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What's your "baggage"?

Sihaya

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As I'm packing a carry on suitcase today for a conference, I am increasingly aware of the items that take the most space in my suitcase. My 3 pairs of shoes, not counting the ones I have on my feet (for a 2 day trip, OK, I do have to also wear 3 different outfits) are the bulkiest, followed by my jackets. What about you?

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shana

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Same here - this is why I always try to wear my bulkiest shoes!

Wanted to add that this is why I hate traveling in the winter - I feel like everything is bulky - shoes/boots, jackets, pants as opposed to the summer when I'm packing sandals & dresses!

Queen Mum

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definitely shoes. Followed closely by hair and beauty products.

Angie

(website)

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The toiletry bag for sure. It has both stuff in it for Greg and myself. We need all our lotions and potions when we travel

Have a good trip.

chewyspaghetti

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Knowing that would require traveling once in a while!

taylor

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My shoes always take up too much space.

Michelle

(website)

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Shoes, without a doubt. Then like Angie, it's my cosmetics and toiletries. I don't have much in the way of makeup, but I won't compromise on my skin-care regime and that takes up some space!
Oh, and my hair dryer. I have never found a satisfactory hotel hair dryer and refuse to use them.

Queen Mum

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michelle- I hear you on the hair dryer. Once you get used to using your own, it's really hard to use a substitute. The hair just doesn't work out the same.

Anonymous

Shoes and jeans, although the COH Elstons are great in that they are not as bulky as most jeans.

Marley

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Cosmetics and toiletries for sure - followed next by shoes! I always wear my bulkiest pair. I also wear as many clothes on my body as possible - to avoid the extra weight charge on baggage! (makes me so mad!) One time when I was on my way back home, my bag was too heavy and so I took out a pair of jeans and wrapped them around my neck - that got the weight down to where it needed to be - AND it made a strong fashion statement on my part! I really didn't care what I looked like - I was exhausted, dehydrated, and obstinate. I stared back at people who stared at me - daring them to make a comment - no one did! No, I'm kidding - it was actually kind of fun - I talked to a LOT of strangers on that trip who immediately knew why I had the jeans draped around my neck and they sympathized and we had some good laughs!

Kristine

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I'm packing today too! Trying to fit a four day trip in an overnight bag. My bulkiest item is my curling iron. I'll make do with the hotel hair dryer as long as I can touch it up with my curling iron.

Jenava

(website)

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If I'm going somewhere cold...sweaters! If I'm staying somewhere other than a hotel...my bathrobe!

But, usually it's the same as others; shoes, hairdryer. I find I can fit my toilettries in the cracks around other things, so that's not usually too big a deal.

marianna

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Shoes and jeans! Jeans take up so much space...

Barbara

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Shoes or boots, definitely. I usually wear the bulkiest items, shoes (or boots), jacket, jeans and pack a minimal, multi-purpose wardrobe which includes knits for layering and cosmetics in teeny travel sizes. I'm a carry-on girl! You can always buy 'wearable souvenirs' and mail them home once you've reached your destination!

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

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Shoes, yes, and jeans. Sweaters and jackets in the winter, but at least they're not as heavy as jeans.

Lisa

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Shoes and sweaters. Especially hubby's sweaters, they are so bulky!

Sihaya

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I'm back from my trip and your lists helps put my baggage in perspective. I'm lucky I don't need to travel with a hair dryer or with much in the way of lotions and potions and makeup. I guess all the more room for multiple shoes changes