A Poll :)

theworms · May 2011

IHO of Bella's and my upcoming cruises

1. Do you check or carry on luggage?

2. Are you an over-packer?

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc)

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with?

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own?

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size?

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable?

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere?

madelyn07 · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Usually check.

2. Are you an over-packer? Yep.

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) Fold, shoes on the bottom/sides, a (small) suitcase for all beauty/bathroom type products.

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? Usually two suitcases, a carry on bag and my purse.

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? Way too many.

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? Full!

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? No, the suitcase set I usually use is hot pink so I can typically spot it.

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? I don't stress..I make lists..I love making lists!

theworms · May 2011

theworms:
IHO of Bella's and my upcoming cruises
1. Do you check or carry on luggage? usually check 1 bag and carry on 1 bag
2. Are you an over-packer? no. our vacations are usually over a week so we just need a good amount of stuff
3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) i am a packing machine shoes stuffed with smaller items on bottom, pants folded into each other and shirt and other items are rolled.
4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? we usually travel with 1 large suitcase each and 1 carry on each (by carry on i mean DH brings a back pack w/ mini laptop and i bring a rolling duffel with some clothes and toiletries)
5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? i luggage. we have 2 different luggage sets (3 pieces each), 1 large rolling duffel, 1 small rolling duffel, a rolling toiletry bag which is now useless since they change to under 3 oz liquid rule on planes and a garment bag.
6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? a combo of both. i have lots of hair and require lots of full-size products
7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? yes, we have color ribbons on our luggage
8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? a combo a both the stress is more from DH taking forever to decide what he wants to bring

jessican08 · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Carry on

2. Are you an over-packer? I used to be, but not since the airlines started charging to check bags!

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) Shoes on the bottom (I wear my heaviest/largest pair if I can so I don't have to pack them), then jeans/shorts, then shirts/tanks/sweathers. I roll summer/spring clothes and fold heavier clothing (I find it works better that way).

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? One carry on and one personal item (not including purse)

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? We own two "good" suitcases and several duffle/gym bags.

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? Sample size. If we're going on a longer vacation, we just swing into a drug store and buy samples when we get there.

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? Our suitcases are green and red so they're not too hard to pick out

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? Excited! I stress about going to the airport...I get nervous I'm going to miss my flight or the flight will be cancelled/delayed...once we're in the air...I'm all good!

Faith722 · May 2011

theworms:

IHO of Bella's and my upcoming cruises

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? carry on

2. Are you an over-packer? I used to be! I pack a lot lighter now, but I still end up taking stuff I don't use.

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) I do a combo of folding and rolling. I usually fold my nice clothes and roll pj's. Shoes on sides.

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? 1 carry on suitcase and one super-oversized purse (usually with a smaller purse inside).

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? 2 regular sized suitcases, 1 garment bag that I've only used once, 3 smaller carry on suitcases and a gazillion carry on totes.

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? sample size

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? yes, Christmas ribbon!

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? Both! I make lists for everything I'm taking and check things off my list as they go in the suitcase. But I tend to rearrange my suitcase several times to make more stuff fit and then I stress about whether everything on my list made it back in!

love2b_mrst · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? always check...I can't get around the liquid policy for carry on

2. Are you an over-packer? yes always!

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) I just fold and cram into every available space

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? usually one large suitcase and a carry on bag/purse for stuff I want on the plane with me

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? 1 good luggage set and a bunch of small duffle bags

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? my toiletry bag has small refillable bottles I use

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? I bought brown luggage with a blue design so that I woudl be able to see it quickly and easily

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? I am excited because I'm going somewhere...but I am a bad packer so that can be stressful. I always make a list of what to bring and try to follow that.

Mandy_Lou83 · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Both, you never know when the checked one might get lost.

2. Are you an over-packer? Always!

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) I find that rolling my clothes gives me the most room. Other than that, nothing special.

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? One suitcase for me and one for DH and we both have a small carry on and my purse.

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? 3 or 4 different pieces. I would like to get a new set but we won't be traveling for a while so it won't be anytime soon.

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? Both. I have a pretty big selection fo sample size stuff, but not in everything.

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? I've had the same ribbon on my bag since 1996 when I went to London and my first time in a plane.

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? I don't stress, but I always wait until the last minute to pack.

softbalangel · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Depends...If I'm just going for a short weekend I carry on. If it's a week or longer, I check.

2. Are you an over-packer? I have gotten considerably better the last couple years. I used to be a horrible over-packer.

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) Shoes on bottom, roll my jeans and other pants, fold my shirts. I also tend to shove my socks into random spots all over my suitcase.

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? For short trips, my small carry on suit case and my back pack with my laptop and a few books.

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? Probably 7 or 8 suitcases all of varying sizes

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? Sample size, unless flying to Coloardo, then none as I stay at my parents house.

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? I have bright green ribbon on our suitcases.

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? 95% of the time excited because I'm going somewhere...5% is when I'm going out of town for work and it's always stressful.

Worms & Bella - I hope you both have awesome curises!

Bella2u07 · May 2011

theworms:
IHO of Bella's and my upcoming cruises
1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Both - Depends on the length of the trip. Short trip = carry-on, Long trip = check-in
2. Are you an over-packer? Always, lol - I am just indecisive about what I want to wear on any given day, so I have to bring a variety
3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) I wear my heaviest shoes while traveling, shoes on the bottom or the sides, I fold my pants together, roll casual/non-wrinkly clothes, fold dressier tops and put those on the top
4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? 3 (large suitcase, carry-on suitcase and tote bag)
5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? Too many. I think together Dh and I have 3-4 sets of multiple piece sets
6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? A mix, if I check a bag. Sample sizes if I don't check a bag
7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? I have tulle from our wedding on my large suitcase, Dh has gold ribbon I think on his and we both have custom tags
8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? Packing stresses me out. I get excited when I finally get to the airport

Tanya+Da · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Depends on length of trip, more than 2 days, always have to check

2. Are you an over-packer?Yes

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) Shoes on bottom, then rolling

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? 2 - one checked, one carry on

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? about 6

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? usually sample size

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable?ribbon

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? Excited. I start a list early early early so I don't forget things, so that makes it less stressful.

matt'sbride · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Depends on how long the trip will be. If it's longer than a weekend, definitely.

2. Are you an over-packer? Absolutely. I pack anything and everything I could possibly need or want, plus shoes for every possible outfit.

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) Shoes on bottom or in a seperate bag. I always seperate my undies/socks from everything else so I can access them easily. I put the things I'll need last on the bottom, and the things I'll need right away on top with my makeup bag.

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? Two. A carry on duffel bag and a carry on suitcase or larger (depends on trip).

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? I'm not sure exactly how many pieces, but I know it's a full set. My g'mother gave them to us as a wedding gift.

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? Sample size if I have them.

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? Nope, but not a bad idea.

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere?
Makes me feel soooo excited! I really hate unpacking though.

Jlynn3 · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Usually have one of each

2. Are you an over-packer? I try not to be

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) Folding with shoes on sides and bottom

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? One big one, a carry on, and an oversided purse I can throw under the seat

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? Too many

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? A mix depending on the item

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? My luggage has a pattern on it so it's usually not a problem to find

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? Excited!

DeputiesWife · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Check2. Are you an over-packer? sure am3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) rolling, shoes lined against the side4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? 1 large suitcase and a big tote/purse for carry on5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? actual suitcases - a lot. Bags, duffel bags, a lot more. 6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? usually smaller things if i have them. depends on where we are going - vacation - large but we drive so it doesnt matter - home to Bflo - nothing because its at my mom's already!7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? Red electrical tape is on the handle8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? stresses me out because i do all the packing but its a good stress in that I love to do it and i am wicked excited to go somewhere.

Mr. & Mrs. Woodtick · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Check

2. Are you an over-packer? Always

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) I roll some things and I fold others. I pack by outfit and each outfit is placed in it's own Zip.lock bag and labled. I also bring extra baggies to place dirty laundry in. Shoes generally go on the botton and are the only thing not placed in a bag.

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? One carry on (usually my dog), one personal item, and my checked bag.

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? I own three good suitcases, and a travel bag and MH owns one

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? Sample size. If we'' be gong for an extended period of time we will bring full sizes

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? My suitcases are Ve.ra Brad.ley and I've never seen anyone else with them so it hasn't been a problem yet

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? Stressed. I have OCD when it comes to packing

emca · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? Depends on where I am going and for how long.....weekend trips I carry on and longer trips I check.

2. Are you an over-packer? Absolutely! I might need EVERYTHING in my closet for my trip!

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) I usually fold and put shoes on the bottom.

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? 1..maybe 2

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? I own a set that my mom got me a long time ago...it has at least 5 pieces in all different sizes. It is green with flowers...looks like a 90 year old lady's luggage.

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? If I check I bring full size and if I carry on I bring sample size.

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? I think the 90 year old lady look to my luggage makes is identifiable.

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? Excited because I am going somewhere. Unpacking is a different story!

MBfromBMC · May 2011

1. Do you check or carry on luggage? I always check luggage for international trips, but I try to keep it a little lighter for domestic because they have started charging those fees! Grr...

2. Are you an over-packer? Oh, yeah!

3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc) Shoes on the bottom, double-bagged liquids, undies in the mesh pocket.

4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? Two - one checked bag and one carry-on.

5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? 5 or 6

6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? Full-size

7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? I always get wacky-looking luggage so that it's easy to pick out. Right now, I have a hot pink suitcase with polka dots.

8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? Excited!!

albjag · May 2011

theworms:
IHO of Bella's and my upcoming cruises
1. Do you check or carry on luggage? try to just have carry on
2. Are you an over-packer? kinda- I pack light but always have clothes leftover I didn't wear
3. What's your packing strategy? (rolling, folding, shoes on bottom, etc)- Roll! sometimes put underwear and socks in the pockets of my pants/shorts and roll
4. How many pieces of luggage do you usually travel with? usually 1 carry on, my purse, and a small bag/backpack
5. How many pieces of luggage do you own? we have a luggage set, not sure how many pieces
6. Do you bring full-size toiletries or sample size? sample size
7. Do you add anything to outside of your luggage to make it quickly identifiable? bright color electric tape or a ribbon
8. Does packing stress you out or make you feel excited because you are going somewhere? excited.

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