The shared luggage hack involves splitting one suitcase between two travelers, allowing each person to take one-half. This technique can lead to significant savings on airline fees and prevents excessive packing. A timely hand-off of travel items, ideally a week in advance, ensures smooth preparation. Packing cubes facilitate organization and cleanliness, making it straightforward to divide the suitcase contents. Planning ahead curtails last-minute chaos and encourages thoughtful packing, ultimately enhancing the travel experience for both parties.
When traveling with another person, share any size suitcase and each take one side. For our three-day Mexico City trip, my sister and I split a single carry-on.
When I first presented the shared carry-on idea to Aimé, she was hesitant and didn't think she'd be able to fit everything she wanted to bring. In the end, it turned out to be easier (and cheaper) than we expected.
Packing cubes keep everything contained and make it easy to split the suitcase evenly. Aimé uses the Amazon Basics Packing Cubes, while I occasionally use the Bagail Packing Cubes.
Having this early hand-off is key. I like to be fully packed at least a day before flying, and this little bit of planning ensures we're not scrambling last-minute.
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