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These 11 items make everything you need fit in a single carry-on, and they start at $4.
But this doesnt mean that Ill pay more (or travel less) as a result of these changes.
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Like many budget-minded travelers, I plan on perfecting the art oftraveling carry-on-onlyto circumvent these additional fees.
If you, too, are about to put in your carry-on-only era, keep reading.
Thats just bad travel karma, and notraveler can affordthat.
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I have my eye on this carry-on for many reasons.
For starters, it expands by two inches for extra packing space.
I also love that it comes with a removable compression organizer.
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Finally, it weighs just 7 pounds, which is about 1.5 pounds lighter than most carry-ons.
Do a few ounces matter?
They do when youre trying to lift something over your head.
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And because its from the brands extra durableHybrid line, its guaranteed for life.
I also like that its frame is zipperless.
Ive had to throw out entire suitcases before when their zippers broke and were impossible to replace.
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it frees up tons of space in your carry-on that can be used for something else).
When not in use, the pillowcase folds down into its own pocket.
As of writing this, they have earned exactly 8,500 five-star ratings.
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And Anker promises that it charges devices at the safest possible speed.
Plus, I love that Anker is so confident in this product it includes a hassle-free, lifetime warranty.
Fouews Travel Pill Organizer
Nothing takes up room in a carry-on faster than pill bottles.
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Leave the bulky bottles at home and fill up this travel pill organizer instead.
This pill organizer saved my life."
Plus, they dont count as liquids, which frees up space in my quart-sized bag.
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just enough to treat myself to a coffee at the airport).
Theyve also noticed that they can go longer between wash days, which any traveler can appreciate.
It currently comes in 30 colors and is made with soft, fast-drying rayon.
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Thanks to its padded, stowable hipbelt, its comfortable to wear as a backpack.
But these days, Im definitely a roller because I have to be.
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