How Do You Pack For A Vacation

Packing a suitcase with all your shampoos and stuff.

Travel cosmetics kit with bottles, pills and cosmetics on bed

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It's that time of the year. We know we all have our own way, but seriously, how do you pack for an upcoming vacation? That's what The Mike & Carla Morning Show wanted to know this morning...if for anything else to compare. Comparing how each of us pack for a long getaway!

Now an article put out by SmarterTravel, heck, they even give you a checklist of different things to pack. Giving you advice on how to pack for a long vacation or a weekend getaway. You taking just carry on or check bags?

Come to find out that we each have our own ways of prepping for a vacation. According to Mike O'Brian, after the last load of laundry is thrown in, his wife will tell him do not wearing anything you are taking! Given that his wardrobe is NOT that extensive, doesn't leave a lot to wear the last few days before takeoff!

However, Mike does set aside everything that he will need to pack in his carry-on or suitcase, depending on the length of the getaway.

Carla is basically the same way...packing or setting aside the clothes for the trip a few days ahead of time. On the other hand, Morty...totally different!

Morty is a spur of the moment! Wash, dry, pack and in that order. What about folding the clothes before putting them in the suitcase? Not even a worry for Morty...directly out of the dryer and into the bag!

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Of course, everyone is different right? And our listeners did NOT let us down. Some guys who reached out just said their wives do all the packing...probably to make sure they have a clothes that match! The women who called in were very methodical about it.

Some planning months in advance to the point where it's all said and done weeks in advance. Of course there were some that said they do pack clothes that the don't plan on bringing back!

Asked how that worked...it was easy, pack the stuff you don't want anymore, at the end of the vacay, just toss 'em! Listen to the segment from this morning and see what you think...and enjoy!

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Mike O’Brian is the Program Director and Morning Show host on 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas, along with Carla Rea. He has been with the Beasley Media Group for almost 23 years. Mike was named one of the “Best Program Directors In America” by Radio Ink magazine. Over the years, “The Mike & Carla Morning Show” have been presented with a number of proclamations for their work in the community and numerous awards. Having lived in Las Vegas for over 35 years, he writes articles on living in Las Vegas, sports, and odd stories happening within the state of Nevada. Mike is the host of the morning show and program director of 96.3 KKLZ/Las Vegas. He has been doing mornings in Las Vegas for the past 38 years. Over the years, he has hosted a numerous amount of community events and has been the P.A. announcer for a number of sports teams in Las Vegas. He has written on living in Las Vegas, the sports teams here, as well as odd & little-known facts about Las Vegas & Nevada.