Comments on: Checked vs. Carry-On Luggage: Which is Best?

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:23:10 +0000

In reply to Austin A. McCary. Thanks Austin! I like to take a contrarian approach occasionally. Rarely are things ever black or white.

By: Austin A. McCary

Austin A. McCary — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:43:38 +0000

This article on checked vs. carry-on luggage presents an interesting perspective. While carry-on luggage is often touted as the more convenient option, the author makes a compelling argument for the benefits of checked luggage. It’s refreshing to see a different viewpoint and consider the advantages of checking bags. It definitely gives me a new perspective on my future travel packing strategies.

By: ANUKRATI DOSI

ANUKRATI DOSI — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:34:07 +0000

I so much try to survive on carry-on luggage, but I always end up packing my stuff in a big one. I am still working on reducing my requirements though.

By: KR

KR — Wed, 19 May 2021 18:52:15 +0000

As a student this was a super comphrensive list as to why I should use checked luggage versus carry on. While I will likely be using cary-on, to do a three week trip in the summer, I will keep this in mind when my trips start getting longer!

Thank you Nora for this article. Keep up the great work.

By: Nora

Nora — Sat, 01 May 2021 14:39:38 +0000

In reply to Graeme. That isn't a dumb tip at all, Graeme! It would be especially helpful for those traveling with hard-shell luggage and wanting to leave space and not have everything get tossed around inside enroute. Thanks for the creative thinking!

By: Graeme

Graeme — Sat, 01 May 2021 02:35:06 +0000

I have what may sound like a dumb tip, but if you are going somewhere for a while and plan to pick up gifts, clothes, souvenirs etc and leave space in your bag, fill it with bubble wrap. It weighs next to nothing and stops stuff moving around. I have flown over 100 times and have watched many a baggage handler so anything remotely breakable needs protecting. It even avoids excess creasing of clothes.

You may say to me it is plastic and not environmentally conscious. Have you ever ordered on Amazon? You will have plenty of spare bubble wrap if you have 🙂 So, it costs you nothing and you would have to dispose of it anyway. Best part, is you can pop it and recycle when you get somewhere you can recycle.

By: Travel Center UK

Travel Center UK — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:40:34 +0000

Thank you so much for this article. i was despretely looking for a backpack and i’ve found the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 backpack which is very useful and i’m in love with the color. and big thank you for making it easer for me the purchase the backpack through amazon itself. which you have made it easier for me. 😉

By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:14:10 +0000

In reply to Nick.

Hi Nick,
Didn’t miss those key tricks at all! In fact, I don’t mention any of my packing tools or tricks in this post – just luggage.
Stay tuned for a different post featuring packing tools – which will include something even better than a compression sack, called the Hoboroll, as well as compression packing cubes, spacesaver bags, and much (much much) more.
And yep – I’m all about layering, and I’m also a huge fan of merino wool.
Again – this post was just about my luggage choices, but thank you for sharing your other tips (and plugging your podcast lol).

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:59:07 +0000

Interesting points but I think you’ve missed a couple of key tricks.

First get a compression sack (not packing cubes). This compresses your clothes down to 1/3 the size, meaning you can easily fit a decent sized wardrobe in a 28 litre carry on.

Second, layering. I’ve travelled multiple years from -30 to 38 Celsius with a single 28 litre Mission Workshop Rummy messenger bag. A merino wool base layer is small, light but very warm. Add to this a waterproof shell and ultralight down jacket (warm but compresses very small) and you’re set for all situations.

Life is just better on every level when you have 1 carry on bag – and with a compression sack you don’t need to compromise much.

I have many other tips which I have covered and will cover on my podcast “Digital Nomad on FIRE” available in any podcast app.

Interested to hear your thoughts.

By: Nora

Nora — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 19:57:32 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hey Susan, Congrats on your upcoming travel adventures! I hope you enjoy the journey! Let us know how your luggage choice fares your new lifestyle. :-)