Packing Light

[cruznut1111]

Looks like a good list, but I think you will find you will cut it back for your next cruise. I liked your choices for "on plane" wear- safety minded, comfy and stylish.

 

Perhaps the second worse phrase for packers, right after "just in case", is "it doesn't take up that much room."

 

Consider re-purposing/ downsizing/ eliminating the items I'm putting in purple.

 

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Updates are in bold.

 

Clothes

[ ]1 Skirt

[ ]1 Skort (looks like a skirt, but has shorts underneath)

[ ]2 Dresses

[ ]Bra

[ ]Windbreaker

[ .]Pyjamas

[ ]Sandals

[ ]Sun pants

[ ]Sun shirt

[ ]Swimsuit Coverup (doubles as a dress)

[ ]3 Tank Tops

[ ]5 Underwear .bathing suits add to underwear count so 3 works- they dry quickly

[ ]VFFs

[ ]3 Swimsuits .2 should do

[ ]Sun Hat

 

Electronics

[ ]Alarm Clock

[ ]Extension Cord

[ ]iPad Camera Kit

[ ]Memory Cards

[ ]Power Strip (perhaps this is one of the new 6")

 

Toiletries

[ ]Comb

[ ]Condoms

[ ]Nail Clippers

[ ]Q-Tips

[ ]Razors

[ ]Toothbrush

[ ]Clorox Wipes . 3 types of wipes- a few of each might come in handy, but I've never carried more than a couple alcohol wipes. However, I do make sure I always carry a 3oz bottle of tequila.. for medicinal purposes, of course.:D

[ ]Shout Wipes

[ ]Baby Wipes

[ ]Sinus rinse

 

3-1-1 (for TSA)

[ ]Toothpaste

[ ]Shampoo

[ ]Deodorant

[ ]Hair Gel

[ ]Moisturizer

[ ]Chap Stick (Purse)

[ ]Aloe

[ ]Thieves' oil

[ ]Superglue (FAK)

[ ]Antiobiotic Salve (FAK)

[ ]Soy Sauce Packets

[ ]Almond Butter

[ ]Bug Spray

 

Miscellaneous

[ ]Kid Scissors

[ ]Tape

[ ]Massager . Isn't that what BS is for?

[ ]Waterproof Watch

[ ]Clothespins

[ ]BIG Ziploc

[ ]Ziplock Bags

.Looks like a lot of "just in case" - 3 types of motion (the meds are usually free at the purser's desk) I do recommend you use the ginger- stops the queasiness without getting sleepy. Allergy + sudafed. Tylenol +Aleve.

First Aid Kit (in Purse)

[ ]Mole skin

[ ]Waterproof bandaids

[ ].Sea Bands

[ ]Gatorade packets

[ ]Allergy Medicine

[ ]Antacid

[ ]Band-Aids

[ ]Tylenol

[ ]Aleve

[ ]Motion Sickness Meds

[ ]Duct Tape

[ ]Immodium

[ ]Sudafed

 

Papers (in Carry Bag)

[ ]Passports

[ ]Plane Tickets

[ ]Boat Tickets

[ ]Marriage License

[ ]Cruise Luggage Tags

 

Carry Bag (Under Seat on Plane)

[ ]Camera Charger

[ ]Cell Phone

[ ]Cell Phone Charger

[ ]iPad

[ ]iPad Charger

[ ]Papers

[ ]Cable Ties

[ ]Sewing Kit

[ ]Dry erase marker

[ ]Vitamins

[ ]Crystallized ginger

[ ]Tanka Sticks

[ ]Money & Reservation in Envelope for Nachi Cocom

[ ]Money in Envelope for tips at end of cruise

[ ]Purse

 

Purse (in Carry Bag, will take on excursions - small backpack)

[ ]Wallet with DL & Credit Card & AAA Card (will use for safe)

[ ]Twistie ties for locking bag

[ ]First Aid Kit (in baggie)

[ ]Nail File

[ ]Waterproof Camera (disposable unless we can borrow a digital one)

[ ]Earbuds

[ ]Flashlight/Watch

[ ]Safety pins

[ ]Sharpie (in baggie)

[ ]Business Cards (in baggie)

[ ]$1s & $5s

[ ]Rain Ponchos

 

BS

[ ]Contact Lens Solution

[ ]Extra Contacts & Glasses

[ ]Fan

[ ]Swim Trunks .Probably needs two.

 

Buy in Miami

[ ]Sunscreen

[ ]Wine

 

Wear on Plane

[ ]Jeans

[ ]Tank top

[ ]Hoody

[ ]Mary Jane Shoes with lightweight socks

 

To Do

[ ]Check in Online

[ ]Confirm Tickets

[ ]Copy Passport

[ ]Put Passcard in Other Passport

[ ]Get BS's Passport & Passcard

[ ]Fix Swimsuit

 

. I usually pack one set of DH's in my bag and one of mine in his as much for space distribution as well as loss prevention.

While you are on the trip keep one copy of your packing list in the closet and check off each time you use something. Anything that doesn't have at least 3 checkmarks you will probably want to leave home the next trip.

I have no qualms about tossing things I brought and replacing them with new or souvenirs. That is all part of the joy of travel to me. BON VOYAGE!! Dee

[Twibbs]

BS just asked me who's going to massage him then. ;-)

 

I'm still working on paring it down - I've been given some good suggestions on power (I'll probably just take a small squid instead of 2 things). The wipes can probably be pared down to just the baby wipes and clorox wipes. If I can find individually packaged ones, I'll just have a few of each.

 

BS will have 2 pairs of trunks. Whether I take 2 or 3 swimsuits depends on how much space we end up with. I don't need to worry about room for souvenirs, as the plan is to check a bag on the way back with Tortuga rum padded by dirty clothes. :-D

 

Strangely enough, none of the meds have duplicate purposes for me. Sudafed is for acute sinus issues, allergy meds are what I take everyday. Tylenol is for fevers, Aleve is for migraines and muscles, as it doesn't work well on fevers for us. Some may call it overkill, but they are very small things that give me peace of mind, so they're worth it for me. It's the same kit that lives in my car for long trips.

 

My current undies do not dry quickly where it's humid. If I splurge before we go, I'll cut down on that number. I'll post my updated list here in a moment.

[Twibbs]

Current list = I've started trying to organize it, but I don't have the cubes yet, so I'm not quite sure how much I'll be able to fit in each one.

 

Full Cube 1

[ ]Skirt (short dark gray)

[ ]Skort (short khaki)

[ ]2 Tank Tops (nice enough for dinner)

[ ]1 Pair Boardshorts

[ ]Pajamas

[ ]Sun shirt

 

Full Cube 2

[ ]Swimsuit Coverup (doubles as a casual dress)

[ ]2 Swimsuits

[ ]Sandals

[ ]Sun Hat

[ ]VFFs (shoes)

[ ]2 Formal Dresses - can both be scrunched

 

1/4 Cube

[ ]Sports Bra

[ ]5 Pairs Underwear (Fewer if I get quick-drying ones)

[ ]Windbreaker

 

Tube Cube - Electronics

[ ]Mini Folding Alarm Clock

[ ]Waterproof Camera

[ ]Belkin Mini Power Bar

[ ]Cell Phone Charger

 

Toiletries

[ ]Comb

[ ]Condoms

[ ]Nail Clippers

[ ]Q-Tips

[ ]Razors

[ ]Toothbrush

[ ]Sinus rinse

 

3-1-1 (for TSA)

[ ]Toothpaste (Toiletries Cube)

[ ]Camp Suds (Toiletries Cube)

[ ]Deodorant (Toiletries Cube)

[ ]Moisturizer (Toiletries Cube)

[ ]Chap Stick (Purse)

[ ]Aloe (Toiletries Cube)

[ ]Superglue (FAK)

[ ]Antibiotic Salve (FAK)

[ ]Soy Sauce Packets

[ ]Almond Butter Packets

[ ]Bug Spray

[ ]Hair Goo (Toiletries Cube)

 

Miscellaneous

[ ]Kid Scissors

[ ]Massager

[ ]BIG Ziploc

[ ]Quart Ziplock Bags

 

First Aid Kit (Small Pouch in Purse)

[ ]Waterproof bandaids

[ ]Sea Bands

[ ]Gatorade packets

[ ]bandaids

[ ]acetominophen

[ ]Aleve

[ ]Motion Sickness Meds

[ ]Duct Tape

[ ]Immodium

[ ]Benadryl

[ ]Sudafed

[ ]Zyrtec

[ ]Cepacol

[ ]Cough Drops

[ ]Tums

 

Papers (in Purse)

[ ]Passports

[ ]Plane Tickets

[ ]Ship Boarding Pass

[ ]Marriage License

[ ]Cruise Luggage Tags

[ ]Money & Reservation in Envelope for Nachi Cocom

[ ]Money in Envelope for Zipline ($65 each)

[ ]Money in Envelope for tips at end of cruise

 

Carry Bag (Under Seat on Plane)

[ ]iPad Charger

[ ]Cable Ties

[ ]Mini Sewing Kit

[ ]Dry erase marker

[ ]Vitamins

[ ]Crystallized ginger

[ ]Tanka Sticks (Beef Jerky)

[ ]Rain Ponchos

[ ]Bandana

[ ]Purse

 

Purse (in Carry Bag, will be rearranged to take on excursions - small backpack)

[ ]iPad

[ ]Papers

[ ]Wallet with DL & Credit Card & AAA Card (will use for safe on ship)

[ ]Bag Lock

[ ]First Aid Kit (in baggie)

[ ]Nail File

[ ]Earbuds

[ ]Flashlight/Watch

[ ]Safety pins

[ ]Sharpie (in baggie)

[ ]Business Cards (in baggie)

[ ]$1s & $5s

[ ]Pashmina

[ ]Baby Wipes

 

Buy in Miami

[ ]Sunscreen

[ ]Wine

[ ]Fan

 

Wear on Plane

[ ]Jeans

[ ]Belt

[ ]Tank top

[ ]Hoody

[ ]Black Mary Janes

[ ]Cell Phone

 

BS

[ ]Contact Lens Solution

[ ]Extra Contacts & Glasses

[ ]2 Swim Trunks

 

To Do

[ ]Check in Online

[ ]Confirm Tickets

[ ]Copy Passport

[ ]Put Passcard in Other Passport

[ ]Get BS's Passport & Passcard

[ ]Fix Swimsuit

[ ]Call credit cards & bank

[ ]Call Chana

 

To Buy/Borrow

[ ]Waterproof Digital Camera

[ ]Quick-Dry Undies

[ ]Bag locks

[Buffettfan 225]

Pyjamas! Those are useful.

 

Anyone know of a 3-1-1 kit that doesn't leak, or should I just order Nalgene travel bottles and double bag in freezer quart baggies?

Always rely on "container store" leakproof bottles. Have had various sizes for 10 yrs plus and never a leak. They even have small spray type ones now to put detangler,hairspray in now. Even bought two square 3 oz. to take water on board plane for the just in case I forgot bottle water after security.

I like the square ones with wider mouths, they also make great flat pill containers. A 3 oz bottle is huge in terms of how much creme/shampoo one needs.

 

The bottles are made I believe by Nalgene and have also a kit on Amazon. Container Store link: http://www.containerstore.com/shop?showDS=true&Nmpt=&Ntt=leakproof+travel

[Buffettfan 225]

Gf and I are thinking about doing a cruise with light packing...and skip the dining room on formal nights. Packing is the worst part of cruising.

With airline bag fees now I have noted many dress for formal dinner still, although last cruise I looked around and a lot of dress pant and dress shirt-many no ties, and some business casual-dress pant/polo, and nice dress for female, by second formal night many women were wearing "cruise" purchased dresses. So don't fret and just dress business casual and should suffice. I found as a female nice white or khaki pant and polo with a cardigan backup or long sleeve shirt worked and I didn't freeze.

The hardest part of dressing up is the shoe issue. Last time I brought a nice dress that is crinkle texture so packed in a ziploc--well they weren't perfect but still wore my standard sandals--who looks at feet? Besides our casual ship photos are better than our formals anyhow.

[Twibbs]

Last time I brought a nice dress that is crinkle texture so packed in a ziploc--well they weren't perfect but still wore my standard sandals--who looks at feet? Besides our casual ship photos are better than our formals anyhow.

 

Heheh. I'm planning on wearing solid black Vibram Five Fingers with my formal and seeing if anyne notices. :p

[Twibbs]

Always rely on "container store" leakproof bottles. Have had various sizes for 10 yrs plus and never a leak. They even have small spray type ones now to put detangler,hairspray in now. Even bought two square 3 oz. to take water on board plane for the just in case I forgot bottle water after security.

I like the square ones with wider mouths, they also make great flat pill containers. A 3 oz bottle is huge in terms of how much creme/shampoo one needs.

 

The bottles are made I believe by Nalgene and have also a kit on Amazon. Container Store link: http://www.containerstore.com/shop?showDS=true&Nmpt=&Ntt=leakproof+travel

 

I picked those up when I was in Austin. :-)

[DEL67]

I issued a challenge, and now I have to abide by it.

 

Packing in a bag with these dimensions:

14" x 21" x 10"2,940 cu. in.7.10 lb (3.23 kg)

 

plus a "personal item" that meets American's rules for a week-long Caribbean cruise in December. We want to go completely carry-on on the way there.

 

Any tips?

 

I don't blowdry or curl my hair, I only wear 4-5 pairs of shoes in my regular life, and don't do high heels

 

I'm figuring I'll pack:

1 formal-ish dress

2 knee-length skirts

2 swimsuits (I had a malfunction last year, I'm bringing 2 ;))

1 swimsuit coverup

2 tank tops

1 lightweight long-sleeve sunshirt

1 pair sunpants (convert to shorts)

Half a weeks' worth of underthings (can wash in sink using my shampoo, or send to be laundered)

1 pair either Mary Janes or sandals - no heels, both very small for a size 11

1 pair water shoes - cave tubing

1 folding duffel bag to check on the way back

 

What am I forgetting for clothes? Any suggestions for keeping toiletries/cords to a minimum?

 

I use quick dry clothing for day time. Its light, takes up less space than cotton and will sry over night in your bathroom if you roll it it a towel after waship. I also have a silk top and skirt for dressy nights. Again they are very light and take up very little space in my luggage. So my real problem, like your is shoes. Normally I would say take flip flops instead of water shoes, but water shoes are better for cave tubing. However, to save space, I would suggest the inexpensive ones from Walmart rather than the more sturdy ones from some place like Lands End.

 

What about sun lotion? You can get the lotion in a 2.5 oz tube for your liquids bag if you won't have the chance to buy it before boarding ship.

[Twibbs]

I use quick dry clothing for day time. Its light, takes up less space than cotton and will sry over night in your bathroom if you roll it it a towel after waship. I also have a silk top and skirt for dressy nights. Again they are very light and take up very little space in my luggage. So my real problem, like your is shoes. Normally I would say take flip flops instead of water shoes, but water shoes are better for cave tubing. However, to save space, I would suggest the inexpensive ones from Walmart rather than the more sturdy ones from some place like Lands End.

 

What about sun lotion? You can get the lotion in a 2.5 oz tube for your liquids bag if you won't have the chance to buy it before boarding ship.

 

My Vibrams are my water shoes. I wear them everywhere. The flip flops are strictly for on board and at the beach. My skirts are quick-dry, one of my tank tops is, and if I'm really splurging, I might buy quick-dry undies before we go. :D

 

I took 4 cans of sunscreen last time and ran out. I might be down to 3 this time (I have a tan and enough Vitamin D in my system - yay for not frying in 5 minutes :rolleyes:). We should have a chance to buy it before getting on the ship, and if not, we'll just spend the $12/can on board instead of the $8/can in the store.

[joybaby]

We eat in the dining room every night and even on formal nights my husband does not wear a jacket. He does wear dress pants and a high end shirt with a tie. Jackets take up a lot of room.

I take a long black skirt and jacket, a few different color shells, scarves and different jewelry.

I learned my lesson with white, no white, I spilled red wine on it one evening.

Black slacks a few gauzy tops.

Same black shoes for every night in the dining room.

I did a transatlantic a few years ago (14 nights) and a week in Italy to follow. I did it all in a 25 inch suitcase, it worked out well. I did do underwear and t's in the laundry on sea days though. Now I am platinium!

No flight for us though, we drive to the ports in Fl.

[jennmaybe]

There is no way we could do a week's cruise with just carry-ons. Our snorkel equipment takes up part of our suitcase. I commend everyone that can do it! There is no way we could!!

[jebby]

Twibbs, I am envious of you and you are now my Packing Idol. I am on the same cruise as you so if you need something, find me and I'm sure I have it. (LOL)

 

I issued a challenge, and now I have to abide by it.

 

Packing in a bag with these dimensions:

14" x 21" x 10"2,940 cu. in.7.10 lb (3.23 kg)

 

plus a "personal item" that meets American's rules for a week-long Caribbean cruise in December. We want to go completely carry-on on the way there.

 

Any tips?

 

I don't blowdry or curl my hair, I only wear 4-5 pairs of shoes in my regular life, and don't do high heels

 

I'm figuring I'll pack:

1 formal-ish dress

2 knee-length skirts

2 swimsuits (I had a malfunction last year, I'm bringing 2 ;))

1 swimsuit coverup

2 tank tops

1 lightweight long-sleeve sunshirt

1 pair sunpants (convert to shorts)

Half a weeks' worth of underthings (can wash in sink using my shampoo, or send to be laundered)

1 pair either Mary Janes or sandals - no heels, both very small for a size 11

1 pair water shoes - cave tubing

1 folding duffel bag to check on the way back

 

What am I forgetting for clothes? Any suggestions for keeping toiletries/cords to a minimum?

[Twibbs]

Twibbs, I am envious of you and you are now my Packing Idol. I am on the same cruise as you so if you need something, find me and I'm sure I have it. (LOL)

 

If you're in on the cabin crawl, you might get to see it! ;)

[Buffettfan 225]

Heheh. I'm planning on wearing solid black Vibram Five Fingers with my formal and seeing if anyne notices. :p

I agree...comfort first! But that is really funny--maybe black hose to make it formal!

Since you brought them up--are they comfortable for walking long distance,on beach or in waves? DH looking at pair for the beach as in past watersocks,watershoes etc all have sand getting in..your experience and feedback is appreciated. (also info on brand experience)

[Twibbs]

I agree...comfort first! But that is really funny--maybe black hose to make it formal!

Since you brought them up--are they comfortable for walking long distance,on beach or in waves? DH looking at pair for the beach as in past watersocks,watershoes etc all have sand getting in..your experience and feedback is appreciated. (also info on brand experience)

 

Once they're wet, I don't like to walk around in them all day on concrete. I haven't been somewhere with lots of sand to test them out (well, I live in west Texas...does that count?)

 

Pretty much, if you like walking barefoot, you'll love them. If you don't, it's hit or miss.

 

Oh, and I can't remember the last time I wore pantyhose. :eek: So not happening. :p

[Buffettfan 225]

Once they're wet, I don't like to walk around in them all day on concrete. I haven't been somewhere with lots of sand to test them out (well, I live in west Texas...does that count?)

 

Pretty much, if you like walking barefoot, you'll love them. If you don't, it's hit or miss.

 

Oh, and I can't remember the last time I wore pantyhose. :eek: So not happening. :p

Thanks fo reply. Based on TExas drought--it may look like sand by now.

We used to live in McAllen/South Padre but that was before they invented these shoes.

I've sailed with a carryon only--When flying they will not usually say anything about a reasonable backpack for by your feet when flying, or a large tote like the catch-all Vera Bradley tote in addition to your suitcase. If you are worried about having to store carry-on bag by feet and due to lack of room in plane overhead bins, just gate check it for free.