Whatever You Do, DON'T EVER Skip These Carry-on Packing Methods 

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I bring what I need for each day, and usually wear a button up sweater and cashmere wrap/sweater on the plane. Sure you can mix and match, but don’t sit upwind of other diners if it’s your 2nd wear day and you’ve been everywhere on foot. Please. Showering does not improve the smell on your clothes and neither does perfume. 60 years traveling and 20 total years living outside the States is enough to know there is no substitute for clean. Packing light is a personal option, but give the rest of us a break and find a laundromat. Cashmere, linen, cotton and natural blend lightweight fabrics are available to almost every person who travels. Find a tjmaxx. White jeans and a French striped shirt have replaced yoga gear for travel. Chic women wear them at all ages. Your clothes were fine, but there’s no reason to pack schlep when presentable is just as easy. And let’s face it, most people pack schlep.

@@Pluscelamemechose interesting

We did London - 10 days - in December!

I also save underwear that is ready for trash….i bring it with me and just throw it out when used….more room , albeit, small amount for shopping.

Many hotels also have a laundry room

@@annazielinski6863same! 😉

I take just a small backpack (small enough to fit under the airplane seat in front of me) and a small crossbody purse for 2-week trips overseas.

great tips!

What brand of laundry sheets to you recommend?

Those work too!

I am 6'9" 240lbs and I pack lighter than she does. If I can do it anyone can!

I agree! Our clothes are bigger bigger than a small person.

I wear plus sizes 2xl and 3xl, so clothes are huge - but it CAN be done. Takes a lot of research, planning, and testing. What works for me is: packing and wearing VERSATILE items. I focus on tunic tops - they double as dresses, cover-ups, PJs. For color I take many scarves/sarongs/shawls. My liquids fit in a snack size baggie. I don't wear makeup, and my hair style is naturally curly - so I can use the hotel's free toiletries. I don't have tyo pack many toiletries. I also use deodorant towelette packs for trips - I don't take a bulky item. I wash panties in sink one night. I wear a spaghetti strap camisole/bra (Roaman's) on Travel day and pack one regular bra. For swimsuit, I take a tankini top and a black boy-shorts swim bottom (New Balance). Both versatile and can be worn around town. It's my meds that are my downfall. I'm a senior and just had hip replacement surgery - had to take a train case full of meds! Finally, I ONLY travel during warm summer months.

Yes, especially jeans and sweatshirts. (I need to lose weight!) We can do it, though!

My fave 3 shoes to PACK are: bronze thong sandals, black velvet ballet slippers, black pleather ballet flats (from Amazon). I wear my trainers/sneakers on travel days....so four pairs of shoes total...

Make sure you are converting KG to lbs. 8kg is about 17.7lb.

Good to know! I was about to get them, but that would drive me crazy.

I don't think so. I think that was part of her "what if" items, airport outfit and a dress.

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Yes! That was such a fun neighborhood! 💕 He brought the 2-wheeler 20" travel pro!

Don’t feel like you have to buy souvenirs. T shirts-ok you’ll wear them. Other things- they gather dust. I stopped buying souvenirs when I saw them In trash cans once l left the room.

Honestly, souvenirs usually become clutter surprisingly fast. That cute doodad just doesn’t look the same when you get home. That said, I have bought some things I couldn’t find at home. I ship them home. Just find the closest shipping place, like UPS in the US, or post office. They also usually have boxes.

Pack an extra bag and check your bag to return. I now but Christmas ornaments which are small.

layer with Underwear: merino wool, silk, technical blends + 2 pairs of socks, + hat, scarf, gloves + silk liners.

I love silk, merino wool and technical blends for 'underwear' during COLD weather. I can't bear the cold... And since I discovered layering undershirts and merino clothes I stay toasty - not bulky! Have a Fabulous trip - Bon Voyage!

@@nuvoclassic thanks

My travel agent gave me this pack system before I seen this not sure where she got it

I would wear one, and pack two. One is neutral, one is black. Swamp boob is a real thing.

I did 2 already. Check the other vids!

3 tops could work. I just returned from a 6D/5N trip. I packed 2 tops, wore third on travel day. I also used my 2 PJ tops [a long-sleeved tunic and a T shirt] for lounging in the hotel and cover-up.

I take a travel water spray bottle. Hang stuff up at destination, fill spray bottle with water, and lightly spray front sides and back. Or nix the bottle and steam clothes in bathroom with hot shower and closed door. I only travel with these fabrics; rayon/Tencel/bamboo, silk, merino wool, nylon, satin, polyester. I roll my clothes in compression cubes. I wear light cotton hooded sweater, not pack it....

Cotton will be your best friend in those temperatures, especially if you come to the UK during a heatwave bc it’s so humid and you can’t escape it, unless you spend 10 minutes in the freezer section of a supermarket

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I like to travel in summer only - so less clothes needed - and lighter bags.

Yep. Including 2 cameras and several lenses.

Because people don't want to check luggage.

I get your point! However, for our family they're useful since we travel with all our clothes in one suitcase and we tried packing with and without them at home. Weight is no problem for us. We don't get over 23kg and if we do, the airlines don't care since it's 4 of us (2 adults, 2 teens) with smaller backpacks and just one suitcase. Our cubes are compression cubes and they really make more space in the suitcase. Also at our destination (mostly two rooms) everyone gets their cubes and knows that all their stuff is exactly in there.

@@josi4381 Thats cool I respect your opinion and decision🌻🪻🪻🪻🪻

@ABOVETHECLOUDS007 no one is saying that it's going to cut down on weight. But when you check your bag, assume that TSA will open it (and you won't be there when they do). They won't even take the time to use their TSA key to open the lock - they'll just break it open. Do you really want all your stuff spilling out? Most people seem to roll their clothes to save space and packing cubes will keep your army rolls together better. And they're more for organization. That type with the partial zipper for compression doesn't look like a great design, so maybe if they're all you've tried, try the ones that open like a suitcase (I know, I get it, seems odd to put a 'suitcase' within a suitcase, but no way do you want your bits and pieces flying around loose in your bags. And packing clothes in army rolls or kon mari folding means you can see and remove exactly the items you want when you want them. I've tried it all - just packing things directly until the suitcase.. ziploc bags.. and packing cubes. And the packing cubes always win. I would never dream of doing anything else - you just have more control and security with the cubes. They're absolutely worth a million times their weight. And I wouldn't care if they added weight either. They're discreet, clean, organized and contained. And if you're going to multiple countries, that's exactly what you want. Btw, liquid softener and then dryer sheets is overkill. You're literally softening your clothes to death. And all those chemicals and fragrances are being absorbed into your skin to boot. Clean should smell like nothing at all. Just saying.. maybe wait till after you leave this earth to be embalmed, right? ;-) Safe travels.