4 Tricks to Travel Light with a Carry-On

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Everybody got their own preference about the companion while they're traveling, either a backpack or a suitcase. I personally prefer to travel with a carry-on suitcase since i like a better protection of my things, and i usually travel with a simple itinerary, with no outdoors activities such as hiking or camping.

But bringing a suitcase may give you another trouble if you don't know what to pack. Some people tend to bring stuff they don't really need just because there are much space left unused.

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And sometimes, being a light traveler means you will save on checked baggage fees,  flexibility at airport and public transportation and extra space for your purchases on the trip.

Here are 4 tips to help you pack your things and be a light traveler:

1. Plan your clothes 

It might sounds pretty troublesome in the first place, but i can assure you this is the first thing to do when you want to free some spaces.

Most of us, women, are likely to throw everything in while traveling, not knowing which one to be wear and which one is not. I always take a pictures of my clothes and which one is easy to be mix and matched.

For example, if i want to travel abroad for six days in winter season, i will plan which one i want to wear since day one until the last day. You can also mix some of your tops in a different days. That way, i know which one i want to bring and eliminate the others.

But since it's better to prepare before anything happen, i would bring extra tops just in case i need to change OR if i don't feel to wear something that i've already planned before.

Or else, if you're just too lazy to plan in advance, just pick three tops for every bottom. Tops take up less places.

After you choose all of your clothes, then fold all of it neatly. Seriously, it matters.

2. Check the Hotel or Airbnb amenities

I personally have a long hair that needed to be dried every time i showered. It is very space-consuming when you have to bring your hair-dryer, and also hair straightener or hair curler.

It's a very good idea to check your room amenities in your destination. Hotel, hostel or airbnb nowadays provide a decent amenities such as hairdryer and towel.

If they do provide those stuffs, you can put those things off of your list.

3. Buy the right souvenirs 

First thing first, you may want to free some spaces for your gifts in the first place, but knowing what to buy really matters. You really want to minimize asking for someone's help to lift your suitcase to the overhead cabin rack because it was too heavy.

While we're traveling, people also tend to be more impulsive. Having some research before you go won't hurt. In fact, it may helps you to plan what you really want to buy in your destination.

I usually bring a different type of souvenirs for my relatives, but mostly a big bunch of traditional local snacks, magnets or something that really exist in that particular area that could be consumed communally. 

It helps me some times and spaces by not impulsively buying something unnecessary.

4. Bring an extra foldable bag

My former boss once said, when you travel anywhere, bring an extra foldable bag with you. I'm not really sure in the first place, and that was my first time going abroad solo, so i bring it anyway.

Turns out, the extra foldable bag helps me to carry my souvenirs such as snacks and other little things that can save my bags some spaces for a bigger things that i bought while i was traveling. When you come home, you will only carry one suitcase and one extra folded bag!

With these 4 tricks, i usually bring my cabin-size suitcase for 1-6 days traveling, and bring my medium-size suitcase for 2 weeks going abroad.

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