the backpack weighed more because of the goods I had purchased.

By: Terry Hoover

Terry Hoover — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:37:11 +0000

It always makes me wonder, what if a woman were in charge of the Normandy Invasion…would we STILL be packing?

By: waltj

waltj — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:27:41 +0000

Let’s see, two pairs of blue jeans (wear one, pack one), one pair of khakis in case I have to look more presentable, four sport shirts, four t-shirts, one dress shirt, eight pairs of undershorts, eight pairs of socks, maybe a blazer (worn on the plane), maybe a tie, two pairs of shoes (wear one, pack one) and toiletries. Figure on having laundry done on the weekend (or on doing it myself), and I’m good for two weeks. Total weight, including lightweight spinner suitcase, less than 25lbs. Take a little more or a little less, depending on the weather. If it’s a business trip where I’ll be wearing suits and dress shirts, those go in a separate garment bag. Even with the second bag, I’ll have under 50lbs. to check. The only time I’m over is when I take my golf clubs, which I usually have to pay for anyway, as oversized sports equipment. If I’m driving instead of flying, no problem.

Why do people believe it’s necessary to take the entire contents of one’s closet and dresser? (I’ve seen men do it, too, although less frequently than I have women). Unless you’re off on some wilderness trek, needed items can usually be obtained at the destination.

By: Occam's Beard

Occam's Beard — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:53:55 +0000

I’ve finally convinced her that she doesn’t need to pack three changes of clothes for each day we’re traveling.

Also, it’s unlikely you’ll be meeting the Queen, a realization that can simplify packing quite a bit.

By: John Dough

John Dough — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:58:53 +0000

When my wife and I travel we always end up transferring some stuff from her overweight suitcase to my underweight suitcase. We look like the Joad family truck when we travel.

When I would travel to Europe on business, I wore a suit, packed a pair of slacks, a sport coat, three dress shirts, 3 ties, socks & underwear and a pair of casual shoes in my carryon suit bag. Of course I used hotel laundry every other day.

I’ve finally convinced her that she doesn’t need to pack three changes of clothes for each day we’re traveling. It doesn’t matter if she wears the same outfit on Thursday that she wore on Monday.

She’s getting better… Not perfect….but better