simplelife Posted December 8, 2015 #351 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I am a light packer and am usually looking for what I do not have to bring, but here are some extras I actually use that are either hard to obtain or expensive aboard (they also take up very little space/weight in your luggage): Small baggie of OTC meds (pain reliever, tummy meds, , bandaids) Extra ziplock bags Travel water bottles for each of us; insulated coffee mug with lid for me (I am a notorious spiller but like to walk about the ship with coffee in the mornings) Foldable tote bag Badge holder with neck strap (I have a bunch of these from conferences; holds your card/ID and has a zip pocket for money, a lip balm, etc - can be worn inside clothes in port or outside on ship) extra pair of contact lenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincurt Posted December 9, 2015 #352 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Three binder clips to hold the drapes closed to sleep in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminy1955 Posted December 10, 2015 #353 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I am a light packer and am usually looking for what I do not have to bring, but here are some extras I actually use that are either hard to obtain or expensive aboard (they also take up very little space/weight in your luggage): Small baggie of OTC meds (pain reliever, tummy meds, , bandaids) Extra ziplock bags Travel water bottles for each of us; insulated coffee mug with lid for me (I am a notorious spiller but like to walk about the ship with coffee in the mornings) Foldable tote bag Badge holder with neck strap (I have a bunch of these from conferences; holds your card/ID and has a zip pocket for money, a lip balm, etc - can be worn inside clothes in port or outside on ship) extra pair of contact lenses I've never seen one with a zip pocket. Wonder where I could find one? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeYellowLabs Posted December 10, 2015 #354 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I am not upset about them taking it away. My husband packed it for the tools and didn't think about the knife part. I am upset that they said we would be getting it back and it disappeared. I was also warning people not to pack duct tape and to not be surprised if something that is confiscated is not returned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincurt Posted December 10, 2015 #355 Share Posted December 10, 2015 As for the Leatherman, it's cruising not camping. There are numerous compact multi-tools on the market without knife blades of arguably dangerous length. What's is an arguably dangerous length? Longer than a steak knife available in any dining room? I used to take my multi-tool in case I had to help them fix an engine or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishijoten Posted December 11, 2015 #356 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I've never seen one with a zip pocket. Wonder where I could find one? Any suggestions? When all else fails, check Amazon. :) A search for "zipper id holder" should bring them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted December 13, 2015 #357 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I've never seen one with a zip pocket. Wonder where I could find one? Any suggestions? Office Max Office Depot http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/786454/Trade-Show-Large-Badge-Pouch-7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincurt Posted December 13, 2015 #358 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Last cruise I took a three outlet tap strip, no cord, no surge suppression, and I could plug in two charger blocks at the same time. Just make sure it is UL or ETL listed and marked. In a pinch, I found I could plug a charger block into the shaver outlet in the bathroom, just have to leave the bathroom light on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangding Posted December 14, 2015 #359 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Zip lock bag to put the remote control in... We leave it in it all week. Remote controls are really dirty even if you try to clean them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payankee Posted December 17, 2015 #360 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I don't want to forget anything important :) Denture repair kit and battery operated candles for ambiance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payankee Posted December 17, 2015 #361 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I don't want to forget anything important :) I forgot to add that I am a nurse and I bring enough medical supplies that I could probably do surgery in our cabin if they let me bring a scalpel onboard! I also do (besides the denture repair lit that could save hundreds of dollars and a fruitless search for a dental clinic): The battery operated candles..great for coffee table and bathroom as well as balcony. Little sewing kit Corkscrew/bottle opener combo Little tool kit/duct tape Manicure kit to repair nails Heavy cord string with a few clip clothespins to dry hand washables We go to the bank and get as many $2 bills as we can get to use for tips. One year we got 2,000 of them that lasted many trips. A little journal to write daily notes so we don't forget the little details of the trip. Note paper, pens Wet wipes. I asked my husband what else we take. He said "a lot more clothes than we will ever wear and love" and an LLBean wind up flashlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted December 17, 2015 #362 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I forgot to add that I am a nurse and I bring enough medical supplies that I could probably do surgery in our cabin if they let me bring a scalpel onboard! I also do (besides the denture repair lit that could save hundreds of dollars and a fruitless search for a dental clinic): The battery operated candles..great for coffee table and bathroom as well as balcony. Little sewing kit Corkscrew/bottle opener combo Little tool kit/duct tape Manicure kit to repair nails Heavy cord string with a few clip clothespins to dry hand washables We go to the bank and get as many $2 bills as we can get to use for tips. One year we got 2,000 of them that lasted many trips. A little journal to write daily notes so we don't forget the little details of the trip. Note paper, pens Wet wipes. I asked my husband what else we take. He said "a lot more clothes than we will ever wear and love" and an LLBean wind up flashlight. Why $2 bills? This has been discussed ad nauseum on CC. You are being cute. The crew hates them. I sometimes wonder if they just throw them away rather than dealing with the hassle of exchanging them. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payankee Posted December 17, 2015 #363 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Why $2 bills? This has been discussed ad nauseum on CC. You are being cute. The crew hates them. I sometimes wonder if they just throw them away rather than dealing with the hassle of exchanging them. DON Threads say "bring small bills". $2 bills because they take less room than ones. If someone would throw away $2 they don't need my tips, IMHO.(and I am not being "cute".) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincurt Posted December 17, 2015 #364 Share Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) When my DW was a parimutual clerk some ladies thought they were cute to bet $2 bills. Of course they refused getting them back if they won. The clerks hated them as there was no slot in the money box for them. Personally I'd refuse a $2 bill or $1 coin if given to me in change. That's the last thing I'd give out in the middle of the ocean, just say'n. Sent from my A1-810 using Forums mobile app Edited December 17, 2015 by cruzincurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted December 18, 2015 #365 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Zip-lock with travel size meds, including cold meds..some ports it's hard to find a cold meds you recognize. I had the misfortune one year in Dominica. Also carry the usual Pepto, Advil, neosporin, bandaids, benedryl, etc. Zip-locks of ALL SIZES...best tip I EVER got for packing from this site, years ago... and antiseptic wipes. I wipe out the drawers, then toss my ziplocks with underwear in a few of them, some shorts and t-shirts in some, etc. I buy all sizes and if you bring something to eat back to the cabin and put it in a zip-lock it stays fresh. Also great to bring the stinky, sweaty clothes back home or a damp swimsuit. I also take a zip lock (quart size) and put the paperwork for each excursion we book privately, along with the cash for that excursion, plus the tip in the zip lock with the name of the port and excursion on the outside. I put these in the safe and each day, all i have to do is grab the zip-lock for that excursion and there's no hunting for the right cash, the confirmation of the excursion, phone numbers, etc. Worked PERFECTLY for our Med Cruise. Cork-screw. The ones you can get on the ship are too flimsy. Small bills. I put some in a sandwich size zip lock in the dresser drawer for room service tips so i'm not scrambling around in the morning when my coffee arrives (where I have put out my door hanger the night before). This also serves as my wake up call when they ring to tell me they are on the way. LARGE Clothes hanger clips. I use them to clip a swimsuit on the back of a chair on the balcony to draw and at the pool deck to keep the wind from blowing my towel. Small collapsible storage box..the thin cardboard/fabric ones from the dollar store. SO thin in the bottom of the suitcase you won't even notice it's there. It sits on the dresser or under the bathroom sink and holds the hair dryer, make-up, hair brushes, etc without it being strewn all over the cabin and you can pick it up and carry it from the bathroom or cabin. It's the small ones that you might slide onto a shelf in your linen closet and takes up no room. I just leave it in the cabin when we disembark. Keeps the cabin and the counters neat and clean. I hate clutter in the cabin. Made getting ready so easy and works better for me than the over-the-door thing. Magnet with a hook. I put it on the wall and that's where the lanyard hangs. Easy to grab as I'm going out of the cabin. Easy to hang it on at night and always know where it is. The toothbrush covers with the suction thing on the back. The bathroom shelves behind the mirrors just don't fit a toothbrush right.This works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted December 18, 2015 #366 Share Posted December 18, 2015 e.Small bills. I put some in a sandwich size zip lock in the dresser drawer for room service tips so i'm not scrambling around in the morning when my coffee arrives (where I have put out my door hanger the night before). This also serves as my wake up call when they ring to tell me they are on the way. . Hopefully not $2 bills as PayYankee does. LOL but not really. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papcx Posted December 18, 2015 #367 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I think someone has shares in ziplock bags [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader0108598 Posted December 18, 2015 #368 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Hopefully not $2 bills as PayYankee does. LOL but not really. DON No need to make fun of people who have a different opinion than you do! Reader Edited December 18, 2015 by Reader0108598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reader0108598 Posted December 18, 2015 #369 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Threads say "bring small bills". $2 bills because they take less room than ones. If someone would throw away $2 they don't need my tips, IMHO.(and I am not being "cute".) Payankee some CC members feel it is their right to tell others how to tip,feel,cruise ,live ... you get the picture. I agree if someone would throw away $2 than they do not need your tip! Reader Edited December 18, 2015 by Reader0108598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 18, 2015 #370 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Not aimed any item in particular. But maybe there's a good reason people don't think to bring some of these "THINGS". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 18, 2015 #371 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Payankee some CC members feel it is their right to tell others how to tip,feel,cruise ,live ... you get the picture. Reader Might be the truest post on CC. And become abusive if you disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payankee Posted December 18, 2015 #372 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Thanks. My son calls them trolls and said to disregard. I already had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 18, 2015 #373 Share Posted December 18, 2015 When my DW was a parimutual clerk some ladies thought they were cute to bet $2 bills. Of course they refused getting them back if they won.The clerks hated them as there was no slot in the money box for them. Personally I'd refuse a $2 bill or $1 coin if given to me in change. That's the last thing I'd give out in the middle of the ocean, just say'n. Sent from my A1-810 using Forums mobile app Aren't they legal tender?:confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 18, 2015 #374 Share Posted December 18, 2015 No need to make fun of people who have a different opinion than you do! Reader Hey they're only making fun, usually it gets downright abusive when you disagree with someone on he hot topics Tipping Dress codes And for some wired reason $2 notes and $1 coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payankee Posted December 18, 2015 #375 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Aren't they legal tender?:confused::confused: They most certainly are legal, as are dollar coins. Edited December 18, 2015 by payankee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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