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Alaska Cruise Packing Guide: Compressing Your Jackets, Sweaters, Dresses, Jeans & Beanies for Travel

Griff & Alyssa
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👁️ 49K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 9:32

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Editorial Summary

The creator demonstrates various methods for efficiently packing for an Alaskan cruise using two carry-on sized suitcases. She emphasizes the importance of layering due to the cold climate and showcases several organizational tools. The demonstration includes the use of fully compression packing cubes from Trip Travel Gear to manage socks, underwear, and large quantities of pants. To handle bulky items like sweaters, she utilizes vacuum seal bags that can be compressed by hand without a vacuum cleaner. The creator also shows how she organizes dresses, swimsuits, and accessories like beanies and scarves. For toiletries, she utilizes a hanging travel bag to maintain order within her personal item. The video concludes with a look at her organized cabin shelving, where she keeps her packing cubes intact to assist with storage. She notes that her footwear was limited to two pairs to save space and mentions that her packing strategy allowed her to avoid checking a large suitcase.

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Alaska · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i did want to show you what and how i packed so stay tuned for a demonstration of what i used

i recommend one large suitcase if you need it just because it's a little more stressful this way

boom baby vacuum seal bags total lifesaver i've packed so many sweaters in these bags

i'm definitely proud of how efficient i was able to pack in two carry-ons and not having to get a bigger suitcase

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use compression packing cubes to save space
Use vacuum seal bags for sweaters and bulky items
Pack only two pairs of shoes that match all outfits
Use a travel gear backpack for excursions and toiletries

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing for cold weather layers takes up a lot of roomUse vacuum seal bags to compress sweaters and bulky items

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to pack for an Alaskan cruise in carry-on suitcases
QWhat methods to use for compressing jackets, sweaters, dresses, jeans, and beanies

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