PACKING TIPS

Packing for a rainy destination can be tricky because rain products can be bulky and heavy. From backpacks to rain jackets and boots, find out what our readers rank as the best lightweight rain products for travel!

Traveling carryon only is always difficult the first time. Here, a TFG reader shares her tips on how she successfully traveled carryon only for the first time in winter. Keep reading for a complete retiree’s guide to carryon travel!

From luggage to shoes and toiletries to laundry, we turned to the pros (our readers) to find out their all time best tip for packing light! These are 36 of their top packing light tips!

While theft can’t be 100% prevented, it can be avoided. Read these travel safety tips and how they could’ve helped me avoid being robbed.

Have you ever been at an airport and witnessed unprepared travelers causing delays in the check in or security lines as they haphazardly fumbled with their belongings? No one wants to be that person. As the busiest flying time of the year quickly approaches, here are...

Creating an extended honeymoon packing list can be challenging. Find out what to pack for an extended honeymoon so you feel prepared for your trip!

  There are so many types of packing organizers it's confusing to know which one to choose. Keep reading to learn more about each type and find out the best luggage organizer for your trip!   Best Luggage Organizer     In 2017, I launched Compass...

  Traveling with carry-on bags only isn’t just about avoiding expensive airline fees. There are many benefits to packing light that far outweigh monetary savings. Whether you’re a long term traveler or are going on a short vacation holiday, these reasons will...

After reading a discussion on TFG’s Facebook page yesterday and dealing with my own travel woes, I realized that many people have a major misconception about traveling with carry on luggage.   Why You Should Always Travel with Carry On Luggage It’s more than just...

  I just spent a one week summer vacation luggage free --I packed all my stuff into my favorite purse! Think carryon or one bag travel is impossible for fashionistas? Well, there's no more excuses! Check out my minimalist packing list!   One Bag Travel: Go...

It was the ultimate packing challenge: an international flight with just 5kg weight allowance! Find out the easy packing hack I found – you can use it, too!

Are you new to traveling? This guide will help you avoid common packing blunders we’ve all experienced at one point or another. Find out what they are!

How do you pack for twelve months traveling with Remote Year? Here’s how one participant did it. Find out what worked and what didn’t!

  Traveling with carryon luggage only means traveling without any difficulties, long waiting times, and no concerns of losing your belongings. But even though these points are always advantageous, it can become a nightmare when you go through customs. Many...

Spring is one of the most challenging times to travel due to transitioning weather. How can you be prepared for everything without overpacking? Find out!