I'm a Professional Packer, and These Are My 11 Hacks for Fitting 2 Weeks' Worth of Belongings in a Carry-on

"As a travel writer and founder of the packing site, Just Packed, I feel the need to disclose that, unfortunately, packing will never be the easiest part of your trip. Some people may disagree, but I firmly believe that it should always be an intentional process, one that requires pre-planning and an understanding of how your destination and personal style will impact the contents of your suitcase."

"While I'll typically take advantage of the free checked bag that comes with airline status, there are some scenarios-like a Caribbean beach trip where the seaplane has luggage restrictions, or a multi-city European excursion with endless cobblestones and elevator-less accommodations-when it doesn't make sense to bring more than one small suitcase. And yes, this includes trips where you're traveling for weeks on end (although a full month may be pushing it, at least for me)."

Packing requires intentional pre-planning and an understanding of how destination and personal style will shape suitcase contents. Certain scenarios, such as seaplane luggage limits for Caribbean beach trips or multi-city European itineraries with cobblestones and no elevators, make carrying only one small suitcase sensible. Travelers may usually use free checked bags, but light packing can work for multi-week trips, though a full month may be challenging. Extensive testing across major suitcase brands indicates that the Away Bigger Carry-on holds at least two to three additional outfits and performs reliably on varied trips. Using targeted packing hacks maximizes carry-on real estate.

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