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Is a carry-on bag enough for 10 day trip?

Yes! You can pack 10 days of clothes in one carry-on bag.



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Extended-trip (5+ nights; 70 liters or larger) Trips of 5 days or more usually call for packs of 70 liters or more. These are also usually the preferred choice for winter treks lasting more than 1 night.

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Packing a carry-on bag for one week is generally a good idea. Don't aim for longer than that, you'll have enough with your one-week plan.

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® Yes! You can pack 10 days of clothes in one carry-on bag.

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Before you bite the bullet and check a bag, know the pros and cons of a carry on suitcase versus a checked bag. Using all of the previous tips will maximize the space you have, but can you really get through two-week trips with only carry on bags? Yes, if you plan ahead and are willing to make concessions.

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With a good carry-on sized bag, you can totally travel for as long as you want. Picking the right kind of clothes is key. You want all your clothes to work with each other. That is, all tops should be able to be worn with all bottoms, and under your jacket and with both pairs of shoes you'll bring.

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Is 10kg luggage enough for a week? Yes, absolutely! It isn't a lot but you can do it if you ditch all of your heavy items. Use the hotel toiletries and take your essentials in tiny pots.

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How to Keep Your Carry-on Luggage Under 10kg
  1. Image credit: Rimowa. Invest in a lightweight suitcase. 1/11. ...
  2. Swap your laptop for a tablet. 2/11. ...
  3. Downsize your toiletries. 3/11. ...
  4. Get a universal adaptor. 4/11. ...
  5. Carry your coat. 5/11. ...
  6. Cull clothes ruthlessly. 6/11. ...
  7. Digitise your travel docs. 7/11. ...
  8. Ditch the books. 8/11.


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If you go on a 2-week trip to Europe, there is a good chance you'll need at least a 25” suitcase, and perhaps even bigger 28” luggage will be more suitable. Still, within these suitcases, you want to choose one that weighs the least.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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Your best bet is to pack three. Whether you're going away for a long or a short trip, remember you'll be doing laundry. Handwashing with gentle soap is best, but if you use a machine, make sure your bra goes in a garment bag; always air-dry, never tumble dry.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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Trips of 5 days or more usually call for packs of 70 liters or more. These are also usually the preferred choice for winter treks lasting more than 1 night. (Larger packs can more comfortably accommodate extra clothing, a warmer sleeping bag and a 4-season tent, which typically includes extra poles.)

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