The Container Store - where wallets go to lose weight

In preparation for my trip to London I headed to the Container Store on Market Street in San Francisco, after my sister informed me of a travel sale they were having. My plan was to pick up a few items - a couple of space bags (those vacuum type bags), a voltage converter and perhaps a pack-it cube to store some underwear type garments.

That was the plan at least.

When I walked in I was instantly bombarded with how much awesome stuff they had. Then to top it off they were having a demonstration on how to pack efficiently for your travels, starting in about 10 minutes, with a chance to win a $25 gift card. So I browsed aimlessly for a bit and then attended the session. It was only slightly informative, but it was nice to see the products in use in person. Unfortunately I did not win the gift card, which sucks because it really would have helped.

I started winding my way through the aisles, picking up small accessories, like a TSA travel lock, a collapsable drinking cup, a pair of small carabiners (to attach water bottles and other things to my laptop bag) 2 pairs of outlet converters, 2 packs of space bags (which contained 2 bags each), 2 pack-it cubes and the 20" pack-it folder, which is capable of holding up to 15 shirts/pairs of pants. Then there were all of the items I talked myself out of buying.

At the check out counter I held my breath as my total came up. It was something like $88. I was both horrified and relieved. I honestly could spend a few hundred dollars there.

Bless you container store, for you are wonderful.