Packing Tips
We’ve been travelling full-time with just carry-on luggage for 12 years and believe that packing light is the secret to stress-free travel.
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.

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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Bluffworks Pants Review: The Best Travel Pants for Men
A detailed review of the best travel pants for men.
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Ably: The Magic T-Shirt That Is Perfect for Travel
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The Best Carry On Backpack: An Update Two Years On
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The Carry-On Traveller Interviews: David the First-Timer
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12 Items That Make Carry-On Travel Easy
Our favourite travel gear makes packing light easy.
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The Carry-On Traveller Interviews: Beth the Expat
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The Carry-On Traveller Interviews: Amanda The Minimalist
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The Carry-On Traveller Interviews: Lucy The Makeup Lover
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What NOT to Pack: 21 Carry-On Travellers Share their Packing Mistakes
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Carry-On Travel: 10 Easy Steps To Avoid Checking Luggage
Follow these steps to make packing light easy.
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How to Use Packing Cubes to Save Space
Learn how to use packing cubes to save space and which ones we recommend.
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