Comments on: In or Out: How to Pack for a Month-Long Trip http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/ Dubious tips & essential ephemera for today's curious traveler Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:37:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: NLM http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-29489 NLM Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:53:55 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-29489 Pack light and then...DON'T WORRY. You'll either miss something or you won't. If you do, buy it on the road; if you don't, your back will thank you! Pack light and then…DON’T WORRY. You’ll either miss something or you won’t. If you do, buy it on the road; if you don’t, your back will thank you!

]]> By: victoria http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-19834 victoria Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:50:18 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-19834 the thing I've been wondering is: you should i take a towel with me? i'm planning a month long trip and probably wont be staying at hotels, so, is it necessary? I hesitate because it is pretty bulky... the thing I’ve been wondering is: you should i take a towel with me? i’m planning a month long trip and probably wont be staying at hotels, so, is it necessary? I hesitate because it is pretty bulky…

]]> By: Caitlin http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-19813 Caitlin Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:06:15 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-19813 This post was extremely helpful--I am about to embark upon a 5 week road trip and am definitely struggling with packing light. Especially shoes. Seriously, it's a problem. I can think of EIGHT PAIRS I really, really, really, really, really, REALLY want to bring...because I'm ridiculous (just ask my boyfriend...). One of them is my trail runners, which is obviously an essential. The other seven? Regular running shoes, three different pairs of sandals, dressy flats, Converse sneakers, and a pair of lace up boots with a slight heel. (Go on, say it--I'm RIDICULOUS!) The practical girl who grew up gallavanting through the woods and had baby-dreads from swimming a LOT and refusing to comb her hair knows this is the stupidest thing ever to be seriously considering bringing 8 pairs of shoes for a 5 week trip. But my inner street-style afficianado keeps screaming BUT THEY COMPLETE MY LOOKS! How often will I be in an actual city where anything but my hikers would be necessary on this trip? Grand total? 7-8 days at best. I'm ridiculous. :( This post was extremely helpful–I am about to embark upon a 5 week road trip and am definitely struggling with packing light. Especially shoes. Seriously, it’s a problem. I can think of EIGHT PAIRS I really, really, really, really, really, REALLY want to bring…because I’m ridiculous (just ask my boyfriend…).

One of them is my trail runners, which is obviously an essential.

The other seven? Regular running shoes, three different pairs of sandals, dressy flats, Converse sneakers, and a pair of lace up boots with a slight heel.

(Go on, say it–I’m RIDICULOUS!)

The practical girl who grew up gallavanting through the woods and had baby-dreads from swimming a LOT and refusing to comb her hair knows this is the stupidest thing ever to be seriously considering bringing 8 pairs of shoes for a 5 week trip.

But my inner street-style afficianado keeps screaming BUT THEY COMPLETE MY LOOKS!

How often will I be in an actual city where anything but my hikers would be necessary on this trip? Grand total? 7-8 days at best.

I’m ridiculous. :(

]]> By: KAMIBACKPACKERS | » 25 Tricks for Traveling Lighter http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-17198 KAMIBACKPACKERS | » 25 Tricks for Traveling Lighter Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:48:06 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-17198 [...] “If in doubt, leave it out.”: If you think an item might be handy but you aren’t totally sure you’ll use it, leave it home. If it’s something you can’t get along without, take it. Anything that raises doubt isn’t necessary for your trip, and if you wind up wanting it, you can just buy a replacement. [...] [...] “If in doubt, leave it out.”: If you think an item might be handy but you aren’t totally sure you’ll use it, leave it home. If it’s something you can’t get along without, take it. Anything that raises doubt isn’t necessary for your trip, and if you wind up wanting it, you can just buy a replacement. [...]

]]> By: Terry http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-11808 Terry Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:48:47 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-11808 If you are only planning to wear some thing once, don't take it (exception: an event trip for which the outfit is necessary) If you are thinking of packing 10 prs of socks, pack only 5 pairs. If you are planning to be away for a month, think of what to bring for 7 or 8 days AND THAT IS ALL. Wear outfits more than once. Mix and match, as well. If you are only planning to wear some thing once, don’t take it (exception: an event trip for which the outfit is necessary)

If you are thinking of packing 10 prs of socks, pack only 5 pairs.

If you are planning to be away for a month, think of what to bring for 7 or 8 days AND THAT IS ALL. Wear outfits more than once. Mix and match, as well.

]]> By: 15 days to China... | Tim's Adventures http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-10147 15 days to China... | Tim's Adventures Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:58:07 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-10147 [...] The reviews of the MEI and Tom Bihn bags were extremely influential in my purchasing decisions. Vagabondish’s How to Pack for a Month Long Trip: The best tip found here was – “Don’t take six pairs of shoes!” [...] [...] The reviews of the MEI and Tom Bihn bags were extremely influential in my purchasing decisions. Vagabondish’s How to Pack for a Month Long Trip: The best tip found here was – “Don’t take six pairs of shoes!” [...]

]]> By: Jay http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-9886 Jay Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:17:28 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-9886 Amanda...do you have any specific #s for a month-long trip? (Thailand) e.g. 10 pairs of socks Amanda…do you have any specific #s for a month-long trip? (Thailand)

e.g. 10 pairs of socks

]]> By: The ultimate guide to packing light. | http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-6061 The ultimate guide to packing light. | Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:00:17 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-6061 [...] Vagabondish.com: In or Out: How to Pack for a Month Long Trip A guide to packing for a long trip reminds us of the importance of good socks. [...] [...] Vagabondish.com: In or Out: How to Pack for a Month Long Trip A guide to packing for a long trip reminds us of the importance of good socks. [...]

]]> By: Ultimate Guide to Packing Light: 45 Tips to Lighten Your Load | Go Green Travel Green http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-5905 Ultimate Guide to Packing Light: 45 Tips to Lighten Your Load | Go Green Travel Green Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:27:13 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-5905 [...] Vagabondish.com: In or Out: How to Pack for a Month Long Trip A guide to packing for a long trip reminds us of the importance of good socks. [...] [...] Vagabondish.com: In or Out: How to Pack for a Month Long Trip A guide to packing for a long trip reminds us of the importance of good socks. [...]

]]> By: Rob O. http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-5437 Rob O. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:55:42 +0000 http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-pack-backpack-month-long-trip/#comment-5437 I like to take a hefty fistfull (or two) of magazines. I read them along the way then simply leave them in the seatback pocket or wherever for the next lucky traveler to enjoy. Long before the end of my trip, I've dwindled down my entire magazine stash and have made room in my bags for the trip home for a few souvenirs. I like to take a hefty fistfull (or two) of magazines. I read them along the way then simply leave them in the seatback pocket or wherever for the next lucky traveler to enjoy. Long before the end of my trip, I’ve dwindled down my entire magazine stash and have made room in my bags for the trip home for a few souvenirs.

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