England, shoulder season
Sep 13, 2023, 9:41 am
#16
Join Date: May 2008
Location: "the world is my country"
Programs: Alaska 100K (aka OWS)
Posts: 811
OK, the packing prep is starting - we leave next week. Temps this past week looked like here last week - 80 during the day, 65 at night. Cooler this upcoming week - 68 day, 50 night, with more rain back in. Similar weather in all the areas we will be. Shoes could be an issue for me - my most comfy walking shoes are a little heavier, goretex Haglofs walkers - I tend to wear in the colder months. For summer walking I tend to use hiking sandals. I don't have a great pair of walkers for medium temps. (other shoes will be an ecco slip on sneaker and a birkenstock)
Can I do a light pack? I have started with The Vivienne Files 4X4 wardrobe template, we'll see how closely I can stick to that. I'm already laughing. Hubs isn't helping - he won't pack light. He might pack lightER.....I just don't want to be hauling bags all over the place - we move a lot more than we normally do for this trip, 5 different hotels/rentals over 2 weeks.
Can I do a light pack? I have started with The Vivienne Files 4X4 wardrobe template, we'll see how closely I can stick to that. I'm already laughing. Hubs isn't helping - he won't pack light. He might pack lightER.....I just don't want to be hauling bags all over the place - we move a lot more than we normally do for this trip, 5 different hotels/rentals over 2 weeks.
Sep 13, 2023, 5:45 pm
#17
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,304
Can I do a light pack? I have started with The Vivienne Files 4X4 wardrobe template, we'll see how closely I can stick to that. I'm already laughing. Hubs isn't helping - he won't pack light. He might pack lightER.....I just don't want to be hauling bags all over the place - we move a lot more than we normally do for this trip, 5 different hotels/rentals over 2 weeks.
Sep 14, 2023, 4:47 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Boston's north shore
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75k, DL Silver Medallion
Posts: 298
RedOxx makes the Big Bull Roll Up, and the Rolo bag is a lighter-duty version that is similar in concept. I would carry the RedOxx on its own, but usually stow the Rolo inside a larger checked bag to protect it from wear & tear.
https://www.redoxx.com/big-bull-roll-up-91098/p
https://www.rolotravel.com/
Both are similar to those cheap jewelry bags easily found on Amazon, but sized to accommodate socks, undies, and other small-to-mid-sized garments. As a woman who wears a M/L, I could pack everything (except maybe shoes) for a weekend in the RedOxx version, but it is an expensive $450 bag (because Made In USA by people who think employees deserve living wages...)
Sep 15, 2023, 7:04 am
#19
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Delta Gold, silver, what yr is it?
Posts: 2,417
This is an abnormal style of travel for us - normally we are one place and unpack. So I'm not buying new travel accessories just for this. I will repack based on the next stop, though ;-)
Just need to finish hair/makeup/jewelry this morning and I'll be set. Not as light as I'd hoped, but far better than it could have been - I've been much better avoiding the "what if I need...." additions.
Just need to finish hair/makeup/jewelry this morning and I'll be set. Not as light as I'd hoped, but far better than it could have been - I've been much better avoiding the "what if I need...." additions.
Sep 30, 2023, 6:38 pm
#21
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Just back yesterday - so much fun! Mostly black, with stone, white and turquoise. Will post pics tomorrow. Used Most of what I brought so probably wouldn't have done too much different.
Oct 3, 2023, 3:21 pm
#22
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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The only thing I didn't wear once was the white waterfall cardigan. Didn't wear the sweatshirt often - it was mid 60s most days, 50s at night, sun and rain, so I wasn't cold. Not too bad on picking options though. I also had a raincoat & rain hat I forgot to add to this pic - it's green so most definitely not part of the color scheme - but easily packed into a stuff sack or the front pocket of my suitcase for easy access. A very casual trip, and I was glad I brought the tanks - esp the day we took the AGA cooking class - it was HOT in there!
Oct 4, 2023, 2:38 pm
#23
Join Date: May 2008
Location: "the world is my country"
Programs: Alaska 100K (aka OWS)
Posts: 811
Nice! Very helpful to see someone's realistic capsule. Just starting to think about our trip to Portugal and Scotland this month. Very odd combo of destinations, especially for clothing choices, but your capsule looks very versatile and layered as well.
Oct 4, 2023, 6:40 pm
#24
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Delta Gold, silver, what yr is it?
Posts: 2,417
The main reason I take photos (or save from website when I order online) is to make my packing list (this time I tried really hard to do the 4x4 from Vivienne Files). But it's also easy to share. Seeing the capsule is the best way for me to think/plan on that way. Glad it helps others! I'm very boring - this is my standard capsule travel style for casual vacations. Sometimes red is my accent color, and I use more black in cold weather....