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17 Items to Make Summer Packing Easier
Source: Texas Lifestyle Mag
As a travel writer of nearly 22 years, I stopped checking a bag in 2017 for many reasons … let me count the ways. Waiting at the luggage carousel for 15+ minutes to retrieve my bag, praying my luggage isn’t lost in never-never land, and overall accessibility are all important to me. Don’t even get me started on the high cost of checking bags these days!
I’ve packed a carry-on + backpack for 2-3 European press trips in the past. If I can do it, you can, too. The items below can help you pack efficiently and effectively so that you can travel as light as possible for a lengthy trip, be it summer vacay or any time of year. We’ll be sharing our packing tips on Daytime TV.
Consider these your tools for seamless travel and packing. And check out my friend Jan Schroeder’s tips here for more great info!
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Read full article: https://texaslifestylemag.com/travels/summer-packing/
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