Packing hints that save money

I came across this article from Independent Traveler a while ago but never got around to posting it. A couple of them, i.e. making a bottle protector out of bubble wrap & using the clear zip bags from bedding, sound good to me but I don't think I want my old towels and pillowcases on public display (I guess I'm one of those "old-fashioned" people that dislikes looking like a slob, even when I'm on a long flight). Of course, you could buy some nice new ones on sale or at one of the discount stores and save them just for traveling.

When one of the big chain outdoor/sporting goods stores opened nearby, I soon realized that it was a great source for all sorts of handy little travel items (although my idea of "roughing it" is eating dinner on the porch). I have an assortment of Nalgene plastic bottles that I bought there so I can not only pack my own personal care sundries. but also have all the small sizes of my necessities in clear bags for the tote bag I carry on - a big help since I gave up putting a suitcase in the overhead compartment long ago, and of course it saves money compared to buying everything in those overpriced "travel sizes."