Ok, so this project... slowly but surely, it is moving along. However, as it moves along, I am ending up with less and less space to work with. All the floor space I have left for all my clothes and also my dirty laundry is literally the size of a tall kitchen trash bin. Yeah.
It reminds me of that amazing scene from the movie Apollo 13, where the chief engineer guy says, "Ok, the boys from upstairs have handed us this one, and we have got to come through. Basically, we have to make this... fit this... using nothing but that." That's how I am feeling right now as I work on this.
Lucky for me, laundry is very pliable, and especially if I am just carrying summerwear, I am sure something can be worked out. Winter will be much tougher, but I have a bit more time to work on that later.
So, as I write this, I am asking for any suggestions you guys may have. Picture a regular, plastic kitchen trash bin. Then picture 2 weeks worth of shirts, shorts, socks, and underwear that has to somehow fit in there, along with space for dirty laundry. How would you go about it? They don't have to be neatly folded or anything, but I obviously would like to separate the dirty stuff from the clean stuff somehow. Also, a bit of organization would be nice too. What do you think?
I'm overbooked
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April 21st, 2017 at 01:06 pm 1492776415
or like these stackable drawers which would be more versatile https://www.containerstore.com/s/storage/storage-drawers/small-tint-stackable-drawer/12d?productId=10008469 again not sure if dimensions are correct, but there are tons of similar storage options in many different sizes. good luck!
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Also I would definitely consider laundry more often.
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As Carol says...Waterproof, packing cubes, of different colors or fabrication, that fit your storage dimensions may be most practical. Each cube designates contents ...shirts, trousers, socks, briefs. Dirty/worn garments are effectively contained in a heavy weight, drawstring plastic bag to avoid/ensure no smell transfers. Rain gear likewise containerized in suitable footwear briefs & socks which dry on 'blow-up' type hanger near window for sun.
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One thing I need to clarify is that I am literally working with a plastic trash can, and yes, I have to work with the hole above, not the sides, because things are so tight that I don't think reaching from the sides is practical, at least from the inside of the car.
Another reason is that it helps to jam the cooler in place, so that it does not fly everywhere if I ever brake hard.
Bags, suitcases, and rolling my clothes. Great idea, will definitely look into it.
Cubes, I love them and use several of them now, but alas, I don't think they will quite fit this time.... But some kind of hanging organizer might work just as well, I don't know yet. However, that is a fascinating thought about shower and laundry at the same time haha. Pretty much what people in jail does lol.
ccf, Apollo 13 is probably one of my favorite movies. Certainly the one I watch the most often. I don't know why. To me, it's a great feel good movie that celebrates ingenuity to overcome disaster. Also helps that it's based on a true story.
PatientSaver, that comment made me laugh so much. I'm crazy, but I'm not... CRAZY. However, the pragmatic side of me can not deny that it would technically air dry said underwear, and fairly quickly at that.