Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Savvy Packing in New York City

Sure, I'm ever prepared when I'm traveling to far flung lands. I've blogged and guest blogged about how I rarely check luggage but always manage to pack a well-supplied first-aid kit and other cool gear so that my travels are hassle-free. Now I was interviewed at Limite Magazine, a design and lifestyle publication, about what I carry in my everyday bag in Manhattan. You'd be surprised how well prepared I am on a daily basis.


Check out the array of cool products I carry around with me. They all have something in common: they're all small in size, function efficiently and are of good quality.
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22 comments:

  1. Sheryl KraftFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Some familiar-looking things in there, and then again, some not. But an interesting array, I must say. It's always fun to learn about people through what they lug around with them!

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  2. About the bookFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Very cool! I'm impressed with your packing savvy!!

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  3. Casey@Good. Food. Stories.February 17, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    A timely post, as I prepare to go into the city for the day with only a tiny shoulder bag to handle all my stuff (will be working in a busy backstage prep area with no secure place to stow). How much can I fit into a 4x7 envelope, essentially??

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  4. J The Travel AuthorityFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Sheryl, Yes, it's always fun and eye-opening to see what people carry in their bags.

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  5. J The Travel AuthorityFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Hi aboutthebook, Why thanks. Appreciate that. I'm actually always on the look out for new tiny high-quality items.

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  6. J The Travel AuthorityFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Casey, What I would do is get the appropriately sized (for the 4 x 7 envelope) zip lock bag and put as much as comfortably fits in that. Aside from my multitude notebooks and laptop, a lot of my ultra necessary gear would fit into that.

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  7. NoPotCookingFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    WOw! You really pack a lot of stuff in! Very impressive.

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  8. J The Travel AuthorityFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Hi NoPotCooking, But it's amazing that all this stuff doesn't take up that much room in the bag.

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  9. Jane BoursawFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Love seeing what's in your travel pack, because well, I never go anywhere except to town. I'd travel just to acquire some of the awesome cool packs and bags that are available these days. I do have a few AmeriBags in my purse collection. Love those.

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  10. J The Travel AuthorityFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Hi Jane, I like AmeriBags. A couple of my friends has 'em and finds them very easy to carry.

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  11. Melanie @ Frugal KiwiFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Lots of disposable single use products. Any thoughts on how to travel light whilst cutting down on landfill waste?

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  12. J The Travel AuthorityFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Hi Melanie, Great point. I try hard to reduce my carbon footprint by traveling often via human-powered locomotion, including bicycling, hiking, walking and cross country skiing. I also never check luggage, because checking luggage can significantly contribute to the extra fuel a plane must use. And, you are right, many of my products are disposable because I am attempting to pack ultra light. I do carry some eco-friendly products on my long journeys that are reusable. Thanks for your comment.

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  13. ChristineFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This is great. I really enjoyed the peek into your bag, because I'm about to do a lot of traveling this next year and need more tips. I travel relatively frequently but I never feel well prepared. With at least two kids with me, there's no way I won't be checking luggage, so I'd love to know if you have any recommendations for medium sized luggage that might work to hold minimalist travel gear for three people.

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  14. kris bordessaFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Oh my goodness. Were you a Girl Scout?? I feel so ill prepared after seeing what you have in your bag!

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  15. J The Travel AuthorityFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hi kris, No, I wish I'd been a Girl Scout. But I kinda made up for not having been one, for sure.

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  16. SteveMarch 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Perfect little travel bag! Just what you need!

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  17. sarah henryMarch 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I'm a terrible packer. Do you hire yourself out for the travel-light challenged? I do find the more you're on the move the better at it you get.

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  18. J The Travel AuthorityMarch 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    HI sarah, I'd love to hire myself out. I know so many savvy men and women, even a lot of travel writers, who overpack.

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  19. Bluegreen KirkMarch 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Everything from headaches to music seems to be covered. Nice why to be prepared. You are probably more prepared daily than I am on most of my travels.

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  20. J The Travel AuthorityMarch 15, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    HI Kirk, Overpreparedness is definitely my thing. :-)

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    What an interesting post, thanks a lot for sharing this with us.

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