Packing suitcase 5 days before going, will rolled clothes get creased?

paddyrg

As long as I've got a passport and credit card, everything else can be resolved with a combination of those two. At this point I stop worrying and know I can be more slapdash. Next comes toothbrush, smartphone, tickets. Then socks and pants. Then other stuff. Basically I pack in order of 'how bad would it be if I don't have ...'

alisonofagun

johnmcga wrote: »

On a related note (and why I'm really posting in this thread), has anyone tried using packing cubes? I keep reading about people who rave about them - as I have an extended trip coming up, I'm thinking about trying some.

I love my packing cubes! But I don't find they do much other than keep your suitcase tidy... I tend not to iron anything before going away so can't comment on keeping things creaseless!

Gloomendoom

ferf1223 wrote: »

This did make me laugh...my husband has put me on the 2-week rule, otherwise I would be likely to pack even earlier...he will not help get the cases out of the loft longer than 2-weeks before...I could probably just get them myself if I really, really wanted to but there would be some risk of serious bodily injury...so I wait.

So what do you wear for the two weeks your bags are packed?

I'd be wandering around in my emergency underpants.

Bogof_Babe

johnmcga wrote: »

I'm very last-minute - sometimes I make a list but more usually I can be found stuffing items into a suitcase 30 minutes before I need to leave to catch a flight. I tend to travel quite light though, unless I think I'm going somewhere doing washing is going to be difficult.

Isn't that almost anywhere, unless you're prepared to pay for hotel laundry (eyewatering - ~£3 for a teeshirt :eek:), or spend ages looking for a launderette and wasting holiday time watching your stuff go round?

I hand washed a few things once in a hotel, but forgot that without a spin they would be wet for days! Can't stand wearing clothes that are a bit smelly, so I have to pack loads, and also never travel without a small spray bottle of Febreze :T. That's my best holiday tip for you all :rotfl:.

Bogof_Babe

Gloomendoom wrote: »

So what do you wear for the two weeks your bags are packed?

I'd be wandering around in my emergency underpants.

I have holiday clothes and everyday clothes. Doesn't everyone?

I read a blog about minimal packing somewhere, and the writer suggested that when you find clothes that are perfect for travelling, keep them for travelling. That way they will last years.

ferf1223

Gloomendoom wrote: »

So what do you wear for the two weeks your bags are packed?

I'd be wandering around in my emergency underpants.

Underpants get packed to the point I will still have a week's worth available for day-to-day use.

And top-up underpants are one of the things that goes into the case the weekend before we go, if necessary.

Otherwise most of my holiday clothes I don't wear often at home - and those I do I just work around for a short time.

callum9999

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

I have holiday clothes and everyday clothes. Doesn't everyone?

I read a blog about minimal packing somewhere, and the writer suggested that when you find clothes that are perfect for travelling, keep them for travelling. That way they will last years.

No...

While a lot of people have that dress or that t-shirt that they always take on holiday with them, I can't say I'm aware of a single person I know having a set of clothes just for holidays.

Of course they'll last years, you'll only wear them a couple of times! I personally think that's a bizarre thing to do. But then I don't understand what "perfect travelling clothes" are anyway? I always thought people just took clothes that they liked with them on holiday - and if you like wearing them, I don't understand why you wouldn't want to wear them in the UK!

Bogof_Babe

callum9999 wrote: »

No...

While a lot of people have that dress or that t-shirt that they always take on holiday with them, I can't say I'm aware of a single person I know having a set of clothes just for holidays.

Well you know *of* one now .

Of course they'll last years, you'll only wear them a couple of times! I personally think that's a bizarre thing to do. But then I don't understand what "perfect travelling clothes" are anyway? I always thought people just took clothes that they liked with them on holiday - and if you like wearing them, I don't understand why you wouldn't want to wear them in the UK!

Most of my holiday travel is on trains, so I like to wear full-zip lightweight tops, and trousers that are comfy to wear sitting down for long distances yet don't get too creased. I have four of those microfibre tops that places like Mountain Warehouse sell (well I have dozens, but only four or so with a full zip), so I can take it off and put it on easily if I get hot/cold. I take a clean teeshirt for every day, and these have to be lightweight so as not to take up too much space or add to the weight of my case, and colour-coordinated to the zip tops. I keep a feather-and-down jacket that packs away small but is warm, specially for trips. I have others for everyday but this one is holidays only! Shoes have to be comfy yet lightweight and non-bulky. I never travel without slippers, again the lighter the better, and a pair of PJ bottoms with a spare jumper to wear in the hotel room or apartment, to keep my travel clothes fresher.

All these things live either in one of my Aerolite cases (the smallest size) or at the far end of my wardrobe, so I can put my hand on them immediately. Underwear is my most comfortable bras and plain white Asda briefs that pack down to nothing. Socks are short in summer, longer ones if I'm wearing boots in winter - again I reserve a few suitable pairs of each type so they don't get worn out.

I keep my toiletries bag ready-to-go too . I like to think that if I suddenly had to go somewhere I could be out of the house in ten minutes! Just have to decide which iPad to grab (needless to say I keep spare chargers in my bag :rotfl:), make sure I have my railcard and bus pass in my bag, fill my water bottle, make a sandwich and I'm away.

Some might find this sad, but it's horses for courses and depends what you're happy with. Probably easier now I'm retired as I have time on my hands to stay organised.

photome

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

Most of my holiday travel is on trains, so I like to wear full-zip lightweight tops, and trousers that are comfy to wear sitting down for long distances yet don't get too creased. I have four of those microfibre tops that places like Mountain Warehouse sell (well I have dozens, but only four or so with a full zip), so I can take it off and put it on easily if I get hot/cold. I take a clean teeshirt for every day, and these have to be lightweight so as not to take up too much space or add to the weight of my case, and colour-coordinated to the zip tops. I keep a feather-and-down jacket that packs away small but is warm, specially for trips. I have others for everyday but this one is holidays only! Shoes have to be comfy yet lightweight and non-bulky. I never travel without slippers, again the lighter the better, and a pair of PJ bottoms with a spare jumper to wear in the hotel room or apartment, to keep my travel clothes fresher.

All these things live either in one of my Aerolite cases (the smallest size) or at the far end of my wardrobe, so I can put my hand on them immediately. Underwear is my most comfortable bras and plain white Asda briefs that pack down to nothing. Socks are short in summer, longer ones if I'm wearing boots in winter - again I reserve a few suitable pairs of each type so they don't get worn out.

I keep my toiletries bag ready-to-go too . I like to think that if I suddenly had to go somewhere I could be out of the house in ten minutes! Just have to decide which iPad to grab (needless to say I keep spare chargers in my bag :rotfl:), make sure I have my railcard and bus pass in my bag, fill my water bottle, make a sandwich and I'm away.

Some might find this sad, but it's horses for courses and depends what you're happy with. Probably easier now I'm retired as I have time on my hands to stay organised.

too much information

Bogof_Babe

photome wrote: »

too much information

What, underwear? You're a sensitive little soul aren't you? :rotfl: