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I'm a Pro Packer, and These Are My 12 Best Tricks to Fit 2 Weeks' Worth of Clothing in a Carry-on Backpack

Defy the limits of your backpack with these expert-approved packing tips. Just like there’s a time and a place for checking a bag, there’s also a time and a place for packing everything in a ...
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I've taken 2-week international trips with only a carry-on. My best packing tip is to focus on one color.

Three summers ago, I sat on my unzipped suitcase in the middle of New Zealand's Auckland Airport and attempted to squeeze my carry-on bag shut. Strangers avoided eye contact when they spotted me: a ...