How to Fit More in Your Suitcase, According to a Chronic Overpacker
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A minimal essential packing list can include two skirts, two jerseys, one pullover sweater, two pairs of shoes, a pair of stockings, one bra, one nightgown, a robe, slippers, bourbon, and cigarettes, fitting into a carry-on. Chronic overpacking risks overweight baggage fees and sore shoulders. Selecting expandable luggage adds a few extra inches of capacity while maintaining durability. The Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro offers a dent-resistant polycarbonate shell, quiet wheels, a sturdy handle, a 46-liter capacity for about five days of clothing, and an exterior compartment for a 16" laptop. The Monos Expandable Check-In Medium provides about 70 liters for week-long trips.
First things first, carefully choose a spacious suitcase with an expandable zipper that has a few extra inches to offer. (If it were up to me, it would still be acceptable to lug around trunks from the Titanic era, but for now we will have to settle for unbreakable polycarbonate shells on wheels.) For a shorter trip, the Monos Expandable Carry-On Pro is the way to go.
This carry-on is dent-resistant, durable, and chronic overpacker-approved. The handle is sturdy, the wheels quiet, and it fits easily in any overhead compartment. With a capacity of 46 liters, you can easily fit five days worth of clothing in here. Even better, the Pro features an exterior compartment that keeps a 16" laptop secure. For a longer trip, go for Monos's Expandable Check-In Medium. The medium-size checked bag offers you a whopping 70 liters of packing space-which is plenty of room for a week-long trip.
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