Packing Lists & How To's

 

Ah, and what to pack?

 

This has become particularly challenging in these times of baggage weight restrictions.  Be sure to check with your airline to see what the rules are.  Baggage limits vary from airline to airline too so be sure to pack for the flight with the most stringent rules.

 

For the latest rules on carry-on restrictions and other , consult the US Transportaion Safety Administration website. 

 

Packing lists are a great way to make sure you don't forget anything. Here are some good ones...

 

Eagle Creek's Traveler's Check List

Go Green Travel Green’s Ultimate Guide to Packing Light

Go Green Travel Green's Ultimate Packing List-for a Round the World Trip

Lonely Planet's Packing Suggestions for Volunteers

One Bag.com's  One Page Packing Checklist

Rick Steves’ Pack Light and Right

Rick Steves’ General Pack List

Rick Steves’ Pack List for Women 

Travel Independent's Travel Packing List for Backpackers

USA Today Travel's Packing List for Paris

OR

Use UPL's Universal Packing List to generate your own list based on parameters specific to your trip (e.g, temperature, activities, type of lodging, etc.)

 

Check out these resources as you pack your suitcase...

 

Eagle Creek’s "Pack It" System Video

Eagle Creek's "How to Pack for a Trip in 20 Minutes or Less"

Gadling’s "What to do when you can't fit everything into your suitcase"  

Lonely Planet's Pack It In: Lonely Planet Packing Tips

Perceptive Travel Blog’s Video: How To Pack A Carry On: Women's Version

Rick Steves' General Packing Tips & How Tos

USA Today Travel "Avoid Bag Fees with these Packing Tips" (June 2011)

Wikihow's How to Pack for a Trip

USA Today Travel "10 Tips to Sail Through Airport Security" (November 2011)

Voltage Valet's Directory of Foreign Electrical Information - provides information on what plug adaptors and electric current converters you might need on your overseas trip 

 

And don't forget the duct tape!