1.To pack what you need only
2.Type of bags (luggage, Hand, knap-sack, Computer, money-bag)
3.To pack things with multipurpose or reusable qualities
4.To plan and pack electricals (Computer, handphones, alarms, GPS etc)
5. What you need not bring
6. What you can and should purchase at destination
Type of bags
For fellow super bilionnaires like me out there who insist (read : Forced) to travel Economy or Coach @ Chee-Kai @ Cheapskate @ Bala-Chi Class (All are South East Asian colocial words) or Economically Challenged or just being Prudent…. We would usually have in the region of 20 kilograms of luggage. 15 kilogrames if you fly Stingy Airlines aka Low Cost Carrier. I am not talking about overnight travel where you can hand carry your luggage and usually don’t change your underwear for a couple of days ….I know who you are….that’s why you’re smiling…you filthy soiled soul!!
So buy good strong but light material luggage...why waste all your allowed weight on heavy leather luggage???
Hand luggage only permittable for certain luggage size and approximately 7 kilogrames. Usually if need be I get away with 10 kilos…OK…for easy calculations, U have approximately 25 to 30 kilos…if you travel Economy...
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| A good strong and waterproof bag is a good investment!! |
But if you have loads of money and don't give a toss about excess baggage...you won't be reading this in the first place!!!
If you have a computer (lap top, Note Book, Net Book) DO NOT check them in…hand carry them on flight….u can check in the other accessories like extra batteries, chargers and all those cables…
The best type of bag for this is the padded knapsack which u can also double as a light travel bag..
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| This is my choice...I travel mostly through pretty good airports...I would think twice if I'm going trekking to the Himalayas laa |
Point 3… pack things with multipurpose or reusable qualities
What do I mean by this?
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| Such things are usually a waste of money.... |
A gadget that can be your toothbrush, raincoat, bag, sunglasses, disposable underwear and shoes all at the same time??? Is there such a thing…if there is please let me know…
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| If you're travelling long distance (over 6 hours) and have no entertainment console (obviously flying Low Cost Carrier laa)..you need this, but if you snore like a pig in an abatoir, please read a thick fat book or do whatever you can but SLEEP... I've been on a flight where a passenger snores like a wailing banshee on deathrow which made the children cry, which made the parents of the children scream, which made the flight crew grumpy which made her spill hot coffee on my lap which made her feel really guilty and embarassed!!! What happened next is my secret laaa.....Hehehehee |
Always bring a recycled bag or those that can be folded and stred to the size of an egg!!! If you need to use as emergency, you can….
Maybe bring a bag that can be turned into a bicycle or a push bike??? Interesting…I will dedicate an entry just on this soon…
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| I want one!! |
A multi-tool like Leatherman or Swiss Army Knife is a must for me…but make sure you check them in your luggage…not hand carry…or you will be crying away when the airport security confiscate it from you….and you know he’s gonna give it to his son at home!!
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| Even Fred Flintstone had one!! |
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| The Nigella Lawson Special Edition |
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| Swiss Barbie |
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| Have u ever heard of the Swiss Army??? Swiss Army knives maybe...This army officer has just gone loony...no action have turned his brain into Swiss Cheese... |
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| And you thought the Swiss Army are fruitcakes?? The Russian on the other hand is very focussed !!! |
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| This is a Leatherman...the difference? the main tool is the pliers instead of a knife... |
A waist bag or what people call a fanny pack is actually very good for travel, its light, easy to manage and keeps your hands and shoulders free….it even carries a bottle!! But be sure to wear it in front of you, do not put important documents and cash in it (better to hang it in your shirt) as these fanny packs are prone to pick-pockets….I even know a case where thieves use blades to cut the straps from behind….so they can just snatch and run… the more expensive ones have steel wires within the straps..
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| Fanny Pack....derived from the Scottish pouch over the Kilt that was used to hold down their morning salute!! .... |
This is something cool, solar or wind up radio, cum charger cum torchlight cum…cum…cum….for all you know, this is also a food processor!!
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| This invention has been a saviour in Africa...where children from far reaches of Africa where no electricity is available are now accesible to education thru radio.... |
Bring a few Carabiner…somehow u can always use this to secure stuff….I have at least 2 of various sizes…
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| Superb to hold bags together, especially in groups...thieves can run away with 1 individual small bag but if all the bags are linked together.....No Way!! |
Wet Wipes….crucial for mothers….for us men…u will love it if u have it…unfortunately most men think its not macho to keep it near you, but would gladly receive it when offered during toilet emergency situations!!
If you plan to use or charge your electrical equipments, make sure of the voltage of the destination…110V or 220V
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| Gotta have one!! |
Always bring a multi head adapter…it’s a cheap investment, if you don’t have one, borrow from a friend…usually the reception of the hotel would have one to borrow, but some don’t….its light and easy to carry, don’t take the chance..
This is a life saver for me for the last 22 years!! I bought it in Japan in 1990 and it still works perfectly today!! To all my friends that who were with me in Japan during those fun times…I’m sure you would agree…cause we all had 1 each!! The model was recommended by stewardess and stewards of the time…I was in Akihabara last year and saw that it is still selling like hot cakes!! This Sanyo Cooker I will cherish forever!!!
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| During those days in Japan, 4 of us with one cooker each would get together, 2 used for cooking rice, 1 for Curry, 1 for soup or vegetables!!! Me? They used mine whilst I made the Salad!!! just Iceberg and Japanese Mayo!!! |
To be continued in Part quatre….
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