Heading to Vegas in a week. Realized our airline (though cheap) is hosing us on luggage. The first thought from my buddies was to just go uber minimalist, and just take the free personal item (backpack) and the clothes on our backs. We're going for 4 days, and I'm not sure this will be enough?
In addition to what I'll be wearing, I think this free option would afford me room to pack the basics (toothbrush, razor, socks/underwear, a few t-shirts, an extra pair of pants, phone charger, and possibly my ipad for reading on the plane). However, it won't afford me much extra space. It's also my birthday weekend, so I know my buddies will want to go "out" one evening to celebrate. I'd be nice to have some extra clothes along.
Another buddy (seriously) suggested shipping stuff out UPS, and I laughed... But the more I think about it, this might make sense? I was contemplating the idea of shipping a flat rate box back home (maybe do some harvesting of a couple racks from the flamingo), but my light travel (backpack idea) won't allow space to take out a box/packing tape, etc...
What do people think about the idea of shipping out a LFRB (around $15) with a few extra clothing items/pair of shoes/etc... I'm not sure how this would work, sending it to the hotel (under my name), maybe 2 days before I arrive? Since I was already talking about shipping a box back, this idea would really only cost me an extra $15 to ship the box TO Vegas... And the rates the airline is charging for carry-on and checked bags is going to be around $80-90 total round trip per bag.
I also get that in the grand scheme of things, paying for a bag isn't a huge deal. However, this trip is being done on a shoestring budget (coming 100% out of my BR). My flight and hotel combined are under $300. I'd like to keep costs down. Spending way too much money on travel in the next 3 months, and I'm budget conscious because of it (Wife and I going back to Vegas in Feb, and the entire family going to a Caribbean vacation in March)., coupled with just shelling out $8k for my prop tax bill, I'm admittedly penny pinching.
Advice, suggestions appreciated.
In addition to what I'll be wearing, I think this free option would afford me room to pack the basics (toothbrush, razor, socks/underwear, a few t-shirts, an extra pair of pants, phone charger, and possibly my ipad for reading on the plane). However, it won't afford me much extra space. It's also my birthday weekend, so I know my buddies will want to go "out" one evening to celebrate. I'd be nice to have some extra clothes along.
Another buddy (seriously) suggested shipping stuff out UPS, and I laughed... But the more I think about it, this might make sense? I was contemplating the idea of shipping a flat rate box back home (maybe do some harvesting of a couple racks from the flamingo), but my light travel (backpack idea) won't allow space to take out a box/packing tape, etc...
What do people think about the idea of shipping out a LFRB (around $15) with a few extra clothing items/pair of shoes/etc... I'm not sure how this would work, sending it to the hotel (under my name), maybe 2 days before I arrive? Since I was already talking about shipping a box back, this idea would really only cost me an extra $15 to ship the box TO Vegas... And the rates the airline is charging for carry-on and checked bags is going to be around $80-90 total round trip per bag.
I also get that in the grand scheme of things, paying for a bag isn't a huge deal. However, this trip is being done on a shoestring budget (coming 100% out of my BR). My flight and hotel combined are under $300. I'd like to keep costs down. Spending way too much money on travel in the next 3 months, and I'm budget conscious because of it (Wife and I going back to Vegas in Feb, and the entire family going to a Caribbean vacation in March)., coupled with just shelling out $8k for my prop tax bill, I'm admittedly penny pinching.
Advice, suggestions appreciated.
We just toss all of our toiletry stuff in a suitcase along with whatever else will fit. In particular, I toss an extra pair of shoes in the checked bag since a) my feet are big and shoes would take up 80% of my backpack and b) I like to let them air out after a day of walking around. We make sure to keep at least one full change of clothes in each of our carry-on/personal items in case the checked bag gets lost. Hotels will have stuff you need - and there's a Walgreens on the strip (or damn close to it IIRC) if you need something in particular.
