Travel Tips: Packing Hacks, Tips & Essentials
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Date: 2019-09-05
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pureholy
As an older woman who travels carry on only going UK to USA to do super geeky history stuff my top 3 tips are 1. Silk, silk shirts and PJs pack very small, wick brilliantly and when washed out, dry very fast (you do need the right kind of silk if you care about how creased they are after drip drying) anyplace with high humidity will help creases drop out. 2. Dont bring underwear home, I pack my old knickers and socks and then when they are no longer needed, throw them away more space for souvenirs. 3. Pack a stow away hold all or back pack, you can be more relaxed about your packing when on the road and, when its time to fly home, if you do have too much stuff, you can send one bag back in the hold youre going home, it doesnt matter if the back of dirty clothes is late, you have clothes at home. Oh that second pair of shoes - I take good walking, water safe, sandals - good for hot days and open water swimming and from what I remember of hostels (back in the dark ages) shower shoes are sometimes a good option to. PS - Bug repellent wipes dont count as a liquid at the airport and easy to carry and use during the day.
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As an older woman who travels carry on only going UK to USA to do super geeky history stuff my top 3 tips are 1. Silk, silk shirts and PJs pack very small, wick brilliantly and when washed out, dry very fast (you do need the right kind of silk if you care about how creased they are after drip drying) anyplace with high humidity will help creases drop out. 2. Dont bring underwear home, I pack my old knickers and socks and then when they are no longer needed, throw them away more space for souvenirs. 3. Pack a stow away hold all or back pack, you can be more relaxed about your packing when on the road and, when its time to fly home, if you do have too much stuff, you can send one bag back in the hold youre going home, it doesnt matter if the back of dirty clothes is late, you have clothes at home. Oh that second pair of shoes - I take good walking, water safe, sandals - good for hot days and open water swimming and from what I remember of hostels (back in the dark ages) shower shoes are sometimes a good option to. PS - Bug repellent wipes dont count as a liquid at the airport and easy to carry and use during the day.
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super_sad
Solar powered chargers; I swear by them. I have 2 solar powered lamps so if I can't get batteries I can still read and a solar-powered phone charger. Also locks; Lock everything important you own in your backpack, wear the keys around your neck and if you're somewhere dangerous or crowded, lock your backpack to yourself with a cable lock wrapped around your backpack straps and through your belt loops. Panic alarm for obvious reasons. A survival knife. Bandages and a first aid kit. A lifestraw to make all water drinkable. Emergency blankets, for yourself and on the off chance, someone else you meet needs one too. Firestarter shoelaces, in case you don't have matches. A dust mask, for pollution, especially in big cities in Asia like Seoul. A scarf. A fold-up umbrella, mine looks like a tablet. If you're female; menstrual cup. A universal plug adapter, you will use it.
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Solar powered chargers; I swear by them. I have 2 solar powered lamps so if I can't get batteries I can still read and a solar-powered phone charger. Also locks; Lock everything important you own in your backpack, wear the keys around your neck and if you're somewhere dangerous or crowded, lock your backpack to yourself with a cable lock wrapped around your backpack straps and through your belt loops. Panic alarm for obvious reasons. A survival knife. Bandages and a first aid kit. A lifestraw to make all water drinkable. Emergency blankets, for yourself and on the off chance, someone else you meet needs one too. Firestarter shoelaces, in case you don't have matches. A dust mask, for pollution, especially in big cities in Asia like Seoul. A scarf. A fold-up umbrella, mine looks like a tablet. If you're female; menstrual cup. A universal plug adapter, you will use it.
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os2soliz
Test your gear before you take it with you. Synthetic blends don't always produce moisture wicking. The rule of three is good, but there's a lot of stuff that you're missing like protective clothing like a bandana. Carrying a bandana has saved my behind more than a few times. The number one piece of gear I use when traveling is wet ones. Seriously it's hand wipes that have the most often use of any gear when traveling.
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Test your gear before you take it with you. Synthetic blends don't always produce moisture wicking. The rule of three is good, but there's a lot of stuff that you're missing like protective clothing like a bandana. Carrying a bandana has saved my behind more than a few times. The number one piece of gear I use when traveling is wet ones. Seriously it's hand wipes that have the most often use of any gear when traveling.
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Lexi
How the hell do you afford backpacking for a year? After doing calculations I found out it's cost me 16, 000 for food each day, and MAIN travel. Not even including all the small trains or buses I'll have to take to get from city to city. After figuring that out, it's starting to make me really give up on my dreams of backpacking for a year in europe.
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How the hell do you afford backpacking for a year? After doing calculations I found out it's cost me 16, 000 for food each day, and MAIN travel. Not even including all the small trains or buses I'll have to take to get from city to city. After figuring that out, it's starting to make me really give up on my dreams of backpacking for a year in europe.
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Leslie McCormick
Natural fibres do not get smelly like synthetics. Nylon will retain any bidy odours. Gross. If you are not wearing A CLEAN PAIR OF UNDERPANTS EVERY DAY, then that is beyond disgusting and a bacterial soup. Double gross. Ditto socks. Less is more, however, when it comes to the number of items. This seemed more like an ad.
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Natural fibres do not get smelly like synthetics. Nylon will retain any bidy odours. Gross. If you are not wearing A CLEAN PAIR OF UNDERPANTS EVERY DAY, then that is beyond disgusting and a bacterial soup. Double gross. Ditto socks. Less is more, however, when it comes to the number of items. This seemed more like an ad.
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Sadae’ Higgins
I feel like packing is so much easier for guys like I wouldnt dare dream of wearing a basic outfit while on vacation or wearing the same outfit all of them have to be cute, different an short sleeve. Also a lot of storage is taking by hair products/ items of my perfume an lotions.
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I feel like packing is so much easier for guys like I wouldnt dare dream of wearing a basic outfit while on vacation or wearing the same outfit all of them have to be cute, different an short sleeve. Also a lot of storage is taking by hair products/ items of my perfume an lotions.
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Trey Tracy Travel Advisor
Great advice Overpacking has always been a struggle for me. I'd definitely also recommend considering what your luggage is. If you buy to big of a suitcase/pack then you are more than likely going to overpack. Mix/match is definitely the key. Thanks for the info
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Great advice Overpacking has always been a struggle for me. I'd definitely also recommend considering what your luggage is. If you buy to big of a suitcase/pack then you are more than likely going to overpack. Mix/match is definitely the key. Thanks for the info
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Dawn FKA hamilton-doerfler
Women need sandals and tennis shoes. Also if you have old clothes bring half empty suitcase and buy cute cheap things when you get to where youre going. Shopping is a female thing But seriously, I bought skirts andCasual rompers for 5. Each in Mexico.
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Women need sandals and tennis shoes. Also if you have old clothes bring half empty suitcase and buy cute cheap things when you get to where youre going. Shopping is a female thing But seriously, I bought skirts andCasual rompers for 5. Each in Mexico.
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Арыстан Байбатшаев
For those of you who are not happy possessor of an Android phone with a mini-usb charger, I suggest having one or several (mini-usb>lightning; mini-usb>type-C) adapters in those little pockets that are all over your bag(s)
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For those of you who are not happy possessor of an Android phone with a mini-usb charger, I suggest having one or several (mini-usb>lightning; mini-usb>type-C) adapters in those little pockets that are all over your bag(s)
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Asis panda
A small first aid kit is a must for me. I often get minor cuts and bruises from snorkeling or hiking. Its nice to take care of them immediately as it prevents infection and from needing to visit a hospital.
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A small first aid kit is a must for me. I often get minor cuts and bruises from snorkeling or hiking. Its nice to take care of them immediately as it prevents infection and from needing to visit a hospital.
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