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Title: Packing for a vacation
Post by: melodylogan45 on April 14, 2015, 04:33:37 pm
When you pack for a short or long vacation, do you take everything, including
the kitchen sink, lol or pack light.

When I was younger, I packed to much, but I  think I have changed.I have
not traveled on a few years.💼👙👖🎽👜👟👞👔👕👢💄🌂
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: ancmetro on April 15, 2015, 09:06:41 pm

       I take only what is needed.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: gaylasue on April 16, 2015, 12:42:57 pm
I have a tendency to over pack.  Never know what I'll need and I'd rather have and not need it than to need it and not have it. 
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: kimber62372 on April 16, 2015, 02:20:18 pm
I always say I am going to pack light but that never happens! lol ... going on a cruise in June and I intend to keep it light because there are 3 of us and I don't want to hassle with coming home with a ton of things either!
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: vickysue on April 16, 2015, 02:39:04 pm
Nope, I pack exactly what we will need plus 1 extra for emergencys.  I learned a long time ago not to over pack. Now my sister seems to pack enough for 3 people and it is just her. Then she shops for more. she is a regular clothes horse. If we should have to pick up it is always 2 large suitcases and an over nighter for 2 weeks. I have never understood why.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: patti4me on April 16, 2015, 03:25:35 pm
I used to really overpack but as I've matured I've quit taking so much.  I'll still take a few extra changes of clothes for backup but not near what I used to take.  Our daughters (grown now)  have a real tendency to overpack.  One of them always packs like she's going to be gone for at least a month. lol
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: schoolvan on April 17, 2015, 02:27:54 am
I don't pack a hole lot I don't take very many vacations
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Post by: ludie43 on April 17, 2015, 04:00:32 am
I always pack too much..then when I get there, I ask myself why the hell did you bring that!!!  hahaha :peace: :heart:
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: BMaston12 on April 17, 2015, 08:29:33 am
When you pack for a short or long vacation, do you take everything, including
the kitchen sink, lol or pack light.

When I was younger, I packed to much, but I  think I have changed.I have
not traveled on a few years.💼👙👖🎽👜👟👞👔👕👢💄🌂
It can be more exhausting than the vacation. I try to stage mine out over a few days. And don't forget the check list. Since I am by myself now, it doesn't take so much planning or work to pack. BMaston12
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: BATISTAGIRL663 on April 17, 2015, 03:59:21 pm
i have always packed to much --then when its time to come home i have a ton of stuff that was never used ! i think next time i am only taking two outfits and my tooth brush !!
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: Skyisbluetoday on April 17, 2015, 08:45:40 pm
I pack what I need, less seem's more for me.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: Forp on April 17, 2015, 10:15:40 pm
I never pack right..I'd be giving you poor advice
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: marciaenglish on April 17, 2015, 10:24:21 pm
I always pack way too much!  But, my poor husband is even worse!  He can't say anything about me!  He just happily lugs everything out!
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: jenniferhoder on April 18, 2015, 04:34:22 am
It all depends on the trip! If there will be washing machines I might bring less- if it's business I would bring something different dor each day.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: melissajh44 on April 18, 2015, 09:36:22 am
I can never pack light, it's too hard. Maybe I'm too high maintainance  :party:
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Post by: Screwedupclick4life337 on April 19, 2015, 01:07:49 am
When I was younger my mom took everything an my dad put some back while she wasn't paying attention lol I take only a couple things
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: sanglee on April 19, 2015, 10:40:44 am
when and if i do go on  a vacation i like to travel lightly
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: yaayme on April 19, 2015, 11:41:59 am

       I take only what is needed.

Yeah, me too.
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Post by: nguzman1 on April 19, 2015, 04:10:22 pm
I try packing light maybe 3 changes of clothes a toothbrush, hairbrush, shoes, makeup, and my wallet.
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Post by: Shandara09 on April 19, 2015, 08:59:19 pm
I usually pack whatever I need, then a few extra clothing items just in case.  I don't feel like I over pack, though.
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Post by: davidh121 on April 19, 2015, 09:08:46 pm
Despite my experience traveling in general, I'm a poor packer and I've been critized by my travel companions. I don't pack the kitchen sink, but I'm close to it. I always seem to run out of room in my suitcase even on short trips. Maybe I take too many precautions, but I always feel the need to carry a lot of things as contingencies on my trip.
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Post by: dreamyxo on April 19, 2015, 11:02:30 pm
I try to pack as light as I can and coordinate my outfits to get different looks for less clothes.  I like to take just one rollaboard and usually a backpack.  I don't like to lug around a lot of luggage.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: pmagalei on April 20, 2015, 09:20:21 am
We just take the stuff that we need on a daily basis like personal hygiene, clothes, and shoes. If we staying at a hotel then we don't need pillows and all that stuff. When we stay at  relatives then we take our pillows and stuff. We never take food just drinks and stop along the way for quick eat and go.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: reiddb on April 20, 2015, 09:27:19 am
I think I tend to pack more than I need~but am working on changing that!!!
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: SherylsShado on April 20, 2015, 09:30:26 am
Traveling lightly is a MUST for me.  I  take a pillow/blanket always, I know too much about hotels.  I have a pillow rolled up inside a rolled sleeping bag and a zippered tote with wheels for anything else.  (I never have to pack to airline's regulations because I refuse to go on a plane.)
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: yikes77 on April 22, 2015, 06:39:04 am
I pack things that I can easily mix and match with other pieces of clothing that I'm bringing to save room and weight and it's better to roll your clothing to create more room.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: patycake56 on April 22, 2015, 03:55:49 pm
I honestly try to pack only what we need but I still wind up goin overboard
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: kaitsilva on April 23, 2015, 04:28:25 am
I try to pack light but consider weather conditions and make sure I have something for everything.

Also, leaving a little room in your bag helps. Unless you're going somewhere really secluded, you can usually buy anything you might have forgotten. Plus souvenirs, of course!
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: catherinedwhite on April 23, 2015, 05:38:34 am
I am a pretty light packer..unless it is a camping trip, then I take the whole house with  me....lol.
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Post by: ghunter on April 23, 2015, 09:03:56 am
I always pack to much, I just when on vacation and I over packed, but better to over than forget something.  LOL
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Post by: jcalexis on April 23, 2015, 11:14:40 am
I think about it. but, I have not done any packing for years. hopefully, I'll be able to go somewhere this year.
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Post by: aharr1 on April 23, 2015, 11:16:01 am
I always think i pack pretty light but when i get home and realize how much i packed and didn't use i feel pretty silly. I usually over pack on clothes.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: Skyenkit on April 23, 2015, 01:32:06 pm
I always pack extra just in case.
Title: Re: Packing for a vacation
Post by: lynnjames on April 23, 2015, 01:43:39 pm
I always over pack, I would rather have to much than not enough, I really overdo it on shoes just in case my feet get to bothering me.