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My hostel bunkmate called out my packing system and was right
I used to roll everything into compression cubes, thought it was genius. A guy in Barcelona watched me pack for 10 minutes and said I was wasting time overthinking it. He pointed out I carried three pairs of shoes for a week trip, which I never wore. I cut down to one pair and a sandals, saved 4 pounds and got a smaller bag. Anyone else get packing advice from a stranger that actually stuck?
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jana5092mo ago
Three pairs of shoes for a week, that's on you, not the system.
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nancyramirez2mo ago
My cousin packs exactly like that, just three pairs for a week, and she's done this for years without issues. But I get it, your mileage may vary depending on the airline and route. Some budget airlines weigh carry-ons like they're checking for contraband, so shoes stuffed in a bag can push you right over that 7kg limit. Last spring I flew with two pairs and still got charged extra fees at the gate. So yeah, it's not always about personal choice, sometimes the system really does set you up to fail.
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