Last week I had a conference in Connecticut. As I was packing for the event, I realized I was packing differently because I was driving. I wasn’t planning out every outfit, like I would if I were flying. My thought was that if I need to bring two bags, it is fine because I am driving. So, when I tried to lift the bag into the car…..I knew I packed too much! It wouldn’t have made the limit on luggage weight for flying. I wanted to have options. Shoes, shirts, and STUFF! Have you ever said that to yourself while packing? The funny thing is that I didn’t wear anything that was in there for options. LOL! My colleague that I was sharing a room with brought full size toiletries, which you can do if you drive.
Do you find yourself packing differently based on mode of transportation?
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Yes, most definitely. I would have the full size toiletries, definitely extra shoes, bags, jackets, books….basically as much as the car will take…:)
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I also find myself packing last minute because I don’t have to “think” as much…..I can just throw everything in the bag! Have a great weekend!
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Most definitely! I actually really noticed it on a recent business trip where I had planned on driving. The weather and ice storms came in with such vengeance, and I really didn’t want to cancel my meetings – so I took the train. It was a last minute decision and I had to get all my clothes and work items (computers and equipment) into a carry on bag!!! It was tough. I did it, but that night in the hotel, I noticed I was missing some items that would have been nice to have!
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YES! When it changes last minute things are always forgotten. I usually forget something major on my first trip of the year. I am usually out of practice. Trains are a whole other travel packing blog. When flying, I always check and now travel with an iPad. So my airplane travel has become even lighter. Have a great weekend and happy travels!
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Absolutely 🙂 I pack double of everything when car is my mode of transportation. And pile up on some snacks and bottles of Cokes for those late-night peckish-ness 🙂
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Yes, I forgot about the whole snack thing! I usually buy a case of water! Have a great weekend.
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I definitely pack different when my husband and I drive somewhere. It is very liberating. It is also nice to know that if you find an object that you want to buy…just stick it in the car.
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Oh how true! No agonising over ‘are we over the weight restrictions already?’, or ‘is this potentially a hazardous item’discussions!
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Exactly with the shopping, it would have not been good for my budget if we could have driven to France! All the wine, food, and shopping….. have a great weekend.
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