Comments on: How to Travel with a Carry-On Only

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 12:31:43 +0000

In reply to Pam.

Thank you! Yes that’s a fabulous idea – I’ve done that with flip flops haha. Love the comparison of space!

By: Pam

Pam — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:22:29 +0000

Great tips! I also pack old clothes – socks, underwear, an old pair of sneakers as backup – then I can throw them away as we go along on the trip which makes room for souvenirs! I collect mugs, so that’s the equivalent of about 6 socks. 🙂

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:08:01 +0000

In reply to Jay Artale. That's awesome to hear that! You're right, it is soooo freeing to be able to get places without throwing out a shoulder trying to heave a big piece of luggage. I don't think I'll ever go back!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:04:47 +0000

In reply to Georgina. That's awesome!! It's a great learning experience for kids too!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:03:58 +0000

In reply to Carrie Ann Karstunen. Exactly! I used to ALWAYS overpack - and even now with a carry-on I find myself doing the same sometimes haha!

By: Jay Artale

Jay Artale — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:38:14 +0000

I did a 3 week trip of Spain, and it’s the first trip we’ve done with just carry on. And it was so freeing and I can’t wait to travel like that again. We traveled around by train, so it was great not having much luggage as it make us more mobile. My other half was aghast that we were going to travel like that because he thought we wouldn’t have enough to wear, but he loved it .. and to be honest, we both had clothes we ended up not wearing.. so we could have packed lighter.

By: Georgina

Georgina — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:11:24 +0000

I totally agree! It’s super easy to travel with a carry-on and a backpack. Have been doing so for a few years since my kids can check-in their own bags! 🙂

By: Carrie Ann Karstunen

Carrie Ann Karstunen — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:09:05 +0000

I agree, it’s so much easier to travel with just a carry-on. I can’t stand waiting for checked luggage after a long flight! It’s so nice to not have to lug a giant bag around full of “options” that I never end up wearing 😀

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:21:54 +0000

In reply to Anuradha. Oh my goodness, I can't even imagine! I'd need a suitcase just to go to the grocery store haha! You're doing well to only have one checked piece of luggage! :)

By: Anuradha

Anuradha — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:49:34 +0000

I am a moderate packer – not light or don’t stuff things inside either! In the past, we have always travelled with only a carryon suitcase or a backpack. However, after having twins, our packing got doubled. And we can never imaging travelling with only carry ons! We carry so many essentials, toys, clothes for the kids – although we try to make sure there’s only one checkin luggage we have and not too many – ha ha!