Exactly. Im still trying to figure that one out. I need to try it.

Smell test?

The socks & undies trick blew my mind too! So aesthetically pleasing! : - D It makes me a little nervous about yeast, but I'm sure there are ways to deal with that. I usually just throw all my dirty clothes together in a compression packing cube so it's not like they're in their own pristine universe anyway. Lol

Thank you for your kind words.

Alejandra Lima same!

Great point.

If traveling in the UK, do not call it a fanny pouch...

The bag itself is relatively light. But it's big enough that you could easily make it too heavy. They do have a junior version that might prevent this.

Yes, I agree the bag can get VERY heavy and awkward when you fill it to capacity. I just got it a couple of weeks ago and wanted to bring it through the airport but it was even heavy walking around my house. Sadly, it will have to go back 🙁

Problem solved…. Don’t over pack!

Thanks. I definitely could have packed lighter if I left out the luxury items, but I think I struck a good balance. At the end of the day, I had room for a few luxuries, so why not?

@@paulholstein9448 that and the souvenirs

Exactly.

Skyroam worked well everywhere but Cuba. At times, we had slow connections, but generally speaking, it was fast and reliable. I like the system and would imagine it will only get better with time.

The bag itself is very lightweight. The only two heavy things I carried were my SLR camera and my MacBook Pro. Without those two, this would be a seriously light setup. Even with those extra 10-15 pounds, it was certainly portable. I carried the bag on dozens of flights so far and have never had a problem, although I did have to remove the laptop on one small plane to get it to fit in the tight luggage compartment.

Paul Holstein thanks!

@@kme06d I just returned from a five day trip with the junior and had no problem fitting it into Southwest's overhead bins. As long as you don't overpack (and it's easy to do since they're so sturdy) you'll be fine.

I always fold my t-shirts because they were made to do so and fit better in the packing cubes that way. However, when I traveled with button-down shirts, I always stacked them and rolled them to prevent wrinkles.

I forgot to show the mirrorless camera I brought along. Other than that, I lacked for nothing.

And you forgot other pair of shoes.!!!!!

Partly true. I agree I wouldn't want to carry this bag for an hour, especially if I had heavy items in it. It is simply not designed to be a backpack. It's a suitcase that you can carry on your back, not a backpack you can use as a suitcase. As far as weight is concerned, this thing is light. If it were any lighter, you wouldn't notice the difference. The weight of the bag is negligible compared to the weight of the contents.

Well done.

The bag weighs 3.8 pounds empty. My setup was around 24 pounds fully loaded with the laptop.

@@paulholstein9448 more and more, they are weighing carry-on bags, I'm afraid, just when I jump on the "carry-on only" bandwagon...everything is going to change! There is no way to pack for any length of trip in under 17lbs!

17 pounds is not much. But I took this bag to Costa Rica mostly loaded last week and came in at 21 pounds. So it's definitely possible. In my case, if I didn't bring my satellite tracker and international cellular wifi device, I would have been very close. Without my heavy laptop and those electronics, I would have definitely made it.

It would be a fun challenge to try and make it under 17 pounds. I think you could do it with careful planning.

I will travel to Accra, Ghana later this year, max carry on weight is 15lbs plus personal item about 10lbs. May depend on airline. Good tips thanks!

I use these: amzn.to/2QSB9xc Four of them fit perfectly in the bag.

@@paulholstein9448 does it work as carryon?

Technically, it would be considered overhead luggage, but when you wear this on your back and board the plane, the gate agents don't typically pay attention. I've never had any issues taking it onboard without scrutiny. But lately, I always pay for overhead luggage just to make sure I've got a place for it in case the bins are full.

Thanks, Perla

Do you have any links to a good packing vid for women? My wife wants that!

@@jimwalters1964 I love the packing light videos by professional tour guide Sarah Murdoch. Very inspiring!

The Exterior Dimensions are - 22" X 14" X 9" It's the eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Carry-On Travel Backpack.

I suppose you could keep a small sheet of plastic to separate them.

LOL, I've flown over 600,000 base miles on Delta Airlines alone. Internationally, I've traveled to the Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, Belize, Guatamala, Costa Rica, Cuba, Peru, Iceland, Sweden, France, England, Poland, Germany, Italy, Austria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Cambodia and Thailand. Some of them several times. Domestically, I've traveled to and visited almost every state. So no, this was not my first trip with a carry on bag. Travel Towel? It's a luxury item. Weighs virtually nothing, takes little room and could be useful on excursions. I never used it. Zip off Travel pants? I use them all the time. I used them several times on this trip with changing weather conditions and I use them at home when I go hiking. You really should try them. They are awesome, you have no idea what you are missing. There is a very good reason they make them and they are popular. The pant legs store easily in my lightweight travel backpack that I demonstrated in the video.

An ultra-light microfiber towel like that is also great for rolling wet clothes in when doing sink laundry. Speeds drying time enormously so you don't have to worry as much about having to pack clothes that are still damp!

There's a trade-off between carrying more shirts or less. With more shirts, you can go longer between laundry. This can be great because you can often find very reasonably priced laundromats if you have the time. With less shirts, it weighs less, but you have to do laundry more often. As far as spending money, everyone has their vices. This is a reasonable luxury that I can afford. It makes me happy so I think it's worth it.

Yes, I can see that you enjoy buying traveling gadgets. I do not go to laundromats, I just hand wash my clothing in the night, and it will be dry the next day.

​@@paulholstein9448 I pack multiple ultra-light shirts, undies, and socks for this very reason, and re-wear outer layers multiple times. When I'm traveling I want to maximize my time for novel and pleasant experiences, not household chores! : - )

Pamela - I have the weekender convertible junior. I'm 5'0", so I find it's a good size for a me. It's very well made and sturdy, and because of that it's easy to overpack. I'm a "cuber" and on my last trip I used a larger one - it fits perfectly in the bottom of the pack. You can find the specs on the ebags website.

@Pamela Goodson You might light professional travel guide Sarah Murdoch's videos on packing light. They are amazing!

It really depends on how often you'd like to do laundry. When you travel by air every third day with your wife and children, it's not always convenient to do laundry. You have to expand your horizon and consider that not everyone travels like you. You have to pack what makes sense for you. In my case, I had plenty of room and the suitcase was light enough that I was able to cater to my travel requirements. Your case may be different. Doesn't make it right or wrong. Maybe this isn't what you should do, but it was perfect for me.

I like to pack at least 7 ultra-light shirts and undies because the weight is negligible and my priority is having fun experiences when I travel, not doing laundry! I re-wear outer layers like sweaters and bottoms multiple times, and I can easily hoist my bag overhead and carry it around. I've also never been forced to check it. To each their own!

LOL, I was trying to get the audio to work through the airpods. Unfortunately, I didn't realize the stock iOS app didn't work with Bluetooth microphones. So my efforts were in vain.

Or perhaps: never nitpick someone who is kindly offering useful FREE advice?