Comments on: Suitcase Diet: What you DON’T need to pack!

By: rebeccius

rebeccius — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:34:05 +0000

Hi Sherri, recently discovered you on the Amateur Traveler’s podcast. Really enjoyed the show! I have to disagree with one thing however: water bottle. For the space you save – which let’s face it, can’t be much – the trade off is needlessly wasting 375+ plastic water bottles (for a typical RTW-er, on a typical 6-12 month trip). That seems like such a waste to me. I mean, water isn’t something like toiletries or clothes that would pick up as need be along the way. You are going to need lots of water, throughout the day, every day. Buy a water purifier, like a “steripen”, and bring a reusable bottle…and bob’s your uncle. Tap water. Beautifully simple, free, safe, and the planet will thank you

(sorry for the rant…bottled water is my pet peeve)

By: Brushed Sun

Brushed Sun — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:07:49 +0000

The less the better as you can always “top up” your suitcase at your destination especially if its even more cheaper than back at home.

By: Chris (Amateur Traveler)

Chris (Amateur Traveler) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:28:15 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:41:13 +0000

I think I know the ones you mean Sherry, I’ll forgive you (however you’re right- say goodbye to NYC!) mainly due to the fact that I’ve been seriously considering buying gumboots for HK’s rainy season!

By: admin

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:03:48 +0000

testing reply

By: admin

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:03:04 +0000

Rebekah – I”m terribly ashamed to admit that I have a pair of crocks….but before you cringe – they aren’t the ugly ones! I have a little pair of ballet flats that are crocks – and I have to admit they are the perfect shoe for rainy season in Vietnam! They’ll never let me back into NYC now….

By: Dave and Deb

Dave and Deb — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:01:18 +0000

I always over pack my first aid kit and kick myself about it every time. You are right, leave most of it behind. I will look into Podcasts as well. Thanks1

By: Dave and Deb

Dave and Deb — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:00:15 +0000

I always over pack my first aid kit and kick myself about it every time. You are right, leave most of it behind.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:32:06 +0000

That was great Sherry. I especially like number 12! Those pants and THOSE BLOODY CROCS are on my list of items of clothing that deserve to be banned internationally! I think the pants make you look as much of a tourist as the money belt- people should walk around with “Rob me” signs on their heads instead!

By: Nomadic Matt

Nomadic Matt — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:43:10 +0000

pack everything you want and then get rid of half!

By: Rhona

Rhona — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:37:40 +0000

Excellent post Sherry! Thanks for the info. I just shared this info (new to me at least) to readers on my blog which is scheduled for tomorrow. I love getting info on travel tools and this site is a great resource.