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14 Best standard carry-on bags according to travel bloggers

by Anne Betts | Jul 19, 2022 | Luggage and Packing

Updated July 19, 2022 What are the best standard carry-on bags in the 35- to 50-litre range? A standard carry-on bag usually rests in an overhead locker during a flight. It’s different from a smaller ‘personal item’ that is typically stashed under...

6 Disadvantages of the buy-it-there approach to packing light

by Anne Betts | Apr 4, 2022 | Luggage and Packing

Updated April 4, 2022 I’m not a promoter of ‘buy it there’ as a packing light strategy. There may be occasions when buying things at a destination makes sense, but for the most part, I find it’s a strategy with several flaws. Read on for my take on the...

Effectively tame dangling straps with Web Dominator

by Anne Betts | Jan 23, 2022 | home featured, Luggage and Packing

Updated January 23, 2022 If you’ve ever used a backpack, you’ve likely wondered how to manage all that excess webbing hanging from the pack. If so, wonder no more. Tame dangling straps with Web Dominator. What is a Web Dominator The is a simple strap...

15 Reasons to pack light and enjoy carry-on travel

by Anne Betts | Apr 7, 2021 | Luggage and Packing, home featured

Updated April 7, 2021 Do you marvel at those who seem to effortlessly glide through their travels with just carry-on? Do you aspire to pack light (or lighter) but don’t know how to go about it? Getting in touch with the many reasons to pack light is a start. Some...

Pack light with bar shampoo

by Anne Betts | Feb 28, 2020 | Luggage and Packing

Choosing the right toiletries is a pivotal piece of packing light. If you’ve struggled with the challenges of carrying liquid shampoo, perhaps it’s time to pack light with bar shampoo. Advantages of a solid shampoo bar Compared to liquid shampoo, a shampoo bar...

Is a sling bag a good travel bag?

by Anne Betts | Dec 1, 2018 | Luggage and Packing, Packing Light Travel Gear

Is a sling bag a good travel bag? If you’re struggling to find the perfect combination of day bag and in-flight personal bag, a sling bag could be a good fit. I figured it was worth investigating, and here are the results. What’s a sling bag? It’s a one-strap...