Comments on: 8 Tips for Packing Light http://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/08/8-tips-for-packing-light/ A Travel Journalist's Tips from the Road Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:19:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Chrishttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/08/8-tips-for-packing-light/comment-page-1/#comment-23426 Chris Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:49:39 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1402#comment-23426 Jason, sounds like you guys are in for a fantastic trip! Being on the road certainly forces you to get rid of the things that aren't essential. I did the same thing in my backpacking days. Only the essentials! Thanks for reading and I'll check out your blog to see how the trip is going. Jason, sounds like you guys are in for a fantastic trip! Being on the road certainly forces you to get rid of the things that aren’t essential. I did the same thing in my backpacking days. Only the essentials! Thanks for reading and I’ll check out your blog to see how the trip is going.

]]> By: Jason Cohenhttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/08/8-tips-for-packing-light/comment-page-1/#comment-23303 Jason Cohen Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:46:14 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1402#comment-23303 Great post Chris!My wife and I just quit our jobs to go travel in Latin America for 6 months. For me it was not that hard to pack light, but my wife had a extremely tough time. When we started the trip her main suitcase was 50 pounds and her carry on bag was around 25 pounds. She quickly realized the second day that she had to shed a lot of this weight! We laid out all her things and made a pile of clothes and other items. We decided to donate all her excess items to a local organization and they were extremely pleased!Your 8 tips are right on the money, but especially number 2 is a great way to reduce excess items!Thanks, Jason Great post Chris!

My wife and I just quit our jobs to go travel in Latin America for 6 months. For me it was not that hard to pack light, but my wife had a extremely tough time. When we started the trip her main suitcase was 50 pounds and her carry on bag was around 25 pounds. She quickly realized the second day that she had to shed a lot of this weight! We laid out all her things and made a pile of clothes and other items. We decided to donate all her excess items to a local organization and they were extremely pleased!

Your 8 tips are right on the money, but especially number 2 is a great way to reduce excess items!

Thanks,
Jason

]]> By: Chrishttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/08/8-tips-for-packing-light/comment-page-1/#comment-612 Chris Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:50:14 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1402#comment-612 Thanks for reading, Wendy! Welcome! Thanks for reading, Wendy! Welcome!

]]> By: Wendy Xavierhttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/08/8-tips-for-packing-light/comment-page-1/#comment-611 Wendy Xavier Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:30:45 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1402#comment-611 I found your blog on Google. I've bookmarked it and will watch out for your next blog post. I found your blog on Google. I’ve bookmarked it and will watch out for your next blog post.

]]> By: Jackie Dishnerhttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/08/8-tips-for-packing-light/comment-page-1/#comment-245 Jackie Dishner Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:16:44 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1402#comment-245 Great tips. I've had to learn all these things over the years as well. I'm always amazed when I can get my luggage to fit in one bag. But it's not as hard as it seems. The biggest challenge I've had is cleaning supplies. Burt's Bees makes a body cleanser/shampoo/laundry soap that smells like mint, which I love--but the all-in-one bottle is too large. I want them to make it in the 3 oz bottle size, but haven't seen that yet. Great tips. I’ve had to learn all these things over the years as well. I’m always amazed when I can get my luggage to fit in one bag. But it’s not as hard as it seems. The biggest challenge I’ve had is cleaning supplies. Burt’s Bees makes a body cleanser/shampoo/laundry soap that smells like mint, which I love–but the all-in-one bottle is too large. I want them to make it in the 3 oz bottle size, but haven’t seen that yet.

]]> By: Dipankar Kuzzuk Subbahttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/08/8-tips-for-packing-light/comment-page-1/#comment-227 Dipankar Kuzzuk Subba Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:01:16 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1402#comment-227 I always forget my past packing mistakes. Duh! A great list.See ya back at pb.com I always forget my past packing mistakes. Duh! A great list.

See ya back at pb.com

]]> By: Lorihttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/08/8-tips-for-packing-light/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Lori Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:10:50 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1402#comment-220 Hi fellow Problogger, this is a great list. I think I would struggle with #3 the most, but I know you are right. =) Hi fellow Problogger, this is a great list. I think I would struggle with #3 the most, but I know you are right. =)

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