Carry-on only
Carry-on backpack or wheeled bag: which to pick
A decision rule for choosing between a carry-on backpack and a wheeled carry-on, based on how far you walk, what you carry and how you get around.
Baptiste Moreau2 min read
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Carry-on only
Fit it all in one bag.
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Carry-on bag size limits: how to check yours
Carry-on bag size limits differ by airline and fare, so here is how to check yours, measure your bag and avoid gate fees, with no made-up numbers.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
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Can I bring a power bank on a plane? Carry-on rules
Can I bring a power bank on a plane? In general yes, in your carry-on and not in checked bags, with limits that vary, so check your airline first.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
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Solid toiletries vs travel bottles for carry-on
Solid toiletries vs travel bottles: solids skip the liquids bag and never leak, bottles are cheaper and easier to use. Here is how to pick for a carry-on.
Zeina Saidi3 min read
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Liquids in carry-on: the 3-1-1 rule
The TSA liquids rule in plain words: container size, one bag, what is exempt, and why you should check your own airport and airline before flying.
Zeina Saidi2 min read
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One bag travel for beginners: how to start and what to cut
One bag travel for beginners: a plain method to pack for any trip in a single carry-on, with a weight rule, a wear list and what to cut first.
Zeina Saidi4 min read
Carry-on only
Carry-on only packing list for 10 days
How to fit ten days into one carry-on only bag with a simple formula, a wear-on-the-plane list and a laundry plan that actually gets used on the trip.
Zeina Saidi4 min read
Carry-on only
Carry-on packing list for a 5-day trip
A simple carry-on packing list for five days, with a clothes formula, toiletry tips for security and ways to fit everything into one small bag.
Zeina Saidi2 min read
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Carry-on too full at the gate: what to do when it will not fit
Carry-on too full at the gate? Move heavy items to your pockets, wear a layer, pay for the hold if needed and keep medication and valuables with you.
Baptiste Moreau2 min read