Mimi Packs Light: 08/16/11

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

QUINCY BOG

Taking a short day hike at Quincy Bog outside of Plymouth, NH can be a delightful experience if you pack right. Hiking shoes are great but not required yet bringing a bottle of water and wearing some insect repellent are highly recommended.

MIMI LOVES TO CARRY ON

Whenever possible, I always opt for carry-on luggage, often an under-the-seater. I have been able to tour in Europe and then hop on a cruise for two weeks (with three to four outfit changes a day) all with a standard-size carry-on suitcase. How can this be done without wearing the same outfits over and over? Anyone can do the same by charting out their daily wear; choosing fabrics that are light-weight, wrinkle-free and pre-coordinated using a base-color theme; scaling down on cosmetics and toiletry sizes; and packing only what will really be used.