Packing for a Trip – Women vs. Men
I’m smack in the middle of packing for a trip times TWO – I’m unpacking from a business trip last week to California at the same time that I am packing for a blog conference coming up in just 3 days. Yes, this is when Adrian’s Crazy Life gets far too crazy, so I thought it was a great time to write a little post about the differences between men and women when packing for a trip.
I think this is one way that clearly shows the enormous difference between how men and women approach a task. I think most women are obsessive packers – I know I certainly am! We try to maximize our options while making sure we cover every possible eventuality – rain, a fancy dinner, a trip to a swap meet, or running into our biggest rival from High School. I mean, the shoes alone can take at least half an hour to figure out. By that time, my husband is packed for a week-long trip and is in the car honking the horn!
We have to look the part at all times and that requires some clever packing, and a little strategizing. Guys, on the other hand, have it SOOOO easy. If it’s a business trip – they grab a suit, where the only thing they have to determine is the color of the tie. Otherwise, they grab a few pairs of pants, toss in a couple of shirts, socks, underwear, and a shaving kit, and boom! they are out the door!
Here is a little graphic that illustrates the difference between the sexes when packing for a trip.
On top of that, we have to
- make sure we stop the mail and the newspaper
- set the automatic lights and secure the house
- arrange for pet care
- get our nails done
- make sure the milk and perishables are used up
- bring chargers for every possible device
- plan out books and other diversions for everyone
- then start the process all over again for kids.
No wonder we are exhausted by the time we get on the plane or in the car. Just for the heck of it, here is a post I wrote a while back that gives you some easy tips for packing for a trip.
Bonus tip – Look at these great Ziplock squishy bags I found. No vacuum needed – you just seal your clothes in, roll them up and press all the air out. Your clothes will take up about 40% less room in your suitcase, which means more room for SHOES!
What are your best tips for packing for a trip? Here are some other posts you might enjoy:
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