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08-15-2019, 04:53 PM

kathryn replied to a thread Favorite Minimalist Travel Hacks/Products? in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I’ve been thinking of getting a cream deodorant (very old fashioned—makes me think of the 1920s) and decanting from the jar into a small tube for...

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08-15-2019, 08:42 AM

kathryn replied to a thread Tom Bihn Forum Pets in Not About Bags

Samantha and a stealth black parapack S25 in a U-Haul. Sammy was my and my brother’s dog, and she stayed with him when we both moved. Now his...

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08-13-2019, 12:13 PM

kathryn replied to a thread Favorite Minimalist Travel Hacks/Products? in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I can't claim to be uber-fashionable in daily life, but I wear the same things to travel that I wear everyday. I agree with the comments above...

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08-07-2019, 10:50 AM

kathryn replied to a thread What Are You Carrying? Ocean Breeze Edition (08/2019) in Not About Bags

1. What bag/accessories are you carrying (items + colors, pics always welcome)? A black 525 PCSB (yay--"Portable Culture" label) for every day, my...

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07-29-2019, 05:27 AM

kathryn replied to a thread Favorite Minimalist Travel Hacks/Products? in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I always have cutlery with me, too. I have a Light My Fire spork in my EDC. For travel I have a set (from Daiso, I think?) that has a fork, spoon,...

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07-29-2019, 05:08 AM

kathryn replied to a thread packing cube shoulder bag and large packing cube in A45 in Accessories + Organization Strategies

This! I do this with the PCSB in my A30. As long as it's not jam-packed, it fits into an end pocket on that bag, and it was designed to fit an A45...

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07-27-2019, 06:58 PM

kathryn replied to a thread What is your favorite summer travel clothing? in Not About Bags

I got mine from Zappos, they are the Sockwell brand. I’m trying to think how to describe the feeling, so you’ll know how tight they should be......

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07-27-2019, 06:49 PM

kathryn replied to a thread What is your favorite summer travel clothing? in Not About Bags

OMG... I discovered the joy of compression socks on a work trip. I was like you, and thought that they were for people with specific diagnosed...

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07-27-2019, 06:44 PM

kathryn replied to a thread Ireland in October in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I love traveling in September and October. It’s almost always my vacation time of year. I prefer September for personal reasons far too detailed for...

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07-26-2019, 11:09 AM

kathryn replied to a thread Laundry Issues for a large Family in General Bag Discussion

How about a gallon-size freezer ziploc for each traveler to accumulate laundry in their own bag? Super cheap, easy to find, and small enough to pack...

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07-26-2019, 06:17 AM

kathryn replied to a thread 2019 wish list in General Bag Discussion

Instead of a duffle/backpack combo, I'd love to see a +/-25L tote/backpack combo, along the lines of Lolë's Lily Bag or JanSport's Lantern Tote. TB...

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07-25-2019, 01:53 PM

kathryn replied to a thread Ireland in October in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I'm double checking with both AmEx and Chase on my coverage for rental cars to see which one has better terms. I've only rented cars a couple...

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07-25-2019, 06:06 AM

kathryn replied to a thread First Trip to Japan in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

@ jessmakes In Osaka I stayed at Hotel Monterey Le Frere. It was pretty close to the main train station, modern, clean and had friendly staff. I was...

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07-24-2019, 07:35 AM

kathryn replied to a thread Synik 22 / 30 Questions & Answers in General Bag Discussion

Well, darn! After watching the video from Pack Hacker I am thinking this bag would be awesome for my mid-October trip, but it won't be out in time....

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07-24-2019, 05:13 AM

kathryn replied to a thread Ireland in October in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

It's always puzzled me that we have to have so many different ways to get to reverse. My last Subaru was like the Renault--lift a little ring, not...

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07-23-2019, 07:28 AM

kathryn started a thread Ireland in October in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

I'm headed to Ireland. It was a spur of the moment ticket purchase (well, mileage redemption) as my BFF decided she needed to go to Ireland this...

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07-20-2019, 07:17 PM

kathryn replied to a thread All Inclusive List of Tips for Ultralight Packing in Packing Lists & Travel Tips

Haven’t yet sawed any in half, but I’ve got a handful labeled and holding different creams, gels, etc. in my 3-1-1 every trip. Sent from my...

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