A hostel manager in Lisbon told me my packing strategy was costing me money

He pointed out I was checking a bag on budget airlines for stuff I could easily buy there, like a big bottle of shampoo. I switched to a carry-on only rule and saved about 50 euros in fees on my next two trips. What's one piece of gear you decided to stop packing to save on baggage?

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spencermurphy6mo ago

I used to pack a full size hair dryer for every trip. It took up half my suitcase and weighed a ton. I finally realized most hotels and Airbnbs have one, and my hair looks fine with whatever they provide. That was an easy win for saving space and avoiding checked bag fees.

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ramirez.caleb6mo ago

Feel your pain on that one. I carried a giant curling iron for years before having the same lightbulb moment. It's so freeing to leave that dead weight at home.

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derekcarr6mo ago

That's smart, @spencermurphy, and it works for stuff like travel irons too.

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