What to wear/pack... Part 8
Oct 2nd, 2009, 11:45 AM
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Hi Therese - Hoping you can help me find something. Last year I purchased lightweight, inexpensive, disposable overshoes to put on over my walking shoes in the event of rain/wet conditions. They came flat in a plastic bag. They were "rubbery" and just rolled on over my shoes. And they worked GREAT!
I thought I had purchased them at packinglight.net, but now don't see them on that website. There is one item listed there that might work http://www.packinglight.net/plight/p...P&dept_id=3027
But these seem to be heavier and more shoe-like than what I remember.
Any chance you know where I could find this product?
BTW - you inspired me to be a carry on only traveler and so far it's worked out wonderfully for me! Leaving on my next trip in 6 weeks - carry on only. And I am introducing one of my sisters to that concept - she's struggling, but getting there!
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me on this.
I thought I had purchased them at packinglight.net, but now don't see them on that website. There is one item listed there that might work http://www.packinglight.net/plight/p...P&dept_id=3027
But these seem to be heavier and more shoe-like than what I remember.
Any chance you know where I could find this product?
BTW - you inspired me to be a carry on only traveler and so far it's worked out wonderfully for me! Leaving on my next trip in 6 weeks - carry on only. And I am introducing one of my sisters to that concept - she's struggling, but getting there!
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me on this.
Oct 4th, 2009, 10:23 AM
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Packinglight.net also shows a Totes product that weighs a bit less (10 oz vs 1 lb 2 oz) and looks a bit more attractive. I googled "disposable galoshes" and only came up with plastic bag sorts of contraptions.
Glad to hear that the carry-on approach is working for you. It still works for me, and was great on a recent trip to France and Switzerland when I was recovering from foot surgery a few months prior. No hassle with trains and public transportation, in spite of a not-entirely-cooperative right foot.
My next trip abroad is will be to Asia, 23 days in Japan, Singapore, and Bangkok (so even more extreme climate differences than the trip for which this thread was started). Lots of short stops and trains this time, so definitely a carry-on sort of venture.
Glad to hear that the carry-on approach is working for you. It still works for me, and was great on a recent trip to France and Switzerland when I was recovering from foot surgery a few months prior. No hassle with trains and public transportation, in spite of a not-entirely-cooperative right foot.
My next trip abroad is will be to Asia, 23 days in Japan, Singapore, and Bangkok (so even more extreme climate differences than the trip for which this thread was started). Lots of short stops and trains this time, so definitely a carry-on sort of venture.
Oct 5th, 2009, 06:53 AM
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Thanks, amsdon. I've picked up all sorts of cool tips re packing light here at Fodors, and I'm happy to share the wealth. I'll probably post a packing thread re my big upcoming Asia trip on the Asia forum, and will post a link to it here once I start it.
As for my foot, surgery (for both conventional and tailor's bunions) was June 15. Non-weight bearing for nearly seven weeks, walking cast for three weeks, and then finally shoes. Still far from 100%, but I get along quite well and walk as much as possible. I'm very happy with the results and will be doing the same surgery on the other foot when I return from Asia next year. Woohoo.
As for my foot, surgery (for both conventional and tailor's bunions) was June 15. Non-weight bearing for nearly seven weeks, walking cast for three weeks, and then finally shoes. Still far from 100%, but I get along quite well and walk as much as possible. I'm very happy with the results and will be doing the same surgery on the other foot when I return from Asia next year. Woohoo.
