A Guest Post ala Dude
On a recent 10 day trip which involved plane and train travel I am proud to say that I packed a carry-on (and personal bag) ONLY!! I never in a million years would think I would be able to do that!
Ok....so here's what I did...Three weeks ahead I went through my closet , planned out my outfits (all items that could work with each other) then packed a "test run/practice bag"... OMG! Everything fit!!! After seeing a packed suitcase hanging around, a confused Mr. Dude asked , "wait...when are we leaving ?!? " I proceeded to tell him, "not for three weeks , BUT he would be so happy that I'm going to be sooo organized and I will only be taking a CARRY-ON! "Then, I unpacked the bag , took pictures of everything (so I could remember what I packed).
Ok....so here's what I did...Three weeks ahead I went through my closet , planned out my outfits (all items that could work with each other) then packed a "test run/practice bag"... OMG! Everything fit!!! After seeing a packed suitcase hanging around, a confused Mr. Dude asked , "wait...when are we leaving ?!? " I proceeded to tell him, "not for three weeks , BUT he would be so happy that I'm going to be sooo organized and I will only be taking a CARRY-ON! "Then, I unpacked the bag , took pictures of everything (so I could remember what I packed).
I also made a list of my planned outfits including shoes and accessories (10 days in one small bag has to be an exact science)....
In conclusion , I found that if I planned out all my outfits ahead ( and referred back to my "outfit list") then all of my clothing decisions were made ahead of time...no aggravation or taking time away from my vacation trying to decide what to wear!!!
P.S. I also had to fill my "personal under-the-seat bag" with food for my gluten and dairy free diet...yikes
Thanks Dude, for another great post! The only thing that I have packed on in three weeks is 10 pounds.
Hope your week is as organized as Dude's suitcase!
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Great post! Thanks for the wonderful ideas Dude! I will definitely be using those suggestions on my next vacation. Happy Monday! Dawn
ReplyDeleteGreat suggestions!! My youngest and I too have to plan for all our supplements and dietary needs. It can be frustrating at times.
ReplyDeleteGO Dude for fitting everything into a carry-on! Great idea doing a test run. And, the picture at the end...priceless!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Monday! xoxo
You have inspired me - I am determined to learn to travel light. Testing it out in advance is a great idea so there is no last minute packing panic - or that's what I call it :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Katie!
Great idea, Katie. I pack lighter every time I go somewhere. I have been buying Travelsmith clothes for the past few years and they are just indispensable to me when I travel. Good for you for planning it all out. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLove that you can fit it all in a carry on bag, I have gotten quite creative myself with packing...ANYTHING to avoid baggage claim. Traveling is NOT what it used to be thats for sure!!
ReplyDeleteShoes are usually the killers. I love that Dude could put together so many outfits that fit in such a small suitcase. Very well done! My usual solution is to just pack black clothes. Maybe I'll follow Dude's example and throw in an animal print of two to spice things up!
ReplyDeleteI'd have a tough time fitting everything into a carry on! I've heard that if you roll clothes you can fit more in;) This type of organization is important though as there's nothing worse than loosing luggage.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Thanks, Dude!
ReplyDeleteKaren T.