I totally nerd out over travel gear, especially when it fits right into one of my needs. I've been looking for a womens travel backpack for years -- ever since I went to Guatemala and

In this post I go over how I pack all this (clothes, shoes, electronics and toiletries) into 3 packing cubes to fit into my carry on bag.

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There is no bigger steal than successfully being a carry-on queen. And that is why when I can, I try to limit my luggage to what can be stored in an overhead bin. The most common thing my critics say is, but Margaret! How do you fit everything you need in just a carry-on? That aspect of the carry-on lifestyle– the ability to fit ten days of clothing into a carry-on– definitely is a different article more focused on capsule containers and packing cubes.

Jamie Ditaranto is a traveler in a love triangle with writing and photography. Follow the drama on Twitter @jamieditaranto and Instagram @jamieditaranto. Ditaranto joined SmarterTravel in 2015. She loves ecotourism, cities with history, and discovering local hangouts. Though she likes all the continents equally, she holds a special place in her heart for rainy little islands. Her work has also appeared online at USA Today, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and other publications. You can…

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Traveling light is the new trend, and carry-on luggage is the ultimate companion for the savvy traveler. But before you pack your bags and jet off, knowing the right size is crucial.

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My son had the chance to go on a week-long mission trip with Back to Back Ministries through the small Christian private school he attends two days a week. The first email about flying instructions stated a $25 fee for checked luggage. I immediately decided, “I refuse to pay for a service that used to …