Florence and Rome 2013: Did My Packing Work?
What I learned About my Packing on my Recent Trip
What worked and what didn't? What should have stayed home and what should I have brought? So how did my packing go? In my post Packing
Light I explained my decision to use a backpack instead of a rolling
suitcase and to try and pack as light as possible. Ok so maybe I didn’t pack
very light and could have gone lighter, but I have to say that I am very proud
of the amount that I was able to bring over with me.
How My Backpack Worked Out:
I
loved my backpack! I think the best part was that it easily fits under the seat
in front of you in the airplane. So when they were suggesting that I check my
bag, I shoved it under my seat and they changed their minds. Carrying around
was easy for me and I never felt the weight on my shoulders. Yes I looked like
a total tourist wandering around looking for my hotel, but doesn’t everyone
when they have their luggage? It was a little stuffed, but then again I had my
winter coat in there. I can only imagine the amount of cloths that I can fit in
there in the summer since everything is more lightweight.
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| Toletries, Gadgets, and Information Half in Purse, Half in Backpack |
How My Purse Worked Out:
My
purse was great in the sense that no one could get into it, including myself
sometimes. When a group of men tried to discreetly open my purse, they quickly
gave up knowing that I saw what they were doing and that they were never going
to get it open. So the purpose of the purse worked great except for the fact
that for all the things that I had in there, it was too small. If I didn’t have
the iPad, I think that it would have been better, but with the iPad, everything
was tightly crammed in there and the purse got very heavy very fast.
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| My Purse Stuffed full with everything |
What I Packed:
Clothing:
-
three pairs of pants
- four
blouses
- two
tank tops
- two
cardigans
- two
t-shirts
- two
scarves
- one
coat
-
three bras
- two
long sleeve shirts
-
eight pairs of underwear
- one
sleeping shirt
- one
sleeping pant
- one
pair of flats
- one
pair of boots
- one
belt
- two
necklaces
- one
pair of earrings
-
five pairs of socks
Toiletries:
-
shampoo
-
conditioner
-
body soap
-
facial wash
- eye
makeup remover
-
mascara
-
eyeliner
-
chapstick
-
moisturizer
-
toothpaste
-
toothbrush
-
hairbrush
-
extra hair tie
-
medications
-
bandaids
Accessories:
-
collapsable water bottle
-
stuffable sack (in case my purse gets too small)
- iPad
-
crossword puzzle
-
guidebooks
-
travel documents
-
travel plans (printouts of reservations, etc.)
-
travel maps
-
charging cords
- plug adaptors
- umbrella
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| All the clothes that I brought All fit in the backpack |
What I Wish I Packed:
I wish that I had packed perfume. I usually do, but I forgot
this time! Now I have been told that I have a very good sense of smell, but I
was convinced that everyone could tell that I re-wore one or two shirts! For my
own personal sanity, I wish that I had packed a small vial. I also was not
expecting the sun so much, so I wish that I had packed sunglasses. The hat that
I brought was a winter hat that does not protect your eyes from the sun. I also
wish that I had packed a lightweight jacket. I did use my winter coat, but some
days I ended up needing just a light jacket instead of this huge coat.
What I Shouldn’t Have Packed:
I didn’t need my two long
sleeve shirts. I had enough clothes and it was warm enough when I was there. I
never used my umbrella, which meant that bringing that along was a waste of
space. But the thing that I needed the least was the iPad. I think the only
reason that I brought it was to give my parents peace of mind that I would
eventually FaceTime with them. Since I had no safe in my rooms, I had to bring
it with me everywhere, which left very little room in my purse and made it
heavy to carry around. I really could have done without it.
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