Savvy Suitcases: Packing Smart for Your Next Adventure (SA003)

Have you ever felt like you just don’t have enough room for clothing, souvenirs, and your dignity when you travel? Today hosts Crystal Hammond and Joe Saul-Sehy share personal anecdotes about overpacking and underusing items, the advantages of rolling clothes versus laying them flat, and the quirks of packing cubes. They also delve into the importance of choosing the right suitcase size, dealing with lost luggage, and how to pack smarter to avoid extra baggage fees. The hosts offer practical tips such as using collapsible bags for souvenirs, packing versatile clothing, and keeping travel necessities in the bag at all times. The episode concludes with Joe’s gear recommendation of Bluffworks pants, perfect for both casual and fancy occasions.

-Introduction and Packing Woes

-Unpacking the Packing Process

-Gear of the Day and Travel Tips

-Packing Strategies and Tips

-Rolling vs. Laying Flat

-Keeping It Simple

-Souvenirs and Packing Cubes

-Lost Luggage Stories

-Road Trip Pit Stop

-Gear of the Day Teaser

-Exploring Italy: The Bridge of Sighs

-Venice: A City of Canals and Gondolas

-Packing Tips and Quirky Items

-Overpacking Woes and Solutions

-Shoe Dilemmas and Travel Hacks

-Final Thoughts and Gear of the Day Reveal