Packing Tips

We’ve been travelling full-time with just one carry-on-sized backpack each for eight years and believe that packing light is the secret to stress-free travel.

My book The Carry-On Traveller (available on Amazon) features practical tips to help you pack light and never check luggage again. By travelling carry-on only, you’ll save time at airports, save money on checked luggage fees, and reduce the stress of hauling bulky bags.

To get started read our latest carry-on only packing list, our carry-on backpacks review, and how to use packing cubes to save space. 

See below for more packing tips, gear reviews, and packing lists. 

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Tieks vs Rothys - a comparison of these comfortable flats

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The best travel pants for women - detailed reviews of stylish but comfortable and lightweight travel jeans, pants and leggings.

The Best Travel Pants for Women: Stylish and Functional
My new favourite travel pants and jeans are comfortable, stylish and lightweight.

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The Best Packable Daypack for Travel 2019
These tiny backpacks pack up small to fit inside your luggage on travel days.

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A detailed Tieks review, the most comfortable ballet flats for travel.

A Detailed Tieks Review After 6 Years of Travel
Are Tieks the perfect travel ballet flats? Read our honest review.

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Iceland packing list for men and women including what to wear in Iceland at any time of year and how to pack carry on only

The Ultimate Iceland Packing List for Men and Women (Carry-On Only)
What we packed for Iceland in just one carry on bag each.

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Dales Way packing list - what we wore on the Dales Way hike in northern England

Dales Way Packing List for Men and Women
What we took on our 83-mile, 6-day hike in northern England.

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A carry on travel packing list

The Ultimate Carry On Travel Packing List After 8 Years of Travel
Find out what we pack for long term travel in a carry-on backpack.

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A Bluffworks Blazer review - the best mens travel blazer

The Best Men’s Travel Blazer: Bluffworks Blazer Review
Simon goes all grown up with his new wrinkle-free travel blazer.

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Tortuga Setout review - one of the best carry-on travel backpacks including a comparison of the Setout vs Outbreaker

Tortuga Setout Backpack Review: Everything You Need to Know (Updated 2019)
Our detailed review of the best carry-on backpack by Tortuga

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The most affordable and comprehensive travel insurance we've found.

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