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14 Travel wrinkle-free.

I never bring a travel iron. To avoid wrinkles—and save space—lay
clothes flat and roll them up together. Or, place clothing in Ziploc® bags, sorted
either by outfit or by category. Squeeze the air out to keep clothes flat and save
space. Ziploc® bags are also handy for medications, cosmetics, wet clothing and
swimsuits, photo and electrical equipment, brochures and ticket stubs, dirty
laundry, and more. To maximize space, wrap hairbrushes or your hair dryer in
plastic and tuck them inside your shoes.
15 Consider your carry-on carefully.

In addition to things you’ll need for your flight—headphones, neck
pillow, reading materials—pack a change of clothes and a few essential toiletries
and medications. You’ll thank yourself in the event of lost luggage.
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Pack with a purpose.

Consider bringing clothes or shoes that you no longer need or want,
but are in good condition. After wearing them during your trip, you can clean
them and leave them behind in hotel rooms, where the service staff might
appreciate them. Or ask your trip leader how to donate them. The clothes
get a new life, and your bag gets a little lighter as the trip continues.
Editor’s Note: If you are traveling with O.A.T., your trip will include some local visits,
and your Trip Experience Leader will have great ideas for how you can help. Solar lamps,
soccer balls, and paperback books make great gifts. Many travelers bring several pairs
of used reading glasses in different prescriptions to distribute during their trip.

BEST WRINKLE-FREE FABRICS FOR TRAVEL

If you’re shopping for some new travel clothes, consider fabrics
that blend the following:

1. Wool. 4. Jersey knits. 7. Spandex. 10. Permanent-
2. Polyester. 5. Nylon. 8. Denim. press poly-
cotton blends.
3. Lyocell (Tencel). 6. Lycra. 9. Cashmere.

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