Minimalist packing tips!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Merino wool and quick dry fabrics. I like Mons Royale Air-Con, Indyeva.

If it’s warm:
2 tops
2 pants
1 travel dress that’s nice enough for dinner, a concert, wear on the plane
1 dress that can be used for exercise, cover up for the beach, but mainly as a short nightgown.
3 underwear, 2 bras
3 socks
Swim top and swim shorts that can be used for water sports eg SUP but also running, exercise
1 shoe that is good for walking or running
2nd shoe or sandal that’s a little nicer but still ok for walking all day
Light rain coat
Umbrella

If it’s cooler:
Add merino wool baselayer tights
Merino wool long sleeve top and or jacket
Gloves, hat if really cold

Is this for a weekend? Or do you imagine yourself washing your panties is the sink of your hostel? Also—what is an “exercise dress” and are you then sleeping in it after working out? Did you forget to list the heavy perfume you’d need to cover the stench?

Of course you wash out your underwear and bra in the sink every night. I can't understand people who take more than three of each, including what they wear on the plane.

Um, no. I am not 18 and this is not a hostel.

I do this on business travel all the time.

Gross. Companies reimburse laundry expenses so clean your clothes properly, lady.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wear bottoms (jeans, dark shorts) multiple days. In the summer, bring only one sweater or light jacket. Bring 2 pairs of shoes max - wear one, pack one. Thin cotton shirts or synthetics dry quickly -- just wash out the underarms if you're in a rush. No heated hair tools and no big hair brushes (combs only, as needed). Wear one pair (max two) of earrings.

yep it’s the earrings that are really weighing your bag down! Wtf

It's about not bringing a jewelry storage bag, pouch, roll, etc. Most jewelry, if it's not on your body, will need to be in some sort of container to protect it in your bag or purse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wear bottoms (jeans, dark shorts) multiple days. In the summer, bring only one sweater or light jacket. Bring 2 pairs of shoes max - wear one, pack one. Thin cotton shirts or synthetics dry quickly -- just wash out the underarms if you're in a rush. No heated hair tools and no big hair brushes (combs only, as needed). Wear one pair (max two) of earrings.

yep it’s the earrings that are really weighing your bag down! Wtf

It's about not bringing a jewelry storage bag, pouch, roll, etc. Most jewelry, if it's not on your body, will need to be in some sort of container to protect it in your bag or purse.

Could easily wrap it in a T-shirt or whatever clothes you need to bring anyway…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Merino wool and quick dry fabrics. I like Mons Royale Air-Con, Indyeva.

If it’s warm:
2 tops
2 pants
1 travel dress that’s nice enough for dinner, a concert, wear on the plane
1 dress that can be used for exercise, cover up for the beach, but mainly as a short nightgown.
3 underwear, 2 bras
3 socks
Swim top and swim shorts that can be used for water sports eg SUP but also running, exercise
1 shoe that is good for walking or running
2nd shoe or sandal that’s a little nicer but still ok for walking all day
Light rain coat
Umbrella

If it’s cooler:
Add merino wool baselayer tights
Merino wool long sleeve top and or jacket
Gloves, hat if really cold

Is this for a weekend? Or do you imagine yourself washing your panties is the sink of your hostel? Also—what is an “exercise dress” and are you then sleeping in it after working out? Did you forget to list the heavy perfume you’d need to cover the stench?

Of course you wash out your underwear and bra in the sink every night. I can't understand people who take more than three of each, including what they wear on the plane.

Um, no. I am not 18 and this is not a hostel.

I do this on business travel all the time.

Gross. Companies reimburse laundry expenses so clean your clothes properly, lady.

Nope, try again.

My employer (a USG agency) generally does not reimburse hotel laundry services and I don't want to pay out of pocket at $6 per pair of underwear or $20 per suit jacket.

Also, I don't trust my work blouses to hotel laundry. I hang dry most of my work clothes, even at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wear bottoms (jeans, dark shorts) multiple days. In the summer, bring only one sweater or light jacket. Bring 2 pairs of shoes max - wear one, pack one. Thin cotton shirts or synthetics dry quickly -- just wash out the underarms if you're in a rush. No heated hair tools and no big hair brushes (combs only, as needed). Wear one pair (max two) of earrings.

yep it’s the earrings that are really weighing your bag down! Wtf

It's about not bringing a jewelry storage bag, pouch, roll, etc. Most jewelry, if it's not on your body, will need to be in some sort of container to protect it in your bag or purse.

Could easily wrap it in a T-shirt or whatever clothes you need to bring anyway…

Sure, go for it. Wrap your studs or whatever in a tshirt.

[Anonymous]

Great tips on this thread. I roll clothes instead of folding them, and use packing cubes.

We also fully utilize the personal item you’re allowed to take on the plane, and pack stuff in there. My child takes a bookbag, and I use a large zippered bag that I put my small travel crossbody purse in when it’s time to board the plane.

For cold weather, rely on thick sweaters, thick lined leggings and puffer vest when you can, rather than large bulky coats.

Shorter trips are easier to pack, plan and pay for. We prefer 6-7 days max then we’re ready to go home.

Condo hotels are the perfect lodging bc they include wash machine and dryers. Our Disney cruises do as well.

We always use 1 carryon luggage and the personal item each when traveling. We’ve visited Europe for a week, been all over the US and Caribbean during all 4 seasons, and cruises. Never needed extra luggage.

It feels better to us to travel light and breeze off the plane and out of the airport after traveling. We hate waiting at the luggage carousel and wrestling with large suitcases. We tried it once, and decided never again. Plus it’s more difficult to store large suitcases in your lodging during your trip.

[Anonymous]

I bought a bunch of those athletic dresses. Can dress up or down, wear with tennis shoes or flip flops. I wash them while showering and just hang to dry.

[Anonymous]

Don’t assume that washing underwear or thin shirts in the hotel sink is a viable option. I tried that suggestion twice, once in London and also at a Florida beach, and it took forever for the items to dry. I won’t be doing that again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Decide on black OR brown shoes, bag, belt, etc., then pick out outfits that coordinate with your choice. Taking both black and brown shoes and accessories takes up far too much room.

??? Nobody was doing that anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don’t assume that washing underwear or thin shirts in the hotel sink is a viable option. I tried that suggestion twice, once in London and also at a Florida beach, and it took forever for the items to dry. I won’t be doing that again.

Ok, but of course things didn't dry in London or near a Florida beach. Synthetic undies would probably dry regardless, but you have to use some common sense given the humidity levels in England and Florida.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand what is hard about this? Also don’t understand the obsession with going super minimalist.

We’ll get the car and get to the hotel while you stay here and wait for your luggage! Good luck! Here’s the hotel address again for when you need to Uber…

Seriously, I do not wait for travel companions with luggage issues if you overpack. I’m on to the itinerary and you can catch up whenever.

You sound fun.
I’ve Never delayed another by checking a bag. Typically use a car service anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don’t assume that washing underwear or thin shirts in the hotel sink is a viable option. I tried that suggestion twice, once in London and also at a Florida beach, and it took forever for the items to dry. I won’t be doing that again.

Try quick dry clothes, the fabric is designed to wick sweat and dries quickly. Also try running the AC or bathroom fan if these are available.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand what is hard about this? Also don’t understand the obsession with going super minimalist.

We’ll get the car and get to the hotel while you stay here and wait for your luggage! Good luck! Here’s the hotel address again for when you need to Uber…

Seriously, I do not wait for travel companions with luggage issues if you overpack. I’m on to the itinerary and you can catch up whenever.

Why are you in such a crazy rush?

After a travel day I’m ready to relax and get on the vacation. If you want to hang out in an airport dealing with a luggage fiasco, feel free. Bye, I’m gone so have fun with your tracking and waiting.

[Anonymous]

Minimalist packing using a carryon comes in handy when flights are canceled or delayed or planes are switched, after you’re already sitting at the gate. No having to wonder where your luggage is.

The main reason I don’t check luggage anymore (aside from several incidents of lost luggage) is the way luggage is treated by airline staff. When I watch the luggage carts driving around the planes, there are always a few pieces of luggage that fall off, especially as they weave around and do turns in the cart.

The loaders just throw the luggage on the moving belt that loads the plane, very roughly. Luggage often falls off that belt, and crashes several feet down onto the tarmac. My checked luggage was always damaged by the airlines.

Let’s not even talk about items stolen out of checked baggage, or bags that have been opened and rummaged through. Too many stories of that.

So I’ve stuck to carryons for many years now and don’t have to worry about lost or beat-up broken luggage anymore. Or the airport thieves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don’t assume that washing underwear or thin shirts in the hotel sink is a viable option. I tried that suggestion twice, once in London and also at a Florida beach, and it took forever for the items to dry. I won’t be doing that again.

Try quick dry clothes, the fabric is designed to wick sweat and dries quickly. Also try running the AC or bathroom fan if these are available.

I wear cotton underwear. Synthetic materials in panties is gross.