Pack It and How to Know When to Leave It Behind*
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Limit yourself to 20 pounds in a carry-on-size bag. A 9" x 22" x 14" bag fits under most airplane seats.
If you have to force your luggage to close, remove a few items to prevent broken hinges or zippers along the way.
You may want to consider the "interweaving method" of packing for your trip. Drape longer garments such as dresses and pants across the suitcase with the ends hanging over the sides. Then fold shorter items such as jackets, shirts and blouses around the longer garments so that the clothes cushion each other. Placing a piece of tissue paper between each layer of clothing will also help prevent wrinkling.
Always carry your travel documents, medication, jewelry, traveler's checks, keys and other valuables in your carry-on luggage. Items such as these should NEVER be packed in luggage that you plan to check.
If you plan to fly with skis, golf clubs or other special luggage, check with the airline to see whether special containers for these items are available. Many airlines provide this service free of charge.
A small nylon daypack is great for carrying your sweater, camera, literature and picnic goodies while you leave your large bag at the hotel or train station. Fanny packs (small bags with thief-friendly zippers on a belt) are a popular alternative but should not be used as money belts.
Include a copy of your itinerary with your business address and your destination in your luggage in the event you and your bags get temporarily separated. This information will help minimize any delay in retrieving lost luggage.
Pack tightly. Packing loosely wastes precious space and causes clothes to wrinkle.
Leave your valuables behind.
Keep makeup to a minimum, and skip perfume.
Accessories are unnecessary.
Tight and restrictive clothing makes heavy activity difficult and uncomfortable.
Leave your heavy purses and wallets at home.
Heavy, molded luggage is a burden to carry around. Opt for softer, yet durable, luggage with wheels.
* Since September 11, 2001, airlines have imposed strict regulations on the sizes and the amount of luggage passengers may check. Travelers who fail to check size requirements before their flights may be charged with hundreds of dollars in fines in order to bring the bag on board the aircraft. To avoid such issues, INNOVATION advises you consult with the individual airlines' Web sites or Customer Service lines.
If you have to force your luggage to close, remove a few items to prevent broken hinges or zippers along the way.
You may want to consider the "interweaving method" of packing for your trip. Drape longer garments such as dresses and pants across the suitcase with the ends hanging over the sides. Then fold shorter items such as jackets, shirts and blouses around the longer garments so that the clothes cushion each other. Placing a piece of tissue paper between each layer of clothing will also help prevent wrinkling.
Always carry your travel documents, medication, jewelry, traveler's checks, keys and other valuables in your carry-on luggage. Items such as these should NEVER be packed in luggage that you plan to check.
If you plan to fly with skis, golf clubs or other special luggage, check with the airline to see whether special containers for these items are available. Many airlines provide this service free of charge.
A small nylon daypack is great for carrying your sweater, camera, literature and picnic goodies while you leave your large bag at the hotel or train station. Fanny packs (small bags with thief-friendly zippers on a belt) are a popular alternative but should not be used as money belts.
Include a copy of your itinerary with your business address and your destination in your luggage in the event you and your bags get temporarily separated. This information will help minimize any delay in retrieving lost luggage.
Pack tightly. Packing loosely wastes precious space and causes clothes to wrinkle.
Leave your valuables behind.
Keep makeup to a minimum, and skip perfume.
Accessories are unnecessary.
Tight and restrictive clothing makes heavy activity difficult and uncomfortable.
Leave your heavy purses and wallets at home.
Heavy, molded luggage is a burden to carry around. Opt for softer, yet durable, luggage with wheels.
* Since September 11, 2001, airlines have imposed strict regulations on the sizes and the amount of luggage passengers may check. Travelers who fail to check size requirements before their flights may be charged with hundreds of dollars in fines in order to bring the bag on board the aircraft. To avoid such issues, INNOVATION advises you consult with the individual airlines' Web sites or Customer Service lines.
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