07-24-2009, 08:02 PM
Robert M wrote:
Consider... Like you, I also like to travel light. There are times when I'll ship my clothing and such to my intended destination in advance, i.e. if I'm visiting friends and family. That way, I just take a super light bag on the plane or the train and grab my gear from the place that has it upon arrival. It is vastly easier than dealing with a big carry or and/or checking in bags. Unfortunately, this method isn't always feasible.
Robert
I've done that on business trips - but the opposite direction. Use soft luggage for your clothes, bring them on your trip, wear them, pack your dirties and your soft luggage in a box and send them home. My philosophy being, once I'm home I have plenty to wear, and it's so much easier than dragging a bag full of dirty clothes home. A couple of bucks spent at the post office and dirties show up a few days later and go right in the laundry.
Travel is difficult enough, don't make it harder on yourself and your fellow passengers.