Last edited by chris55; 02-04-2014 at 07:36 AM.
"When I feel like dancing, I dance. I don't care if anyone else is dancing or if everyone is laughing at me.. I dance.."
Packing will happen this weekend! Woohoo! Trying to keep it down to a reasonable amount. Got the shade tent, kettle, tea, toaster, peanut butter, baggies, tin foil, Bubba mugs, go cup...wait a a minute!?! Am I going to have room for any clothes? Single digit time...![]()
"When I feel like dancing, I dance. I don't care if anyone else is dancing or if everyone is laughing at me.. I dance.."
The past 3 trips, I've just taken a carry-on. Take a few swimsuits and sundresses, some shorts and t-shirts, snorkle mask, flip-flops, nice pair of sandals, and a few books. Since I stepped on a sea urchin one time, I have since never forgetten my tweezers. Of course, sunscreen cannot be taken in the carry on, so I always buy that when I get there, and use a ton of it, #30 or higher.
I completely overpacked my first trip 10 years ago & have made a game of not overpacking since.
Like Prism, I can get away with just a carry on and a beach bag for a 10-14 day trip. 1 pair of pants , T shirt, and fleece hoodie all layered that I wear on the plane.
I bring a large sarong or a thin beach towel that I can use to sit/lay on or for shade if needed.
All of my clothes & sandals are tried & true. I don't usually bring new things. To me, nothing worse than being uncomfortable from clothes/shoes when trying to chill!
I color coordinate things. If I'm bringing blue & brown flip flops, I only bring clothes that will go with. The cute outfit that I need that one special pair of shoes doesn't go on the trip....unless a very special occasion!
No bling, only a few pieces that I don't mind losing.
No make-up, other than waterproof mascara.
I pack once, then start removing items
My goal, to not bring more than I can carry!
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I've come to the conclusion that the only things I need to pack for Negril are what I can fit into my Big Bubba Keg carry on.
HAHA, before each trip I say "Self, don't you dare over pack. Just a few bikinis and a few pairs of shorts/tanks, and flips"
YA RIGHT!
I end up bringing Everything. Hope you do better than me![]()
Stir IT UP
Oh yeah...
BUG SPRAY X3
Sunscreen
and some cheap sunglasses![]()
Stir IT UP
Me?
some bathing suits.
some t-shirts
a button down
Jeans
Sneakers
2 pairs of flops.
Takes up 3/4 of a small carry-on rolling suitcase.
Girlfriend
Opens up walk-in closet and proceeds to pack everything that fits in her huge suitcase. Then takes up the rest of my suitcase, then loads up our backpack.
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As the years go by, I find I bring fewer clothes, but more "stuff". Random stuff like duct tape, set of silverware, small pack of laundry detergent, extension cord, candle, swiss army knife, etc. I know this is all stuff I can by in JA, but its nice to have a few items like this ready to go in case something comes up. I may not use it all every trip, but I have used all this "stuff" at some point in my travels and thought "man I am glad I brought this".