Showing posts with label Pre-Trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pre-Trip. Show all posts

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Day 0: Packing

          Being given 36 hours to pack for a three month trip half way around the world is not a lot of time.  If this ever happens to you, I can guarantee you, you will get very little sleep.

How to Calculate What Size of an Empty Suitcase to Take

          Getting the right sized spare suitcase for maximum bulk and weight is critical for any flight.  Remember, the more bulky and heavy, the more you love your friend who is driving you to the airport.  To help you properly express this, I have formulated a guide that will help you calculate what size of empty luggage to take.  Just follow these simple mathematical steps:

Forget About The Weight Limit

          Yes, there is a weight limit, and you will have to jettison stuff if you go over it. However, unless you have a large commercial scale to weigh your luggage on, you will not be able to measure your luggage as accurately as the check baggage at the airport. And no, your bathroom scale is not just as good (believe me, I know).

The Adventure Begins

And I'm off!
Plane leaves in: 3 1/2 hours.