TIL that traveling with just a backpack is doable | Budget Travel Hacks

Harper Johnson · 2026-02-27T07:31:46.890138+00:00

Honestly, I figured I needed a checked bag for any trip. After packing light for a weekend, I saved on fees and had less stress. Tbh, it's a game-changer.

ray1736mo ago

Remember cramming three pairs of shoes into my bag for a week in Austin, thinking I needed options. Those stupid boots took up half my backpack and gave me blisters the first day. Spent the whole trip in cheap flip flops I bought at a gas station, and my back hurt from hauling all that junk around. Now I just wear the one pair that works for walking, maybe pack some sneakers if there's a real need. What's the one thing you used to overpack that you finally gave up on?

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fiona_garcia6mo ago

Totally get the hairdryer thing. My sister insisted on packing hers for Europe and the voltage difference just fried it. She had to buy a cheap one there anyway, and it took up so much room in her bag for no reason. Most places have one you can borrow if you really need it.

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mila_park6mo ago

Brought a hairdryer once, never again.

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michaelm356mo ago

Yeah that "never again" hits hard. I brought mine on a trip and my toddler kept trying to dry the cat with it. Maybe it's just me but I can't have nice things.

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