Jaunted - Tag: Baggage

How We Packed for Two Weeks in Singapore, in a Single Carry-on

JetSetCD — 2012-01-24T11:15:02-05:00

Last week when we hopped off to Singapore on the inaugural run of the Singapore Airlines A380 JFK-FRA-Sin, we tweeted a quick photo of our baggage before boarding. This is it. Yes, that's all of it for two full weeks of both business and fun; everything we need is there in an 18" four-wheel Titan hardshell carry-on and a lightweight "personal item" purse from Y-3, which comfortably fits both our laptop and DSLR.

Immediately after sending the pic, we were blasted with replies and emails wondering how we could pack so light and not be a backpacker or weekender. It's quite simple, really; practice makes perfect and we recently returned from three weeks around Thailand with almost the same set, except swapping a larger Filson Field Duffel for the Y-3 purse. See a pic of it for proof here.

In addition to practice, we pack by two rules: never roll or bunch anything (we fold flat and stack in a Flight 001 Spacepak) and if it all can't comfortably fit spaced out on a double bed, then some things still must be cut. Here's a full list of all that made it with us to Singapore in those there bags:

The Ballpoint Pen Baggage Break-in: VIDEO

JetSetCD — 2011-12-27T10:02:36-05:00

In the travel industry, today is what's known as an exodus, where those who've been home all holiday weekend finally extricate themselves from the cocoon of family and friends and head back into the regular world. What that means is hundreds of thousands of travelers will again take to the skies, their luggage busting with foil-wrapped frozen leftovers and new techie toys. Which is why you need to see this short video.

This is freaking us out. Breaking into a bag using only a ballpoint pen? Sure, we knew it could happen, but what's so odd about this video is that we can't tell if they're trying to warn about or encourage doing this. Hey, if you lost your lock key, you can get in! Or hey, if you want to steal someone's panties, you can get in! Weird.

The easiest way to protect from a ballpoint break-in, we suppose, is just to bite the bullet and go for one of the hard-case luggages that latch closed, like Samsonite's Oyster line. As for us, we're just going to continute not putting valuable items in our checked bags.

What's in Your Carry-on, Julia Buckley?

JetSetCD — 2011-12-20T18:13:35-05:00

Travel voyeurs, every last one of us! It's time for a new series wherein you show off what you're working with. That is, what necessities make it into your carry-on bag. Want to be featured? It's crazy simple. Shoot us an email with a nice big photo of your bag contents and a little bit about why they have pride of place in your carry-on. And of course include your Twitter handle if you so desire.

Next up in the series after peeking into the bags of illustrious travelers, we've got yet another: Julia Buckley, Deputy Editor of the new UK version of crazy-popular luxury hotel flash sale site Jetsetter.

First things first. I’m unlike most pro travelers because I travel heavy (hair straighteners! Asthma inhalers! Maxidress in case of impromptu black tie event!) so I virtually always check a bag, if not two. I realize this is anathema to most of the other people who’ve contributed their own bag contents this series, but if I didn’t, I wouldn’t have things like lamps from Mormon thrift stores, Vegas slot machine signs, lifesize cut-outs of Barack Obama and 1950s milk bottles in my living room.
Anyways, that means my carry-on is more or less limited to the things I need for the flight, plus thievable equipment. I’m swapping Christmas in London for Vegas and New Mexico in three days time, and this is what I’ll be taking:

What's in Your Carry-on, Sammual James McLoughlin?

JetSetCD — 2011-12-13T17:15:01-05:00

Next up in the series after peeking into the bags of illustrious travelers, we've got yet another: Sammual James McLoughlin, Editor of the mobile technology blog PalmAddict.

As I am lucky to travel on a frequent basis from Manchester, UK to cities such as Rio de Janeiro and New York City, I like to ensure that I travel light and as efficiently as possible so that my travels are free of hassle. I only take carry-on; waiting for luggage stowed away uses time. I take the following with me:

· Marks & Spencer Travel holdall: It's a couple of years old, it's robust and it can be wheeled anywhere and there is enough space to carry clothing that suits the climate of the city I am visiting. Luggage label courtesy of my gold elite status with Continental Airlines.
· Macbook Air: Allows me to update my website and stay up to date with work email.
· iPad: Possibly the greatest gadget I have owned to date. Loaded with my own choice of films in case I am bored of inflight entertainment.

What's in Your Carry-on, Gary DeGregorio?

JetSetCD — 2011-12-06T18:16:05-05:00

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Next up in the series after peeking into the bags of illustrious travelers, we've got yet another: Gary DeGregorio of ThoughtWorks.

Here's the rundown of what's all in my Jack Spade Waxwear carry-on...
· 13-inch Macbook Air. I would do an 11-inch next time as I was apprehensive about screen real estate this time.
· iPhone 4S
· iPad in a COTEetCIEL sleeve, which I love for my tech items.

Looks Like BWI Won't Be the Only Airport Getting Its Own TV Show in 2012

JetSetCD — 2011-12-02T16:12:38-05:00

Do you recall the first ever time you watched The Travel Channel? We do. It was a special moment where we went from being stuck in a Sedona, AZ hotel on an uncharacteristically rainy day to being obsessed with watching the room TV for hours and hours. Nothing has changed; the Travel Channel still produces some of the most inspiring programming as far as armchair traveling goes (once they got over that summer where it was like, Las Vegas show after Las Vegas show).

For 2012, the outlook for addictive series looks very good. Of a slew of leaked shows to debut next year, we're mostly salivating over two:

“Baggage Battles” (six half-hour episodes)
This half hour series follows three teams of savvy “auction specialists,” who travel the world looking to snatch up unclaimed and lost personal property in an attempt to turn huge profits. Follow these specialists as they travel to some of the most important and unknown auctions, where pickers and resale experts bid on everything from lost luggage to abandoned personal property to seized goods of unusual merchandise.
“Miami International Airport” (working title) (six half-hour episodes)
Go behind the scenes at one of the busiest airports in the country. “Miami International Airport” features an unprecedented cross section of an exciting airport staff as they deal with the stresses of getting over 100,000 strangers through its airport safely, every day.

A ha! So it looks like BWI won't be the only airport to have their own show in 2012. And if you're into hotel shows as well, HotelChatter has the hot goss on another of Travel Channel's upcoming offerings: "Hotel Impossible."

What's in Your Carry-on, John Walton?

JetSetCD — 2011-11-29T17:17:33-05:00

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Next up in the series after peeking into the bags of illustrious travelers, we've got yet another: John Walton, journalist for Australian Business Traveller:

So this is my 'long trip' pack. I take less stuff with me for short jaunts, though it's mainly that I leave the 17" MacBook Pro and iPad behind and take my 11" MacBook Air instead. I've actually been known to travel for two weeks with only hand luggage, although that does involve a fair bit of hand-washing in hotels. I'm kind of an airline ninja like that.

Clockwise, spiralling inwards, from bottom left:

· British Airways Club World amenity kits, old (blue) and new (brown). The brown one is the perfect size for my Airport Express wireless router, which I carry everywhere, and the blue one fits my ethernet cable, various USB sticks and 3G-wifi wireless modem with its charging cable.
· Berocca, echinacea and multivitamins. I swear by this cocktail to keep me manflu-free on long trips. Some of it might be a placebo, but I so don't care. It works.