Getting all that stuff home and other New York City, NY Packing List Tips

Luggage And Bags: Well, I can't deny it. When I visit New York, the first thing I do (after visiting family) is hit the shops. The trouble is, how do you get all the stuff home?

I just found this great solution called Travel Space Bags. Before you leave, pick up a box or two of these special plastic bags. I think you can get them at five and dime stores like Woolworth's. A friend of mine sent me American Tourister bags, but maybe other companies make them, too. They come in an assortment of sizes, four in a box for about $10.

So what's the deal? These are vacuum bags with a zip lock. You take a whole pile of clothing, put it in the bag, zip it shut and start rolling it up, applying pressure. This pushes out the air and compresses the pile into something like half the size - so you can fit more in your suitcase!





Miscellaneous: Aside from compressing clothing, this is a great way to store laundry when you're traveling. Instead of a bulky plastic bag filled with dirty socks and underwear, you have this nice vacuum-packed square that fits neatly into the suitcase's zipper compartment.

One word of caution, from personal experience. The instructions - printed on each bag - say "Do not fill over indicated line." Well, guys, listen to them. I tried to stuff a blanket into a bag that was a bit too small, and ended up ruining the zipper.

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