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posted 02/23/2010, 09:05PM new!

Has anyone else used the Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder?  I went to Italy for 12 days last fall and used two of these. They worked very well.  I put all tops in one and bottoms in the other.  They come with a folding board which helps you fold things the same size.  I place the board on the bottom of the stack of clothes before closing the pack.  When you arrive, you can just pick up the stack of clothes-they are still folded-and put them in a drawer.

I packed wrinkle free clothes-lots of suggestions on this sight-and had no wrinkles.  I wear neutral colors so need a few scarves and jewelry for a little interest.  On the way home I checked my rolling suitcase and my large carry on tote bag with a zipper top.

I had put my jewelry, that I make and really like, in a clutch bag on the top of the tote bag and zipped it up. When I got home the jewelry was missing.  I will always carry my jewelry with me-it wasn't worth much to anyone but me.  So annoying.

 

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TRACK said to winelover 02/23/2010, 09:05PM new!

Evie sorry they took you jewelry, but in the airports and elsewhere, a thief can steal grease out of a biscuit without braking the crust!! It was yours that's all that matters, not worth.

winelover said to TRACK 02/23/2010, 09:05PM new!

Right-So stupid of me, I had planned on carrying it, and guess I was just tired and changed my mind at the last minute.  At least I should have put it under something!  I hope this post will remind others.

Donna Hull said to winelover 02/23/2010, 09:05PM new!

So sorry that you lost your jewelry. I always keep mine with me. Your packing tips are excellent. Think I'll give the Eagle Creek Pack-It-Folder a try.

winelover said to Donna Hull 02/23/2010, 09:05PM new!

I hope you like them.  If you can't find the Eagle Creek-although Eagle Creek is online-, there are other brands.

Yes, I always keep my jewelry with me now.  Happy traveling!

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