{"id":21641,"date":"2024-06-21T12:10:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T11:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/?p=21641"},"modified":"2024-06-25T12:05:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T11:05:54","slug":"pack-like-a-pro-top-tips-for-hand-luggage-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mountainwarehouse.com\/expert-advice\/travelling\/pack-like-a-pro-top-tips-for-hand-luggage-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Pack Like a Pro: Top Tips for Hand Luggage Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to efficient travel, mastering the art of packing with only hand luggage can be a game changer. We&#8217;ve teamed up with one of our trusted Marketplace brands, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/brands\/cabin-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cabin Max<\/strong><\/a>, to bring you expert insights and practical tips on how to make the most of your luggage allowance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is hand luggage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Put simply, hand luggage is any luggage item that you carry on to the aircraft yourself and usually is a backpack, holdall or rolling case. In the past, a passenger would typically put a large suitcase into the aircraft hold via the check in desk in the airport. Whilst this does still happen, most airlines now require you to pay a hefty fee to take a checked bag (often around \u00a360 per flight), hence the rise in people taking just hand luggage with them. Here\u2019s how to pack when you are only taking hand luggage with you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Know your hand luggage allowance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The most important factor in hand luggage only packing is knowing how much you are allowed to take in the first place, as the airline will charge you if you turn up to the gate with more than your ticket allows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite what many travellers think, <strong>there is no \u2018one size fits all\u2019 hand luggage size<\/strong> and though airlines might use general terms to describe what you are allowed to take with you like \u2018personal item\u2019 or \u2018wheelie suitcase\u2019 you need to check the specific luggage measurements that each airline allows and the number of luggage items that are included in your ticket before you fly. This will usually take the form of the maximum luggage dimensions allowed, for example, 55x40x20cm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the most general terms, airlines usually permit passengers one underseat bag and one overhead case each, but some budget airlines like Ryanair, easyJet and Wizzair do now charge a fee (often up to \u00a330 per bag, per flight) for passengers to put a bag in the overhead lockers. We would advise using your free underseat bag allowance as much as you can, only paying for extra bags or cases if you absolutely need to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21673 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4ykrg9sui_mid-433x325.jpg\" alt=\"Luggage size being checked\" width=\"433\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"21673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4ykrg9sui_mid-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4ykrg9sui_mid-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4ykrg9sui_mid-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/4ykrg9sui_mid.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Choose the right hand luggage bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Size and external dimensions are the biggest factor in choosing hand luggage as these will be used by the airline to determine whether they can be taken on board with you or not. With that in mind, we would suggest shopping towards the free hand luggage allowance of whichever airline you tend to fly with most often. For example, if you only fly with easyJet, buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/metz-30l-backpack-45x36x20cm-p57401.aspx\/paradise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">45x36x20cm underseat bag*<\/a> that fits their free hand luggage rules exactly. If you usually flit between a couple of different airlines like Ryanair, easyJet and Wizzair when flying, consider buying an underseat cabin bag that adhere\u2019s to whichever airline has the smaller free allowance &#8211; in this case Ryanair (40x20x25cm) as this will be able to be used on all of the airlines without being charged. For example, this <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/iseo-rolltop-backpack-40x20x25cm-p60362.aspx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iseo 20L<\/a> <\/span>backpack would meet Ryanair\u2019s allowance exactly, but still be suitable for easyJet and Wizzair too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For most free underseat luggage, we\u2019d suggest using a soft bag like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/metz-20l-rpet-backpack-40x20x25cm-p57405.aspx\/petrol-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backpack<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/vela-20l-holdall-40x20x25cm-p55091.aspx\/pink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holdall<\/a> to travel with as they lose less space due to wheel or handle intrusion. That said, if you prefer a rolling case for air travel, these are available in the free bag sizes specific to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/narvik-20l-trolley-bag-40x20x25cm-p58137.aspx\/black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryanair*<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/anode-30l-underseat-cabin-case-45x36x20cm-p55349.aspx\/graphite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easyJet*<\/a> and still offer a competitive amount of space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For overhead locker bags, cavernous backpacks like this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/metz-44l-rpet-backpack-55x40x20cm-p57395.aspx\/atlantic-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metz 44L<\/a> offer the best bang for your buck in terms of space, whilst a wheeled case like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/anode-40l-cabin-case-55x40x20cm-p55089.aspx\/black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anode 40L<\/a> will suffice for passengers who prefer rolling luggage.<\/p>\n<h5><em><strong>*Airline Allowances as of June 2024 &#8211; always check before travelling<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Hand luggage packing prep<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now that you have the right bag, you need to make sure you are taking the right things and packing prep is just as important as the packing itself. Before you even start packing complete these steps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Make a list and tick it off as you pack<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is by far the best way to remember what you need to take, but so few people do it. Write it down and keep it in your case, or save it to your phone so the work is done for future trips. Yes, it will take 5 minutes to write, but it will save you taking time out of your trip to hunt down something you left at home accidentally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Check the weather<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Find out what\u2019s in store for you at your destination to inform your clothing choices &#8211; it may be warmer or colder than you think. If weather conditions look mixed, consider clothing that can be worn in layers so you can adapt.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Start packing early<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last minute packers forget travel essentials and you might also want to make sure that favourite piece of clothing is washed and ready to go before your trip too, rather than finding it isn\u2019t when you need to pack it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Don\u2019t overpack!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This may sound obvious, but even with a lesser hand luggage allowance, you will still take clothes and items away with you that will come back unused. We find that laying out your clothes on a bed beforehand and then removing anything you realistically won\u2019t use to be a helpful way of slimming down your packing. We also tend to take a lot of \u2018just in case\u2019 items away with us, but most of the time you can happily leave these at home. If in doubt, leave it out!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21676\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SS24_MW_D2_CTC_S10_MNS_TRAVEL_05595_\u200b023815_023007_049216_018365_7913_smaller-scaled-e1719313517658.jpg\" alt=\"Packing tips\" width=\"525\" height=\"788\" data-id=\"21676\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. The process of packing hand luggage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A hand luggage allowance may seem small if you are used to packing a hold case, but with a few simple adjustments you will be able to fit in much more than you think.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Roll, don\u2019t fold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rolling your clothes into sausages saves you a lot of space when compared to folding and produces fewer creases too. Folding can still be a good choice for some thicker clothes, like jeans, but for the majority of clothing, rolling it up is the most space-efficient option and will allow you to pack more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Use every little bit of space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You have to make your packing space work harder when you only taking hand luggage &#8211; dead space is a big no no. Here you need to get creative &#8211; use the space inside shoes for your phone charger or travel plugs, for example.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Make use of your luggage\u2019s packing features<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most dedicated hand luggage bags come with at least a few handy features to make packing easier for travellers, like straps, netted packing pockets or compression systems like in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/memphis-30l-backpack-45x36x20cm-p55092.aspx\/grey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Memphis backpack<\/a>. These features are here to give you a helping hand, so make sure you utilise them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pack heavier items at the base of your luggage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Placing weight lower down in your bag has many benefits. It will make trolley cases easier to manoeuvre, help backpacks stay stood up if you place them on the floor and it will also ensure that your other packed items don\u2019t get crushed at the bottom of your case.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pack for airport security<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nobody likes scrambling to find items in your bag when stood in front of a security officer and a line of passengers, so make sure you place the items you are likely to have to take out at airport security in an easy to access place. We\u2019re talking about things like travel toiletries, laptops and make up that will always need to be removed from your luggage when you go through the scanners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pack for the airline luggage sizer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This advice applies more to soft sided luggage than hard cases. The \u2018squish-factor\u2019 of most soft sided luggage means you can often slip it into an airline sizer gauge if it is a little overpacked, which is great. The flip side of this is that you need to ensure you keep any bulky items away from the extremities of their bag, wherever possible. Placing cumbersome items, like chargers or travel plugs in external pockets that were probably designed for slim items like your travel documents may cause your bag to protrude outside the accepted airline dimensions. Don\u2019t take the risk &#8211; pack these beefy items towards the centre of your luggage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Wear anything bulky<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thick coats and big boots are space sapping items that you can\u2019t afford to place in your case if you are flying only with hand luggage. If appropriate, wear them to the airport and use your packing allowance for more space-efficient clothing. Planes tend to be quite cold anyway, so the coat may help you avoid a chill when you are on board.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Finally, lean into hand luggage travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Instead of viewing a hand luggage only allowance as a bad thing, try to see it as a positive instead and embrace the idea! There are so many benefits when compared to checking a big case into the hold, like keeping your luggage with you and away from clumsy baggage handlers. The threat of your luggage being lost falls to zero and instead of wasting time at the baggage carousel at your destination, you can skip straight in to your holiday. The financial element is also compelling &#8211; a hold suitcase usually costs around \u00a360 each way on a typical budget airline flight nowadays. Keep that money for yourself instead. Best of all, travelling lighter and lugging less luggage around the world lets you travel in a more agile and stress-free way, which is why it is really taking off. Try hand luggage only on your next flight!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/brands\/cabin-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabin Max<\/a> range:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md col-pad vert-margin-md\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/anode-30l-underseat-cabin-case-45x36x20cm-p55349.aspx\/Endless-Sea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21643 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m8898d_007_anode30lunderseatcabincase45x36x20cm20230726120606_1-217x325.webp\" alt=\"Anode 30L Underseat Cabin Case 45x36x20cm\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m8898d_007_anode30lunderseatcabincase45x36x20cm20230726120606_1-217x325.webp 217w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m8898d_007_anode30lunderseatcabincase45x36x20cm20230726120606_1.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" style=\"width: 200px; background-color: red; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/search\/cabin%20max%20cabin%20case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Cabin Cases<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md col-pad vert-margin-md\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/metz-30l-backpack-45x36x20cm-p57401.aspx\/Postcards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21644 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m9a8b7_001_metz30lbackpack45x36x20cm20240103033650_1-217x325.jpg\" alt=\"Metz 30L Backpack 45x36x20cm\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m9a8b7_001_metz30lbackpack45x36x20cm20240103033650_1-217x325.jpg 217w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m9a8b7_001_metz30lbackpack45x36x20cm20240103033650_1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" style=\"width: 200px; background-color: red; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/search\/cabin%20max%20backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Backpacks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md col-pad vert-margin-md\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/vela-20l-holdall-40x20x25cm-p55091.aspx\/Cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21645 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m13478_001_vela20lholdall40x20x25cm20231113023605_1-217x325.webp\" alt=\"Vela 20L Holdall 40x20x25cm\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m13478_001_vela20lholdall40x20x25cm20231113023605_1-217x325.webp 217w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m13478_001_vela20lholdall40x20x25cm20231113023605_1.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" style=\"width: 200px; background-color: red; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/search\/cabin%20max%20holdall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Holdalls<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md col-pad vert-margin-md\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/travel-hack-compression-packing-cube-p57664.aspx\/pink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21650 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m3bfa8_001_travelhackcompressionpackingcube20231204062110_1-217x325.webp\" alt=\"Travel Hack Compression Packing Cube\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m3bfa8_001_travelhackcompressionpackingcube20231204062110_1-217x325.webp 217w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/m3bfa8_001_travelhackcompressionpackingcube20231204062110_1.webp 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" style=\"width: 200px; background-color: red; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/brands\/cabin-max\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Full Range<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mountain Warehouse<\/a> range:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md col-pad vert-margin-md\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/memory-foam-travel-pillow-p14079.aspx\/navy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21646 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/024150_nav_memory_foam_travel_pillow_har_ss24_01-217x325.webp\" alt=\"Memory Foam Travel Pillow\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/024150_nav_memory_foam_travel_pillow_har_ss24_01-217x325.webp 217w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/024150_nav_memory_foam_travel_pillow_har_ss24_01.webp 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" style=\"width: 200px; background-color: red; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/travel\/accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Travel Accessories<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md col-pad vert-margin-md\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/vacuum-storage-bags-3-pack-p49626.aspx\/clear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21647 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055178_clr_vacuum_storage_bags_3pk_har_aw23_01-217x325.webp\" alt=\"Vacuum Storage Bags - 3 Pack\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055178_clr_vacuum_storage_bags_3pk_har_aw23_01-217x325.webp 217w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055178_clr_vacuum_storage_bags_3pk_har_aw23_01.webp 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" style=\"width: 200px; background-color: red; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/search\/travel%20packing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Packing Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md col-pad vert-margin-md\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/ultimate-commuter-laptop-bag-20l-p47743.aspx\/black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21648 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055166_bla_ultimate_commuter_laptop_bag_20l_har_ss24_01-217x325.webp\" alt=\"Ultimate Commuter Laptop Bag 20L\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055166_bla_ultimate_commuter_laptop_bag_20l_har_ss24_01-217x325.webp 217w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055166_bla_ultimate_commuter_laptop_bag_20l_har_ss24_01.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" style=\"width: 200px; background-color: red; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/travel\/backpacks\/medium-backpacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Medium Backpacks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md col-pad vert-margin-md\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/mountain-essentials-hand-luggage-p55333.aspx\/black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21670 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055608_bla_essentials_hand_luggage_har_ss24_02-217x325.webp\" alt=\"Mountain Essentials Hand Luggage\" width=\"217\" height=\"325\" data-id=\"3173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055608_bla_essentials_hand_luggage_har_ss24_02-217x325.webp 217w, https:\/\/blog.cdn.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/055608_bla_essentials_hand_luggage_har_ss24_02.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" style=\"width: 200px; background-color: red; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainwarehouse.com\/travel\/luggage-accessories\/wheeled-bags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Wheelie Bags<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Embracing the concept of hand luggage only travel can offer numerous benefits, from saving on baggage fees to reducing the risk of lost luggage and speeding up your airport experience. With these tips from Cabin Max, you&#8217;ll be able to pack smarter and travel lighter on your next trip.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to efficient travel, mastering the art of packing with only hand luggage can be a game changer. We&#8217;ve teamed up with one of our trusted Marketplace brands, Cabin Max, to bring you expert insights and practical tips on how to make the most of your luggage allowance. &nbsp; What is hand luggage? 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