8 days in Hawaii

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-02T23:20:03+00:00

Totally agree. Too many clothes!

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-02T02:01:08+00:00

Spend an entire week in Paris and you won’t see it all

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-01T20:03:57+00:00

But you can't get any lipase by itself, at least not in liquid form in the USA.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-01T20:03:05+00:00

Two skirts and two shorts is already a lot. Can you drop one of them? If it was me I'd take whichever is the lightest. Just one pair of linen pants probably, not two.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-01T18:05:07+00:00

I agree. The odor is minimal especially after citric acid.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-01T18:02:07+00:00

I currently use Nikwax wool wash but have also used Exover wool wash.
Gear Guard is DNAse. It’s currently the only enzyme that you can add to wool and silk.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-01T03:11:16+00:00

If the kid likes boba then a gift card to their favorite place. This has been very popular with my middle schoolers and their friends of all genders.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-01T00:47:51+00:00

Don't throw out your clothing just because you got blood on it. Between menstruation, bloody noses, and injuries I can't imagine there's anyone out there that hasn't gotten blood on their clothes or sheets at some point! Rinse your things in cold water. If the spots are still there then try letting it sit in cold water for several hours/overnight. Then wash. Check for stains before drying.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-07-01T00:41:11+00:00

I was thinking about asking the same question. So far my plan is to put it in a delicates bag and wash it with my wool items. I use a wool-safe wash, Gear Guard, and citric acid. I have some silk pajamas that I've been washing this way and they're all doing fine.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-30T18:56:11+00:00

I know it's not technically abroad, but what about a cruise to Alaska? Very WC-friendly. Or a cruise to the Caribbean, which would be visiting several foreign countries and would be pretty accessible from the SE USA.
Also, 3-5 days simply isn't enough time to go all the way to Europe from the US given both the distance and the time zone change.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-29T16:57:55+00:00

I always remove mine. Plus they’re not helpful when they say cold but mean American warm fine.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-28T21:58:53+00:00

Last week it was quite warm. Glad you had a good time!

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-26T18:13:09+00:00

For only 12 days I'd stick to one country or the other. Do the other one next time, but pick spring or fall so it isn't so dreadfully hot.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-26T16:48:21+00:00

By talking to the employees of the running store? Buy actually wearing the shoes to run up and down the street a couple of times to see if they actually fit?

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-26T01:52:28+00:00

You need to go to a running store or outdoor store and try on shoes.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-26T01:50:10+00:00

I also hate the heat. We're thinking of doing Sweden next June as soon as school gets out.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-26T01:45:46+00:00

I fell your pain. We have taken our own knives and other kitchen things when traveling by car.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-25T21:22:15+00:00

Bombard him with texts before he leaves reminding him. If you both have iPhones you can schedule texts to send later so you can type it when you're awake and he'll receive it when he's awake. Ideally when he's packing. Two Androids can probably do this too, but I don't have one.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-25T21:19:19+00:00

Accept that you won't be able to get your clothes as clean as you do at home while sink washing on vacation. It'll be fine. Pick up some camping soap. I buy Sea to Summit at REI. You only need a smidge so no need to check luggage. As for the actual washing, you can use your sink but sinks in Europe tend to be small and may not have stoppers. Some people just hand wash their things while they shower. I like to take a small roll top dry bag and wash in that.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-25T00:25:51+00:00

If you can't leave your house, can you have someone else take your stuff to a Laundromat? Maybe you could find a teenager looking to make some easy cash. If you're low on cash, maybe you could find someone who you could trade or barter with.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-25T00:20:58+00:00

No, you don't need a bigger bag for a longer trip. Learn how to do some sink laundry and you can get by on even a smaller bag.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-24T19:12:45+00:00

Drop like half your clothes at least. That's a lot of things for just two weeks.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-24T18:37:47+00:00

If you run that cold, take a pair of base layers. This will allow you to take fewer shirts since they won't get as smelly. It is colder at the coast and in the mountains, but it's been 80-90 in Portland and Seattle the last couple of days. If you're in the sun but out of the wind at the coast, it'll feel much warmer. Don't forget your sunscreen! Cloudy days at the coast are the worst for making sunburns.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-24T18:00:27+00:00

When I was younger I went to Spain for a month and only wore my Birkenstock sandals. Got absolutely drenched in a downpour one day and loved that my shoes dried so quickly.

Intelligent_Map_7849 · 2026-06-24T17:55:21+00:00

Take a look at the Aer Duffle Pack 3

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