tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17384073.post6679236893160750327..comments2023-10-11T10:19:32.029-04:00Comments on Life On The Roof: Travelling lightJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04264227264937700027noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17384073.post-82049590666338953282011-06-24T11:28:37.122-04:002011-06-24T11:28:37.122-04:00A 3 month journey! Holy Cow! I am an over-packer...A 3 month journey! Holy Cow! I am an over-packer from day one. Good luck! And I better get in a soap order now if you are going to be gone for 3 whole months!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578068462865685060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17384073.post-16931474689481052102011-06-24T08:37:01.934-04:002011-06-24T08:37:01.934-04:00I cannot help with the kids in tow part. I can hel...I cannot help with the kids in tow part. I can help you pack for you, though which removes a lot of stress. <br />Pack for the week, not the whole journey (assuming laundry facilities). <br />Pack things that go together, with anything in the bag. Nothing gets in without having at least two other things it goes with.<br />Pack twice as much underwear and half as many shoes. <br />Bring one nice pair of jeans and a couple others to bum around in.<br />Bring a big strong yet pretty scarf (many uses, from scarf to blanket to baby sling)<br />bring a tide to go pen or equivalent.<br />keep the clothes organized in the suitcase. Air everything after it's been worn.<br />I don't know if any of that is helpful for your journey, I tend to pack for conferences - but i think the scarf idea is accceptable. : )suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17384073.post-59595876327964523622011-06-24T08:33:56.473-04:002011-06-24T08:33:56.473-04:00Well, you are talking to the QUEEN of packing ligh...Well, you are talking to the QUEEN of packing light! After 30 years of standby air travel, I've got it down to a science. We were allowed ONE carry-on, within the limits of the carry-on size, no matter the length of the trip. Some trips were only a week, some were a month. The longest I think was six weeks. One suitcase. Everything.<br /><br />So here are some quick tips (these are for summer weather - winter is slightly different)<br /><br />1. Two pairs of shorts, one pair of pants (best if they are sweat pants and can double for pyjama pants)<br />2. As many shirts as you can cram in. Put in what you think you need first, and then at the end tuck thin cotton type t-shirts into all the empty holes.<br />3. ROLL EVERYTHING instead of folding and lying flat. You get more into your space that way.<br />4. Choose clothes that ALL coordinate with each other - that way all your clothes match, and if something gets wet or dirty you don't need to waste a whole outfit.<br />5. Kids don't need as many distractions (toys) as you think. Paper and crayons go a long way. And you know that book they like to read a billion times? Well, you only need one book if you bring that one!<br />6. Bring shoes that are multi purpose. Wear your runners so you don't have to pack them (big and bulky.) Pack a pair of sandals that can double as dress up, if you're going somewhere fancy, or beachwear, if it's a relaxing trip.<br />7.You don't need two of every toiletry. Pack one case for the family. Travel size shampoo and deodorant are worth the purchase if you need the space.<br />8. When you are packing clothes and such, think as minimalist as you can. There is always the chance to stop and do laundry. Don't think "pack for every variable." If everything all of a sudden comes crashing down, there's always the debit card and a Wal-Mart.<br />9. MAKE A LIST! Make a list of what you're packing for this trip. Then, when you get home, look at the list again and make revisions based on what you used and what you didn't. It will help for the next trip you take, so you can be even more efficient.<br /><br />Okay - I'm sure I've got many more tips, but those are the big ones. Feel free to ask about more specific things or details if you have questions!Terri-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017902280518435023noreply@blogger.com