Packing for trip

I'm taking a 9-day tour in September around Yosemite-Sierra and would
really like to get everything into a carry-on. All clothing will be
very casual. I plan on layering what I wear on the plane, hand washing
some things in the hotels, and throwing away some cheap, but good,
clothing bought at garage sales. Any other suggestions?

Marsha/Ohio

"Marsha" <mas@xeb.net> wrote in message news:g5d5hi$lg0$1@news.datemas.de...
> I'm taking a 9-day tour in September around Yosemite-Sierra and would
> really like to get everything into a carry-on. All clothing will be very
> casual. I plan on layering what I wear on the plane, hand washing some
> things in the hotels, and throwing away some cheap, but good, clothing
> bought at garage sales. Any other suggestions?
>
You have an excellent start. Make sure you have a warm sweater plus a
windbreaker as well as some long pants - it can get downright cold in those
mountains at night and early morning.

Garage sales will be far and few between in the immediate Yosemite/Sierra
area. Best you hit them in the area where you fly in, which I guess would
be SFO. If so, the San Mateo/Belmont/San Carlos/Foster City would be your
best bet. I live in this area and can vouch for clothes being on sale at
the various garage sales I visited yesterday. Do be aware that these occur
for the most part on weekends.

Then too don't overlook the various thrift stores here. These may make
better sense in that they are available on weekdays and are at definite
locations, not requiring one to scour the various neighborhoods.

Pick up your toiletries at one of the drug stores here - we have Longs,
Walgreen, and Rite-Aide.

If you are not adverse to doing some cooking, get yourself one of those
styrofoam ice chests and fill it with some block ice (in a new plastic
garbage bag) and suitable food. Drop by a local sporting store/department
to pick up a small camping stove - there is a one burner stove that sits
nicely on a propane canister. A good pot or two can be obtained from a
thrift shop or a garage sale. Then at one of the many picnic areas - or
even off on the side of the road, do your cooking and eating. The
backpacking stores/shelves are full of foods requiring just boiling. Don't
forget the canned goods section at the local supermarket/grocery. Hint -
one of my favorites is canned chili (with ground beef and beans) over
instant rice.

On your way back, ship back to yourself everything you want to keep.

And don't overlook the east Sierras. Plenty to see there that you'll find
nowhere else. If at all interested in nature photography, don't miss the
Mountain Light gallery in Bishop, established by Galen Rowell. It is well
worth even a 15-20 minute visit. And if you do get to the east Sierras, the
cheapest gas will be either at the indian casino just north of Bishop or at
the Giggle Springs gas station in Bishop.

> everything into a carry-on... Any other suggestions?

Pick comfortable clothes that are color-coordinated so you can mix and
match. Dress in layers. If you'll be washing clothes in your sink, a
few clothes pins to hang them to dry could be handy (travel stores
sell clothes pins designed to hang from a shower rod). And even though
the tour is casual, include one outfit that's casual but nice in case
you end up at a nice restaurant one night or whatever.

James

On Jul 13, 8:04 am, Marsha <m...@xeb.net> wrote:
> I'm taking a 9-day tour in September around Yosemite-Sierra and would
> really like to get everything into a carry-on.  All clothing will be
> very casual.  I plan on layering what I wear on the plane, hand washing
> some things in the hotels, and throwing away some cheap, but good,
> clothing bought at garage sales.  Any other suggestions?
>
> Marsha/Ohio

Disposable paper under pants. You can get these from drug stores.

Try not to wear cotton, or heaven forbid, woolen materian. They are
very difficult to dry. Wear quick dry travel clothes.

Lawrence Akutagawa wrote:
> The way I heard it years ago -
>
> Horses sweat
> Men perspire
> Women glow
>
>

Even better!

BTW, I see on the tour's web site that there are laundry facilities on
day six. Day five would have been better, but six is good enough.

Marsha/Ohio

> Disposable paper under pants.  You can get these from drug stores.

Are you referring to adult diapers?

James

On Jul 14, 4:42 pm, JamesStep <JamesS...@> wrote:
> > Disposable paper under pants.  You can get these from drug stores.
>
> Are you referring to adult diapers?
>
> James

Of course not. These are underpants, made of paper, that's actually
quite comfortable, and of course disposable. They won't "hold"
anything, so are not diapers.

On Jul 14, 4:59 pm, Marsha <m...@xeb.net> wrote:
> PeterL wrote:
> > On Jul 13, 8:04 am, Marsha <m...@xeb.net> wrote:
>
> >>I'm taking a 9-day tour in September around Yosemite-Sierra and would
> >>really like to get everything into a carry-on.  All clothing will be
> >>very casual.  I plan on layering what I wear on the plane, hand washing
> >>some things in the hotels, and throwing away some cheap, but good,
> >>clothing bought at garage sales.  Any other suggestions?
>
> >>Marsha/Ohio
>
> > Disposable paper under pants.  You can get these from drug stores.
>
> If you're referring to adult incontinence underwear, I think I'll pass.
>   They make a noise when you walk :-)
>
> Marsha/Ohio

No not diapers, underpants. I am surprise that people are not more
aware of these. They are great for traveling because they pack very
small, and of course disposable. They won't "hold" anything so are
not diapers. They don't make a noise either.

> No not diapers, underpants.  I am surprise that people
> are not more aware of these... actually quite comfortable

I've never heard of them. But if they are comfortable I could see how
they might be useful for someone on a long trip who doesn't want to do
laundry.

What's the brand name and how much do they cost?

James

On Jul 15, 6:45 am, JamesStep <JamesS...@> wrote:
> > No not diapers, underpants.  I am surprise that people
> > are not more aware of these... actually quite comfortable
>
> I've never heard of them. But if they are comfortable I could see how
> they might be useful for someone on a long trip who doesn't want to do
> laundry.
>
> What's  the brand name and how much do they cost?
>
> James

I am really surprised that this is such a secret. My wife would not
travel without them. One definitely advantage is that they pack very
small, comes in packages of 8 I think. Unfortunately for me I can't
find a size that fits me. I don't remember the brand name, but they
are usually available from drug stores. We bought ours in HK where
they are everywhere, including 7/11 stores.