How To Travel Anywhere With Nothing But A Carry-On Bag

How To Travel Anywhere With Nothing But A Carry-On Bag

1. Put things in perspective. The evolution of travel and lightweight materials enables us to move about relatively unencumbered. It wasn’t always so. During the early 19th century, suitcases were mostly made of leather. To transport toilet articles, the wealthy carried elaborate kits, outfitted with small jars and boxes made of crystal, ivory and silver.

Still, to pack light, you must be willing to live with less. If that notion makes you uncomfortable, remember it’s only temporary; consider it a vacation from your possessions. Barring a terrorist incident or a natural disaster while you are away, all your stuff will still be there when you get back.

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How to Travel With One Bag Warnings

• Try to avoid putting valuables in any checked bag. Bring valuables onto the plane in your carry-on bag.
• If you are prescribed a number of different medications and are traveling to another country, make sure that you contact customs both at your starting destination and at your ending destination to find out if there are any regulations concerning your medication.Try to get whatever they say you need in writing. Start this process as early as possible; if there are doctor certificates or permits that are required, they may take some time to get. Some countries can be slow to respond and you do not want to have your trip postponed or try to take your medication in that country illegally. Do not pack your medications in your checked bags; pack them in clear zip lock bags with any necessary documentation and carry them yourself. Do not carry medicine in unmarked or wrongly marked containers; make sure they are all in the prescription containers they came in.

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Tips

• Pack prescriptions in their pharmacy containers to avoid problems with TSA.
• Consider taking an e-reader, as this will take up much less space than any books you might have taken.
• Pick neutral colors so your outfits are easier to coordinate.
• Even if you're checking one main bag, be sure to take one change of clothing and all your important items (documents, prescriptions, etc.) with you in a carry-on bag, in case your checked luggage is delayed or lost.
• Most youth hostels have laundry rooms and most hotels have laundry services, if you prefer not to wash all your clothing by hand.
• Label your suitcase inside and out; luggage tags can get ripped off in baggage handling machinery. Glue a note to the inside of the case lid (or put one in an inside pocket) with your address /phone details. Do this too, with luggage taken onto the plane with you.
• If you're bringing a purse, try to fit it in your larger bag. That way, you'll have fewer pieces to lug around.
• Take photographs of your travel documents and credit cards, and keep these photos securely online, as well as leaving copies with family. You can retrieve online photos from an Internet cafe or hotel business center, or using room internet access. That way, if anything gets stolen, you will have the information when reporting it.
• When traveling in a group, share common items (shampoo, detergent, books etc.).
• Consider fast wicking (drying) layers of expedition clothing. These clothes are light, designed for frequent washing, have high durability, and are rated by "zones" for specific climates.

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6.Mail home or give away items not necessary for traveling, such as finished books or souvenirs

Trading books is a great free way to keep your travel library fresh and can net you some interesting new friends as a result of the exchange.

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5.Try to leave electronics at home

Minimize the number of items in your bag that require electricity, especially those that need to be plugged in continually rather than briefly to recharge, as converters can be costly and space-consuming.

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4.Manage toiletries

Buy toiletries in miniature sizes, or transfer liquid contents like shampoo into smaller travel bottles. You can buy travel-size toiletries at most big-box stores, or simply save the small ones you get at hotels.

• Put toiletries that could leak (shampoo, gel, etc.) in plastic bags to avoid the hassle of having your clothes covered in liquid soap. If you use bar soap (which can substitute for other forms of soap such as shampoo and shaving cream), get a ventilated holder for it so it doesn't turn to mush through use and storage.
• For quicker trips through airport security, try to use solids rather than liquids. Shampoo is available in solid soap-block form and even single-use sheets. Check at a backpacking or outdoor store for more options.
• Alternatively, purchase toiletries at your destination to avoid security issues. They may even be cheaper, depending on the currency.

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3.Pack with a technique that uses as little space as possible

• The bundle method. Wrap clothes around large and/or semi-delicate objects (such as bags of toiletries, pairs of shoes, or electronics), rather than folding or rolling clothes. Stuff underwear and socks into shoes to save space and to prevent crushing shoes. The bundle method saves space and also reduces wrinkling.
• The rolling method. Roll each item of clothing into a tight cylinder. This saves space and minimizes wrinkles. See how to roll clothes for details.

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