Tights Posted August 8, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Hi, leaving for Canada /Alaska tomorrow just used these pods for packing, made it so easy and everything easy to get to. Edited August 8, 2015 by Tights Only one pic came up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tights Posted August 8, 2015 Author #2 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Other pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 8, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Looks great. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust. Posted August 8, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 8, 2015 See you on the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted August 8, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Makes life a lot easier! Have a great trip! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 8, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) What size is that suitcase? Have a great cruise on a very beautiful ship. :) Edited August 8, 2015 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tights Posted August 8, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Suitcase is maximum size for Virgin / Delta. Waiting to board now, soooo excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 8, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Many, many years ago I was able to buy sweater and blanket bags that we use to place all our clothes in for the suitcases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 8, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Suitcase is maximum size for Virgin / Delta.Waiting to board now, soooo excited We have flown Delta a lot -- 28 inch suitcases for us -- never a problem. Was that your size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tights Posted August 8, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Length+width+ height must not exceed 158 cm. 62 inches Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I'm confused as to the size but am interested as it looks like there is still lots of room in that bag. Would be one thing if it is a 24" bag vs a 28" bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kftw Posted August 10, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 10, 2015 We were using pods but this spring for our TA & 6 weeks of travel afterwards we used the "bundling" method. It worked really well for us & clothes were wrinkle free. Here's one video showing the technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponcruising Posted August 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2015 We were using pods but this spring for our TA & 6 weeks of travel afterwards we used the "bundling" method. It worked really well for us & clothes were wrinkle free. Here's one video showing the technique. Thanks for reminding me of that video. I did a transatlantic a few years back and used that method. I couldn't believe how much you could fit in a carryon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tights Posted August 10, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm confused as to the size but am interested as it looks like there is still lots of room in that bag. Would be one thing if it is a 24" bag vs a 28" bag. It is a 24 inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tights Posted August 10, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted August 10, 2015 We were using pods but this spring for our TA & 6 weeks of travel afterwards we used the "bundling" method. It worked really well for us & clothes were wrinkle free. Here's one video showing the technique. Yes I agree that method is great if you are staying in one place but we are on the road gor 16 days and find the pods the best method for a road trip. No going through the bundle to see what you want, they are all rolled neatly in the pods and if creases fo happen a fine mist spray soon smooths them out Happy travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 11, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2015 It is a 24 inch That's great. You got a lot of clothes into a relatively small bag. Good job! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame42 Posted August 11, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I do not have as much cruising experience as many posters, but I do have almost 3/4 of a century worth of experience packing for long stays/trips as a military daughter, wife, mother (and now grandmother!). I start with a duffel, more amenable to squishing things into than a rigid piece. After sorting and winnowing a coordinated wardrobe, I separate clothing into stacks of like items, putting those pieces on top most likely to be needed first. I prefer to have all tees or all shorts, etc. in one stack, but if one would rather do whole outfits, that works, too. I place each stack into a plastic bag of some sort (whatever I have on hand, small kitchen garbage bags, department store bags, etc.), tie it partially off, squish the air out, then tie off completely, and label the bag. The bags stack like sandbags into the duffel, with shoes filling in any crevices. Once my duffel arrives in my cabin, I pull the bags out, stick them on shelves in the closet, and shove the duffel under the bed, unpacking finished in five minutes. Repacking, I use the same bags, but sort piles differently, drycleaners, delicate wash, permanent press, whites, etc. At home the bags come out of the duffel once more in five minutes with the laundry already sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICtheC Posted August 11, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I really like your method of packing! one question though - is the duffle bag on wheels or do you have to carry it? Something I couldn't do anymore. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame42 Posted August 11, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I really like your method of packing!one question though - is the duffle bag on wheels or do you have to carry it? Something I couldn't do anymore. Thanks On wheels!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madera1 Posted August 11, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions. I have tried pods, placing dresses in dry cleaning bags but have never used a duffel. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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