{"product_id":"9780996346016","title":"Packing Light: The Normal Person's Guide to Carry-On-Only Travel","description":"Traveling can be an amazing, transformative experience. It can also be a pain.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever resented your luggage?\u003c\/strong\u003e You can admit it. Everything that seemed \u003cem\u003etotally necessary\u003c\/em\u003e when you were packing is suddenly the bane of your existence when you're dragging it around a strange city trying to find your hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost frequent travelers aspire to pack light, but many can't pare down their load to a single carry on bag. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnsure of what you \u003cem\u003eneed\u003c\/em\u003e, you pack everything you \u003cem\u003emight\u003c\/em\u003e use. Your luggage becomes a physical and mental burden. You have to carry all your stuff. You have to worry about all your stuff. You have to \u003cem\u003epay\u003c\/em\u003e to check your stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravel can be difficult and challenging enough on its own. Don't add to it with excess luggage. Travel light. Stay flexible. Enjoy your trip. You will remember \u003cem\u003ewhat you did\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ehow you felt\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e what you packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if you check a bag on \u003cstrong\u003eevery trip\u003c\/strong\u003e and have \u003cstrong\u003enever traveled carry-on-only\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can become a light packer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe Benefits of Carry On Travel\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy would you want to travel carry-on-only? Why travel light?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSkip the airport check in line\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo wasting time waiting for your bag at baggage claim\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlways make your connecting flight, even on short layovers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave money on airline baggage fees, often $50 or more per roundtrip flight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDon't worry about the airlines losing or damaging your luggage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLess stuff to keep track of\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBringing fewer clothes means less worrying about what to wear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBring your luggage on local transportation, like buses, taxis, motorcycles, and tuk tuks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNever drag a heavy suitcase over cobblestone streets and up flight and flights of stairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraveling light will make for a better, more enjoyable trip. If you're ready for a life with less baggage, keep reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking Light\u003c\/em\u003e is written in escalating order, starting with the basics then moving onto more advanced tactics and trip-specific advice.\u003cp\u003eAfter the first two chapters, the book can be used for reference when you need it. You will note that some material is included in multiple chapters since the book is not usually read cover-to-cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 1: Carry On Basics for Beginners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 2: The Definitive Carry on Packing List\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 3: Packing for Extreme Weather\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 4: Packing Specific Items\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 5: Minimalist Packing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 6: Packing Light for Men\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 7: Packing Light for Women\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 8: Packing Light for Long-Term Travel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapter 9: Packing Hacks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAfterword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacking Light\u003c\/em\u003e contains 130+ pages of carry on packing advice in an organized, easy-to-read format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy I Wrote This Book\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'm Fred Perrotta, the co-founder and CEO of Tortuga Backpacks.\u003cp\u003eIn 2009, I backpacked Eastern Europe with my childhood friend, Jeremy Michael Cohen. 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