Pros Of Traveling With Carry-on Only
Low-Cost
Some flights such as package tours and long-haul flights include checked baggage by default, but on short-haul, economy-class or independent flights, you can’t include baggage except when you pay extra. Rates can vary, and sometimes checked baggage can cost the same (or more) as your seat on the flight. So if you decide to travel with carry-on only, you will instantly save a lot of money and it will help you if you are on a tight budget.
Less Weight
Traveling and carrying around a large bag can be a complete pain. This is especially true in major cities when you are expected to only take public transport to/from the airport. As in cities like London, you may find that there aren’t many elevators on the Underground (underground), so you’ll probably have to carry your luggage up endless stairs.
Check-In At The Airport Is Much Faster
Imagine not having to wait in long lines to check your luggage! Well, carry only hand luggage, you can do it. So when you arrive at the airport, you can go straight through security and be much more relaxed before your flight. Or if you like, you can leave home for the airport a little later because you’ll have less to do.
No Luggage To Pick Up When Landing
In addition to being faster when your flight departs, you’ll also save time after landing, as you won’t have to wait and pick up your luggage. In fact, the wait to pick up your luggage can sometimes be excruciatingly slow, like at London’s Heathrow airport, it took more than 45 minutes for my luggage to arrive.
Sometimes Airlines Allow No Weight Limit
Some airlines like easyJet have a great hand baggage policy and allow medium sized luggage/suitcases as well as no weight restrictions. easyJet also flies throughout Europe and is ideal for short city trips.
Low Risk In Losing Your Luggage
Traveling and waiting for your luggage to show up but not doing so can be extremely stressful and can almost ruin your trip. Of course, for longer trips you will likely need a large bag, but for shorter trips, by just getting a smaller bag for the cabin you can avoid the misfortune. happen to me.
Stressless
The ultimate benefit of just carrying a carry-on bag is that it’s often a lot more relaxing and less thought-provoking when traveling.
Cons Of Traveling With Carry-on Only
Harder To Pack
Traveling with just a small bag or plane suitcase has many advantages, but for longer trips, such as more than four days, you will need to pack very carefully or consider checking in one bigger bag. You might also consider bringing a small bag and washing clothes on your trip.
Difficult If Your Flight Has A Weight Limit
Most airlines have weight rules for hand luggage with the exception of easyJet (subject to change) and possibly others. For airlines that have a weight limit, this is usually quite low, such as 5kg to 10kg, which means heavy items, such as DSLR cameras, shoes and other items can be quickly consume this limit. A good technique might be to put heavy items in the bag and wear heavier shoes to try to combat this allowance.
It is important to check restrictions before leaving the airport, such as the maximum size of your carry-on baggage and whether there is a weight. If you don’t check it, you risk paying excessive baggage fees at the airport.
As Photographer, It Is Really Hard
If you are a travel photographer and have a lot of gear, traveling with only carry-on luggage can be difficult. Often there are a lot of heavy and bulky items like lenses and camera bodies, potential drones, and they take up a lot of space in your bag. If you are making a very short trip like 3 days, you can manage it, but if you are making a longer trip, you will need to bring another bag.
Conclusion
It’s no secret that traveling with just a carry-on bag can save you time and money. But what are the real pros and cons of hand luggage-only travel? I’ve looked at both sides of the issue and asked some experts for their opinions. Overall, it seems that there are many benefits to traveling light – you move faster through airports, have less weight on your body, and don’t have to worry about lost luggage. However, there are also a few disadvantages to consider – you can pack less, it can be harder to pack efficiently, and photographers may find it difficult to bring all their equipment along. What is your opinion on traveling only with hand luggage? Let me know in the comments below!
