By Aurelio Locsin
7. Security
Carrying a bag with you prevents it from disappearing in the baggage hold of a plane and getting lost among inefficient flight connections. You are also less likely to lose just one piece or accidentally leave it behind. Finally, thieves are deterred from making off with the one thing that you're constantly watching.
6. Compactness
All of your belongings are in one compact place, avoiding a search through several locations when you need something. One bag is also easier to store at your hotel room or front desk, and easier to secure in a locker or while you're waiting to board a vehicle.
5. Accessibility
Need your jacket to keep warm, the magazines you bought to pass the time or a new shirt because your seatmate spilled chocolate syrup on you? Too bad, if you packed these necessities in your other luggage, which is buried in an inaccessible baggage container. Fortunately, because you only have the one bag, you can reach inside and take what you need immediately.
4. Space
You won't have to worry about lacking space for your bag in a cruise ship cabin, hotel room or airport shuttle, as well as at home, since one bag takes up less room. When you ride a vehicle, you can, at the very least, store a bag close by or on the seat next to you. This is more secure than dropping your luggage on an exposed rack near the exit.
3. Economy
The savings continue with porters, bellhops and luggage carts. You won't need them to carry just one bag. You also avoid expensive shuttles and taxis because you can take public transportation to and from departure and arrival ports. Finally, an emergency that forces you to ship your luggage without you is less expensive with one bag than with several.
2. Reduction
Having only one storage option forces you to edit what you bring on a trip, thus reducing the number of belongings you need to pack and track. However, beware of exceeding weight and size limits by squeezing too much into a bag that is too big. Remember that if you forget to bring an essential, you can always buy a replacement, which compels you to mingle with the locals.
1. Flexibility
With one carry-on bag, there is no more dragging a pile of luggage through airport security or waiting around crowded baggage carousels hoping your belongings appear within the hour. Instead, you can quickly board and depart any plane, ship, train or bus. If attendants ask for anyone to give up their seat, you can quickly volunteer, bring your bag and take the next flight, and also likely receive compensation.
7 Reasons to Travel With One Bag originally published on Travels.com
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