TRAVEL WITH HAND LUGGAGE ONLY, WHY?
Remember… you used to book a flight and it included 20 kg of checked baggage as standard, ideal! Unfortunately, the time of free checked baggage is over and more and more airlines choose to only add free hand baggage in the ticket price. Would you like to take a large suitcase with you on a trip? Then you can book additional hold luggage for a considerable additional charge. There goes your cheap flight ticket that you found… So it is always the cheapest to travel with hand luggage only. In addition, you can also travel a lot faster on the plane with only hand luggage because you do not have to wait at the baggage carousel. But… how do you travel with hand luggage only? That is the question we often hear, but it is not as difficult as you think. In this blog we share 5 reasons why you should travel with only hand luggage and our 10 handy packing tips on how to get the most out of your hand luggage!
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL WITH ONLY HAND LUGGAGE
1. TRAVELING ONLY WITH HAND LUGGAGE IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
There is no such thing as sustainable flying, but you can ensure that the aircraft consumes less by taking less with you. The heavier the aircraft is, the more kerosene it consumes and the more CO2 it emits. So only travel with hand luggage and limit your weight to only 10 kg.
2. IT’S MUCH BETTER FLYING
Airlines do not want to encourage you to book extra hold luggage and that is why they sometimes charge extortionate prices for an extra suitcase. With a cheap flight of 75 euros, you can add another 75 euros more in checked baggage.
3. YOU GET TO YOUR DESTINATION FASTER WITH ONLY HAND LUGGAGE
Because you are not traveling with a large suitcase, you do not have to go to the baggage carousel at your destination. Hand luggage is allowed in the cabin of the plane, so you can walk straight to passport control when the plane has landed.
4. YOU CANNOT LOSE YOUR LUGGAGE
Nowadays they lose your luggage quite quickly. Nothing is more annoying to arrive at your destination and your suitcase has not come with you. When you travel with only hand luggage you no longer have this problem, because you always have your trolley with you in the cabin of the plane!
5. IT IS EASIER TO TRAVEL WITH HAND LUGGAGE ONLY
When you go on a tour, it is always easier to have a small suitcase with you than a large 20 kg suitcase that is too heavy to pull. Especially when you travel by public transport, it is easier to get a place for your hand luggage.
10 HANDY PACKING TIPS ON HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HAND LUGGAGE
1. If you travel more often, it is better to invest that money in a lightweight hand luggage suitcase, for example the Rollink Flex Vega II, with just 2,3kgs and foldable to 5cm, this is your best option Amazon link
2. Good packing cubes, as far as I’m concerned, packing cubes are indispensable for every trip, but especially when you’re traveling with hand luggage only. Packing cubes make it easy to organize and keep your clothes tidy. With normal packing cubes you already save space, but what makes these packing cubes unique is the extra compression function. Amazon link
3. Roll your clothing for hand luggage on the airplane.
4. Use lightweight clothing in your hand luggage.
5. Put on your heaviest clothing on the plane.
6. Do laundry during your trip.
7. Don’t take liquids with you on a trip! Switch to a shampoo bar, conditioner bar and body bar with a handy organizer. These are not liquids and you can simply take them with you in your hand luggage. It lasts a long time, you don’t use any plastic, you can hang the organizer anywhere and it is incredibly durable. Since we switched to shampoo bars, we don’t want anything else! Amazon link
8. Put your favorite perfume in a perfume sprayer. This small bottle is only 5 ml and is therefore ideal for when you travel with hand luggage only! Amazon link
9. Leave your towels at home, If you only have 10 kg, it is not necessary to bring towels. Almost every hotel has towels available for showering. Are you going to a beach destination? Then bring a lightweight towel. These towels absorb well, can be made into a small package and weigh next to nothing. Amazon link
10. Because you now travel with only a hand luggage suitcase, you naturally no longer have room for a large backpack. Therefore, take a foldable backpack with you. With some companies, such as Transavia, it is also allowed to take an extra backpack in addition to a suitcase. Always inquire about this with your airline. I always take this canvas bag with me, which you can also color in on the way! A canvas bag is ideal for when you go to the beach, walking through the city or just run an errand. Amazon link