Thursday, May 21, 2009

Twenty-one inches?!

In preparation for my travels this summer, I just invested in a new suitcase. This picture makes it look quite large and roomy...perfectly suited to fit all my needs, right?!




...but in fact, this suitcase is only 21 inches! It meets domestic flight carry on regulations although it thankfully expands an entire 2 inches in a pinch! Am I crazy to think that I can pack for my month long trip in this itty bitty suitcase!? Oh the pains and woes of a weakling like me who has to determine how much to pack based on her ability to carry it herself!! :-)


**Tips and suggestions are welcomed and encouraged! **

5 comments:

Shawna said...

Ok, here is my tip. Pack what you can in the suitcase and then layer on every thing else on your body that won't fit! Pray it's chilly!

Brooke said...

That's funny Shawna!

Have you seen the new travel Space Saver bags? You can put alot of clothes in one Space Saver bag and then you seal it, push down to get all the air out. If you had a couple of those, I bet you could squeeze in a bunch of clothes!

Here's a link: https://www.spacebagtogo.com/?mid=563891 (but I think Walmart might sell them too)

Kelly said...

Shawna, I'm thinking of wearing two pairs of jeans on the plane! What do you think!? ;-) And, Brooke, thanks for the reminder! I've used those before and they are great! Hmmm...I wonder where I put them...

Kim & Dave said...

I second the space saver bags! they were our salvation on our many trips to Guatemala!

Melissa Gail said...

I know you can do it Kelly - hopefully a few days before the trip we can see what each of us are bringing and maybe throw out doubles of items...that might save up some space : )
Love you!