tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post2018450597804338148..comments2024-03-13T04:14:38.099-07:00Comments on Graham's Travel Blog: Adventures in Traveling Light(er)grahamstravelbloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00127802470807885644noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-2329135163841369532009-05-31T13:32:31.273-07:002009-05-31T13:32:31.273-07:00As a Flight Attendant I have a little
"equipment" ...As a Flight Attendant I have a little<br />"equipment" I have to carry with me on work trips...very little, actually. A two inch binder containing my legally required manual, flashlight, passport, watch...and into my "under the seat in front of me" tote bag it goes, as well as my laptop and small bag of cords/iTouch/plug adapters. In my 18" suitcase...I lay it out like this in my head when I'm packing: work clothes, play clothes, jammies. And, I load up on magazines (GOOD ones, like People!) and give them to the FAs as I read them to lighten my load and recirculate. (Not that you'd ever see a FA read a magazine...just doesn't happen!!)Blondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897819319945835402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-30892822358929042842009-05-06T02:45:00.000-07:002009-05-06T02:45:00.000-07:00Thanks for the link to OneBag, which I decided to ...Thanks for the link to OneBag, which I decided to try out on my last job. It was a tight fit getting spare clothes in with all my photo and backup photo equipment, but it sure was convenient not checking any bags in!Craig Volpehttp://craigvolpe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-34378924707177132092009-04-01T06:24:00.000-07:002009-04-01T06:24:00.000-07:00I try to travel with one bag as much as possible. ...I try to travel with one bag as much as possible. But this does mean I can't have my pocket knife, hate that! I think it is so much faster than having to check bags. I think I still over pack though and could always do better. Thanks for the link to onebag, I saw you twitter it and I checked it out. Great ideas!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252905448584981721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-62143237679543701512009-03-27T15:13:00.000-07:002009-03-27T15:13:00.000-07:00I always travel with my iPhone. Consequently, it'...I always travel with my iPhone. Consequently, it's very easy for me to pack several feature-length films, a season's worth of whatever TV show I'm currently watching, and music. Those are pretty obvious travel niceties. However, here are a trio of less-obvious iPhone travel programs (all free) that I really value:<BR/><BR/>Pandora - internet radio with music based on your preferences.<BR/><BR/>Yelp - location-aware search of local eateries.<BR/><BR/>Stanza - ebook downloader and reader with free and paid books available.<BR/><BR/>Oh...noise-reducing earbuds (I use in-ear Shure's that block noise only mechanically, but have great sound) are a must for airplane travel.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07274339610313005860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-3129337666700310022009-03-25T12:52:00.000-07:002009-03-25T12:52:00.000-07:00TB: Books are tough to beat for entertainment dens...TB: Books are tough to beat for entertainment density (entertainment benefit/weight) without the need for batteries or other people. I also take a travel journal with me for my own amusement, and it too is entertainment dense.grahamstravelbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127802470807885644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-12207449892773953082009-03-25T12:46:00.000-07:002009-03-25T12:46:00.000-07:00Well, if you can't ditch the magazines, then there...Well, if you can't ditch the magazines, then there are two options: figure out how many magazines you will get through and just bring that many, or bring a book. A book would probably be better.<BR/><BR/>I can't really get into audio books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-48666423602605414332009-03-25T10:46:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:46:00.000-07:00TB: I usually get my magazines from my departments...TB: I usually get my magazines from my departments shared library at work. When I'm done, I have to return them unless they are 2 months old. Even then, we put them in the break room for general circulation. If it was a private subscription, then I'd probably try to leave the magazines on an airport chair away from the path that the cleaning people take.<BR/><BR/>Suzanne: Yep, books. I'm old school in some ways I suppose. The feel of an actual book is something that, for me, has become part of traveling. I do have an MP4 player, but it's less convenient to load with content and make sure it's charged than tossing a book in my bag.grahamstravelbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127802470807885644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-87109084187770018652009-03-25T10:25:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:25:00.000-07:00Love your article, but Books? that's the last thin...Love your article, but Books? that's the last thing you should consider. If you can replace what you read with audio, you can go with an ipod! Audio books are wonderful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08924451111003970891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179355911461156977.post-7334073081859897772009-03-25T10:03:00.000-07:002009-03-25T10:03:00.000-07:00One bag is the only way to go. I don't use a wheel...One bag is the only way to go. I don't use a wheelie; my bag has a shoulder strap and handles. I can travel for a week without doing laundry with just that (only a weekend if I have to bring a suit). Only if I absolutely have to do I check a bag.<BR/><BR/>Four magazines isn't excessive if you're flying round trip; just recycle the ones from the first leg when you arrive. And flights are a good time to read the magazines that pile up at your house and thus get rid of stuff.<BR/><BR/>It is a bit of a drag not being able to bring a pocket knife.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com