BraveSpeaking: Packing for a Trip

pack

Verb fill a suitcase or bag, especially with clothes etc. needed when away from home

pack
A: Sorry, I can't hang tonight, I've gotta pack!

head off to

Phrase to leave for a particular place

head off to
B: Where are you heading off to now? I thought you were going to stay here awhile and find a job!

rat race

Phrase a way of life that requires people to work very hard to compete

rat race
A: Nah, the professional rat race isn't for me! There is so much of this earth to explore, and I want to do it while I'm young!

cram

Verb force things into a container that appears to be too small to contain them

cram
B: Got it... Maybe you'll be interested in these great compression bags that I found. They let me cram a ton of stuff in my luggage!

room

Noun space that is used for something

room
A: Oooh I've heard about them, but do they really work? Do they actually give you more room in your bag?

checked baggage

Phrase luggage that is transported in the cargo area of the plane

checked baggage
B: Totally, the compression bags make more space. But be careful about weight limitations on checked baggage. Luggage can get really heavy when you pack it all in!

bring on board

Phrase carry onto the plane

bring on board
A: Will do... actually I only travel with a carry-on and backpack. What do you do about the liquids and gels they don't let you bring on board?

run out

Phrase finish something up too soon

run out
B: Well, I just don't bring toiletries over 100ml. I typically don't run out. But then hey, I'm not a world traveler like you! Will you be gone long?