The Packing Book: Secrets of the Carry-On Traveler

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Summary: review from the San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle
Review: "Perhaps you're planning to spend the summer vagabonding around Europe, where all youth hostels are required by law to be all the way across town and up a long hill from the train station. Perhaps your personel man-servant, Passepartout, has just filed for workers' comp with a hernia from toting your overly stuffed steamer trunk. Whatever your motivation, you've decided that on your next trip you're finally going to go light. Now what? For expert advice I turned to Judith Gilford, author of "The Packing Book: Secrets of the Carry-On Traveler." Gilford has traveled extensively and is co-founder of the Easy Going travel shops and bookstores in the East Bay, where she conducts regular demonstrations on how to pack for three weeks and two climates in one carry-on bag."(San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle)

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Summary: Don't need travel iron anymore!!
Review: After reading this book I found I could pack more "stuff" and arrive at my destination with wrinkle free clothing! The "bundle" method is a great idea. I recently bought this same book for my daughter-in-law and a friend's daughter who was traveling abroad.

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Summary: Don't need travel iron anymore!!
Review: After reading this book I found I could pack more "stuff" and arrive at my destination with wrinkle free clothing! The "bundle" method is a great idea. I recently bought this same book for my daughter-in-law and a friend's daughter who was traveling abroad.

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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: Although I've been traveling and packing for years, Judith Gilford's guide gave me several new ideas for packing light. I recognized myself in the traveller who thinks he must take one of everything...as if stranded on a desert island.

There are lists for traveling with children and teens as well as sections on traveling to various terrrain and climates. Lists are provided to assist you in packing thoroughly, but wisely. A handy guide helps with the invariable stains you'll obtain while noshing, trekking and exploring.

There is a section with faq the writer has received in her packing seminars as well as tips from readers/customers such as wearing-rather than lugging-your heaviest outfit, coat or sweater and shoes. A reference chapter gives ideas on wrinkle shrugging fabrics as well as a valuable resource guide for items mentioned in the book, and companies that provide luggage, clothing and accessories.

With Gilford's bundling system, it is possible to pack for a week's travel in a carry-on bag, with minimal wrinkling and no need to check luggage. I will incorporate many ideas given here into my not-so-shabby current travel savvy-I would recommend this book to the beginning and experienced traveler for the warm and sage advice.

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Summary: Concise, easy-to-read guide to packing light
Review: Although I've been traveling and packing for years, Judith Gilford's guide gave me several new ideas for packing light. I recognized myself in the traveller who thinks he must take one of everything...as if stranded on a desert island.

There are lists for traveling with children and teens as well as sections on traveling to various terrrain and climates. Lists are provided to assist you in packing thoroughly, but wisely. A handy guide helps with the invariable stains you'll obtain while noshing, trekking and exploring.

There is a section with faq the writer has received in her packing seminars as well as tips from readers/customers such as wearing-rather than lugging-your heaviest outfit, coat or sweater and shoes. A reference chapter gives ideas on wrinkle shrugging fabrics as well as a valuable resource guide for items mentioned in the book, and companies that provide luggage, clothing and accessories.

With Gilford's bundling system, it is possible to pack for a week's travel in a carry-on bag, with minimal wrinkling and no need to check luggage. I will incorporate many ideas given here into my not-so-shabby current travel savvy-I would recommend this book to the beginning and experienced traveler for the warm and sage advice.

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Summary: Road Warrior learned a few tips!
Review: I love this book! I travel every week and I always find the packing for the trip to be the worst! I absolutely dread it each week. This book helped change that!

The different checklists are great for getting organized AND making sure that you pack every thing you need for your trip.

The bundling system is so incredibly simple and easy... with no wrinkles once you arrive at your destination.

The last part of this book is chock full of good reading on how to pack those bulky items such as shoes and winter sweaters and coats.

With all the security requirements with the airlines now (and tough limits on carry-ons), I really recommend this book... and I'm a road warrior that should've figured out how to pack by now!

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Summary: Road Warrior learned a few tips!
Review: I love this book! I travel every week and I always find the packing for the trip to be the worst! I absolutely dread it each week. This book helped change that!

The different checklists are great for getting organized AND making sure that you pack every thing you need for your trip.

The bundling system is so incredibly simple and easy... with no wrinkles once you arrive at your destination.

The last part of this book is chock full of good reading on how to pack those bulky items such as shoes and winter sweaters and coats.

With all the security requirements with the airlines now (and tough limits on carry-ons), I really recommend this book... and I'm a road warrior that should've figured out how to pack by now!

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Summary: Excellent book!
Review: I plan to try the "bundle method" on my next trip to Europe. The checklists in the book are wonderful! Also, I like the list of travel resources at the back of the book.

Suggestion to the author: Have a web page containing links and updates to the travel resources. Some stores may have added web pages by now, and others may have moved.

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Summary: Packing Paradise
Review: Judith Gilford's book is aimed to the ones who have no clue about of how to pack, no matter if it is related to a weekend, business trip or a dreamy vacations. She makes the worst part of any travel experience mild and clear with her hints and tips throughout the book. It is a must-read if you need to know how to pack right. End of story!