kerrytens Posted December 24, 2010 #26 Share Posted December 24, 2010 :DMy in laws thought I was stupid to suggest bringing old undies and then tossing them! LOL...but then again they have been know to be wrong in their thinking from time to time:D We have even gone as far as to actually buy cheap cheap cheap 12 packs of underware...like $5.99 per person...pack them in the packaging..and then toss them. We usually travel as a family of 6 so not only have we been know to toss underware but socks as well...or we just wear sandals and avoid socks altogether. (hi cru!:)) OK, I may have to try the tossing the underlovelies trick for my next cruise. Less laundry upon my return is always a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted December 24, 2010 #27 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (hi cru!:))OK, I may have to try the tossing the underlovelies trick for my next cruise. Less laundry upon my return is always a good thing. Hi Kerry! Long time no speak!!! Are you a FB friend of Pete or Toni? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrytens Posted December 24, 2010 #28 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Hi Kerry! Long time no speak!!! Are you a FB friend of Pete or Toni? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Toni, yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted December 24, 2010 #29 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Toni, yes! Look under Miriam in her friend list;) she blocked her friends list from public view with the new profile....but you can look me up, right? I will try to look you up too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrytens Posted December 24, 2010 #30 Share Posted December 24, 2010 she blocked her friends list from public view with the new profile....but you can look me up, right? I will try to look you up too What name and I'll look you up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted December 24, 2010 #31 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Once packed too light and wound up wasting valuable time shopping for clothes in Barbados. :o Since then, we've found our happy medium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARFISH*4 Posted December 24, 2010 #32 Share Posted December 24, 2010 i am in the over-packer to pack enough just in case range....never will be a LIGHT packer dont want to be...i need CHOICES and i dont like to wear alot of things more than once....to those that are travelin LIGHT...GOOD FOR YOU...but its not for some of us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shops54 Posted January 6, 2011 #33 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I think I'd have to stop cruising if I had to worry about heavy bags. And another benefit is that it carry-on-only bags prevent us from picking up too many souvenirs. You really have to think twice about finding a post office and mailing things home - always an option tho if it is a really special find. Finally, I just feel so FREE when all my week's belongings are with me. I love the simplicity - the room stays uncluttered, things are easy to put away, no wondering which of the bags all the non-essential stuf is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grams98 Posted January 6, 2011 #34 Share Posted January 6, 2011 for one thing, once we arrive, we can unpack in about ten minutes flat; and at the end of the vacation, repack in less; i love that aspect of packing lightly;so many less things to worry about; we are leaving on a cruise next week and i packed al of our clothes for the two of us in one carry on; in the other carry on, i put all of our snorkel equipment, and shoes and a few other little things. it's chalenging to pack light, but well worth it. binoculars and work out shoes wil go in hubby's backpack. we rewear lots but don't mind--sometimes i just do a load of laundry, if need be. grams98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispb Posted January 6, 2011 #35 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What about toiletries? You can't even take toothpaste in hand luggage on a plane. This is the absolute minimum I'd need: Deodorant Toothpaste Shampoo and Conditioner (I always save the last bits in the bottle, so I can just bin 'em). Moisturiser Sunscreen Showergel (again I just take enough for the holiday and bin it) I won't waste valuable holiday time shopping for essentials like these so what's the answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diel Posted January 6, 2011 #36 Share Posted January 6, 2011 One suitcase and a backpack as a carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corinnv Posted January 6, 2011 #37 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Geez.... I guess I don't even think about packing light. When I read the title "Can you pack this light", I thought the thread was about a lamp or a night light. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambs2 Posted January 6, 2011 #38 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I did it for 10 days in late October! Since I needed some cold weather gear it was a hoot when I boarded the plane wearing my heaviest sweater, a blazer with my winter coat over all that (plus wearing my heaviest pair of shoes -my athletic ones!). I had plenty of variety as I like jersey knit pants and tops that I can just roll up in my suitcase. I also LOVE Onesole shoes. Brought two soles with a good varity of tops and it looked like I had a full shoe wardrobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted January 7, 2011 #39 Share Posted January 7, 2011 For a seven day cruise, we have no trouble packing in a roll-aboard a piece, a duffel (that we use for our pre cruise hotel stay stuff and anything we need before the bags get delivered to the room) and a backpack that has our travel docs, ipod, camera, etc. The backpack is great as we use it for our day bag on excursions. For our longer cruises, we usually end up with one roll-aboard and a larger rolling suitcase - not a huge one but maybe a 25" one? For those who talked about taking a larger bag for souvenirs they pick up, we have two small duffles made out of very thin material that are designed to fold in on themselves and fit very easily in the pockets of our suitcases. Last reminder - always a good idea to divide up your clothes between your bags just in case they don't make it to the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faymuiheng Posted January 7, 2011 Author #40 Share Posted January 7, 2011 HA HA...good one! :D Geez.... I guess I don't even think about packing light. When I read the title "Can you pack this light", I thought the thread was about a lamp or a night light. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singinglizzie Posted January 7, 2011 #41 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I traveled to overseas once for 2 weeks and was advised to pack light by bringing 2 pairs of pants (and wearing one of the 2)! I can't tell you how I agonized about which pants to pack! Since then I've learned to travel lighter. Love Chico's travelers and clothing from Travelsmith. Just take stuff that does double duty and clothing that mixes and matches. Now, it's not the clothing I agonize over, but which shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shops54 Posted January 7, 2011 #42 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Chrispb - you can find small sizes of all these toiletries at a Target or Walmart. I usually bring 2 tiny toothpastes and two tiny sunscreens to last me a week. You can get creative (cream or powder make-up) and you can jam a lot of stuff in those quart sized zip lock bags. It all works. Even if you couldn't get it all in, for the price (and hassle) of a checked bag you can buy LOTS of toiletries in the ship's store. Remember too that your hair won't fall out if you use the complimentary shampoo and body wash for a week. It's an adventure worth attempting. Must admit tho that I use a portion of the room in my dh's zippy for my stuff. If he weren't along (or willing) I'd find a way. Oh - we pack his aftershave in old shampoo sample bottles - he brings two of those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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