Carry 2 Bags?

September 21, 2009 Re-think the Traditional full size Travel Bag. Often the start of Travel Packing is choosing the largest bag one can carry and stuffing it as full as possible. Large carry-ons are bulky, heavy and can bump others.
Consider 2 smaller bags as they:
1. Allow you to balance the weight.
2. Are easier to slide under an Airplane seat. (I recently submitted my name to fly stand-by. The flight moved my arrival home by several day-light hours. The Airline employee that took me on the full plane looked me over and said, “Oh, You don’t have anything. If you had a large bag or needed an over head space I could not get you on this full flight.” I took my seat and put my bags under the seat.
3. Using supplies as you go may allow you to take only one small bag home.
4. Accommodate less dirty laundry eliminating depressing mounds of dirty clothes when you get home.
5. Encourage thinking to mail home gifts.
Smaller Luggage is Worth thinking about.

How much do you really need?

Ever wonder if you could actually make it a week with one of those little toiletry containers?
IT is certainly surprising how far a little can stretch when you are relaxed and away.
You may find that next time you shop for a trip you will be looking for smaller containers.
Maybe the ones you take this trip will still have a little left at the bottom.
IT is a joy to travel lighter.

Can you Run with your Luggage?

Sept. 4, 2009.
Can you Run with the Luggage you Travel with?
1. Is the Item so important to take that with you that it could affect your ability to run?
2. Can you briskly climb stairs with your luggage?
3. Are you comfortable walking across Manhattan with your luggage?
4. Do you have to have someone watch your luggage to visit the Ladies room or hail a cab?
I read this thought early in my travel life and it has focused my “Lite” travel.
This concept really helps me with that ache to carry “IT” just because I Might want it.

What Do You Carry Around?

What do you normally carry with you?
Most of us carry a bag with us. Women can call the bag they tote a “Purse”. IT can weigh more than twenty pounds.
When you are preparing to travel look at what you will automatically “Drag” with you. Can you size it down?
Travel can be lighter in daily activities.

Care for the Loved Ones

August 19, 2009
Kennels: Being Sure the Loved Ones are Secured.
Making sure the little details of home are secure make for more enjoyable travel.
Choosing a Kennel in your area is choosing:
1. Location.
2. Lifestyle of your pet.
a. Indoor & or outdoor.
b. Feeding, grooming, waking schedule.
c. Creature comforts. (I have seen TV offered for pets.)
d. Pick up and drop off schedule.
3. Available Medical Care if needed.
4. The $$$ U are willing to part with for the care provided.
Set up your Kennel early in your plans to have easy last minute prep.

Do You Carry a Phone?

August 13, 2009
Do You Always Carry a Cell Phone?
Most of us do always have a phone with us.
When you are thinking about travel preparation give your phone some quality thought.
1. Phones are light in weight.
2. Many phones have a camera with picture management.
3. Your phone may serve as a mini computer with e-mail, files and Internet.
4. Phones have games, books, music, and movies.

Give thought to your cell phone a compact, multi tool device that may save you from carrying more and heavier items.

"I Might Want That."

August 6, 2009
“I might want that.”
That little edge of insecurity. The little tug of want is the fastest way to over pack.
I agree with those that have gone before:
1. Lay out everything you could possibly need.
2. Put 98% back away.
3. I have my first day travel gear hanging separately. I won’t need to pack what I am wearing.
4. When the tickle is at its worst, consider a pile of wants and maybe toss in one or two if you have comfortable space.
"Just Might” items can expand a comfortable carry-on to the point of an expected bust.