All articles tagged with #packing
Originally Published 4 days ago — by The New York Times
Emily Henry, author of ‘People We Meet on Vacation,’ shares her travel packing tips emphasizing the importance of a well-packed carry-on, comfort, and organization, including her favorite luggage, accessories, and in-flight essentials to make travel more enjoyable and efficient.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BuzzFeed
Elizabeth Lilly reviews a versatile, suitcase-style backpack ideal for carry-on travel, highlighting its spacious compartments, secure straps, and convenient features like deep side pockets and a laptop sleeve, making it a worthwhile investment for frequent travelers despite its $80 price tag.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Shoe bags are an essential yet often overlooked travel item that help maintain hygiene and organization in your suitcase by preventing the dirty soles of shoes from contaminating clean clothes. Despite the low risk of infection from shoe-borne germs, using shoe bags can keep your luggage cleaner and more organized.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Laughing Squid
A Finnish couple from the Hydraulic Press Channel used a 150-ton hydraulic press to tightly pack a week's worth of clothes into a small carry-on suitcase, showcasing an unconventional method for efficient packing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
A list of 31 travel products to help you prepare for trips, including comfortable sneakers, packing cubes, an off-the-shoulder jumpsuit, a wedge doorstop alarm, Sea Bands for motion sickness, neck pillows, wireless earbuds, a travel checklist, a jewelry case, a digital luggage scale, portable chargers, a travel adapter and voltage converter, and more.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed has compiled a list of 28 travel products that will make your 2024 trips more convenient and organized. The products include a vacuum-free compression bag, a folding pill organizer, a hands-free phone mount, a waterproof travel backpack, a portable travel razor, an AI-powered smartphone stabilizer, a 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charger, an adhesive phone card holder, a portable gel lint roller, leakproof toiletry skins, portable blackout curtain shades, a collapsible water bottle, a digital luggage scale, an airplane pocket tray cover, a grocery bag carrier, a hybrid hair tools travel bag/heat-resistant mat, a travel-friendly sound machine, silicone "EarPlanes" for ear pressure relief, chewable toothpaste tablets, a silicone makeup bag, dry shampoo powder, a 2-in-1 contact and glasses case, TSA-friendly travel bottles, a portable hair tie hub, a hanging luggage organizer, an adjustable infinity pillow, and a compact travel steamer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
This article provides a list of 31 travel items that can make packing and unpacking easier. The items include a packing checklist, expandable suitcases, vacuum seal bags, compression packing cubes, travel toiletries packs, leakproof travel capsules, fully stocked toiletries bags, jewelry organizers, travel perfume atomizers, neck pillows, Kindle Paperwhite, and more. These products aim to help travelers save space, stay organized, and have convenient access to their essentials while on the go.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
The author argues in favor of checking a bag when traveling, highlighting the freedom and convenience it provides. They express their disdain for the meticulous planning and compromises associated with packing a carry-on, and the increasing likelihood of gate-checking. While checking a bag may incur additional costs and require lugging it around, the author believes it is worth it to have everything they need without making sacrifices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MIT News
Researchers from MIT and Inkbit have developed a computational methodology called "dense, interlocking-free and Scalable Spectral Packing" (SSP) that makes the task of packing 3D objects more tractable. The SSP algorithm uses voxelization and mathematical techniques such as the fast Fourier transform (FFT) to efficiently determine the best placements for objects in a container, maximizing packing density and minimizing gaps. In one demonstration, the algorithm placed 670 objects in 40 seconds with a packing density of 36 percent. The approach has potential applications in various industries, including warehousing, shipping, and 3D printing, where it can increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Flight attendants share their top tips for surviving summer travel. They recommend taking the first flight of the day to avoid delays and cancellations, traveling on less busy days like Tuesday, leaving a buffer day between your flight and important events, giving yourself ample connection time, familiarizing yourself with airline policies, downloading airline, airport, and flight tracker apps, staying informed about flight updates, talking to gate agents for assistance, bringing your own food and water, dressing comfortably and in layers, and packing light with carry-on luggage.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Travel + Leisure
Rick Steves, the popular European guidebook author and travel show host, advises travelers to pack light and only bring a carry-on bag to avoid airport chaos and increase flexibility. He also recommends scheduling airline connections with plenty of time and making top reservations in advance to avoid long lines. Steves suggests avoiding overcrowded tourist spots and embracing local culture instead. His best piece of advice is to assume you will return and not try to do everything on one trip.