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In my carry-on bag (called a Olympia shopping tote on rollers) the bottom layer is shoes (partially weight of checked bag/partially good base) Next is a sturdy plastic zipper bag with the whole supply of medicines -- packed in snack bags with RX labels from pharmacy and list of medicines) Next another large heavy duty plastic zipper bag with complete change of clothes, extra shirt, extra undies, sweater), along front a purple plastic envelope with string tie with every document/reservation in order by day/ itinerary, medical power of attorney for both, passport copy for both, page with important phone numbers ) and anything else needed. In back wall pair of flip flops :p. Top level is seat bag (usually zippered tote bag with all I want for seat -- medicine holders - weekly, books/entertainment, small cross-body bag (purse) including wallet/passport/money/sunglasses/etc, then snacks, flashlight, camera, earphones, I-phone/kindle and possibly light jacket. 3-1-1 bag for security. That bag goes with me in the seat for the flight along with water bottle. Bottle (outer pocket of roller side) with folded rain poncho and umbrella in the front pocket of roller hat and gloves if it is cold. Try for always the same and same places so can find stuff quickly.

If I have to have a heavy coat because of weather, I pack a plastic garbage bag liner to stuff it in -- keeps it clean and from getting torn. Neck pillow in a plastic grocery sack on handle. Sounds like a lot but nothing is "loose" so it doesn't get out and left behind.

 

The reason for these items and this way of packing -- It's what I need if flight is diverted or delayed, it is what can't be replaced easily (paperwork/medicines/legal contracts and papers) and I have gotten caught so often in heavy rain storms that I put everything in plastic -- printer ink runs!! Oh I try to have in purse a few first aid/tummy/headache items -- usually to give to someone who isn't as compulsive about bringing it all :D

That sounds like a really solid way of packing. Nice!

I was unable to physically go to and from the fitness center on my last cruise .The Hotel Manager offered me the opportunity to use the Crew's gym .

That really is nice of them!

This is a great thread, thanks for sharing so much stuff, you guys!