Cabin & Carry
The travel journal
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Luggage
How to measure luggage: wheels, handles and linear inches
Measure your packed suitcase or backpack including wheels, handles and pockets. Calculate linear inches and compare all three sides with the airline limit.
Read the guide ↗Luggage
Hard-shell or soft-shell luggage? Choose around the journey
Compare access, packing layout, exterior pockets and handling before choosing a luggage shell.
Read the guide ↗Personal-item bags
What if your personal item is too big?
Check underseat limits before departure and make a practical plan for an oversized personal bag.
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A better checklist for an underseat bag
Prioritize a stable packed shape, accessible essentials and comfortable carrying in a personal-item bag.
Read the guide ↗Travel backpacks
Backpack or suitcase for Europe? Map the transfers first
Choose luggage around stairs, stations, pavements and how much weight you can comfortably carry.
Read the guide ↗Travel backpacks
Fit a travel backpack before you fill every pocket
Use a real packing load to assess the harness, access and balance of a travel backpack.
Read the guide ↗Packing
Are compression packing cubes worth the space?
Understand what compression changes, what it cannot change and how to choose a useful cube layout.
Read the guide ↗Packing
Pack a carry-on for two weeks with a laundry plan
Build a repeatable wardrobe cycle, protect space for essentials and estimate the load before choosing luggage.
Read the guide ↗Baggage rules
There is no single international carry-on size
Separate airline dimensions, fare entitlement and weight when comparing a carry-on for international trips.
Read the guide ↗Baggage rules
Personal item, carry-on or checked bag? Read the allowance
Understand the three common baggage categories and avoid buying the wrong add-on.
Read the guide ↗Travel accessories
Travel adapter or voltage converter? Read the device first
Check plug shape, input voltage and power requirements before packing an electrical adapter.
Read the guide ↗Travel accessories
Build a packing-cube layout before buying more cubes
Use a simple footprint plan to choose cube sizes that leave useful space for the rest of your kit.
Read the guide ↗Luggage care
Two wheels or four? Choose for the surfaces you cross
Compare rolling, carrying and repair considerations for two-wheel and spinner luggage.
Read the guide ↗Luggage care
Store luggage so the next trip starts cleanly
Dry, inspect and organize a suitcase after travel without damaging its lining or moving parts.
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