THE CASE FOR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE Oh, to gallivant around the world without a care, and just a light bag that never leaves your side. To enjoy the freedom of being able to handle anything your travels throw at you, without the weight of the world (or at least, a checked bag) holding yo...
Finally, we carry light totes or day packs that can be packed down small and used for trips around town when the rest of the luggage is back at the hotel, or to carry extra items when we go shopping. Here is a video I made about a little bag I like to use: The bag in the abo...
Sure, the true test of any bag is how you use it, but size (and shape) does matter. Your carry-on luggage needs to fit in the overhead bin when it’s filled to capacity, so take a measuring tape shopping with you, and play the comparison game. We won’t judge. A little structu...
If you need suggestions on the best carry-ons on the market, check outLuggage on Tour, where you can find reviews of bags you might be interested in. I always look at reviews before I make a luggage purchase (the more photos the better, too) if I can't find a bag at a store ne...
How to Pack for 2 Weeks with Only Carry-On LuggageLIKE A LOT of other frequent fliers, I'm a firm believer in carry-on luggage. I'll gladly trade sore shoulders for the smug satisfaction of sailing past baggage carousels and hightailing it through customs ahead of the herd.Laura Bly...
How to measure your carry-on luggage To calculate the size of your carry-on bag, measure thelength,height, anddepth(or width)of your bag. You can add the three numbers together to find the total linear inches. For example, a bag with a length of 20 inches, width of 12 inches, and...
"I always pack a pashmina or cotton wrap in my carry–on luggage. You can wrap it around your shoulders on a flight and depending on the weather at your destination, use it as a scarf, sarong or blanket." Keep items you need to declare together ...
Never Lose Your Check-In Luggage Again In a perfect world, you would travel carry-on only and keep all your variables with you. But that's not realistic for every situation. Now you know how to keep your check-in luggage safe, you can travel with peace of mind!
This post will explore three options for never checking luggage again. Some of them are extreme; all of them are effective. In my next post, I'll detail what I (and some friends) pack in carry-on. Some are surprising and hilarious.
There's some items that are just better in your carry-on luggage. If you do decide to check a bag, be sure to keep these items with you on the flight. Most of these carry-on essentials are items that would be hard to replace or purchase when you get to your destination. Prescripti...