Ignite talk on packing for travel I gave at Ignite Velocity 2012

1. The Cult of
Packing
Another travel talk from Mandi
Velocity Ignite June 25, 2012

2. minimalism
• “Overpacking tops
the list of biggest
travel mistakes”
• “Art and science of
traveling light”

3. Carry on

4. US Domestic Bag Fees
• American: $25/$35
• Delta: $25/$35
• JetBlue: 0/$40
• Southwest: 0/0
• United: $25/$35
• USAir: $25/$35

5. Hardcore Packing
Insanity
http://travelerdiary.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/bundlewrapping.jpg

6. Denim: the Unwelcome
Travel Companion
http://www.womenspantssuits.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Womens-cargo-pants-trousers.jpg
http://www.travelsinparadise.com/gearreviews/assets/images/clothing/gramiccikickit.jpg

7. Sink Laundry
http://www.magellans.com/store/Shop_by_Brand___Magellan_s___Travel_AccessoriesTL469

8. Rolling Vs Folding Vs
Bundling
• omg just get it
in the bag
already
http://www.academichic.com/2009/05/30/unpacking-methodologies-rolling-vs-bundle/

9. ALL WRONG
ALL WRONG
• Quick dry under
garments you
can wash in the
sink!
• “get used to
wearing damp
clothes”
http://www.packinglight.net/Ex-Officio-Give-n-Go-T-Shirt---Buy-3-ea-T-Shirts-Get-4th-One-FREE/PAAAIAGMEJBEJGBN/product

10. Blogging about Packing
Lists
• http://onebag.com
• http://onebagger.squarespace.com/
• http://www.onebaggirl.com/
• http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/pack-

11. Women’s Magazines
Women’s Magazines
Instyle Magazine, July 2012

12. Anti-Wheelie
http://www.suitcase.com/media//image002.jpg http://practicaltravelgear.com/tom-bihn-aeronaut-review/

13. What’s in Your Bag?

14. Ready To Go

15. The Tom Bihn Aeronaut

16. So Handy

17. Other Products
http://www.tombihn.com/Merchant2/images/3dhook2.jpg http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/ACC/TB091

18. Journey Vs Destination
http://www.tombihn.com/forums/bag-reviews/1461-2-weeks-2-aeronauts.html

19. OMG Who Cares!!

20. Thanks!
• That wasn’t so bad, right? :D