The article discusses the common "underwear packing debate" prevalent among travelers, sparked by a social media thread asking how many pairs of underwear to pack for a 17-day trip. Many people, including celebrities, confess to overpacking, driven by fears of needing more due to unpredictable situations. The author, an experienced traveler, shares their packing strategy which includes bringing one pair of underwear per day plus extra, regardless of laundry access. The ease of packing lightweight underwear leads to a collective agreement to pack more than necessary compared to heavier clothing items.
"Most of us pack with the assumption we'll repeat outfits - shirts, pants, maybe a sweatshirt. But underwear? That's where we draw the line."
"Packing enough underwear as if I plan on shitting my pants every day of the trip has resonated with many travelers, leading to heated debates."
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