Packing for any trip can be a pain in the butt. This trip was no exception. The problem was the regulations pertaining to our inter island flights on Air Tahiti. Their dimensions are less than what is allowed on our Delta and Air France flights. Also you are only allowed 1 carry on each, no more than 11 pounds. Since my husband is diving Air Tahiti allows him an extra 11 pounds. So he gets 61 pounds and I get 50 pounds. Total 111 pounds allowed checked weight and our total weight is 107 pounds for the 3 bags we will check on Air Tahiti. Whew!! We packed all the scuba, snorkel, float, collapsable cooler in one 29" bag. Air Tahiti allows total dimensions 59" and our bag is 61" Fingers crossed. Then I decided to pack our clothes and items not allowed in a carry on for Delta and Air France into the 25" bag. Last is our rolling carry on which we can take with us on Delta and Air France but will have to check on Air Tahiti. I also have a tote which will be my carry on for Delta, Air France, and Air Tahiti that holds my camera and video gear. Weight 11.6 pounds. My husband will carry on a back pack containing his diving regulator case and my lap top computer on Delta, Air France, and Air Tahiti. Weight 11.8 pounds. So these 2 small carry ons are both a tiny bit over Air Tahiti's allowance of 11 pounds per person. Fingers crossed.
Here's what I packed for our trip. I used a lot of zip loc bags-quart and gallon size.
Sunscreen, bug repellant, aloe after sun lotion, and sunscreen lip balm
First aid kit containing some bandaids, neosporin, benedryl, tylenol,
Travel size sewing kit, eyeglass repair kit, eye glass wipes and cleaner
Float and rope
Collapsible cooler
Small can tropical fish food
Wine opener and one stopper
Padded 2 bottle wine container size bag for LAX duty free
Travel clock
Travel flash light
Swiss army knife that also has scissors
Small amount duct tape
Drink mug with cover
Universal adapter with plugs
Wet wipes
Travel packets of TIDE
Small hand sanitizer
Travel pack kleenex
Few snacks like protein bars, fun packs of M & M
Husband-travel size shaving cream, razor, deodorant, toothbrush, travel size toothpaste, floss picks
Me-travel size shaving cream, razor, deodorant, toothbrush, travel size toothpaste, dental floss
Mouthwash for us both
Me-moisturizer with sunscreen, few cosmetics, tiny bottle of Mitsouko perfume, nail polish, nail polish remover wipe pads, hair brush
Prescription medications
Most important-our luggage scale
Clothing-Richard
He will wear his sneakers, pair of gray Dockers long pants, and collar golf shirt on the plane
1 pr. flip flops, 1 pr. casual slip ons for going out to dinner
Pajama pants and sleeping T shirt/undershirt
6 pair underwear
4 pair shorts
3 swim suits-only used 2
1 pair gloves for snorkeling at Lagoonarium in Moorea
1 hat
1 disposable rain poncho-never used
2 pair dress socks-navy and tan
3 pair tennis socks
3 scuba dive logo T shirts
5 light weight quick dry ss T shirts
3 collar sport shirts-for going out to dinner
2 pair light weight long pants-navy and tan
1 long sleeve rash guard top-wore once as it didn't seem as though the sun was as hot as when we bought them in TCI-Provo back in April 2016
Clothing-me
I will wear my waterproof Keens, a pair of black capri length pants, short sleeve top, and black long sleeve wrap on the plane
2 pair flip flops-only needed the black pair
1 pair sandals for going out to dinner-my feet got swollen so only wore couple times
3 swim suits-wore all of them
3 pair shorts-wore the navy and black but not the gray
2 hats-never used
3 nightgowns
1 silk kimono style bathrobe
7 pair underwear
2 pair capri length pants-navy and light weight denim
2 beach cover ups
4 sleeveless tops-for going out to dinner
5 quick dry ss tops-didn't wear 2 of them
3 skirts-2 ankle length and 1 just over the knee-for going out to dinner
1 long sleeve rash guard-wore once
3 dinner wraps-navy, black, lime green
1 disposable rain poncho-never used
1 pair gloves for snorkeling at the Lagoonarium in Moorea
Here's what I packed for our trip. I used a lot of zip loc bags-quart and gallon size.
Sunscreen, bug repellant, aloe after sun lotion, and sunscreen lip balm
First aid kit containing some bandaids, neosporin, benedryl, tylenol,
Travel size sewing kit, eyeglass repair kit, eye glass wipes and cleaner
Float and rope
Collapsible cooler
Small can tropical fish food
Wine opener and one stopper
Padded 2 bottle wine container size bag for LAX duty free
Travel clock
Travel flash light
Swiss army knife that also has scissors
Small amount duct tape
Drink mug with cover
Universal adapter with plugs
Wet wipes
Travel packets of TIDE
Small hand sanitizer
Travel pack kleenex
Few snacks like protein bars, fun packs of M & M
Husband-travel size shaving cream, razor, deodorant, toothbrush, travel size toothpaste, floss picks
Me-travel size shaving cream, razor, deodorant, toothbrush, travel size toothpaste, dental floss
Mouthwash for us both
Me-moisturizer with sunscreen, few cosmetics, tiny bottle of Mitsouko perfume, nail polish, nail polish remover wipe pads, hair brush
Prescription medications
Most important-our luggage scale
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| Toiletries |
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| Most important thing to pack |
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| Insect repellant and sunscreen |
Clothing-Richard
He will wear his sneakers, pair of gray Dockers long pants, and collar golf shirt on the plane
1 pr. flip flops, 1 pr. casual slip ons for going out to dinner
Pajama pants and sleeping T shirt/undershirt
6 pair underwear
4 pair shorts
3 swim suits-only used 2
1 pair gloves for snorkeling at Lagoonarium in Moorea
1 hat
1 disposable rain poncho-never used
2 pair dress socks-navy and tan
3 pair tennis socks
3 scuba dive logo T shirts
5 light weight quick dry ss T shirts
3 collar sport shirts-for going out to dinner
2 pair light weight long pants-navy and tan
1 long sleeve rash guard top-wore once as it didn't seem as though the sun was as hot as when we bought them in TCI-Provo back in April 2016
Clothing-me
I will wear my waterproof Keens, a pair of black capri length pants, short sleeve top, and black long sleeve wrap on the plane
2 pair flip flops-only needed the black pair
1 pair sandals for going out to dinner-my feet got swollen so only wore couple times
3 swim suits-wore all of them
3 pair shorts-wore the navy and black but not the gray
2 hats-never used
3 nightgowns
1 silk kimono style bathrobe
7 pair underwear
2 pair capri length pants-navy and light weight denim
2 beach cover ups
4 sleeveless tops-for going out to dinner
5 quick dry ss tops-didn't wear 2 of them
3 skirts-2 ankle length and 1 just over the knee-for going out to dinner
1 long sleeve rash guard-wore once
3 dinner wraps-navy, black, lime green
1 disposable rain poncho-never used
1 pair gloves for snorkeling at the Lagoonarium in Moorea
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| This is the packed 29" suitcase with scuba & snorkel gear on the right and Richard's clothes on the left side |
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| My 25" suitcase with my clothes |
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