Comments for the article "What not to take on your trip"

Lou Wilson · May 28th, 2008, 02:38

Click to see Fijiman
http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...hp?photo=20587
an example of too much luggage

Haylo · May 28th, 2008, 02:52

Really, I cannot imagine travelling anywhere without one, even in England. Mine does not have the bulky stuff like pliers / Phillips screwdriver, but nevertheless I use it on a daily basis, for example a blade for peeling fruit and the scissors for trimming my nails.

Besides, what if you couldn't open a bottle of beer in an emergency*?

*such as wanting a beer.

edwardseco · May 28th, 2008, 05:38

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one of the best things I've learned is to bring my favorite old pillow on the trip and leave it behind when I go.

An old and esteemed trick..

edwardseco · May 28th, 2008, 05:45

The worst case I have seen was an American family in Homg Kong airport with about 11 pieces of luggage for 5 people. They had stayed past the 72 hour limit and the luggage restriction became 20 kgs not 2 bags. As they attempted to lose weight blenders and aluminum foil came spilling out@! I asked where they were going and they said Bihar for a one year Fulbright. Nobody here is that clueless and that bunch went wacko in several months..

Sama · May 28th, 2008, 05:54

I don't travel anywhere without my swiss army knife! just make sure you put it in your checked luggage on the way in or out (well, leaving India they don't care as I found out).

I totally forgot about mine being attached to my keychain and it got confiscated by German police in Frankfurt....was a whole big to-do being interviewed by the police and filling out a bunch of court papers!

freenote · May 28th, 2008, 06:07

Yep , same for me .Forgot the knife in my pocket and strait through Indian security (oop's ,should i have said that

) Next stop Bahrain ,"you have a knife in your bag sir ,please withdraw it slowly " well it was like loosing an old friend

chad · May 28th, 2008, 07:21

My two cents: Last time I brought two small suitcases. It was really a big pain in the behind to carry 2 of them. Next time I go I am only going to bring one small suitcase. Four to five days worth of clothes was too much, and I had twice that!! Laundry can be done by yourself or by laundry guys every other day or so. So why lug around a bunch of useless clothes that never get worn. I just ended up wearing the 2 or 3 most comfortable outfits and then washing them every other day or so. And you know what? Everyone (Europeans and Israelis) made fun of me that I have the rolling suitcases instead of a backpack. Yes I go on a "backpacker's" budget, but why break my back unnecessarily when I can roll the dang thing behind me? Backpacks hurt your back and make your back all sweaty with no chance to breath and dry out. I found maneuvering the wheeled suitcase behind me easy to do even in Paharganj amidst the massive flurry of cram-packed humanity there. But like I said, one would have been twice as easy as two.

SitaParityaga · May 28th, 2008, 07:32

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Originally Posted by edwardseco

An old and esteemed trick..

And I thought I made it up all by myself!

And Chad, you're right on about the sweaty back pack. I remember wanting to "have the look" of a "real" traveller in India years ago, and since the advent of wheels on suitcases, you'll never see another one on my back.

I think people look like stingy westerners when I see them dragging their heavy packs around....sheesh, can you spare a Rp to a local to help you?

Nick-H · May 28th, 2008, 14:13

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Originally Posted by edwardseco

The worst case I have seen was an American family in Homg Kong airport with about 11 pieces of luggage for 5 people. They had stayed past the 72 hour limit and the luggage restriction became 20 kgs not 2 bags. As they attempted to lose weight blenders and aluminum foil came spilling out@! I asked where they were going and they said Bihar for a one year Fulbright. Nobody here is that clueless and that bunch went wacko in several months..

My kind of travellers! That's only just over two cases per person, and never travel with less for international trips --- rather more, in fact, including the hand-baggage.

Except that, these days I tend to take empty cases to UK and bring them back full to bursting.

Now, Blenders... yes, I have a choice!

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since the advent of wheels on suitcases, you'll never see another one on my back.

I'm glad somebody else thinks like that. What is it with this thing that one is not a real traveller unless you carry it on your back? I may be a weed, but there's no way I can stand up with 20Kg on my back --- but I can wheel it

tommytoes · Jun 16th, 2008, 07:33

A lemon or a lime cut in half acts as a perfect plug. just cut it so that its a tiny bit bigger than the hole and press it in.

On my first day as a dishwasher at a fancy restaurant, I asked where the plugs were. Some hoity toity chef said: 'we don't use plugs here, get a lemon'.

edwardseco · Jun 16th, 2008, 13:38

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My kind of travellers! That's only just over two cases per person, and never travel with less for international trips --- rather more, in fact, including the hand-baggage.

I go back loaded. But, that is because I carry necessities, lots of books..

edwardseco · Jun 16th, 2008, 13:40

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'we don't use plugs here, get a lemon'

Not bad combination deoderizer and when you get done put it down the disposal and get some more use out of it..

edwardseco · Jun 16th, 2008, 13:42

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An inflatable headrest is a god-send on any long haul flight.

I have got just the item for you! It called First Class in the Magellans site. It inflates to make the whole seat a bed. Weird looking and works..

dhans · Jun 17th, 2008, 00:58

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Originally Posted by tommytoes

A lemon or a lime cut in half acts as a perfect plug. just cut it so that its a tiny bit bigger than the hole and press it in.

Could I have a slice of plug with my bacardi coke please....

Hans

IVAN · Jun 17th, 2008, 18:03

Sheets?
Better to have them (of the lightest, thinnest kind).

There were also places where I was glad to have a mosquito net.

May 28th, 2008, 02:38	#16
Lou Wilson Untitled Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia. PA USA Posts: 125	Fijiman With Too Much Luggage Click to see Fijiman http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...hp?photo=20587 an example of too much luggage

May 28th, 2008, 02:52	#17
Haylo Neophyte Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delhi / Worcestershire, England Posts: 2,133	No Swiss army knife? Really, I cannot imagine travelling anywhere without one, even in England. Mine does not have the bulky stuff like pliers / Phillips screwdriver, but nevertheless I use it on a daily basis, for example a blade for peeling fruit and the scissors for trimming my nails. Besides, what if you couldn't open a bottle of beer in an emergency? such as wanting a beer.

May 28th, 2008, 05:54	#20
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,545	I don't travel anywhere without my swiss army knife! just make sure you put it in your checked luggage on the way in or out (well, leaving India they don't care as I found out). I totally forgot about mine being attached to my keychain and it got confiscated by German police in Frankfurt....was a whole big to-do being interviewed by the police and filling out a bunch of court papers! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* sama: Pali/Sanskrit: that state of consciousness which reflects neither attachment nor aversion

May 28th, 2008, 06:07	#21
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,601	Yep , same for me .Forgot the knife in my pocket and strait through Indian security (oop's ,should i have said that) Next stop Bahrain ,"you have a knife in your bag sir ,please withdraw it slowly " well it was like loosing an old friend __________________ eyes ,eyes that have seen all , come back to the white chrysanthemum (Basho)

May 28th, 2008, 07:21	#22
chad Alive and Well Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Posts: 74	My two cents: Last time I brought two small suitcases. It was really a big pain in the behind to carry 2 of them. Next time I go I am only going to bring one small suitcase. Four to five days worth of clothes was too much, and I had twice that!! Laundry can be done by yourself or by laundry guys every other day or so. So why lug around a bunch of useless clothes that never get worn. I just ended up wearing the 2 or 3 most comfortable outfits and then washing them every other day or so. And you know what? Everyone (Europeans and Israelis) made fun of me that I have the rolling suitcases instead of a backpack. Yes I go on a "backpacker's" budget, but why break my back unnecessarily when I can roll the dang thing behind me? Backpacks hurt your back and make your back all sweaty with no chance to breath and dry out. I found maneuvering the wheeled suitcase behind me easy to do even in Paharganj amidst the massive flurry of cram-packed humanity there. But like I said, one would have been twice as easy as two. Last edited by chad : May 28th, 2008 at 09:16. Reason: spelling and punctuation

May 28th, 2008, 05:45	#19
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	The worst case I have seen was an American family in Homg Kong airport with about 11 pieces of luggage for 5 people. They had stayed past the 72 hour limit and the luggage restriction became 20 kgs not 2 bags. As they attempted to lose weight blenders and aluminum foil came spilling out@! I asked where they were going and they said Bihar for a one year Fulbright. Nobody here is that clueless and that bunch went wacko in several months..

Jun 16th, 2008, 07:33	#25
tommytoes Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 12	no plug? use a half lemon or lime! A lemon or a lime cut in half acts as a perfect plug. just cut it so that its a tiny bit bigger than the hole and press it in. On my first day as a dishwasher at a fancy restaurant, I asked where the plugs were. Some hoity toity chef said: 'we don't use plugs here, get a lemon'.

Jun 17th, 2008, 18:03	#30
IVAN status unknown Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Croatia Posts: 697	Sheets? Better to have them (of the lightest, thinnest kind). There were also places where I was glad to have a mosquito net. __________________ Humor is Freedom Check my Links -> http://www14.brinkster.com/jnana/links.htm cum grano salis

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