Jenna

I can't keep up with the airline rules.

I don't plan on checking any of my luggage in... I'm going to do all carry-ons. I don't see the need for me to bring much luggage, kwim?

So are we allowed to bring bottles on now? Like, can I bring my makeup, hair gel, hand lotion on board now?

How about my laptop or portable DVD player?

I'm already keeping my stolen guns and pound of weed at home. I know they still frown upon that stuff ;) .

XoBxPleasuresoX

once u figure out which airline ur flyin, i would call them up....it seems like the rules change daily anyway

UV7

Save yourself any headaches or lost items and just pack it all into one bag and check it. I have lost countless $$$ worth of items at the airport when travelling on business. If they find anything on you that they don't like (or more appropriately, the inspector would like to keep for themselves!) they will confiscate it and you will lose it. They don't mail things back to you and they won't let you go back and add it to your checked luggage. I carry as little as possible.... keys, wallet, sunglasses, iPod, and laptop. I make sure there is NOTHING other than the lappy in its bag because I have had them destroy a bag digging through it because it contained a set of small eyeglass screwdrivers.
If these flights are all nonstop, odds are slim that they will lose your checked baggage. ...and now that I've said that, my luggage will be the one to disappear.

Jenna

Good advice guys, thanks!

God, I hate checking in luggage though! What a pain it is to find the carousel, wait for your stuff, blah blah blah! I will think about doing that though. I don't want to spend the entire flight to Miami, crying over my lost goods, lol.

So you CAN have a laptop as carry-on luggage? Is anyone bringing theirs?

Stargate_Toaster

I was just planning on having a carry on bag but if the airport dudes are going to steal my ____ I'm gonna put it in a checked bag. I think my dad is going with me anyway. We can pack all our stuff into one big bag.

XoBxPleasuresoX

I am....i'm borrowing my friends laptop....unfortunately...i have finals when i get back from Miami....so i'm gonna try to bang out my last paper in the airport on the way home....plus i wanna be able to post pix and stuff at night

thegermangemini

And I frown on it when its MY guns and weed you stole! Bring them back!

UV7

Yeah, DHS doesn't mind that you carry on electronics such as a laptop, iPod, cell phone, etc., provided that they can see it operate to make sure it is not concealing anything. Just make sure you leave the samurai swords, M16s, RPGs, and the C-4 at home.

gookgeek

Keep it simple, guys. I will have ONE backpack with me.

Anything that doesn't fit into it stays at home...

thegermangemini

Easy for a MAN to say...one backpack barely covers my shoes...LOL!

UV7

Geez. You must have big feet then! j/k
So exactly how many pairs of shoes are you bringing? I think I'll wear my Doc Marten's onto the plane, my Doc's to the airport, my Doc's to the event, and then, just to mix it up, I'll wear my Doc's to the afterparty!

thegermangemini

Did you really just ask a female about shoes? Okay! Sit down, grab some coffee, cuz this can take a while... :D

First, the plane, I will be wearing flip-flops or slip on open back sneaker styles, depending on the weather. Then when I get there, to unpack, I will def be wearing flipflops.

Then, for the first day, I will have comfy walking shoes to scout out the area, I will change to a matching pair of low pumps for dinner, dancing will most likely be low stiletto style heals, so my feet don't hurt the next night.

Then....need a bathroom break yet? Tough! K, so the next day the morning will be a different set of flip flops for breakfast, probably a different pair of sneakers to keep my feet good for the next evening, early dinner will be in open toe sandals, and the event will be in boots since it will probably involve a ton of standing.

That night, I will wear flip flops to get ready, open toed stilettos to the afterparty, and when I change, some closed toed heels to live it up in SB! To go home, I will probably wear what I wore to go. *gasp* The same shoes twice! Don't tell!

Do you want to know a rundown of my wardrobe too?

XoBxPleasuresoX

that was awesome....what am i gonna wear is the next question? lol

ohcanada_00

all i'm bringing is my speedo, the clothes I have on and my laptop.

heh hehe

Jenna

Shoes... I'm brining nice sandals for the party/event and flip flops for the beach. I might wear my knock-off Crocs with socks on the plane there and back so my wee little toes don't freeze off in Seattle.

Clothes, I'm brining clothes to wear there, clothes for the party and clothes for the way back. I will have to wear something twice though since I'm staying a day longer.

I am also bringing my camera, laptop (maybe) and minimal makeup, brushes and other daily hygiene items.

Hopefully I'll get this all in one carry-on and oversized purse type thing for possible laptop, book or whatever for the plane.

X_Box

LMAO! ya'll are too funny!

i dont want to pack heavy... but i know one thing that is ready to go..... my red pumps for the club!!!!!!!!!!!!


i think its time to go shopping for miami...
might sound like a stupid question but since i've never been... hows the weather like.............hmmmm i imagine beautiful!

shorberg

I wore shorts and t-shirts with sandals this past january, and it was still hot.

X_Box

perfect!

kkawana

went digging to the TSA site.. heres a link to the list of carry-on do's and donts
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...-items.shtm#10

robbiej

*shutters* remind me not to head out to the beach, lol.

I want to wear jeans to the event. packing lightly, jeans, slacks, tshirt, button down shirt, underwear good for a few days what with being able to turn around and inside out, sneakers and nice shoes, or maybe just sneakers, camera and contact stuff. I am going to check my bag because the last time I took on a carry-on there was no room in the overheads, they say only one carry-on but lots of people bring on more then one and stuff them in the overheads, grrrrrrrrrrr.