Luggage weight

16 Jul 2007 Marília said

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• 16 Jul 2007 PinaI said

  

  No, the 20kg limit is just your suitcase, not your day bag. Having said that, you can’t tke another 15kg’s on the bus with you! All you’re allowed to take on the bus is an actual ‘day’ bag (wallet, passport, water)…stuff like that.
  
  Do you have bathroom scales? Probably the best way to to weigh before you leave is to throw your suitcase on the bathroom scales. If you’re not sure about the reading then you get on the scales first, pick up the suitcase and work out the difference!

  No, the 20kg limit is just your suitcase, not your day bag. Having said that, you can't tke another 15kg's on the bus with you! All you're allowed to take on the bus is an actual 'day' bag (wallet, passport, water)...stuff like that.<BR><BR>Do you have bathroom scales? Probably the best way to to weigh before you leave is to throw your suitcase on the bathroom scales. If you're not sure about the reading then you get on the scales first, pick up the suitcase and work out the difference! or Cancel
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• 16 Jul 2007 Kathryn83 said

  

  Hi Marilia
  
  The 20kgs is just for your suitcase, your hand luggage is seperate.
  
  No question is stupid. Do you have scales at home – like the ones we dread to look at when we weight ourselves???? HA HA. I would just try and weight your suitcase with that. Although they may not be perfect, but it can give you an idea of what the weight.
  
  Kathryn

  Hi Marilia<BR><BR>The 20kgs is just for your suitcase, your hand luggage is seperate.<BR><BR>No question is stupid. Do you have scales at home - like the ones we dread to look at when we weight ourselves???? HA HA. I would just try and weight your suitcase with that. Although they may not be perfect, but it can give you an idea of what the weight. <BR><BR>Kathryn or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 dinnerlove said

  

  i am leaving the day-after-tomorrow and i just packed about 90% of my suitcase.
  
  it’s huge and buldging, but within the weight limit. is it okay that it’s buldging in shape?
  
  and do you think it’s a giant problem that it’s hard to carry? i can drag it by the handle and wheels fine, and carry it for a short distance if i have to, and it’s even well within the weight limit…really, i’m just very weak.
  
  i know it’ll get lighter as the trip goes on because a lot of it is toiletries (full sized shampoo, conditioner, etc) and i plan to throw out underwear and socks and things as i go (just to make room for new stuff though), but do you think it’s a major problem?
  
  i’m having a last-minute panick.
  
  laura

  i am leaving the day-after-tomorrow and i just packed about 90% of my suitcase.<BR><BR>it's huge and buldging, but within the weight limit. is it okay that it's buldging in shape?<BR><BR>and do you think it's a giant problem that it's hard to carry? i can drag it by the handle and wheels fine, and carry it for a short distance if i have to, and it's even well within the weight limit...really, i'm just very weak.<BR><BR>i know it'll get lighter as the trip goes on because a lot of it is toiletries (full sized shampoo, conditioner, etc) and i plan to throw out underwear and socks and things as i go (just to make room for new stuff though), but do you think it's a major problem?<BR><BR>i'm having a last-minute panick.<BR><BR>laura or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 cant wait said

  

  i believe thats as long as its in the weight limit…but depending on the tour iheard that there are hotels with out elevatorsso be prepared to carry it a little

  i believe thats as long as its in the weight limit...but depending on the tour iheard that there are hotels with out elevatorsso be prepared to carry it a little or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 cant wait said

  

  another question —> is it better tohave a smallerluggage but have it full or to take the bigger luggage (im a little person! ha) and have a lot of extra room??

  another question --&gt; is it better tohave a smallerluggage but have it full or to take the bigger luggage (im a little person! ha) and have a lot of extra room?? or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Jeremy said

  

  Hey dinnerlove, what size suitcase do you have? Im currently debating between duffels: a 59" linear that holds 6400 cubic inches and a 63.5" linear (expanded, I could compress it to the airline 62") that holds 8000ish. Trying to compare volume to picture sizes online is deceiving, even when they put it up to a mannequin. How many shirts/pants/socks did you pack and how long is your tour?

  Hey dinnerlove, what size suitcase do you have? Im currently debating between duffels: a 59" linear that holds 6400 cubic inches and a 63.5" linear (expanded, I could compress it to the airline 62") that holds 8000ish. Trying to compare volume to picture sizes online is deceiving, even when they put it up to a mannequin. How many shirts/pants/socks did you pack and how long is your tour? or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Loogie said

  

  Hey Marilia,
  You can bring shampoo on the plane but it has to be in clear bag with the label clearly marked.
  
  Hope that helps.
  
  Anyhing else you want to know, just ask.
  
  
  Brian
  brij75@yahoo.com
  
  Southern Ireland ‘97
  Grand Explorer ’00
  Rainbow Nation ’01 (no longer offered by Contiki)
  Beaches & Reefs ’02-’03

  Hey Marilia,<BR> You can bring shampoo on the plane but it has to be in clear bag with the label clearly marked.<BR><BR>Hope that helps.<BR><BR>Anyhing else you want to know, just ask.<BR><BR><BR>Brian<BR>brij75@yahoo.com<BR><BR>Southern Ireland '97<BR>Grand Explorer '00<BR>Rainbow Nation '01 (no longer offered by Contiki)<BR>Beaches & Reefs '02-'03 or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Loogie said

  

  Well to be safe, i would double check the site of the airline you’re taking or even the site of the airport.
  
  Also keep in mind that airlines are strict about the weight of your luggage too and will oh so gladly charge you more money if you go over.
  
  Brian
  brij75@yahoo.com
  
  Southern Ireland ‘97
  Grand Explorer ’00
  Rainbow Nation ’01 (no longer offered by Contiki)
  Beaches & Reefs ’02-’03

  Well to be safe, i would double check the site of the airline you're taking or even the site of the airport.<BR><BR>Also keep in mind that airlines are strict about the weight of your luggage too and will oh so gladly charge you more money if you go over.<BR><BR>Brian<BR>brij75@yahoo.com<BR><BR>Southern Ireland '97<BR>Grand Explorer '00<BR>Rainbow Nation '01 (no longer offered by Contiki)<BR>Beaches & Reefs '02-'03 or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 dinnerlove said

  

  jeremy, my suitcase is about 1-2 inches in each direction smaller than what’s allowed. i’m not sure what that is linear-wise, but it’s NOT the largest. i went for one a teeny bit smaller because i thought it’d be easier to lug around (i’m pretty small)- but i’m kind of regretting it due to how jammed in and bulky it is now. i also went with one a little smaller because i figured that if i went any larger i’d pack more, and then the weight-limit would pose as a problem. i don’t think, really, it’s THAT big of a deal. either it’s bulky and jammed or it’s bigger to carry. i’d say it depends on how big YOU are.
  
  also, marilia and loogie… you CAN’T bring any old liquid on a plane if you’re talking about carry-on. i was talking about my checked luggage, in which case liquid is fine in almost any size. in checked luggage it has to be of a certain size and it has to be in a clear zip-locked plastic bag. most of the time it’s something like 3oz containers in a 1-quart plastic bag, but it can vary a bit from country to country and from airline to airline. check it out online before you go.
  
  also, i just found out i have to REPACK my luggage because my dad knows someone at british airways who said that if we dress up we might get bumped to first class. this sucks because now i have to pack my heavy jeans and heavy sneakers and hoodie that i was planning to wear and now i have to wear light little cutesy things. i sound like such and ungrateful snob, but this packing crap is driving me crazy.
  
  laura

  jeremy, my suitcase is about 1-2 inches in each direction smaller than what's allowed. i'm not sure what that is linear-wise, but it's NOT the largest. i went for one a teeny bit smaller because i thought it'd be easier to lug around (i'm pretty small)- but i'm kind of regretting it due to how jammed in and bulky it is now. i also went with one a little smaller because i figured that if i went any larger i'd pack more, and then the weight-limit would pose as a problem. i don't think, really, it's THAT big of a deal. either it's bulky and jammed or it's bigger to carry. i'd say it depends on how big YOU are. <BR><BR>also, marilia and loogie... you CAN'T bring any old liquid on a plane if you're talking about carry-on. i was talking about my checked luggage, in which case liquid is fine in almost any size. in checked luggage it has to be of a certain size and it has to be in a clear zip-locked plastic bag. most of the time it's something like 3oz containers in a 1-quart plastic bag, but it can vary a bit from country to country and from airline to airline. check it out online before you go.<BR><BR>also, i just found out i have to REPACK my luggage because my dad knows someone at british airways who said that if we dress up we might get bumped to first class. this sucks because now i have to pack my heavy jeans and heavy sneakers and hoodie that i was planning to wear and now i have to wear light little cutesy things. i sound like such and ungrateful snob, but this packing crap is driving me crazy.<BR><BR>laura or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Loogie said

  

  Thanks Laura <!--graemlin::)-->
  
  Remember to leave room for souveneirs when you pack to. One way to pack lighter is to also buy clothing during trip & bring less.
  
  Brian
  brij75@yahoo.com

  Thanks Laura <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smiler" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin::)--><BR><BR>Remember to leave room for souveneirs when you pack to. One way to pack lighter is to also buy clothing during trip & bring less.<BR><BR>Brian<BR>brij75@yahoo.com or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 dinnerlove said

  

  i can’ttttt. i neeeeed all my clothes. i’ve deemed everything essential. ughhhh.

  i can'ttttt. i neeeeed all my clothes. i've deemed everything essential. ughhhh. or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Loogie said

  

  Perhaps you can take some clothing that can be thrown out during trip.
  
  You could always wear 5 layers of clothing on the plane. Joking.

  Perhaps you can take some clothing that can be thrown out during trip.<BR><BR>You could always wear 5 layers of clothing on the plane. Joking. or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Jeremy said

  

  Quantify “essential” <!--graemlin:;)-->

  Quantify "essential" <img src="http://connect.contiki.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:;)--> or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 dinnerlove said

  

  you’re joking but i really AM wearing a lot of layers on the plane.
  
  i plan to dispose of socks and underware as i go. actual clothing, we’ll have to see about; i love my stuff. also, like i said, a bunch of my stuff is heavy toiletrys, so those will be tossed right away. i think it’ll get lighter as i go. i hope.
  
  laura

  you're joking but i really AM wearing a lot of layers on the plane.<BR><BR>i plan to dispose of socks and underware as i go. actual clothing, we'll have to see about; i love my stuff. also, like i said, a bunch of my stuff is heavy toiletrys, so those will be tossed right away. i think it'll get lighter as i go. i hope.<BR><BR>laura or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 dinnerlove said

  

  oh also, jeremy, you asked how long i was going for. it’s gonna be a total of 23 nights (18 nights on tour + 5 on my own)

  oh also, jeremy, you asked how long i was going for. it's gonna be a total of 23 nights (18 nights on tour + 5 on my own) or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Jeremy said

  

  I wouldn’t dispose of stinky socks, if you do a load or two in the sink they will be good enough. Plus they would make great padding if you buy shot glasses or beer steins.

  I wouldn't dispose of stinky socks, if you do a load or two in the sink they will be good enough. Plus they would make great padding if you buy shot glasses or beer steins. or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Loogie said

  

  Laura,
  Where are you from?

  Laura,<BR> Where are you from? or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 dinnerlove said

  

  good call on the padding. the undies can go though. i’m bringing a teeny bottle of detergent but i’m not particularly attached to my socks and undies.
  
  i’m from new york, usa. where are you from?
  
  laura

  good call on the padding. the undies can go though. i'm bringing a teeny bottle of detergent but i'm not particularly attached to my socks and undies.<BR><BR>i'm from new york, usa. where are you from?<BR><BR>laura or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 dinnerlove said

  

  hahahaha i hate the word “undies.” i was just too lazy to type the word “underwear.”
  
  and now i just did.

  hahahaha i hate the word "undies." i was just too lazy to type the word "underwear."<BR><BR>and now i just did. or Cancel
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• 17 Jul 2007 Loogie said

  

  I’m from New York. Live & work on long island. What about you?
  
  
  Do you know what optionals you’re going to do? I recommend the daysail in the Whitsundays.

  I'm from New York. Live & work on long island. What about you?<BR><BR><BR>Do you know what optionals you're going to do? I recommend the daysail in the Whitsundays. or Cancel
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