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

worthyquest · Jul 7th, 2008, 07:58

a sheet comes in handy! i've been in plenty of places where i wouldn't want to sleep on what was covering the mattress. and you can use them on sleeper trains as well. however, you don't need anything fancy, and you can also just buy two dupattas when you get there and use those. and though coils work great, i've come to appareciate plug-ins (no need to bring from home... plenty available in india)... a little less obviously toxic... use if staying someplace with a generator or someplace not expecting a power cut.

wonderwomanusa · Jul 8th, 2008, 00:37

Quote:

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..

That reminds me of THE POISONWOOD BIBLE and the things the family took to Africa. If you haven't read it, please put it on your list!

captaindom · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:06

One thing I use when I go camping is Dryer sheets (Bounce). It will repel mosquitoes, and keep your clothes/shoes/socks smelling great.
See below other uses for dryer sheets.

A sheet will repel mosquitoes on your patio. Hang a sheet when outdoors during the mosquito season.

Eliminates static electricity from your television and computer screen. Fabric softener sheets are designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television and computer screen with a used sheet to keep dust from resettling.

A sheet can be used to dissolve soap scum from shower doors, and the tile walls. Clean the surfaces with a sheet.

A fragranced sheet can be used to freshen the air in your home. Place an individual sheet in a drawer, hang one in the closet, locker at the health club, locker at work or under the seat of your car or truck. Leave several in the RV or camper while it's in storage.

A sewing needle run through a sheet prior to sewing, can prevent the thread from tangling.

A sheet left inside suitcase luggage or travel baggage can prevent musty odors. Place a single sheet inside the empty luggage before storing.

Fabric softener sheets are claimed to clean baked on foods from cooking pots and pans. Place a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight. Next morning sponge it clean. The antistatic agent apparently weakens the bond between the stuck on food between the pot or pans surface. The fabric softening agents helps to soften the baked on food.

Placing a sheet at the bottom of the wastebasket, helps eliminate odors found in wastebaskets. Placing an individual sheet at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper will accomplish the same results.

Collecting pet hairs. Rubbing the area with a sheet will magnetically attract all the loose hairs.

Eliminating static electricity from venetian blinds and window coverings. Wipe the blinds with a sheet is said to prevent dust from resettling.

Wiping up sawdust, on the shop workbench, from drilling or sandpapering is easy. A used sheet will collect sawdust like a tack cloth.

They will take the odor out of books and photo albums that don't get opened too often.

Placing a sheet in your shoes or sneakers overnight, will help to deodorize them and as a result they will smell much better in the AM.

edwardseco · Aug 22nd, 2008, 05:00

I think everybody will come to their own individual conclusions. While I agree that generally less is more. Some of the exclusions cited are just personal eccentricity. A nylon mesh net is light and coils are toxic as well as only partially effective. I never found a place where I could not hang a net with a resort to light nylon braded cord. And seriously, how much weight is saved by leaving a sink plug behind.?

Watson · Nov 20th, 2008, 16:01

I think a sheet is absolutely necessary. There was more than one time where I was happy to lay down my nice clean sheet between me and the sheet on the bed! Never brought a moskito net with me so I agree on that.

Sink plugs can actually be very useful especially when you want to wash your clothes. And come on!- a plug really dosn't take up that much space and costs next to nothing.

palerider · Dec 28th, 2008, 17:26

I took an iron on my first trip. Not entirely necessary.
A bath towel was equally insane.
A pair of business shoes, in case of a nice dinner invite?
A jumper, again not entirely needed in Summer in Bihar
Four pairs of socks??
I came back with none of the stuff I took, and a large bag of worthless tacky beautiful trinkets.
Blue green, glow light buddha
Om t shirts,3 only
Mad jewel encrusted Punjabi shoes for all my women friends.
Outrageous sunglasses, the envy of my neighbours
Glass bangles
Hair clips
necklaces

holikarang · Dec 28th, 2008, 17:45

oh yes, this time I'm also going to bring a suitcase full of things I can leave to some orphanage there and fill up with Indian stuff when I'll be back!!

I must say I had to buy a mosquito net when I was in Benares and I really made a good use of it, I think there is no need for a lot of clothes, you can have them in India for a great price.

palerider · Dec 28th, 2008, 18:47

I carted a bloody mosquito net around half of India, about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Never even got it unwrapped.
If I had a fan, I just didn't need it.

holikarang · Dec 28th, 2008, 18:48

I actually only used the net in Benares, where I baught it..

Dec 28th, 2008, 17:26	#36
palerider spud metting a speciality Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New England, Australia Posts: 519	I took an iron on my first trip. Not entirely necessary. A bath towel was equally insane. A pair of business shoes, in case of a nice dinner invite? A jumper, again not entirely needed in Summer in Bihar Four pairs of socks?? I came back with none of the stuff I took, and a large bag of worthless tacky beautiful trinkets. Blue green, glow light buddha Om t shirts,3 only Mad jewel encrusted Punjabi shoes for all my women friends. Outrageous sunglasses, the envy of my neighbours Glass bangles Hair clips necklaces __________________ I finally realised, in the nic of time, that Life was for Living.

Dec 28th, 2008, 17:45	#37
holikarang bhaarat se pyaar karnewaali!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 282	oh yes, this time I'm also going to bring a suitcase full of things I can leave to some orphanage there and fill up with Indian stuff when I'll be back!! I must say I had to buy a mosquito net when I was in Benares and I really made a good use of it, I think there is no need for a lot of clothes, you can have them in India for a great price. __________________ holikarang

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Jul 7th, 2008, 07:58	#31
worthyquest Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philadelphia, USA Posts: 22	a sheet comes in handy! i've been in plenty of places where i wouldn't want to sleep on what was covering the mattress. and you can use them on sleeper trains as well. however, you don't need anything fancy, and you can also just buy two dupattas when you get there and use those. and though coils work great, i've come to appareciate plug-ins (no need to bring from home... plenty available in india)... a little less obviously toxic... use if staying someplace with a generator or someplace not expecting a power cut.

Jul 8th, 2008, 01:06	#33
captaindom Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: usa Posts: 17	One thing I use when I go camping is Dryer sheets (Bounce). It will repel mosquitoes, and keep your clothes/shoes/socks smelling great. See below other uses for dryer sheets. A sheet will repel mosquitoes on your patio. Hang a sheet when outdoors during the mosquito season. Eliminates static electricity from your television and computer screen. Fabric softener sheets are designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television and computer screen with a used sheet to keep dust from resettling. A sheet can be used to dissolve soap scum from shower doors, and the tile walls. Clean the surfaces with a sheet. A fragranced sheet can be used to freshen the air in your home. Place an individual sheet in a drawer, hang one in the closet, locker at the health club, locker at work or under the seat of your car or truck. Leave several in the RV or camper while it's in storage. A sewing needle run through a sheet prior to sewing, can prevent the thread from tangling. A sheet left inside suitcase luggage or travel baggage can prevent musty odors. Place a single sheet inside the empty luggage before storing. Fabric softener sheets are claimed to clean baked on foods from cooking pots and pans. Place a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight. Next morning sponge it clean. The antistatic agent apparently weakens the bond between the stuck on food between the pot or pans surface. The fabric softening agents helps to soften the baked on food. Placing a sheet at the bottom of the wastebasket, helps eliminate odors found in wastebaskets. Placing an individual sheet at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper will accomplish the same results. Collecting pet hairs. Rubbing the area with a sheet will magnetically attract all the loose hairs. Eliminating static electricity from venetian blinds and window coverings. Wipe the blinds with a sheet is said to prevent dust from resettling. Wiping up sawdust, on the shop workbench, from drilling or sandpapering is easy. A used sheet will collect sawdust like a tack cloth. They will take the odor out of books and photo albums that don't get opened too often. Placing a sheet in your shoes or sneakers overnight, will help to deodorize them and as a result they will smell much better in the AM.

Aug 22nd, 2008, 05:00	#34
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	I think everybody will come to their own individual conclusions. While I agree that generally less is more. Some of the exclusions cited are just personal eccentricity. A nylon mesh net is light and coils are toxic as well as only partially effective. I never found a place where I could not hang a net with a resort to light nylon braded cord. And seriously, how much weight is saved by leaving a sink plug behind.?

Nov 20th, 2008, 16:01	#35
Watson You look, No Problem! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 241	I think a sheet is absolutely necessary. There was more than one time where I was happy to lay down my nice clean sheet between me and the sheet on the bed! Never brought a moskito net with me so I agree on that. Sink plugs can actually be very useful especially when you want to wash your clothes. And come on!- a plug really dosn't take up that much space and costs next to nothing.

Dec 28th, 2008, 18:47	#38
palerider spud metting a speciality Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New England, Australia Posts: 519	I carted a bloody mosquito net around half of India, about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Never even got it unwrapped. If I had a fan, I just didn't need it.

Dec 28th, 2008, 18:48	#39
holikarang bhaarat se pyaar karnewaali!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 282	I actually only used the net in Benares, where I baught it..

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