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re: Packing Tips
Posted on 5/18/18 at 8:23 am to hungryone
Posted on 5/18/18 at 8:23 am to hungryone
Awesome reply!
I bring more than one pair of shoes because I run every morning and I sweat profusely. Between that and getting caught in rain, I hate wet shoes. If I have 2 pairs, I typically always have a dry pair. I guess part of my excess clothes packing is because I workout daily.
I'm going to try just packing my cole haan zerogrand stitchlites this year and just rock them with everything. They are some weird material that doesnt hold water
Face towels, I bring 4 because I'm staying in 4 hotels and Euro hotels don't have face clothes. I take my 4 oldest from home and just leave them at each hotel. I have a microfiber, I may just bring it.
I typically bring one paperback book. I don't bring my tablet as I use this trip as a disconnect from the "death rectangles" that I look at every other day of the year. I do all photo editing on light room and PS mobile on my iPhone.
Wet wipes - Never know when a bathroom won't have toilet paper. They also double as a quick clean up for days I'm out on tours or exploring all day, then have a dinner reservation. I can quickly clean my face and feel refreshed.
Clothes - You are right. I will re-evaluate. Maybe if I let go a little bit for one year, I would like it. I need to cut down on the workout clothes. Also need to limit the pants. I don't have a Blazer that I would take, I may get a deconstructed linen to take.
I bring more than one pair of shoes because I run every morning and I sweat profusely. Between that and getting caught in rain, I hate wet shoes. If I have 2 pairs, I typically always have a dry pair. I guess part of my excess clothes packing is because I workout daily.
I'm going to try just packing my cole haan zerogrand stitchlites this year and just rock them with everything. They are some weird material that doesnt hold water
Face towels, I bring 4 because I'm staying in 4 hotels and Euro hotels don't have face clothes. I take my 4 oldest from home and just leave them at each hotel. I have a microfiber, I may just bring it.
I typically bring one paperback book. I don't bring my tablet as I use this trip as a disconnect from the "death rectangles" that I look at every other day of the year. I do all photo editing on light room and PS mobile on my iPhone.
Wet wipes - Never know when a bathroom won't have toilet paper. They also double as a quick clean up for days I'm out on tours or exploring all day, then have a dinner reservation. I can quickly clean my face and feel refreshed.
Clothes - You are right. I will re-evaluate. Maybe if I let go a little bit for one year, I would like it. I need to cut down on the workout clothes. Also need to limit the pants. I don't have a Blazer that I would take, I may get a deconstructed linen to take.
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Posted on 5/18/18 at 9:01 am to GEAUXLPOST
Try waterproof trail running shoes In a solid color, plus other athletic shoes. Your “upscale” trail runners will probably be fine w/anything short of a tux, and you can alternate with the other runners so you’ve got a dry pair every day. If I have spare space in my case, I shove in a pair of all-black Nike frees—they weigh next to nothing, can be worn without socks, are comfy, but sadly are not waterproof.
RE: workout clothes, two pairs of shorts or tights and shirts (one dirty, one clean)....get microfiber, so you can wash in sink when you return from run & hang to dry; get a medium microfiber towel, and you can roll your damp clothes in it if not dry by the time you pack up. Hang when you get into your next hotel. Forget anything cotton or cotton blend—heavy, won’t dry, takes up too much space.
Sleep clothes should double as very casual outerwear—for me, this is a jersey tunic/nightshirt and yoga pants. Either one could be outerwear if necessary. For men, a tapered jogger bottom in jersey is more versatile than sweatpants or PJ bottoms.
Less is more—fewer decisions about what to wear, less fixation on appearance, perhaps the beginning of a greater open mindedness about the dress and appearance of others. And also the opportunity to shop while traveling, which can be fun. Somehow my better half always comes home with a soccer jersey.
RE: workout clothes, two pairs of shorts or tights and shirts (one dirty, one clean)....get microfiber, so you can wash in sink when you return from run & hang to dry; get a medium microfiber towel, and you can roll your damp clothes in it if not dry by the time you pack up. Hang when you get into your next hotel. Forget anything cotton or cotton blend—heavy, won’t dry, takes up too much space.
Sleep clothes should double as very casual outerwear—for me, this is a jersey tunic/nightshirt and yoga pants. Either one could be outerwear if necessary. For men, a tapered jogger bottom in jersey is more versatile than sweatpants or PJ bottoms.
Less is more—fewer decisions about what to wear, less fixation on appearance, perhaps the beginning of a greater open mindedness about the dress and appearance of others. And also the opportunity to shop while traveling, which can be fun. Somehow my better half always comes home with a soccer jersey.
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