Travelling light? Carry-on baggage: overseas travel

[PamNY]

You're right, Pam. He was seeking an opinion in particular, a woman. He sits near me at work. I did say it depends on the person. But clearly he hates having checked in baggage. And he knows for me as a cyclist, I've just become more streamlined in vacation baggage packing. I have to say, cycle touring truly has changed me alot how much less I pack in general to still enjoy a trip.

You should have a talk with him about privacy and discretion, and about his tendency to be controlling.

It's likely this issue has nothing at all to do with luggage, and everything to do with his desire to control. If this is a normal taxis-and-hotels type of trip, taking only carry-on bags is ludicrous.