The Cult of Packing

The Cult of Packing

Another travel talk from MandiVelocity Ignite June 25, 2012

Another travel talk from MandiVelocity Ignite June 25, 2012

minimalism

• “Overpacking tops the list of biggest travel mistakes”

• “Art and science of traveling light”

Carry on

US Domestic Bag Fees

• American: $25/$35

• Delta: $25/$35

• JetBlue: 0/$40

• Southwest: 0/0

• United: $25/$35

• USAir: $25/$35

Hardcore Packing Insanity

http://travelerdiary.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/bundlewrapping.jpg

Denim: the Unwelcome Travel Companion

http://www.travelsinparadise.com/gearreviews/assets/images/clothing/gramiccikickit.jpg

http://www.womenspantssuits.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Womens-cargo-pants-trousers.jpg

Sink Laundry

http://www.magellans.com/store/Shop_by_Brand___Magellan_s___Travel_AccessoriesTL469

Rolling Vs Folding Vs Bundling

• omg just get it in the bag already

http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/30/unpacking-methodologies-rolling-vs-bundle/

Your Underwear is ALL WRONG

• Quick dry under garments you can wash in the sink!

• “get used to wearing damp clothes”

http://www.packinglight.net/Ex-Officio-Give-n-Go-T-Shirt---Buy-3-ea-T-Shirts-Get-4th-One-FREE/PAAAIAGMEJBEJGBN/product

Blogging about Packing Lists

• http://onebag.com

• http://onebagger.squarespace.com/

• http://www.onebaggirl.com/

• http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/pack-light.htm

Lite Version:Women’s Magazines

Instyle Magazine, July 2012

Anti-Wheelie

http://www.suitcase.com/media//image002.jpg http://practicaltravelgear.com/tom-bihn-aeronaut-review/

What’s in Your Bag?

Ready To Go

The Tom Bihn Aeronaut

So Handy

Other Products

http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/ACC/TB091http://www.tombihn.com/Merchant2/images/3dhook2.jpg

Journey Vs Destination

http://www.tombihn.com/forums/bag-reviews/1461-2-weeks-2-aeronauts.html

OMG Who Cares!!

Thanks!

• That wasn’t so bad, right? :D