Packing Tips
We’ve been travelling full-time with just carry-on luggage for 10 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 and how to use packing cubes to save space.
See below for more packing tips, gear reviews, and packing lists.
The Best Packable Daypack for Travel 2021
These tiny backpacks pack up small to fit inside your luggage on travel days.
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The Ultimate Iceland Packing List for Men and Women (In a Carry-On)
What we packed for Iceland in just one carry on bag each.
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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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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 Backpack Review: Everything You Need to Know
Our detailed review of the best carry-on backpack by Tortuga
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True Traveller Insurance Review: The Best Backpacker Insurance for UK Residents
The most affordable and comprehensive travel insurance we've found for UK residents
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A New Update of Our Trail Wallet Travel Budget App!
Learn about the new features of our travel expense tracking app.
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Yoga Paws Review: The Best Travel Yoga Mat
There's no need to pack a heavy yoga mat. Take these brilliant, tiny yoga paws instead.
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Tortuga Outbreaker Review: Is It The Best Carry-On Backpack?
A detailed review of this carry-on-sized backpack.
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The Essential Ski Trip Packing List (Carry-On Only!)
Yes, it is possible to pack for a ski trip in just a carry-on bag! Here's how...
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How to Pack for 4 Months in Europe from Summer to Winter (Carry-On Only!)
A carry-on only packing list for men and women for a three-season four-month trip in Europe.
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AeroPress: The Best Travel Coffee Maker
We think the AeroPress is the best travel coffee maker. It's light, compact, durable, easy to use, and makes the best coffee you've ever tasted. It would also make a great present for a coffee lover.
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