Today a work colleague asked me if I use 1 carry-on luggage for any long vacations out of the country (ie. Europe, etc.) He was curious since his girlfriend was planning to check in her luggage. It includes for her to have 4 prs. of shoes during 3 wk. trip in Italy this fall.

For 3-4 wk. long trips overseas, I try, though not always successfully try to have 1 carry on luggage. Certainly flying in North America, I really try to aim at 1 carry-on luggage. Unless I bring back gifts, etc. I don't enjoy spending time at the baggage claim carousel areas.

If I check in more baggage, it's because of bike or 4 panniers.


I really have become minimal in what I pack for plane flights for vacation trips where I'm touring /sightseeing an area for several weeks. Cycle touring has also made me appreciate what I truly absolutely need to wear on a trip.