Okay, as usual, I overpacked. Who doesn't? But in my own defense, how can you pack lightly when you have to bring layers enough for temperatures that range from 45 to 85? I will say, though, I have a packing system that should be taught at the university level. The cornerstone is a collection of velcro-sealed "envelopes" that keep clothes compact and organized. Inside the envelopes, the clothes are rolled, not folded, which keeps them wrinkle-free and crams 40 percent more in the same space. Believe me, I've done the comparison. When you're moving around a lot, like we are, you can just keep everything in their pallets and move them from suitcase to drawers and back. Simple! Not to be too graphic about it, I put laundry in one of those roll-up vacuum bags that compresses everything and keeps it hermetically sealed off from the rest of your stuff. I recommend microfiber underwear, which washes and dries in no time. And If you're a traveler and you don't own a pair of wool socks, you need to listen up. I know this sounds gross, but you can wear a pair of quality all-wool socks for four, five, even six days, unless you're slogging through the Amazon or running marathons. I like the Smart Wool brand, which come in all kinds of colors and styles for women and men. And no, they're not a sponsor on my website, though if they want to make me an offer, I'm all ears. I like to think that when airport security opens up my suitcase for a look, they whistle in awe at the neat puzzle inside and, out of respect, just close it back up, undisturbed.
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