Clothes to fly in?
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I also use Rohan products. If you want a jacket with plenty of pockets consider this:
Mens Assignment Jacket - Mens Outdoor Clothing - Rohan
L. L. Bean makes a similar jacket:
Explorer Jacket: Casual at L.L.Bean
Mens Assignment Jacket - Mens Outdoor Clothing - Rohan
L. L. Bean makes a similar jacket:
Explorer Jacket: Casual at L.L.Bean
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Usually medium weight casual/smart/cotton jacket (Boden) which keeps its shape and also covers extreme cold outside terminal to raging furnace inside...casual/smart trousers/chinos, no belt (security), ordinary leather brogue shoes, t-shirt, small canvas blue messenger bag to keep everything in including my watch thru security, sometimes get the 'any laptop?' question with it I suppose understandably now there are much small devices...answer 'no' and i couldnt do without a small bag to be honest, shovibg stuff in pockets only means you have to take them al out again at security so i keep everything in one place
Same format/clothing every trip..actually other than removing the belt it is what I usually wear to the office anyway
Same format/clothing every trip..actually other than removing the belt it is what I usually wear to the office anyway
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This has got me thinking - I often fly in a pair of Craghoppers walking trousers (same idea as cargo pants, lots of pockets for documents, ipod etc). These have a canvas belt, with plastic buckle. I have never removed this, as I assumed that it was belts with metal buckles were the problem. I seem to recall I asked security once, and he waved me through without taking it off. Other than that, I just leave it and walk through - obviously the arch doesn't go off. However if the risk is sewn-in objects should I be taking it off anyway?
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... should I be taking it off anyway?
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I used to like cargo pants and travel vests but with all the Security malarky today I really can't be bothered...
Electricals, bits, bobs, and books all go in the Carry On - I use a Lowe Alpine TT40 which the the largest legal carry-on size for most airlines and is my only luggage if travelling light. Slip-on shoes, loose Rohan Pants (not bags) with a plastic belt, Long Sleeve Shirt (can get cold long-haul), with a breast pocket and Rohan used to do a nice one with a zip. Choice of poly-cotton top or jacket depending whether I'm dressed for leisure or work - I prefer the Rohan Long sleeve with the zip chest pocket for a casual trip or an Orvis/Rohan sports jacket which can still manage to look reasonable without too much care.
Avoid - lace-up shoes or trainers, metal belt buckles, too many zips or pockets, stuff in pockets which get uncomfortable after a few hours, t-shirts or tight jeans and carrying too much in your carry-on bag.
Electricals, bits, bobs, and books all go in the Carry On - I use a Lowe Alpine TT40 which the the largest legal carry-on size for most airlines and is my only luggage if travelling light. Slip-on shoes, loose Rohan Pants (not bags) with a plastic belt, Long Sleeve Shirt (can get cold long-haul), with a breast pocket and Rohan used to do a nice one with a zip. Choice of poly-cotton top or jacket depending whether I'm dressed for leisure or work - I prefer the Rohan Long sleeve with the zip chest pocket for a casual trip or an Orvis/Rohan sports jacket which can still manage to look reasonable without too much care.
Avoid - lace-up shoes or trainers, metal belt buckles, too many zips or pockets, stuff in pockets which get uncomfortable after a few hours, t-shirts or tight jeans and carrying too much in your carry-on bag.
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I'm a long skirts person, usually combined with a light top, light jumper, and jacket/coat. I'll usually have another top rolled up and stuffed into my rucksack for if it gets chilly.
On my feet I'll have socks or tights or nothing, depending on the weather (sim for shoes or sandals). I'll take a pair of loose, thin leggings and a pair of socks for the cold. A handy tip I learnt from a CC on a long haul: ask for a bottle with hot water in, and then put that into those socks you get in those little packs. Insta hot water bottle for extra heat
If it's short haul, it's usually what was lying around, clean, not packed up, when I got up that morning...
ETA: when it comes to going smoothly through security, I make sure everything in my bag is packed neatly so that I know exactly what is in each pocket. I try to make sure everything that needs to be out is out (not hard with long queues!). What's remarkable - and others have commented on this - is that as volatile a personality as mine is, when I'm travelling I'm remarkably calm. I figure that as someone who doesn't travel for work (but does research count?), it's not worth my while to get het up about things.
On my feet I'll have socks or tights or nothing, depending on the weather (sim for shoes or sandals). I'll take a pair of loose, thin leggings and a pair of socks for the cold. A handy tip I learnt from a CC on a long haul: ask for a bottle with hot water in, and then put that into those socks you get in those little packs. Insta hot water bottle for extra heat
If it's short haul, it's usually what was lying around, clean, not packed up, when I got up that morning...
ETA: when it comes to going smoothly through security, I make sure everything in my bag is packed neatly so that I know exactly what is in each pocket. I try to make sure everything that needs to be out is out (not hard with long queues!). What's remarkable - and others have commented on this - is that as volatile a personality as mine is, when I'm travelling I'm remarkably calm. I figure that as someone who doesn't travel for work (but does research count?), it's not worth my while to get het up about things.
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At one airport before Christmas the security queue stretched twice across the departures area before it even entered the security queue proper. As we approached the end, oh 10 minutes or so before we were to be checked, Mrs PN sees other pax buying the bags - 50p for 2 - and putting make-up etc in them. I am despatched to get bags, fortunately I have 50p as no change is given. Mrs PN then crams two bags to bursting point with every potion, lotion and unguent known to man with NONE being used on the flight.
Now this is not as if she is a tyro. Only 4 months previous Miss PN1 went through her handbag and had dumped a good 2 litres of stuff and there it was all back.
She seems as blind to what Security see as dangerous items and Security is blind to really dangerous item, like sharpened toothbrushes
****for those not in UK, a prisoner slashed the throat of a fellow inmate with a toothbrush that had been filed into a weapon. A credit card can also be used to cut someone's throat and does not need to be filed.
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I don't often fly in company, which can make things rather lonely, but has the advantage that I can control the level of exasperation at my own stuff.
My level of exasperation at other people's things, however...
My level of exasperation at other people's things, however...
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Too many pockets can be a problem - Where did I put my passport and boarding card this time?
Cargo pants, T shirt and lambswool sweater for warmth if needed. Lightweight waterproof top for most destinations. What did someone say in a post a few years ago? "Dress to survive, not to arrive".
Everything metallic goes in a small rucksack; small change in those little bags you can get from banks.
Cargo pants, T shirt and lambswool sweater for warmth if needed. Lightweight waterproof top for most destinations. What did someone say in a post a few years ago? "Dress to survive, not to arrive".
Everything metallic goes in a small rucksack; small change in those little bags you can get from banks.
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Hmmm ... let me think. Soft bags, obviously, because you NEVER know how much headspace or other clutter is in the overhead at your seat.
My lightweight [but quite stiff] Nautica backpack with about 376 assorted pockets - or is it 5? One pocket assigned to travel wallet, another to assorted keys and small change [yes, bank coin bags are essential for multi-currency ops], bill-fold and cellphone. Another with cigarettes and matches for that immediate fix after arrival, camera, notebook and pen. Main body contains lightweight outer jacket [Bill Bass?], spare handkerchief and underwear, book[s], rechargeable razor .... and the inevitable collection of electrical chargers.
Shirt with breast pocket to carry passport and b/c.
Comfortable slacks with nothing in the pockets except handkerchief.
Slip-on shoes.
Anything heavy or bulky from DF gets given to "Herself" to go in her big soft carry-on which contains a book and very little else.
My lightweight [but quite stiff] Nautica backpack with about 376 assorted pockets - or is it 5? One pocket assigned to travel wallet, another to assorted keys and small change [yes, bank coin bags are essential for multi-currency ops], bill-fold and cellphone. Another with cigarettes and matches for that immediate fix after arrival, camera, notebook and pen. Main body contains lightweight outer jacket [Bill Bass?], spare handkerchief and underwear, book[s], rechargeable razor .... and the inevitable collection of electrical chargers.
Shirt with breast pocket to carry passport and b/c.
Comfortable slacks with nothing in the pockets except handkerchief.
Slip-on shoes.
Anything heavy or bulky from DF gets given to "Herself" to go in her big soft carry-on which contains a book and very little else.
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Hmmm ... let me think. Soft bags, obviously, because you NEVER know how much headspace or other clutter is in the overhead at your seat.
My lightweight [but quite stiff] Nautica backpack with about 376 assorted pockets - or is it 5? One pocket assigned to travel wallet [essential product, with tickets, loyalty cards, currenc[ies], car rental vouchers and that stuff], another to assorted keys and small change [yes, bank coin bags are essential for multi-currency ops], bill-fold and cellphone. Another with cigarettes and matches for that immediate fix after arrival, camera, notebook and pen. Main body contains lightweight outer jacket [Bill Bass?], spare handkerchief and underwear, book[s], rechargeable razor .... and the inevitable collection of electrical chargers.
Shirt with breast pocket to carry passport and b/c.
Comfortable slacks with nothing in the pockets except handkerchief.
Slip-on shoes.
Anything heavy or bulky from DF gets given to "Herself" to go in her big soft carry-on which contains a book and very little else.
My lightweight [but quite stiff] Nautica backpack with about 376 assorted pockets - or is it 5? One pocket assigned to travel wallet [essential product, with tickets, loyalty cards, currenc[ies], car rental vouchers and that stuff], another to assorted keys and small change [yes, bank coin bags are essential for multi-currency ops], bill-fold and cellphone. Another with cigarettes and matches for that immediate fix after arrival, camera, notebook and pen. Main body contains lightweight outer jacket [Bill Bass?], spare handkerchief and underwear, book[s], rechargeable razor .... and the inevitable collection of electrical chargers.
Shirt with breast pocket to carry passport and b/c.
Comfortable slacks with nothing in the pockets except handkerchief.
Slip-on shoes.
Anything heavy or bulky from DF gets given to "Herself" to go in her big soft carry-on which contains a book and very little else.
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Car Park voucher exchanged for Car Park ticket - note parking bay, stow ticket, pocket satnav and cable and mount. Rush to bus.
Airport, online checkin paper, passport, boarding card, shuffle in random order at baggage drop, immigration, and security and perm any 2 from 3.
Shops - boarding card and wallet. Gate - passport and boarding card. Steps - boarding card.
At the other end, pasport, car hire voucher, driving licence, hotel voucher, maps, satnav.
And holding your book, paper, magazine etc, which is where I started this thread.
Everything goes in my Lufthansa Rimowa laptop bag - except passport and ticket which go in a shirt pocket. Car park ticket goes in the pocket in the GPS case.
Seemples.
But I get so fed up with those 'aeroplane mountaineers' who insist on staggering on board with a Bergen, then turning round and hitting everyone in the face with their sodding backpacks.
Only snag I've faced is insisting that Lufthansa don't allocate me in row 1 as there's nowhere convenient to put my laptop bag. Plus the Sicherheitsdienst idiot at FRA who insisted that every electrical item was removed and caused a simply wonderful queue to build up in the business class lane as out came laptop, power supply, UK cable for power supply, EU cable for power supply, WLAN adaptor, GSM dongle, 3 x USB sticks, GPS, GPS charger, GPS mount, GPS software cable, cellphone, cellphone charger, EU-UK adaptor, French-EU adaptor (for French sockets with that damn spike thing), US-UK adaptor, media base with DVD drive and floppy disk drive, skype handet.... They all had to be taken out, then the (pretty well empty apart from a couple of magazines and some papers) bag went through the X-ray machine again. Then he had to wait whilst I carefully repacked everything - I was in absolutely no hurry and as sickly polite and charming as I could possibly be.....
Seemples.
But I get so fed up with those 'aeroplane mountaineers' who insist on staggering on board with a Bergen, then turning round and hitting everyone in the face with their sodding backpacks.
Only snag I've faced is insisting that Lufthansa don't allocate me in row 1 as there's nowhere convenient to put my laptop bag. Plus the Sicherheitsdienst idiot at FRA who insisted that every electrical item was removed and caused a simply wonderful queue to build up in the business class lane as out came laptop, power supply, UK cable for power supply, EU cable for power supply, WLAN adaptor, GSM dongle, 3 x USB sticks, GPS, GPS charger, GPS mount, GPS software cable, cellphone, cellphone charger, EU-UK adaptor, French-EU adaptor (for French sockets with that damn spike thing), US-UK adaptor, media base with DVD drive and floppy disk drive, skype handet.... They all had to be taken out, then the (pretty well empty apart from a couple of magazines and some papers) bag went through the X-ray machine again. Then he had to wait whilst I carefully repacked everything - I was in absolutely no hurry and as sickly polite and charming as I could possibly be.....
