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05-27-2017 11:41 PM
Juliana LaBianca posted her 14 Vacation Items You’ll Almost Always Regret Packing
online this past September. Do you have anything to add to this list of hers?
05-27-2017 11:58 PM
I think that list is pretty solid.
After watching Rick Steves for so many years I've become a carry-on bag only disciple. It's not necessary to pack several pairs of socks and underwear - you can wash the dirties in the sink and hang them to dry overnight. If they're still damp I'll put them in my car or other sunny spot to finish drying.
I don't like to carry fat books either but I do like to carry a guide book if I'm traveling outside the US. I'll rip the pages out as I need them and then trash them when I'm done.
05-28-2017 12:13 AM
I don't know if mine falls under the medicine cabinet category. I always pack things like masks, deep conditioners, etc. Things I don't get to do at home, but am positive I'll have plenty of time on vacation. Sadly they all come home unused.
05-28-2017 12:18 AM - edited 05-28-2017 12:21 AM
Wow! Thank you so much. I tend to "over pack" have mimimized the amount of unnecessary items however there is always room for improvement🌻
05-28-2017 12:37 AM
Too much make-up!
05-28-2017 01:44 AM
Anyone with the sense of a goose would know to leave most of that stuff at home without an expert telling her to do it. Most definitely take simple first aid supplies like band-aids, antiseptic ointment, med for stomach upsets, sunburn, the usual things you get on a trip.
05-28-2017 02:32 PM
Too many clothes....I've limited myself to carry-on and it has taught me an invaluable lesson.
05-28-2017 04:10 PM
When traveling outside the US, I don't bring any electric items (hair dryer, flat iron, etc). I just buy a cheap one there for my stay (if the hotel doesn't provide one).
I bring ONLY sample sizes of all skincare, soap, body and hair products. Good thing is, I come home with LESS beauty products because I'm throwing away the packaging once they're used up.
I bring 3 pairs of undies: one to wear, one to wash, one as backup.
I wear one set of bottoms, a jacket/cardigan and main walking shoes. I pack another bottom, 3 tops and another lightweight coverup plus dressy flats if needed. My goal is to wear the bulk of my clothes that I'll use on the trip; same with jewelry- I wear the same items the entire time.
I buy 2 books: one for the flight there and one for the flight back and only buy paperbacks.
05-28-2017 09:41 PM - edited 05-28-2017 09:42 PM
Since my TSA quart bag is always stuffed full, if I know that I will be able to go to a drug store or grocery store once I arrive at my destination then I'll buy some of my toiletries when I arrive such as toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. to save space. Of course that doesn't always work out.
05-29-2017 03:10 PM
I never regret packing my medicine cabinet. LOL If I have a rental car, I don't take as much, but you only have to pay for a cab back and forth to CVS once for something the hotel doesn't have to never leave home without it.
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