While the pack-one-carry-on-bag seems like a great a idea, the likelihood of it being a reality only applies to certain situations:
1. The short trip (lasting 3-4 days maximum).
2. The tropical vacation (It's amazing how many tanks and flip-flops you can cram into one bag).
3. The I can-wear-whatever-I-want and not care mentality.
4. When you know you will actually have to schlep your own stuff on public transportation.
5. The very disciplined traveler.
I'm sure there are many more, Since I inevitably tend to travel to places where it is freezing for a few weeks at a time, I always have to check a large suitcase, and either pray to the scale gods that it might actually come in under the 50 pound mark, or bring 2 medium size suitcases, and check them both.
Let's face it, I like choices. I may not feel like wearing one of the severely edited contents of my carry on day after day. For this, I am willing to wait the extra 30 minutes at the baggage claim. I don't like the challenge of blow-drying my socks because they have not dried by morning. I like to bring more than two pair of shoes. I like to be stylish when it is appropriate to do so. Don't let the one-bag principle hold you hostage - we are each unique travelers with our own set of needs.
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