Fodors

I was really expecting to find more insider tips that were new to me. Our travel has included everything from backpacking to business to international adventure, but I didn't find that much in the way of new ideas. It's good for the basics.

Good little book. Lots of helpful information. Well organized.

for my use, I found this book quite informative. Was just looking for little tidbits of help and found many!

I needed this help!

Good little reminder of what not to pack! Also how to not go to heavy on longer trips.

Informative little book with tons of info for the beginner traveler.

i found this info to be old, before tsa security and very very very basic. not what i was hopeing for,i expected something with a little more info for "seasoned" travelers.maybe if you dont have a suitcase,have never traveled, and have a TSA security manuel you may find it helpful.

I was disappointed with this book primarily because with a pre-9/11 copyright date (1997), much of the information was outdated. Between the ever-changing TSA guidelines and the airlines' responses to a sinking economy, one might do better reading on-line packing guidelines. That said, the price was right, and it does has some useful information and checklists for packing. If you haven't already developed your own checklists (or downloaded one) or you have not done much traveling, you may find it useful.

If you've read other packing books...you may not glean as much info. I liked the lists and I have put the lists in my computer spreadsheet...when I'm getting ready for a trip...I edit the lists, print two copies, then I have a list of items if needed and a list to gather it all up as I pack for home.

Great ideas on how to organize your stuff, how to pack it, and how to buy the luggage that's best for your needs. The outdated 5% is due to recent charges placed by airlines on your second and subsequent pieces of luggage. Still worth buying. Well written and concise, AND it's on sale!