There are advantages and disadvantages in checking your luggage on flights. I am sure that you are aware of these. My travel preference is to not check my luggage and have only carry-on bags.
In order to travel with only carry-on bags, I need to select clothes and equipment carefully to keep within weight and size restrictions. Further, clothing needs to be selected based upon activity, available washing facilities and climate conditions during the activity. Your equipment will be the biggest impact on both luggage weight and space, therefore activity and conditions are equally important.
I have developed a Clothing & Equipment Packing List for travel, based upon whether I will be trekking, hiking, on safari or on a cultural journey. The items in my list may not be applicable for your travel interests or needs, but represent an idea for travel preparation which you may consider.
Here is my list:
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| Hiking Parks of Patagonia (2005) |
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If you don't take the time to sit and reflect before you leave, you'll surely be remembering what you've forgotten when you're on the way to the airport or on the plane. By then it's too late. This tend to be true for what goes into your bags as well as what goes into your heart about the purpose of the journey.
The Art of Pilgrimage, Phil Cousineau
