I'm not one to watch videos on how to pack a suitcase, mostly because, ho hum, they're boring. And because mostly they are trying to sell you something. (Have you seen those vacuum bags that suck all the air out of your clothes and leave them permanently wrinkled? I already have enough wrinkles, if you know what I mean.)
Also, and I don't mean to boast here, I consider myself a whiz because of years of experience in packing light.
This video a friend put on Facebook caught my attention, though. Following this method, I could get my entire closet in a carry on. Not that I want to. But hey, I thought: this could leave lots more room for books and rocks and teapots and the other things I tend to bring home!
So I hope you'll find this interesting. It's like watching a clown car fill up. No way will all those things fit in there! And I promise, he's not selling anything either.
What do you think?
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I am amused at the word 'carry on', that word means something else down here.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to pack, if staying at one place for awhile.
Good one, Margaret.
DeleteOur other interpretation of "carry on"! What in the "mile high club"???? - ha ha.
Colin
So what do you call a bag you don't check but carry on the plane, my Aussie mates?
DeleteThe "carry on bag" has to be a certain size - they have a contraption to measure it at the boarding gate.
DeleteIf it doesn't fit, you can have it taken away - hopefully will be at your destination???? You get a ticket for it
just like the cargo baggage. It is called "CARRY ON LUGGAGE".
It does go through a security check scanner - just like you do. If it contains toiletries, they come out.
This is all up on information boards to be READ. So you and your shaving gear in the case of men,
never see each other again. All toiletries MUST be in the cargo baggage.
This was in effect prior to 9/11. I learnt my lesson in this at Atlanta,Ga. where I forgot and put my shaving gear
in my booked through baggage for the plane cargo/baggage hold. Hijackers are known to use scissors for holding crew members as hostage to get their ways.
Sad state of affairs but quite sensible/practical when you think about it, eh?
Cheers
Aussie Col
Yes, Colin is correct.
DeleteCool! This is a great way to pack and I think I 'm gonna try doing it just to see :)
ReplyDeleteYears ago I learned this method from a stewardess. I think I used it for a few years but I didn't really find it any better than any other method I've used. These days I like the rolled clothing method. x
ReplyDeleteFrankly I was hoping the man would get laryngitis!
ReplyDeleteHe is totally out of order with the stuff he says can be put into
the carry-on bag! Toiletries are not permitted inside the cabin of
a plane - nail files, razors, shampoo soap and actually most of those
bathroom items - they have to go into the cargo hold of the plane as they
are considered dangerous!
I am sure I can pack a suitcase better than as shown. Plus he is assuming that
everything in the suitcase is clean and pressed. Quite frankly when travelling this is
just NOT the case.
Cheers
Aussie Col
Hmm, interesting. I think I might give it a try.
ReplyDeletePacking suitcase properly is very important.
ReplyDeleteI watched the video. Thanks for sharing it. I like that luggage has gotten lighter weight. I don't want all the weight of my luggage to be the luggage itself. Too heavy! I still own an old-fashioned train case, but I no longer use it.
ReplyDeletePretty amazing, right? ha ha I'll never pack that way, though - doesn't seem practical unless you can actually unpack where you're going, which I usually can't. Intriguing idea, though.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing. I usually roll my shirts which are usually pullovers and never too frilly. I may try the layering with my pants and sweaters next time I travel. I think toiletries would have to be shown at the scanner and couldn't be packed.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I didn't think he would get it all in their either! We usually just go place in the car and I take way to much stuff for a week... but then in Minnesota we must have warmer clothing too..and warmer means bulky:)
ReplyDeleteDidya notice no pajamas? :)
DeleteNaughty eh???
DeletePJ's are packed in the carry on stuff with u/pants for men, T-shirts, swimmers, socks and handkerchiefs,
when travelling on planes - they don't take up much space and are easily washable in rooms of hotels etc.
If going to a tropical resort - well PJ's are replaced by cotton boxer shorts or NOTHING! ha ha.
I have become an authority on this packing business, I can assure you when it comes to overseas holidays.
You learn rather quickly.
Cheers
Aussie Col
I always have difficulties with packing and read many articles about it. The video is amazing but my problem is I can't decide what to take with me. I can put it in the suitcase, that is allright but the times before deciding are horrible. I probably have too many clothes to choose from...
ReplyDeleteI liked this video especially as I am going to need to pack soon for 12 weeks! Yikes! But honest to God whenever I travel half my suitcase is full of presents for everyone! Thank you for sharing it is very timely for me and I will try this method!
ReplyDeleteWren x
Interesting idea but I have my own way and Col is right about toiletries. It also depends on the climate how bulky the clothes are.
ReplyDeleteCan't say I've ever watched a video on how to pack because - why? But I watched this one. Interesting - maybe I don't need to dress like Michelin Man every time we fly... Though what Huggybear said about toiletries is right. As for 'carry on' - has anyone come across the atrocious series of UK films that ran from the 50s to the 70s?! Oh, madam!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a ingenious way to pack! I will have to give this a try at some point... for now, I share a large suitcase with my boys and need their stuff as accessible as possible, what with all the spills and chills ;) Thank you for sharing the video!
ReplyDeleteI've seen this video and even tried it, but I eventually went back to how I usually pack my clothes rolled in Ziploc bags. It works for me.
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