I don't have a lot of suitcases. In fact, I have two, plus an overnight/carry-on bag.
Tried to fit my trip's clothes in the smaller bag. Just a bit too small, and even if I could fit everything in it, which I cannot, I wouldn't be able to bring anything back with me (and I love t-shirts). So we go to Option B.
I break out the big suitcase, the one that can easily hold 2 weeks' worth of clothes, including coats. Keep in mind that I won't be gone for 2 weeks, as I only have 1 week off work, but this is the only suitcase I have that will work. Way too big, plenty of leftover room in there; I can bring back shirts, towels, and a few sombreros. If you yell into that suitcase you'll hear an echo, but at least it carries everything I need it to.
The carry-on is packed to the gills. I like to keep all my electronics with me, not in checked baggage, so my laptop, video camera, and all chargers go there. So does a change of underwear and a clean shirt, a neck pillow for the flight, a mini-toiletries bag, my guide book, and a small documents portfolio. This bag could stand to be a little larger, but then it could fall afoul of carry-on size limits should an airline decide to enforce those, so I guess this is as big as it can get.
These are definitely First World problems. I'm thankful to head off on this adventure tomorrow night.
That's why I always travel with a large purse that will fit my small clutch, medicine, makeup, chewing gum (my ears always pop) a pair of folding flat shoes for the plane and usually a book.
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