ladies how much do you pack for a month? (1 Viewer)

[irnbru]

Do you pack for 4 wks or 2 and wash or even one week and wash
? I'm worried the rail on wardrobe might collapse due to weight. Mum told me this morning to get my clothes looked out and she would iron them so I duly obliged only to be then told "Do you think this is a xhinese laundry"
How much is normal to pack ? 8 think I've taken up every nook and cranny left

 

[movan]

I'm the wrong one to give advice on this, Sandra.... I even use my shower unit as a storage room for boxes with clothes in ....'just in case' ...

 

[reckless]

Watching this thread with interest - we're off on our first long trip (2+ months) in a couple of weeks. Germany, Italy - who knows what the weather will be like?? Have to take *every* possible combination and wondering how many of the lockers I can claim for ME.

Karen

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[TheBig1]

the mrs says 2 weeks and visit launderette

 

[Puddleduck]

I take about 9 days worth planning to do laundry every 7 days. Some stuff you can wash by hand and dry but things like jeans you do need a launderette..... I also take a travel iron but that is really for the craft work although I did iron shirts and tees last time.

If worst comes to worst you can always buy a couple of extras!

 

[rb62]

ladies how much do you pack for a month?

Far too much!

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[Graham and Jane]

I plan on 3 weeks worth, that way I find a launderette when I feel like it not when I need it and there are other things I would prefer doing that day. Biggest problem is Graham, he always has to much packed.

 

[ianandkath]

well undies last 4 days,, day1 wear normal,, day2,, wear back to front, day3,, turn inside out,, day 4 turn back to front, then throw away and go comanda for 3 days.
so for a month 4 pairs and 4 tee shirts

 

[Puddleduck]

well undies last 4 days,, day1 wear normal,, day2,, wear back to front, day3,, turn inside out,, day 4 turn back to front, then throw away and go comanda for 3 days.
so for a month 4 pairs and 4 tee shirts

How did we know that was coming???????

Here is another question, why do men's undies take so long to dry?

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[ianandkath]

cos they are bigger than a thong?????

 

[Stagman]

The Mrs and I did Scotland for a month in April/May. Went from extremes of 22degs to Minus 2. She used campsite laundrettes and tumble driers twice and didnt take too much home to wash. That said we dressed very casual...

 

[Allanm]

We have been in France for almost 3 months, ( with a few days back to Blighty to collect furniture). We both take about a weeks worth of clothes. Me, 7 prs pants, 4 t shirts, 2 pairs socks in case I need to wear my boots, 1 pr jeans, 5prs shorts, 1 jumper, 1 jacket. Mrs A takes about the same but adds a few "lady specific" items.
No iron. No trainers. Trip to the launderette once a week.
Mrs A says you just need a capsule wardrobe. We use one locker each for clothes with coats and jumpers in the wardrobe.

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[LesleyC]

I take 4 jeans, 8 tshirts, and a couple of jumpers for periods from 1 week upwards (less if shorter). We have one of that works brilliantly, and quickly, so do a quick wash of that days clothes each evening. If I was better at wringing out I'd take less, but it can take a while for the stuff to dry.

 

[Beacons]

I always take too much its a weakness.

 

[madgeD]

Oh dear what a question !! you have to take for every eventuality don't you warm/cold/wet/posh/casual !! for me its usually 2 pairs of jeans 5 pairs of cut offs 10 tshirts rolled a couple of pairs of shorts a couple of jumpers a puffer jacket that rolls up small enough underclothes for 2 weeks I wash them at every opportunity , and a couple of smart either blousers with slacks or skirts, oh I forgot I have about 3 light skirts that can go on one hanger ! they more often come back unworn. All these fit into two top cupboards and 3/4 of the wardrobe.
And if you find after this you have any space left smuggle some more in when he isn't looking. He says if we get pulled up and were overweight it will be my clothes at the side of the road!! p.s don't forget your shoes , I have a bag under the bed for those.

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[buttons]

Having a pop top for some years you soon learn what you really need to take for one two three or four weeks. One way around taking too much is for you to pack what you think your partner will need and let your partner decide what you take.

 

[madgeD]

Having a pop top for some years you soon learn what you really need to take for one two three or four weeks. One way around taking too much is for you to pack what you think your partner will need and let your partner decide what you take.

Oh that is a joke !! we were away 6 weeks and he only took enough for one the bu77er!!!

 

[MikeandCarolyn]

How did we know that was coming???????

Here is another question, why do men's undies take so long to dry?

Mens 'undies' are generally of a thicker material-when in Canada in a heatwave I mentioned this to Carolyn who said 'try mine'. It was a revelation and I can't understand why mens aren't made in thinner materials.

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[funflair]

You want to try cycle camping, that was the last time Jen was allowed to take 5 pairs of shoes, well I did have to carry all the paniers so I was allowed to vet the clothes pile.

In the motorhome she still takes far too much but at least I don't have to pedal it anymore.

Martin

 

[MikeandCarolyn]

You want to try cycle camping, that was the last time Jen was allowed to take 5 pairs of shoes, well I did have to carry all the paniers so I was allowed to vet the clothes pile.

In the motorhome she still takes far too much but at least I don't have to pedal it anymore.

Martin

Did all 5 pairs have cleats ?

 

[Mags52]

We find that we take about the same for one week or four. We use campsite laundries and do some hand washing. The only problem is when you're away through two or more seasons. We put winter coats and jumpers under a seat for the cold weather and forget about them as long as possible.

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[Carol]

Not a very helpful answer but I take as much as I want 20 odd t shirts tops / 6/7 pairs jeans a couple of skirts a couple of dresses, shorts jumpers cardi's jackets rain coats, sandals wellys crocks shoes walking boots, 20 pairs nicks though I do wash them as I go along, and more besides we have the room we have the weight capacity so why not. (And I do know because I've just been packing for my next trip later next week ). Have a great holiday Sandra and say hello to your mum as well please.

 

[ianandkath]

the missus fills the wardorbes and i get 1 drawer, still plenty of outside locker space

 

[funflair]

Did all 5 pairs have cleats ?

If it's the solo she will only ride in flip flops, we had to buy a new pair half way round Corsica, the tandem she will clip in otherwise she gets battered about the the back of her legs with the pedals if her feet slip off.

Martin

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[funflair]

Not a very helpful answer but I take as much as I want 20 odd t shirts tops / 6/7 pairs jeans a couple of skirts a couple of dresses, shorts jumpers cardi's jackets rain coats, sandals wellys crocks shoes walking boots, 20 pairs nicks though I do wash them as I go along, and more besides we have the room we have the weight capacity so why not. (And I do know because I've just been packing for my next trip later next week ). Have a great holiday Sandra and say hello to your mum as well please.

Sandra didn't say average it out for a year, she is talking single trip.

Martin

 

[Carol]

Sandra didn't say average it out for a year, she is talking single trip.

Martin

Lol Martin that's me travelling light on a single trip, when Ed counted 22 pairs of shoes he did say that was a bit much

 

[Eeyore]

Always far, far too much and I always bring back unworn clothes, even when we are away for 3 months at a stretch. I try to stay on top of handwashing and only use the lauderette for bedclothes and towels.

One tip though...pack your " just in case the weather turns/ something smart turns up etc" clothes in vacuum bags. Don't buy the ones that need a vacuum cleaner to extract air from them, the ones I mean have a one-way valve and you roll the air out. If you roll the clothes up before you pack the bags then the clothes don't crease. Once you've got all the air out then the bags are almost flat and you can stack ever so many under beds or on end at the back of the wardrobe. Also useful for packing spare towels and bedclothes.

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[funflair]

I'm with Ed

 

[irnbru]

Have a great holiday Sandra and say hello to your mum as well please.

I just did...She seems to remember you by " Oh that's the woman that called me by my name "...
...as opposed to Sandras mum

 

[Puddleduck]

One tip though...pack your " just in case the weather turns/ something smart turns up etc" clothes in vacuum bags. Don't buy the ones that need a vacuum cleaner to extract air from them, the ones I mean have a one-way valve and you roll the air out. If you roll the clothes up before you pack the bags then the clothes don't crease. Once you've got all the air out then the bags are almost flat and you can stack ever so many under beds or on end at the back of the wardrobe. Also useful for packing spare towels and bedclothes.

I pack loads of things that way even at home Great for winter sweaters and the like.

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