Comments on How to Avoid Overpacking

Great article. I will be flying soon and these tips help.

12 Baskets, I don't think the author means for free. That depends on the airline. However, I enjoy the tips, especially the ones about using foundation colors like black or khaki (though blue jeans are also good if you're not going for business). Many colors do go well with black. Also, kudos to wearing the bulkiest clothing onto the plane. Another tip I would like to add is to make sure you do your research on international restrictions before flying overseas. I know when I went to England in 2007 they only allowed one carry-on and not two on the way back home, so I had to wear three layers of pants in order to pack everything. The security guard wasn't happy with this, but she searched me a couple more times and allowed me onto the plane. However, you live and you learn.

Thanks, this article should help considerably with my tendency to over-pack.

I am a huge over-packer, especially when I have my car to take the trip on. However, I have wanted to reduce my luggage, and thanks to your article and tips, I can.

12 Baskets: 3 pieces of luggage is accurate. Note that the article states: Most major U.S. airlines allow three pieces of luggage, two of which may be carried onboard Most US airlines allow you to check 1 bag and bring on board 1 carry on and 1 "personal item"

US Airlines allow three pieces of luggage?!! and two on board?!! When was the last time you flew anywhere??

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All good, and thank goodness college/gradschool days are over when books, books, and more books weighed everything down! Now we have laptops and ebooks. Whew! Great suggestions. I didn't notice a mention of using plastic bags from cleaners for big-time wrinkle protection.

I have a literary bed and breakfast on the Eastern Shore of MD, and am often amazed and amused at those who show up for a weekend getaway with two to three enormous suitcases, and then tell me this is their only time away (not coming from or going anywhere else). I have spend a month in Europe with nothing more than a small carry-on size suitcase and a totebag. What are they thinking?

Great article. It reminds me of the scene in Ronin where Robert Deniro said he never owns more things than he can leave instantly in 3 minutes with.

Very good advice...I always use a color scheme and layering...and wash clothes while traveling...live, laugh & travel light!

Great tips on not overpacking 5*

Great article on not overpacking 5*

I really need this article. I finally packed just right and it wasn't so bad to do! Narrowing choices is hard for me. 5* Thanks!

These are great tips! I am one of those people who tend to always over pack. I like the idea of packing neutrals.

Thanks for the information. I just order new luggage for a trip. Cheers

Congrats on being top dog! When packing w/o alot of stuff it is so much easier to pack going home...ZPlus is your stuff worth 60$ r/t. Also think - how many people would not work it everyone took carry on?

Very helpful tips for avoiding overpacking!5*

It will be summer before we know it - thank you for this timely article.

5 Stars! Congratulations on making E-How of the day! I have some new articles if you get a chance to check them out. Thanks!

overpacking is a weakness of mine, i admit! great info to help avoid overpacking. 5 stars!

absolutely disgusting...turn your underwear inside out...no wonder the airports, trains etc stink. If you can afford a trip you can afford the space for a few pairs of CLEAN underwear and socks. Bring your oldest, clean undies and socks that you can wear once and throw away rather than wash, and then you won't have to smell and you will have room to pack your souvenirs.

absolutely disgusting...turn your underwear inside out...no wonder the airports, trains etc stink. If you can afford a trip you can afford the space for a few pairs of CLEAN underwear and socks. Bring your oldest, clean undies and socks that you can wear once and throw away rather than wash, and then you won't have to smell and you will have room to pack your souvenirs.