Comments on: Travel Tip Tuesday : 7 Things Not to Pack in Checked Luggage

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:23:13 +0000

I’d add perishables and keys to the list. You can find my reasoning for why I wouldn’t pack certain things here:

http://www.travelingwithmj.com.....n-luggage/

Although. . . I have checked wine in my bag, wrapped and buffered in the bag, and have never had a problem.

By: Sonia

Sonia — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:46:58 +0000

Perhaps this falls into the category of meds, but I’ve learned the hard way not to pack my contact lenses in my checked bag. I usually wear my glasses en route, especially on long flights, and sometimes my contacts find their way into my toiletries bag. But if you’re caught on the ground with lost luggage, it’s no fun to have to wander around without being able to wear sunglasses! For the same reason I always like to have my toothbrush handy; although this is an easily replaceable item, it’s nice to have one nearby when needed!
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By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:29:43 +0000

Excellent suggestions, Robin, and the comments are smart, too. The only ting I would add is to pack one extra outfit (something that you can crush and won’t wrinkle). Extra underwear is essential, but it’s sure nice to have a change of clothes if your bag goes astray.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:17:36 +0000

I actually bring 750mL bottles of craft beer or homebrew back with me with almost every trip. Though the girlfriend always worries about broken bottles, I very rarely do. My procedure it to have one bottle in one sock, then in a plastic bag, then in a less dense article of clothing like a sweater, then in another plastic bag. The key tips are always that glass breaks when it hits something, and that the suitcases should be able to close easily or the pressure of the contents will break the glass. So beer/wine bottles are something you should have caution with, but are not articles that you should never pack in checked luggage.

I long for the days when I could just load a backpack up with bottles and carry them on.
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By: Anil

Anil — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:33:58 +0000

Anything heavy! There aren’t weight restrictions on carry on luggage (yet that I know of) so if I can carry it I will to avoid any luggage fees.

By: Trisha Miller

Trisha Miller — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:29:47 +0000

Great list! The only thing I also make sure is in my carryon (IF I’m going to a tropical resort) is a bathing suit, sarong (or wrap) and a thin pair of flip-flops – that way if my checked luggage doesn’t make it, I can still lounge by the pool and eat at the grill or buffet until they show up.
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By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:46:46 +0000

Since packing a bottle of perfume isn’t a viable option and smelling nice when traveling is a nice for everyone involved , we now take a few 2″ x 2″ cosmetic wipes, spritz them with perfume and seal in a small plastic baggie. No mess, no extra weight. They’re perfect for rubbing on pulse points and the good smell lasts a surprisingly long time!
Great article!

By: Caitlin @ Roaming Tales

Caitlin @ Roaming Tales — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:30:28 +0000

Bottles of red wine. I guess this falls into the fragile category.

And on that note, if you are going somewhere like Bordeaux for the weekend from London, take the train or drive. I wouldn’t trust a bottle of red wine in my checked luggage and liquid restrictions mean you can’t take it as carry-on. If you’re flying, you won’t be able to take home any bottles of the yummy wines you sample on your tours of the wineries.
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By: Eleonora

Eleonora — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:27:32 +0000

I would’n pack my Dachshund, you crazy woman!

Lovely reminder thank you

Ele
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By: Jenn Belden

Jenn Belden — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:34:22 +0000

I no longer pack perfume in my luggage. If the bottle is bigger than the 3oz rule allows, it stays home.

I spent THREE days in Las Vegas (pregnant, mind you, suffering from “dog nose” i.e., very sensitive to odors), my clothes reeking of my husband’s cologne – which had broken in our well packed and padded checked bag.

Did I mention that this particular cologne turned my stomach?
Yeah.

I also only pack leakable things (shampoo, sunscreen) wrapped in a paper towel and then sealed in a ziplock bag.