I just got back from a week-long trip to Texas (I live in the US, so this was a domestic trip for me). I took just one bag (the Red Oxx Air Boss) and packed light -- I packed just 2 shirts and 1 skirt, and wore a pair of pants and a shirt. I minimized all my other gear as much as possible without buying a lot of extra things. The place I was staying had a washer and dryer, so I did laundry twice.

Many of you have traveled for longer, and have packed lighter, than I did, so this might not seem like a huge accomplishment, but for me it was. My bag weighed in at 19 pounds, in part because the skirt I packed was denim, and I took an extra pair of shoes I didn't need, but also because I'm new at this! I almost always travel carry-on only, but have always taken two bags and stuffed them as full as possible.

This was a great experience. I had a good idea of how much easier the actual travel would be with one bag, but I didn't anticipate how much easier packing (both to leave and to come home) would be, and how much of a difference that would make.

Well done Orange. And congrats on your 'liberation'!

Gold star to you Orange, well done!!!

Isn't it a lovely feeling though? The first time I travelled light / carry-on, I felt so liberated, it was actually exciting being at airports and on transport, which I usually dislike. The one thing I learned quickly was to list what I should have taken / left behind. I do that on the return journey so that I don't forget, then put the list with my travel accessories, for next time. Once you know what works for you, travelling light improves with each trip.

And, just as important, list what you brought and did not need! ;-)