Very happy to say, have not checked a bag in the last 15 years...
I use dry cleaners if needed, buy shaving cream etc for where I am at, along with other stuff that just gets left when I leave
For India, if its a 3 day trip or a 8 day trip.. everything I need will fit in a carry on
For Europe and other East destinations, puffer jacket that rolls to be very compact works just fine
if it gets too cold, buy a decent coat.. and use drop it off at a Charity place (for not charge of course)
and if I really like it.. find a way to bring it bacl