the cult of packing: another travel ignite from mandi
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Ignite talk on packing for travel I gave at Ignite Velocity 2012TRANSCRIPT
The Cult of Packing
The Cult of Packing
Another travel talk from MandiVelocity Ignite June 25, 2012
Another travel talk from MandiVelocity Ignite June 25, 2012
minimalism
• “Overpacking tops the list of biggest travel mistakes”
• “Art and science of traveling light”
Carry on
US Domestic Bag Fees
• American: $25/$35
• Delta: $25/$35
• JetBlue: 0/$40
• Southwest: 0/0
• United: $25/$35
• USAir: $25/$35
Hardcore Packing Insanity
http://travelerdiary.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/bundlewrapping.jpg
Denim: the Unwelcome Travel Companion
http://www.travelsinparadise.com/gearreviews/assets/images/clothing/gramiccikickit.jpg
http://www.womenspantssuits.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Womens-cargo-pants-trousers.jpg
Sink Laundry
http://www.magellans.com/store/Shop_by_Brand___Magellan_s___Travel_AccessoriesTL469
Rolling Vs Folding Vs Bundling
• omg just get it in the bag already
http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/30/unpacking-methodologies-rolling-vs-bundle/
Your Underwear is ALL WRONG
• Quick dry under garments you can wash in the sink!
• “get used to wearing damp clothes”
http://www.packinglight.net/Ex-Officio-Give-n-Go-T-Shirt---Buy-3-ea-T-Shirts-Get-4th-One-FREE/PAAAIAGMEJBEJGBN/product
Blogging about Packing Lists
• http://onebag.com
• http://onebagger.squarespace.com/
• http://www.onebaggirl.com/
• http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/pack-light.htm
Lite Version:Women’s Magazines
Instyle Magazine, July 2012
Anti-Wheelie
http://www.suitcase.com/media//image002.jpg http://practicaltravelgear.com/tom-bihn-aeronaut-review/
What’s in Your Bag?
Ready To Go
The Tom Bihn Aeronaut
So Handy
Other Products
http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/ACC/TB091http://www.tombihn.com/Merchant2/images/3dhook2.jpg
Journey Vs Destination
http://www.tombihn.com/forums/bag-reviews/1461-2-weeks-2-aeronauts.html
OMG Who Cares!!
Thanks!
• That wasn’t so bad, right? :D