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After that pack
suit jackets and sports coats, folded this way: To fold a jacket: (this is difficult to describe although once you do it you'll be fine!) I've included a couple of different descriptions and an illustration.
Another description:
Here is an illustration of a slightly different version.
1. / 2. Fold half the jacket back and put the sleeve inside-out. 3. Fold the other half of the jacket back. 4. You now have the lining exposed on a half jacket. 5. Fold in thirds 6. Pack
Upon arrival the fold lines should fall out after the jacket hangs up a while or steam it by hanging it up in the bathroom with the shower on for a few minutes. On top goes another layer of tissue or
plastic. Think through what you need first out
the bag and pack that last. Ties
should be rolled up and placed in the jacket pockets, inside shoes or
you can invest in a tie case. Now fold over the pants legs. Top with
golf sweaters, shorts, and close the lid. Go light on items that take up
space and add weight, like hairdryers, etc. Most hotels have these
in the rooms or available from the front desk. And you can copy
only the pertinent info about your destination from travel guides and
just take those pages. Size does matter. The liquids/gels restriction for air travelers means you must fit your shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, makeup and perfume into a clear, one-quart zip-top bag that you carry on. Those items may be no larger than 3 ounces each. Buy sample sizes at most grocery/drug stores (even Target). Finally, if you can't find what you want, buy it at your destination and leave it behind. Shoes are a problem for travel. It's not their weight; it's their profile. Shoes take up a lot of space, use the "cavities" for stowing socks and underwear. Men may need to limit themselves to the pair they're wearing and the pair they pack. The shoes that are packed should be the smaller of the two pairs. Don’t overlook packing a pair of driving shoes/ or other soft shoes for relaxing in the room or wearing to the pool. Undergarments that wick moisture away from your body are a traveler's new best friend because they can be washed in the sink and will dry quickly, even in the most humid climates. Instead of seven pairs of underwear, you can get by with two, as long as you're willing to wash them each night. Look in the athletic wear clothing section; look for garments labeled "microfiber." Don't even think about a different colored outfit for each day you're gone. Instead, choose a basic color scheme, and make sure every piece you're putting in that bag works with every other piece. It's a suitcase, not your closet, so you don't need everything. Take more shirts than pants. If you wear tan or gray pants today, few people will know if you wear the same ones tomorrow or the next day. Change shirts instead. For "dressy" trips, take a suit and a second pair of pants and change the shirts and ties. For more casual situations, think sweater and sport coat instead of a jacket. And if you forget something, you can always buy if after you arrive. That's all it takes. Now if someone
says "We need a fourth, can you be on the plane to St. Andrews in
an hour", you'll be ready, and won't have to think much about what
you need, or worry that you're going to forget something.
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