10 Simple Tips for Becoming a Carry-on Traveler
I got back from Mexico last night. Only 12 pounds of luggage, a personal best. I ran into this post today on 10 Simple Tips for Becoming a Carry-On Traveler. It was mostly the standard stuff, but I haven’t seen it coming from a traditional guidebook like Fodors before. Guess the baggage fees are making everyone think about carrying on.
1. Know the rules and limits for carry-on bags.
2. Measure your bag correctly.
3. Wheels are not always best. – Or if you ask me, wheels are rarely best, unless your just a business traveler who uses cabs. I prefer to go green and use public transport even when I could travel this way though.
4. Ditch the liquids. – Ugh, I hate quart size ziplocs now.
5. Limit your wardrobe. – Color coordinate!
6. One pair of shoes. – I would say 2 + flip flops for showers/beaches.
7. Pack carefully. – I like packing cubes better than the bundle method which requires me to unpack every time I get anything out of the bundle.
8. Plan on doing a bit of laundry.
9. Don’t take the extras. – Always take a pashmina or a jacket, you will not want an I love San Diego sweatshirt because you’re cold in the air conditioning. I agree with the rest though.
10. Leave some of the electronics at home.
Get out everything you want to take, put half of it back and make sure everything goes with at least 2 outfits.
