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Post by Libby on Apr 10, 2009 15:05:51 GMT -5
I'm taking advantage of Good Friday to begin my packing. I leave in less than 3 weeks and my schedule is jammed between now and then. Today is my last "free" day before I leave. So, I've spent the day digging out all my travel stuff and organizing it.
What am I missing?? I know I"m forgetting stuff!
Toilletries
shampoo
deodorant
toothbrush + cap
toothpaste
baby powerder
Q-tips
electric razor
nail file
nail clippers
soap dish + soap
quick-dry towel
quick-dry facecloth
First Aid
mole skin
band-aids ( a few different sizes)
ibuprophin
wet ones
Tums
Other stuff
travel alarm
3 packets of liquid detergent in baggie
travel lint brush (I take a lot of black)
lock
battery charger + 4 batteries
camera + SD cards
money belt
baggies (assorted size)
sewing kit
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Post by herrbert on Apr 11, 2009 6:44:49 GMT -5
I would buy the detergent when you need it. Also take (or buy) a douche gel, that can also be used as a shampoo. (saves a bottle, and the soap). scientifically speaking q-tips are unnessary, as the ear is a self-cleaning organ. The alarm I would only bring if you don't have that option on a mobile.
As you can guess, I try to travel light. (I also use the mini versions of shampoos / deodorant.)
One thing you need to bring: Earplugs.
You probably know, but make sure you pack some of these things in the check-in luggage, and not in the carry on.
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Post by Libby on Apr 11, 2009 10:41:05 GMT -5
I had a real bitch of a time finding detergent last time I traveled. At least something at a half decent price that would only do a load or two without dragging around a bottle or box. This stuff arelittle packets that I got for free. They take up no space and weigh next to nothing.
And I need to take the soap for my face (allergic to a million different things in soup) and the tradeoff is no shower gell. So, I'm doing what you recommended only in reverse.
I also don't have a mobile so the alarm goes.
But yes! Earplugs...and flip-flops for the shower.
Almost everything I mentioned above is going in my check-in and not the carry on. The only thing I'll take in that is the bare minimum (and the electric razor as my friends "dissapaared" from their luggage).
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Post by spetz on Apr 12, 2009 0:54:55 GMT -5
I dunno but to me a water bottle would be a good idea, maybe a book and a deck of cards...
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Post by herrbert on Apr 12, 2009 6:35:51 GMT -5
And I need to take the soap for my face (allergic to a million different things in soup) My mother has the same problem, so I understand that completely. She does the same thing. |
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Post by mslibrarian on Apr 12, 2009 7:54:49 GMT -5
heheh...soup, soap...so close!  I agree about the book! I always have one when I travel but I'm an uber fast reader so I usually pick them up along the way and leave them behind in the hostels. Soemone is always looking for a good read! |
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Post by mslibrarian on Apr 20, 2009 14:52:33 GMT -5
From that list, what CAN I take in my carry on?
I want to take my small bag of makeup (foundation, sponge, compact) and my electric razor. Is that acceptable? Along with some clothes (jeans, etc). I can't remember if the razor will be an issue or not.
I"m starting to panic. I leave next week and ARGH..I don't feel I"m ready.
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Post by WillTravel on Apr 21, 2009 1:21:28 GMT -5
I got away with some disposable razors in my carry-on luggage on my recent trip, but I can't be 100% sure they are allowed, or were just overlooked. It must be on a website somewhere. A few months ago, I flew from Vancouver to Calgary and they took away my nice little pair of nail scissors because I had forgotten to remove them.
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Post by WillTravel on Apr 21, 2009 1:22:26 GMT -5
Don't worry about not being ready - you are way more prepared than most travellers will ever be. If you have forgotten something, you can buy it there.
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Post by herrbert on Apr 21, 2009 15:30:02 GMT -5
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Post by mslibrarian on Apr 21, 2009 15:57:17 GMT -5
Excellent! Thanks! I'll have to remember the clear baggie thing.
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Post by Libby on Jun 15, 2009 18:52:05 GMT -5
I found I packed everything I needed this time around and some things I didn't. Too many clothes! I did it again  BUt other than that..I used everything except the shave gel. |
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Post by WillTravel on Jun 16, 2009 0:23:13 GMT -5
Which luggage did you end up using, and how did you like it?
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Post by Libby on Jul 27, 2009 16:26:14 GMT -5
I've been so busy that I haven't been around much. Sorry for taking so long to respond.
I went with the wheeled luggage and I'm thanking my stars that I did! There were a few times it was a pain in the butt, but for the most part it was brilliant. I think, in total, I did something like 27 diffferent trains and it was easy to stow and lug around. It also was fine on the tube at at the hostel. The only time I really missed it was when I had to do stairs and that wasn't a big deal.
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BUt other than that..I used everything except the shave gel.