Greater Noida (World Desk): Every traveller has their own style of packing—some like to carry the bare essentials, while others like to be “prepared for every situation”. Recently, a video of an American content creator couple, Ashley and Derek Hartig, went viral on the internet in which Ashley packed 100 clothes for a week-long cruise trip.
While this may seem ‘excessive’ initially, when Ashley explained that she was packing clothes for five people, many started to understand her “girl travel math”.
In the viral reel, Ashley takes her husband Derek to a room where 100 sets of clothes are arranged neatly on the floor. Derek is shocked to hear the number and says, “I think you’re crazy, you should get your brain checked.” Ashley smiles and replies, “It might sound crazy, but it’s totally organized.” She then asks Derek to pack the clothes in two suitcases.
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Is 100 clothes too much? Debate in the comments section
After the video went viral, Instagram users were divided into two camps—those who think it’s an unnecessary burden, and those who are praising Ashley’s planning and hard work.
Supportive comments said:
– “100 clothes for 5 people means 20 clothes for each person. For 7 days, that works out to be 2-3 clothes per day – totally reasonable.”
– “Cruise trips require separate clothes for day and dinner. Plus swimwear, pajamas and extra clothes. So yes, it makes sense.”
– “The biggest task is deciding who needs what and getting it. Derek just has to fill the suitcase!”
Critics said:
– “You’ll be in a swimsuit most of the time, so you don’t need so many clothes.”
– “100 clothes in two suitcases? That’s impossible!”
Echoes of ‘Girl Travel Math’
This viral video started a new trend that people have started calling #GirlTravelMath. That is, girls have their own logic of counting clothes while traveling – day and night clothes for every day, special events, seasonal options, swimwear, pajamas, accessories etc. And when this packing is for the whole family, the count can reach 100.
The biggest question: Why two suitcases?
The most popular question was, “Only two suitcases for five people?”
Some also offered practical suggestions, like “Use vacuum packing bags” or “Try the rolling packing technique.”
The video was meant to be funny but it also touched upon a serious issue—the mental and physical burden of travel planning often falls on women.
While some thought 100 clothes was “too much,” most agreed that if you are packing for 5 people and going on a special trip like a cruise, it is sensible to pack, not crazy.
Perhaps that is the real magic of “Girl Travel Math”—a little planning, a little craziness, and a lot of responsibility!
