

I tend to categorise things into different cubes, such as underwear, swimwear, tops, trousers/skirts etc or by occasion such as day or night wear. Packing cubes are also better for organisation and moving around as you can just unload the packing cubes straight into a draw or cupboard shelf. You can also get some that are more like a packing cube but with higher compression by having an extra set of zips to help reduce the size of the bag. I recommend the roll-up vacuum bags as although they are more hard work, you don’t have to then take a pump with you. Personally, I much prefer packing cubes, but if you want to perform miracles, then a vacuum bag is probably better. If you are trying to cram as much as much as possible into a carry-on, packing cubes or compression bags are essential. Level 8 Road RunnerĪway and Samsonite also have some good choices which you can read about in this article. This is one of the hand luggage cases I am currently using. The Road Runner from Level 8 is one of the perfect choices for maximising the size, and I love that it has the front pocket for a lap top to allow easy access. It’s also worth considering your wheelie bag choice to maximise your available space to the maximum allowed dimensions. If you want something simple and cheap for an occasional trip, a 10L rucksack is likely to do the job.Ī large laptop case or large handbag could also work. So make sure you maximise this second piece of luggage with something like a backpack. On BA this item can weigh 23kg and be up to 40 x 30 x 15cm / 16 x 12 x 6in. Except on low cost airlines, you usually get a normal-size cabin wheelie bag and a “personal item”.
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For example, when I flew Swiss, there is a strict weight limit on hand luggage, whereas on others you can take the full 23kg as hand luggage. Firstly before deciding to go hand baggage only, check the airline’s website as what you can take on board varies even with legacy airlines.
