Travel with carry-on only (backpack, old, credit cards, person)
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We only travel with a carry on a piece. However I think the airlines will be cracking down on that some day as the fad catches on. We have been harassed a number of times about the size of our carry on that has always been fine in the past. We are planning a trip to Scotland in the near future and I sure don't want to haul around large suit cases when we will be on the road a lot.
Your best best to avoid hassles at the gate, animalcrazy, is to forgo wheeled cases and use a small duffel-bag with a maximum length of only 21-22" (like the Red Oxx Sun Chaser). The gate agents seem to zero in on wheeled cases with an almost laser-like focus, but don't pay too much attention to truly small duffel bags.
If that doesn't provide enough packing room, maybe add a single SMALL suitcase (which you will check) for some added room. Two small duffels, one small suitcase, and two small personal items wouldn't be too burdensom on a road trip.
We only travel with carry ons. Once we get to where we're going, we hit up a thrift shop to buy the stuff we need for whatever area we are visiting and then give it back at the end of the vacation. We don't have clothing or supplies for very many climate zones (we live in Hawaii) so what with the hassle of buying special vacation clothes (not many stores carry cold weather clothes around here, "not many" as in "none") added to the cost of checked luggage it just isn't worth it to check luggage. We always end up spending less at the thrift shop than the cost of checking a bag, too.
The duffle bag sounds like a good idea. Easy to make, too, so it wouldn't match everyone else's luggage.
Yup. Just another way that they try to establish superiority over other travelers.
Check, carry on ... it matters not. Being able to pack for a trip around the world in a tiny bag doesn't make you any better a human being than anyone else.
All that matters is that no matter how much stuff you travel with, you are capable of handling your stuff on your own. Nothing bugs me more than people who carry on more than they can carry or lift, and then expect other passengers to help them with their belongings.
I've only used a carry on for international travel for the past 15 years. this included 1 year in asia, australia and NZ.
I have an original made in USA Patagonia "MLC" which has been great.
This year I am going to go to Europe for 3 months with an even smaller bag. I'm basically just bringing changes of socks, underwear, a set of running clothes and a macbook air. If I need new clothes I'll buy them there.
I've only used a carry on for international travel for the past 15 years. this included 1 year in asia, australia and NZ.
I have an original made in USA Patagonia "MLC" which has been great.
This year I am going to go to Europe for 3 months with an even smaller bag. I'm basically just bringing changes of socks, underwear, a set of running clothes and a macbook air. If I need new clothes I'll buy them there.
"IF I need new clothes"? Are you planning on wearing the same clothes every day for 3 months???
you can get a set of clothes for a 7 day cycle and then just wash them as you go. Synthetics (nylon/polyester) dry very rapidly, very easy to wash them with soap/water in the sink and have them dry overnight. The key is to avoid cotton and cotton based fabrics such as denim since cotton takes an eternity to dry.
Yup. Just another way that they try to establish superiority over other travelers.
Check, carry on ... it matters not. Being able to pack for a trip around the world in a tiny bag doesn't make you any better a human being than anyone else.
All that matters is that no matter how much stuff you travel with, you are capable of handling your stuff on your own. Nothing bugs me more than people who carry on more than they can carry or lift, and then expect other passengers to help them with their belongings.
I don't think anyone has said they are superior. I do agree that people should be able to manage their own luggage or check it. The ONLY exception to that would be a disabled person who has their medications or medical equipment in a carry on bag.
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