Comments on: Po Chai And Duct Tape: 10 Unlikely Things To Pack

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:55:53 +0000

I like your idea Andy. But what do you do if the lightbulbs turn out to be non-dimmable compact fluorescent? I’m already carrying lightbulbs, not that I couldn’t run and buy them, but who wants to spend all the time shopping for this stuff. I’m going to look at the dimmers at Home Depot. Thanks.

Jeff

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:48:20 +0000

As of late I have been carrying around a cheap slide dimmer. It can act as a night light for the kids. Or, for holiday without kids, it can make a room feel much more relaxed or romantic. It is also great If I want to sit up reading after the wife goes to sleep.

It is 100% a comfort item, but after a few trips, I would miss it if I left it behind.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:35:56 +0000

Thanks for the additions Lynne and Dylan!

I like to pack a nightlight too. When I forget I unscrew all bulbs in the bathroom except the dimmest one, and partially shut the door. But a night light works a lot better.

I’ll look for the 550/para cord. If only we had a military surplus store. Oh well, next trip to the mainland.

Aloha,
Jeff

By: Dylan

Dylan — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:30:49 +0000

Instead of regular nylon rope, i would use 550 cord (aka para cord). It has many more uses and packs well. You can usually find it at a local military surplus store. A 50 foot hank should be under $5 US, but you can find great deals online. You can sometimes find 500 and/or 1000 ft. rolls if you find that you use it a lot. It is also handy to have around the house, in the car, camping, etc.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:04:16 +0000

Re: Unlikely Things to Pack

We get up in the night, and I always pack two night-lights - one for the bathroom (where there is always a receptacle for shaving and the alternative is a full-on bright light) and one for the room (where there isn’t always an outlet) so you can see to get to the bathroom.