Do you overpack when you travel?

I always try to take an extra outfit, but I like to have some space so I can put stuff I buy in the suitcase.

Me, i have always have a more pocket money. I bring clothes what i think I will be needing depending on the number of days of travel.I can buy clothes everywhere, money is more needed and important.

Of course I overpack, I am a female. Its ok when you take a car trip, when taking a trip by plane you have to cut down. I like taking extra shoes, in the summer I like to match my shoes to my outfit. I have several pairs of summer shoes in different colors. I did real good last year when I went to Cal. I wore and used almost everything except my jacket, I had to take that just in case.

I have my own personal term for anything like that that I tend to overdo. I tell people that I am making an elephant. I have spoiled more good times for myself by creating those elephants, then taking care of them and feeding them and maintaining them. Whether it is a simple picnic lunch or a long vacation, I am a belt and suspender type of girl, and I always try to have an extra stash of money as well.

I used to when I traveled by family and friends by car, but when I started travelling on my own on the bus or on the plane, I'd pack less not only because I had to carry it all home, but also because if I went somewhere, I might want to get some souveniers, and I would need room to carry them back home.

I have a tendency to over pack. I have been getting better about this over the past few years. My biggest problem area seems to be shoes. I always try to take too many shoes. I don't know why.

I am truly guilty of overpacking! Although when I go away to my retreat, a week today woohooo for 10 days I take the car, so it doesn't really matter how much I take cos I don't have to carry it! That's the beauty of having a car. Although when I do away without the car I still end up carrying stuff that half of it I won't need. But there's always the 'just in case' factor. And I know damn well that if I don't take a particular item with me, I will find I need it! Sod's Law I think that amounts too! So I take extra and too much every time!

I pack what I need and sometimes I do not take enough. I have to consider whether there is a laundry place where we are. If we are staying with relatives we can use their washing machine, but if not, I have to pack twice as much underwear. My husband tells me not to pack too much and I listen to him and regret it later, because I then run out of stuff. Now with the airports charging extra for luggage, I will be in more trouble as I intend to buy stuff when we go on a trip.

Hi raydene! No matter how much my husband remind me to travel light, I end up traveling with a big suitcase. Yikes! I can't seem to leave behind my favorite clothes and shoes even though I know I won't be wearing it anyway. haha.. Take care and God Bless!

I know what you mean, I always OVER pack when I travel (even from one city to another). I guess it's a woman's thing.

Well of course I never know what I am going to need especially with clothes. The weather could be crazy and you ALWAYS have to be prepared.

Definitely not! I can pack for a 7-day trip in a suitcase that can fit under the seat of an airliner. I got this bag 20 years ago when I worked for TWA. I learned very quickly, NEVER check luggage if you ever want to see it again. Always carry on and put it under the seat in front of you.