Comments on: Oh pack it! http://justwandering.org/2006/destination/thailand/oh-pack-it/ Filipina traveler wandering around the Philippines, Asia and Australia Tue, 22 May 2012 13:58:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Richi http://justwandering.org/2006/destination/thailand/oh-pack-it/comment-page-1/#comment-32448 Richi Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:04:43 +0000 http://justwandering.org/index.php/2006/05/11/oh-pack-it/#comment-32448 If this is still active, can anyone tell me where you can find "ziplock" bags in Perth WA. Prelim look couldn't find any. Much appreciated If this is still active, can anyone tell me where you can find “ziplock” bags in Perth WA.
Prelim look couldn’t find any.
Much appreciated

]]> By: nina http://justwandering.org/2006/destination/thailand/oh-pack-it/comment-page-1/#comment-14 nina Mon, 15 May 2006 18:12:23 +0000 http://justwandering.org/index.php/2006/05/11/oh-pack-it/#comment-14 aahhhh! it's already tuesday! I'm leaving tomorrow! thanks for the packing tips, guys! I've already come to terms with my limited clothes allowance, and I've manage to fit everything in my backpack. yay for me! yes Donn, ziploc is love! I bought 2 boxes, of different size. might go to beach road in singapore to check out what's available. And I agree -- investing on bags are important! i just hope it doesn't get stolen or ripped >_< aahhhh! it’s already tuesday! I’m leaving tomorrow!

thanks for the packing tips, guys! I’ve already come to terms with my limited clothes allowance, and I’ve manage to fit everything in my backpack. yay for me!

yes Donn, ziploc is love! I bought 2 boxes, of different size. might go to beach road in singapore to check out what’s available.

And I agree — investing on bags are important! i just hope it doesn’t get stolen or ripped >_<

]]> By: Donn http://justwandering.org/2006/destination/thailand/oh-pack-it/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Donn Fri, 12 May 2006 10:21:37 +0000 http://justwandering.org/index.php/2006/05/11/oh-pack-it/#comment-12 Being in the army has helped me somewhat in the packing department. So here are a few things I've learnt: - Like what "Wei" said, buy things that can be bought over at the destination country. Just have enough to last you the first few days. - Be prepared to re-wear some items of clothings countless times. We do this all the time in the army, and believe me, it really isn't that bad once you get the hang of it. Once the smell comes, just wash it! :) - The use of "zip-loc" bags. These bags is THE secret of packing in the army. I'm not sure about the Philippines, but in Singapore we can get tons of ziploc bags at Beach Road (the army market) for about 50 cents each (i.e. relatively cheap). From what I know though, some specialty army shops also sell the more expensive type of ziploc (probably better for backpacking; in the army we just use and throw) used by the US Navy, which are stretchable and last what my friend claims is "forever". You can probably get these at most shops selling army gear, with the bigger ones for clothes costing close to US$7 or S$10. They waterproof your clothes AND keep them vacuum packed so they're smaller. The smaller ones can be used to keep money or your handphone. Great stuff really. Lastly, get a quality backpack. My coz got a cheap one in Malaysia one time, which he brought to China. Within a day the seams broke. It's worth the investment to go for quality, especially since they can be used over and over again. Happy Hobo-ing Nina! Being in the army has helped me somewhat in the packing department. So here are a few things I’ve learnt:
- Like what “Wei” said, buy things that can be bought over at the destination country. Just have enough to last you the first few days.
- Be prepared to re-wear some items of clothings countless times. We do this all the time in the army, and believe me, it really isn’t that bad once you get the hang of it. Once the smell comes, just wash it! :)
- The use of “zip-loc” bags. These bags is THE secret of packing in the army. I’m not sure about the Philippines, but in Singapore we can get tons of ziploc bags at Beach Road (the army market) for about 50 cents each (i.e. relatively cheap). From what I know though, some specialty army shops also sell the more expensive type of ziploc (probably better for backpacking; in the army we just use and throw) used by the US Navy, which are stretchable and last what my friend claims is “forever”. You can probably get these at most shops selling army gear, with the bigger ones for clothes costing close to US$7 or S$10. They waterproof your clothes AND keep them vacuum packed so they’re smaller. The smaller ones can be used to keep money or your handphone. Great stuff really.
Lastly, get a quality backpack. My coz got a cheap one in Malaysia one time, which he brought to China. Within a day the seams broke. It’s worth the investment to go for quality, especially since they can be used over and over again.

Happy Hobo-ing Nina!

]]> By: nina http://justwandering.org/2006/destination/thailand/oh-pack-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11 nina Thu, 11 May 2006 16:59:59 +0000 http://justwandering.org/index.php/2006/05/11/oh-pack-it/#comment-11 *nods* and if that fails, cheat and leave some of your stuff with your brother. which i'll be doing. har har. *nods* and if that fails, cheat and leave some of your stuff with your brother. which i’ll be doing. har har.

]]> By: Wei http://justwandering.org/2006/destination/thailand/oh-pack-it/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Wei Wed, 10 May 2006 20:47:09 +0000 http://justwandering.org/index.php/2006/05/11/oh-pack-it/#comment-10 Rule of the thumb Nina, the longer the trip, the less you bring. Everything else can be bought there. Rule of the thumb Nina, the longer the trip, the less you bring. Everything else can be bought there.

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