Hey Reader, Would you like to take your packing list from economy to first class? Of course you would! But before we get into that, I wanted to remind you all that I am running the HPL Annual Reader Survey right now. It would be extremely helpful for me to know a bit more about you. And, since I've been stuck in bed sick for the past week, I've extended the deadline for the $30 Amazon Gift Card drawing to February 9th! Now, onto the packing list... Economy vs First Class Packing List Economy...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey Reader, Before taking Baggage Freedom Express, Kim was hesitant: "I thought I was beyond help, having packed this way for so very long." Can you relate? Kim was stuck in a packing rut. 𧳠While old habits die hard, our inability to get out of a rut often comes down to not clearly seeing an alternative (and viable) path. For some, packing light feels like finding a nice, new route that hasn't yet been added to Google Maps. It'll be incredibly frustrating trying to track it down without help...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey Reader, Ready to pack like a pro, or are you still cramming everything into your carry-on and praying for a miracle? Take this quiz to find out if you need The Packing Refinery in your life or if you're already the packing queen your friends secretly envy. π Take the Quiz 1. You're about to leave for a week-long trip, but your suitcase looks like it's holding a decade's worth of clothing. What's your next move? A. I'll just keep cramming until I sit on it and pray the zipper doesn't...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Hey Reader, β£When you break it down, Santa is the ultimate light packer. He's able to pack carry-on only for his round-the-world trip that he takes every year - amazing! He also travels with just one bag so that it's easy for him to move around in cramped travel spaces like chimneys and tiny accommodations.β£ β£What makes it all possible?β£ π
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π He makes a list and checks it twice.β£ When Santa figured out what works, he recreates that for his big trip every year - and with the list, he...
4 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you want to pack light and feel confident with that packing list, you will need to pack fewer but better things. Fewer but better things. Better can be: Streamlined construction (lighter, thinner, etc.) Travel-friendlier fabrics (quick-drying, antimicrobial, built-in sun protection, etc.) More features in a single item More versatility More durability so that the item lasts the type and length of your travels When you have fewer but better things in your bag, you will feel like...
6 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Hey Reader, Do you have enough "white space" in your life? Or are you someone who loves maxing out the space that is available? For example... Your daily schedule might be packed full on any given day. Your home might be packed to the brim with furniture, gadgets, and collectibles. Your carry-on might be crammed with as many clothing items that fit and still allow the zippers to close. Maximizers of the world thrive on this concept, but me... not so much. π€·βοΈ I neeeeed that white space - aka...
6 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey Reader, Do you find that you manage to pack carry-on only... But the bag is still too heavy and uncomfortable to travel with? You're not alone. I've had hundreds of women tell me this same exact thing. Or something like: "I pack lighter than everyone I know, but I still struggle with my luggage." If that's you, it might be helpful to try out the following 10 things. If you can tick off this list, you'll most likely end up with a lighter - less stressful - bag! 1 - Choose a smaller...
8 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey Reader, I hope you're getting ready for some extra days off soon. I know I am! Easter long weekend is a popular time for opal mining getaways. Many of the part-time opal hunters take their holiday time to head out to opal country and get underground - myself included! β You'll be able to follow along on Instagram stories if you're interested. I might do some sort of "pack with me" prep leading up to take-off as well. Looking back... In the last few weeks, I've made a couple of appearances...
about 1 year agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
Hey Reader, We're about to run another update to our Downsizing Stories: Life After Overpacking Blog Post, and we'd love to see your story added to the list. This post features the stories of travelers just like you who got fed up with carting heavy bags around the world and decided to downsize. Most of us who travel carry-on only have a luggage downsizing story. We didn't just magically know how to pack light, or even that we should be packing light. Over time we realized that carrying a...
about 1 year agoΒ β’Β 1 min read