Fully updated for the 21st-century traveler, this definitive packing guide will empower overpackers to throw down their brick-like suitcases and become carry-on pros. The Packing Book reveals the secrets of packing efficiently, with time-saving tips, techniques, and technologies. Packing consultant Judith Gilford describes her famed Bundle Method step by step, so that every carry-on hopeful can achieve wrinkle-free, space-saving perfection. This edition also addresses new carry-on security concerns and guidelines, including what you can and cannot take on the plane. Complete with packing checklists for every kind of journey, The Packing Book will prepare you for beach vacations, business trips, European excursions, and more-without leaving you weighed down, wrinkled, and weary.
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Do you need this book? Ask yourself the following questions: Do you take 40 pounds of luggage with you when all you really need for that beach weekend is a toothbrush, a nightgown, and a swimsuit? Do you wait until the last minute to pack, then end up tucking odds and ends into a bulging bag even as you're loading it into the taxi for the airport? Do you hate spending hours at the baggage carousel or battling for that last luggage cart? If you answered "yes" to any or all of these questions, The Packing Book is for you. In it, author Judith Gilford offers travelers a simple yet radical idea: it really is possible to pack everything you need into a single carry-on bag; all that's required is planning.
From choosing the right kind of luggage and the appropriate travel gear (money belts, ear plugs, etc.) to customizing your wardrobe according to the length and type of your intended travel, Gilford covers all the bases. She provides plenty of checklists so you won't forget the essentials, gives detailed instructions (complete with illustrations) on just how to pack items such as skirts, jackets, and slacks to minimize wrinkling and maximize space, and offers suggestions on packing for children and teens. Medical needs, entertainment needs--even security tips--are included in this invaluable guide to getting the most out of the least amount of luggage. The Packing Book takes the anxiety out of preparing for a trip, and even the most seasoned travelers may be surprised at how much they never knew about packing light. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"This handy guide contains tips on the best ways to pack . . . plus advice for traveling with a computer and a useful list of voltages and electronic outlets worldwide. Even the most jaded traveler can pick up a pointer or two."-The New York Times"It'¬?s not a method, it'¬?s a miracle!"-The Packing Book reader
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102 of 102 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Although I've been traveling and packing for years, Judith Gilford's guide gave me several new ideas for packing light. I recognized myself in the traveller who thinks he must take one of everything...as if stranded on a desert island.
There are lists for traveling with children and teens as well as sections on traveling to various terrrain and climates. Lists are provided to assist you in packing thoroughly, but wisely. A handy guide helps with the invariable stains you'll obtain while noshing, trekking and exploring.
There is a section with faq the writer has received in her packing seminars as well as tips from readers/customers such as wearing-rather than lugging-your heaviest outfit, coat or sweater and shoes. A reference chapter gives ideas on wrinkle shrugging fabrics as well as a valuable resource guide for items mentioned in the book, and companies that provide luggage, clothing and accessories.
With Gilford's bundling system, it is possible to pack for a week's travel in a carry-on bag, with minimal wrinkling and no need to check luggage. I will incorporate many ideas given here into my not-so-shabby current travel savvy-I would recommend this book to the beginning and experienced traveler for the warm and sage advice.
53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By Chaleigh
Format:Hardcover
I love this book! I travel every week and I always find the packing for the trip to be the worst! I absolutely dread it each week. This book helped change that!
The different checklists are great for getting organized AND making sure that you pack every thing you need for your trip.
The bundling system is so incredibly simple and easy... with no wrinkles once you arrive at your destination.
The last part of this book is chock full of good reading on how to pack those bulky items such as shoes and winter sweaters and coats.
With all the security requirements with the airlines now (and tough limits on carry-ons), I really recommend this book... and I'm a road warrior that should've figured out how to pack by now!
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I plan to try the "bundle method" on my next trip to Europe. The checklists in the book are wonderful! Also, I like the list of travel resources at the back of the book.
Suggestion to the author: Have a web page containing links and updates to the travel resources. Some stores may have added web pages by now, and others may have moved.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
After reading this book I found I could pack more "stuff" and arrive at my destination with wrinkle free clothing! The "bundle" method is a great idea. I recently bought this same book for my daughter-in-law and a friend's daughter who was traveling abroad.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First, decide you're ready to travel hassle-free (or as close to it as possible). Next, visualize your perfect carry-on travel wardrobe. Author and packing expert Judith Gilford makes it all a breeze in this readable, oddly interesting handbook. She includes specific lists to jumpstart your thinking about packing for business, vacation and special itineraries - adventure, business or cruise travel, for instance. She offers great tips, from how to pack a layered bundle to keep your clothes wrinkle-free to the best practices for stain removal. getAbstract recommends her guidelines if you want to be able to travel light and still have everything you need upon arrival.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By J. Ruff
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The one thing I dread about traveling is dragging my heavy luggage around. I appreciated the author's solid tips on packing lighter. I'm going to try her bundle packing method in 2 weeks and believe it will work just great. I appreciated her lists and pointing out the things I probably could leave behind. She also listed many websites where I could review and buy luggage and packing accessory items. If I follow her advice I think my next vacation will be a little more pleasant than previous ones. Thanks!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Shona Mann
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this book used, so for me it was a good value. I read it in a day, at least the parts that pertained to me. I did get some useful info. and have dog eared at least 20 pages for my upcoming travel, she mostly talkes about carry on, but it would be helpful to read if you check your bag too. I travel usually 3-4 times a year and each time have slight packing anxiety, what am i forgetting ect. and end up bringing way too much. A helpful guide book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Pat Lemley
Format:Paperback
Excellent book for learning how and what to pack for vacation and, in fact, any travel. What type of clothes, how many and how to pack them.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
The Worst Guidance Ever!
There is absolutely nothing new the average traveler with even a modicum of common sense can glean from this boring book! It is not worth what it costs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gwen Olsson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly common sense
For the neophyte traveller this book might be helpful, but most of what contains is really just common sense and some knowledge that even a little bit of travelling will teach you. Read more
Published 3 months ago by george peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
The bundle method is THE way to go!
I think that the bundle method described in this book, along with the tips on where to purchase some must have travel items made this book an indispensable part of my recent... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michelle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good information
Very good if you want to learn to travel light.Excellent tips. Some of the links are no longer working but it is easy to get a good understanding of what she meant.
Published 5 months ago by Andree Montreuil
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great little book
This book is full of very clever ideas on ways to pack more efficiently. Maybe some day I'll have the nerve to actually try making a trip with only my carry-on bag. Read more
Published 5 months ago by cari49
5.0 out of 5 stars
Packing
This is a very detailed and comprehensive book covering the type of suitecase to buy to the most efficient way to pack. It covers every type of travel from tent to hotel. Read more
Published 9 months ago by JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect pre-travel companion
This book has already been well worth the money. The hints for packing and for carry on luggage are invaluable! Brief and to the point.
Published 18 months ago by Maggie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great info and ideas that really do WORK
I discovered Rick Steves back in the late 80's and he was already espousing the concept of taking only one bag while traveling, and doing some laundry in hotel rooms (or visiting a... Read more
Published on January 11, 2011 by Cat Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Packing Book: Secrets of the Carry-On Traveler
I enjoyed reading this book because of the many practical tips included by the author. I especially appreciated her checklists because they gave me an idea of what to take on... Read more
Published on February 22, 2010 by Joan H.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Packing Book
This has been fantastic book to read in order to pick up strategies for packing lightly. The author does a great job illustrating both with pictures and with words just how to pack... Read more
Published on February 21, 2010 by K. Hostetter
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