Originally Posted by
kukukajoo
I packed for a week...I fit it all into one 50# bag plus I had my laptop, phone, chargers, purse and misc in a carryon. The stowed bag weighed EXACTLY 50#.
I cannot imagine hauling around 50 pounds of luggage and, like
l'etoile, have trouble thinking of what on earth people with those monstrous bags are putting in them. The laptop and chargers are the heaviest things you need to carry--and that wasn't even part of the 50 pounds??!
Originally Posted by kukukajoo
Was in CA from NH and unsure what to pack d/t climate changes.
Pretty easy to see what the weather is going to be at your destination:
Weather Underground
Originally Posted by kukukajoo
Because I went to trade show, I neebies, needed the second bag on return flight for product samples, freebies and souvenirs.
If you want to travel light, stop buying stuff and collecting freebies. Or squish a simple empty light duffel bag into your other bag for use on the return trip.
Originally Posted by kukukajoo
I did pack 2 pairs of black slacks and shirts I could mix and match. A few jeans, blazers, etc.
"A few"? How does this add up to 50 pounds of clothing? Just plan your outfits in advance and you can re-use pretty much everything. For a work trip that involves 5 days of meetings, plan to recycle your work outfits at least once each, and your evening outfits at least twice. No one you're going to see will care (or notice!) if you show up in the same clothes twice.
Originally Posted by kukukajoo
My hairdryer is huge
Hotels have hair dryers!!!
Originally Posted by kukukajoo
Oh wait- how do you get by with makeup and the restrictions? I cant live without makeup!
Make-up is not liquid, and even if it is, it shouldn't come in a bottle that is more than 3 ounces. The only thing that would is shampoo, moisturizer, etc., and as I mentioned before, hotels stock this stuff for you, and you can also pack travel sizes that are acceptable for carry-ons.