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Another option is to fold clothes together.
Take two or more items, trousers for example,
and lay half of one pair on top of the
other. Fold the one on the bottom
over the pair on the top. Then
take the other and fold it on
the top. This gives each
pair some cushioning
where you’ve folded it so
it’s less likely to crease or
wrinkle in the folds.
If you are having trouble fitting everything in, look for ways to
use nooks and crannies. Fill the area
around books with socks. Put your computer cables inside your shoes.
Take advantage of your smaller
carry-on. Wear your jacket on the plane
instead of putting it in your suitcase. Put
your jewelry, modem or even a few pairs of
underwear in your purse or daypack.
PHOTODISC
By T. Foster Jones
SOME TRAVELERS cram two weeks’ worth
of stuff in their bags for a long weekend.
Others pack too lightly and end up leaving
important items at home. Smart travelers
strike the perfect balance.
Make a list, check it twice
The worst time to be considering what to
take on a trip is while you are packing for the
trip. A personal packing list serves as a reminder that if it’s not on your list, it shouldn’t
be in your bag. It also ensures that nothing
important will be forgotten.
Multipurpose
Pack two bathing suits. Many swim trunks
can double as shorts. They’re easy to pack,
there’s no worry about wrinkling and if you’re
going someplace warm you will live in them.
One can dry while the other’s worn.
Chances are you’re going to buy a couple of
souvenir T-shirts. Factor that in and pack less.
Denim, while heavier, is a great traveling
fabric—easy to spot-clean, rugged and not subject to wrinkling.
You don’t have to pack clothes for every
single day. Plan on wearing clothes twice and
laundering them once. Splurging on a load or
two of laundry in a coin-op laundry room beats
overpacking. C
Compact packing
Packing your clothes in a suitcase requires
specific techniques to maximize space and
minimize wrinkling. You don’t want to fold
clothes individually as you would in a dresser.
If you do, they will crease and crumple when
compressed during transit. Instead, get a jump
on compression by rolling your clothes.
Rolling works well with pants, skirts and
sports shirts. Lay the item face down, fold back
the sleeves and then roll from the bottom up.
Fitted together nicely in your suitcase, this not
only allows for more items, but will reduce
S o c ool you’re hot
IF IT’S TIME for a new pair of sunglasses
before you head out to the golf course, or
wherever warmer weather takes you, Costco’s
Kirkland Signature™ sunglasses offer protection and style at a tremendous savings.
The Kirkland Signature line includes
a unisex sports-oriented pair comparable
to Oakley sunglasses, and women’s and
men’s fashion shades, both comparable
to Ray-Bans.
All Kirkland Signature sunglasses are
lightweight, with lenses made of polycar-bonate (a plastic that resists impact) that
will protect your eyes against the sun’s
ultraviolet rays. Kirkland Signature lenses
are also polarized and have an anti-reflec-tive coating to reduce all types of glare.
The frames in this line are made of
made of titanium, a lightweight, durable
and hypoallergenic metal, or Grilamid, an
extremely strong nylon/graphite composite that holds its shape.
Quality-wise, these shades are on par
with their brand-name counterparts, but
they cost at least 20 percent less.
—Will Fifield
Members can find just about everything
they need for travel at their local Costco.
Accessories
Alarm clock, calculator, camera, cellphone,
daypack, extension cord, extra batteries, film,
fins/goggles, flashlight, highlighters, laptop
computer, memory card, pencils, pens, phone
cards, snacks, spare glasses, sunglasses, water
Clothing
Athletic wear, casual pants and shorts, dress,
dress pants, dress shirt, dress shoes, gloves,
hosiery, rainwear, skirt, sleepwear, socks,
