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Post by Merge on Jun 9, 2021 1:59:47 GMT
Popping back in to add that I hate lugging a bag around to carry on. I’d much rather check it. That works out well when I pack a case too large for the overhead bin, even for a weekend trip.
DH has a billion frequent flyer miles from work so we get to sit in the United Club when we fly. I love dropping my giant bag with TSA and heading for free booze while we wait for our flight. I feel so bougie. 😂
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Post by TXMary on Jun 9, 2021 1:59:51 GMT
Yes. And I am at peace with it.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 9, 2021 2:01:20 GMT
Dd and I went to Israel for two weeks and each took just a carry-on. So YOU'RE the ones who put those oversized carry-ons in the overhead bins making other people have to check their carry-ons! ![](http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r481/2peasrefugees/Smilies/censored.gif) Just kidding! ![](http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r481/2peasrefugees/Smilies/laugh.jpg.gif)
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Post by christinec68 on Jun 9, 2021 2:11:15 GMT
Not at all. I usually have plenty for my trip and bring home a couple of clean items.
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Post by myshelly on Jun 9, 2021 2:13:14 GMT
I don’t really see the appeal of just taking a carry on.
I always check two bags per person because that’s how many you get free with Southwest 🤣
I guess I’ll have to reevaluate when international travel resumes, but I have too many liquids to not check a bag. We check an entire rolling suitcase of toiletries.
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Post by StephDRebel on Jun 9, 2021 2:18:01 GMT
I'm getting better but I always end up with a few unworn outfits-- usually the nicer ones where we are planning a dressier dinner and then something runs over or we are tired so we just grab takeout and eat in bed. I'm not mad at it though.
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Post by epeanymous on Jun 9, 2021 3:25:05 GMT
Not really. When I travel for work, I bring a carry-on, and when we travel on vacation, I do not overpack because, historically, I would have a lot of little kids who were no help with luggage and often required me to bring multiple car seats, so the fewer bags, the better.
Honestly, the only thing I am bad about is bringing a lot of craft projects on driving trips. Do I really think I am knitting a sweater and doing two big cross stitch samplers in three days at the beach?
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Post by grammanisi on Jun 9, 2021 3:34:17 GMT
Yep! In fact I'm taking my 5yo great grandson to Florida, tomorrow. My suitcase is way over loaded. My sister has a washer and dryer and we always do lots of shopping.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 9, 2021 4:19:24 GMT
I overpack to even go to the cabin for a weekend. The weather here can (and does!) turn on a dime meaning if you don’t have alternate options you’ll either freeze or fry.
So until it’s predictably hot or predictably cold, I have to pack long pants/long sleeves and shorts/short sleeves for both daytime and to sleep in. Literally last week it was 40° at night. Today the high was something like 94°. That’s a difference of almost 60° and if we have to do any work outside that much of a temperature difference can make a person very uncomfortable in a very short time if you aren’t dressed right.
We went to Alaska in late June a couple years ago and it was freaking rainy and COLD every day. DH brought a rain jacket and is normally pretty warm blooded so he was okay because he stayed dry. DD and I brought warm jackets but they weren’t raincoats so we realized pretty quickly that we needed something waterproof or we were going to be really miserable. We were both wishing we would have brought along our winter coats—IN JUNE.
I would much rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. I hate having to pay overpriced tourist trap prices for stuff that I already have at home and could have brought along.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Jun 9, 2021 5:23:08 GMT
I’ve limited myself to a carry on size bag whether I check it or not. Plus a large purse or tote bag with things like medicines and other things I must carry on in case they lose my luggage. ( it’s happened!)
I’ve gotten better at not over packing. I’ve done capsule wardrobes, a couple times for trips lasting a month. ( washer and dryer available)
What I haven’t overcome is the incredible anxiety I experienced when I pack. I have done the Apple Watch EKG during packing anxiety, and it’s crazy!!
It’s from trying to anticipate every possible need, and figure out how to get everything safely there with all the new rules.
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Post by monklady123 on Jun 9, 2021 9:12:29 GMT
Dd and I went to Israel for two weeks and each took just a carry-on. So YOU'RE the ones who put those oversized carry-ons in the overhead bins making other people have to check their carry-ons! ![](http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r481/2peasrefugees/Smilies/censored.gif) Just kidding! ![](http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r481/2peasrefugees/Smilies/laugh.jpg.gif) hahahaha...but nope, wasn't us. My dd is too much of a rule follower even to try to bring a too-large bag on. Ours were well within the limits of the size requirements. But the thing about our bags -- I found them from just randomly searching on the eBags site -- was that they had straps that could squish things down if needed, and they had expansion "seams" (not quite sure what to call them)... places along both sides where you could unzip an accordian-type seam that caused the bag to expand a few inches. So for going to Israel we kept those zipped so the bag would be smaller. Then coming home we unzipped it to expand the bag so we could include souvenirs, books and other information we'd received from groups we met with, etc., then we checked the bag and carried on only the souvenirs that we didn't want to risk putting in a checked bag. Worked out well. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/xnO4O3Q_HWQzkWu3qUeW.jpg)
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Post by dewryce on Jun 9, 2021 9:21:46 GMT
According to most people (and ALL of my in-laws) yes, I do. Now, have there been times I haven’t used every single thing I packed? Of course. But I have never thought to myself, damn, I wish I hadn’t packed that. And there have been tons of times where DH & I have appreciated my forethought/paranoia/overthinking. And said in-laws have benefited from that as well Probably important to note we never fly anywhere, and it’s just the two of us in our SUV so we aren’t personally cramped when we travel. I have had to get creative while loading he vehicle, but I enjoy a good challenge! I will admit it has been a pain getting things to the room and back on a couple of longer trips because it takes more than one load to the car. However, that’s sometimes the case on shorter trips because we have to haul DH’s bike and gear in with us too and trolleys aren’t always available right when we need them.
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Post by dewryce on Jun 9, 2021 9:29:56 GMT
Always. I hate being unprepared.Exactly this. I would much rather take more and have it available than have to do without the “extras” I/we take. For example, my cycle is notoriously unreliable, extremely heavy and mostly painful. I might not have it for 6 months to a year. Yet on every trip, even overnight, I have a heating pad, small mattress cover, and extra supplies with me. On long trips, I have an entire box of extra supplies. Yes, I could buy them at a local store (if they’re open), but only one specific kind works for my needs and not every store carries it. But I’m also one who brings along her large weighted blanket because it makes makes my sleep so much better. I like my specific conveniences and for me/us, it’s worth the extra space, and the time to set up when we first check into the hotel.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jun 9, 2021 9:44:22 GMT
I used to.
It was on this very message board, that I learned "pack for the day".
I pack a days worth (bottoms-top or dress, underwear, bra, socks, etc...) of clothing in a two gallon ziploc bag. I bring a baggie full of clothing, for each day. Plus a spare set. I use the same cardigan and/or denim jacket(or heavy coat) based on location. Most of my clothes are mix and match, so I can swap items out if necessary. At the end of the day, the dirty clothes go back in the baggie.
I always have a hoodie in my trunk. When I flew on a plane a few years ago, I had the hoodie tied around my waist, so I could put it on if needed.
I generally bring sneakers and my daily flip-flops, as well as a thin pair of shower flips flops.
I don't like to be away from home, for more than a week maximum. My preference would be 3-5 days away.
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Post by kibblesandbits on Jun 9, 2021 11:33:41 GMT
I don’t really see the appeal of just taking a carry on. I always check two bags per person because that’s how many you get free with Southwest 🤣 I guess I’ll have to reevaluate when international travel resumes, but I have too many liquids to not check a bag. We check an entire rolling suitcase of toiletries. ![:shocked:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/JvSt42CUoZ9LG952aAaF.jpg) you check 10 bags? Good god, are there any clothes left in your house when you leave? I'm never so frustrated as when I'm on a plane and see everyone load with umpteen bags strapped around them and then watch as they try to stuff them into various overhead bins, all the while griping about how "terrible flying is". Jaysus. Leave some stuff at home and travel would be much, much easier. On my last flight an older woman walked on with a fanny pack, back pack, shopping bag, and huge purse, banging into every single person on her way down the aisle, then had to unwind all that clobber and try to stuff it into the overheads. She held up the entire line while she divested herself of all her worldly possessions, and was loudly griping that no one was available to "help", and "what are flight attendants for anyway". Meanwhile, the FA was 10 people back in the line that she herself had created. I'm convinced that people would pack more efficiently if they were charged for carry on, not checked bags.
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Post by christinec68 on Jun 9, 2021 12:25:23 GMT
I don’t really see the appeal of just taking a carry on. I always check two bags per person because that’s how many you get free with Southwest 🤣 I guess I’ll have to reevaluate when international travel resumes, but I have too many liquids to not check a bag. We check an entire rolling suitcase of toiletries. ![:shocked:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/JvSt42CUoZ9LG952aAaF.jpg) you check 10 bags? Good god, are there any clothes left in your house when you leave? I'm never so frustrated as when I'm on a plane and see everyone load with umpteen bags strapped around them and then watch as they try to stuff them into various overhead bins, all the while griping about how "terrible flying is". Jaysus. Leave some stuff at home and travel would be much, much easier. On my last flight an older woman walked on with a fanny pack, back pack, shopping bag, and huge purse, banging into every single person on her way down the aisle, then had to unwind all that clobber and try to stuff it into the overheads. She held up the entire line while she divested herself of all her worldly possessions, and was loudly griping that no one was available to "help", and "what are flight attendants for anyway". Meanwhile, the FA was 10 people back in the line that she herself had created. I'm convinced that people would pack more efficiently if they were charged for carry on, not checked bags. I know!! What are some people thinking lugging so much onto the plane? I once saw some guy bring on a carton that was clearly not going to fit in the overhead or under the seat. He messed with it a while, backing up the line, then had to go back and gate check it. Why the gate staff and flight attendants didn't stop him was beyond me. Then on another trip a woman was boarding with 2 appropriate sized carry-ons but had picked up a snack and the FA made her put that bag in one of her carry-ons.
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Post by myshelly on Jun 9, 2021 12:25:56 GMT
I don’t really see the appeal of just taking a carry on. I always check two bags per person because that’s how many you get free with Southwest 🤣 I guess I’ll have to reevaluate when international travel resumes, but I have too many liquids to not check a bag. We check an entire rolling suitcase of toiletries. ![:shocked:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/JvSt42CUoZ9LG952aAaF.jpg) you check 10 bags? Good god, are there any clothes left in your house when you leave? I'm never so frustrated as when I'm on a plane and see everyone load with umpteen bags strapped around them and then watch as they try to stuff them into various overhead bins, all the while griping about how "terrible flying is". Jaysus. Leave some stuff at home and travel would be much, much easier. On my last flight an older woman walked on with a fanny pack, back pack, shopping bag, and huge purse, banging into every single person on her way down the aisle, then had to unwind all that clobber and try to stuff it into the overheads. She held up the entire line while she divested herself of all her worldly possessions, and was loudly griping that no one was available to "help", and "what are flight attendants for anyway". Meanwhile, the FA was 10 people back in the line that she herself had created. I'm convinced that people would pack more efficiently if they were charged for carry on, not checked bags. It’s not unusual for us to check 10 bags. I’m very efficient at packing clothes. One suitcase is all toiletries. One is the coffee/breakfast bag. One is the blankets and pillows bag. Some are empty because we shop a lot on trips, so we’ll need them coming back.
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Post by pilcas on Jun 9, 2021 12:31:29 GMT
I always tell myself I won't. But I always do. 7 days in a condo that has a washer and dryer. I don't NEED 3 swimsuits, but I don't know which one I want to wear. I don't NEED 6 shirts since I can wash clothes and yet.. And don't get me started on footwear I do only have two pairs of shorts packed So do you over pack or are you better than me? To me packing 6 tops for a seven day vacation is not overpacking. I don’t want to do laundry during my vacation if I dont have to. If it fits in the suitcase it is not over packing in my book. I do like to throw in some I might need it clothes as well.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jun 9, 2021 12:38:29 GMT
No. I have packing lists for each 'type' of vacation that I've perfected over decades. I revisit them after every trip to see if I can hone them. I take nothing that isn't on the list (largely because we don't check luggage).
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jun 9, 2021 12:44:09 GMT
I don’t really see the appeal of just taking a carry on. I always check two bags per person because that’s how many you get free with Southwest 🤣 I guess I’ll have to reevaluate when international travel resumes, but I have too many liquids to not check a bag. We check an entire rolling suitcase of toiletries. I hate waiting, I hate dealing with lost luggage, and everything I need fits in my carry-on.
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Post by myshelly on Jun 9, 2021 13:02:28 GMT
I don’t really see the appeal of just taking a carry on. I always check two bags per person because that’s how many you get free with Southwest 🤣 I guess I’ll have to reevaluate when international travel resumes, but I have too many liquids to not check a bag. We check an entire rolling suitcase of toiletries. I hate waiting, I hate dealing with lost luggage, and everything I need fits in my carry-on. I guess I’ve just been lucky. I’ve never waited more than a few minutes once everyone gets off the plane and walks to baggage claim and I’ve never dealt with a lost bag.
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Post by smartypants71 on Jun 9, 2021 13:05:47 GMT
I don't really consider myself an over-packer. I take a different swimsuit + coverup and 2 outfits for each day of our trip. I am pretty efficient with my toiletries. I also try to wear my bulkiest shoes on the plane, so I don't have to make room for them in my suitcase. I always check my bag because I hate lugging around a bunch of crap in the airport. We get premier baggage, so our bags are on the carousel 95% of the time before we even clear immigration.
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Post by whipea on Jun 9, 2021 13:19:22 GMT
I don't go on vacation but have traveled frequently for work. For a five day trip I carry a small backpack with work material and laptop, cords and all that fits under the seat and a small carry-on. I wear a work outfit on the plane, pack two other pairs of slacks, one pair of jeans, five tops, underwear, socks, a pair of casual shoes, a few sleeping tees and toiletries.
Nobody notices or cares if you wear the same shoes, slacks or tops more than once. I rinse the sleeping tees out in the shower. I do not want to worry about corralling my belongings while traveling and I want my mind free to concentrate on the event, not what I am wearing. Again, no one notices or cares if you wear something more than once and if you are comfortable it does not matter.
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Post by sawwhet on Jun 9, 2021 13:39:34 GMT
If I'm taking my car, I don't worry too much about what I bring.
If I'm on a plane or train, I take carry on only. It's much easier for moving around and avoiding the wait for checked in luggage.
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Post by amom23 on Jun 9, 2021 13:44:19 GMT
Quite a few years ago we began flying with only a carry on suitcase each. That has been so freeing, but definitely made us all pare down. I even went on a 7 day cruise with a carry on size suitcase and still had too many clothes. Yes I wore my black yoga pants several times when it got chilly, but nobody noticed.
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Post by chitchatgirl on Jun 9, 2021 14:01:00 GMT
I've gotten alot better. If we fly domestic, then I'll do carryon only. However, when we go international we are usually staying at an all inclusive resort and I refuse to pay $40 for a tiny bottle of sunscreen that costs $8 here. I'd rather pay to check my bag and bring my own sunscreen and aloe vera since we aren't going off the property .
When going to the beach, I always pack three swimsuits. I detest trying to get into a wet swimsuit. When its still slightly damp, it sticks to my body and feels kinda cold and nasty. With the humidity, its never completely dry the next day.
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Post by busy on Jun 9, 2021 14:10:34 GMT
Popping back in to add that I hate lugging a bag around to carry on. I’d much rather check it. That works out well when I pack a case too large for the overhead bin, even for a weekend trip. DH has a billion frequent flyer miles from work so we get to sit in the United Club when we fly. I love dropping my giant bag with TSA and heading for free booze while we wait for our flight. I feel so bougie. 😂 I used to feel this way and then the airline lost my bag, I arrived late at night at my destination, and I had to give an early morning important presentation in the very casual clothes I wore on the plane, no underwear, and onky the makeup and hair stuff I had in my purse (basically lip gloss and a hair tie).
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 9, 2021 14:29:06 GMT
Even on our annual staycation where I have quick access to our home I manage to overpack. I like to have options when I’m getting dressed and even before having a baby I liked to change my clothes once per day depending on the activity. Now that I’m likely to have spit up or breast milk on me at any given time it’s even more important to have options to change into. We are going to Mammoth in September and we always drive up. I’m so glad because I can pack as big of a bag as I want for both my son and I.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 9, 2021 14:37:12 GMT
![:shocked:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/GsINcaNPmdcGGylZsiDF.jpg) you check 10 bags? Good god, are there any clothes left in your house when you leave? I'm never so frustrated as when I'm on a plane and see everyone load with umpteen bags strapped around them and then watch as they try to stuff them into various overhead bins, all the while griping about how "terrible flying is". Jaysus. Leave some stuff at home and travel would be much, much easier. On my last flight an older woman walked on with a fanny pack, back pack, shopping bag, and huge purse, banging into every single person on her way down the aisle, then had to unwind all that clobber and try to stuff it into the overheads. She held up the entire line while she divested herself of all her worldly possessions, and was loudly griping that no one was available to "help", and "what are flight attendants for anyway". Meanwhile, the FA was 10 people back in the line that she herself had created. I'm convinced that people would pack more efficiently if they were charged for carry on, not checked bags. It’s not unusual for us to check 10 bags. I’m very efficient at packing clothes. One suitcase is all toiletries. One is the coffee/breakfast bag. One is the blankets and pillows bag. Some are empty because we shop a lot on trips, so we’ll need them coming back. Okay now I’m curious about another thing. What kind of vehicle do you take to the airport that will hold five people and ten suitcases? A bus? 🤔 🤣 When we have traveled by plane anywhere as a family, we try to have a friend drop us off so we don’t have to pay for parking at the airport for a week or for a 45 minute Uber/taxi ride each way. I don’t think we know anyone who has a vehicle with that kind of capacity, and we sure don’t. Southwest isn’t a predominant airline here so we have to be careful how many bags of stuff we’re taking with us because we get charged for them. The three of us took two 12 day vacations in 2019 and I think we maxed out at three checked bags and three carry on bags (DD’s carry on was a tiny backpack with just her most important things inside) for each trip, and DH grumbled about even bringing that much!
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Post by Merge on Jun 9, 2021 14:37:32 GMT
Popping back in to add that I hate lugging a bag around to carry on. I’d much rather check it. That works out well when I pack a case too large for the overhead bin, even for a weekend trip. DH has a billion frequent flyer miles from work so we get to sit in the United Club when we fly. I love dropping my giant bag with TSA and heading for free booze while we wait for our flight. I feel so bougie. 😂 I used to feel this way and then the airline lost my bag, I arrived late at night at my destination, and I had to give an early morning important presentation in the very casual clothes I wore on the plane, no underwear, and onky the makeup and hair stuff I had in my purse (basically lip gloss and a hair tie). I hear you! I do put a change of underwear and a few basic toiletries in my purse-sized carry-on, just in case, because I've had bags lost before, too. If I was traveling for work and needed to look professional, I'd probably carry on, too - but almost no one sends public school teachers on airplane trips for work. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/Q_m8lDOvc_3Le3r1GKdf.jpg)
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