Originally Posted by Unimatrix One
Many of my colleagues who travel frequently check their luggage. My boss, who is a United 1K and Global Services, always checks his luggage. He does this despite having had his luggage lost several times and having itmes stolen from his checked luggage (by TSA?).
I, on the other hand, always carry on everything in my 20" rollaboard and laptop bag, even when taking 2-week trips overseas. I often avail myself of hotel laundry services.
I used to check luggage, but I got tired of having my bags repeatedly damaged and soiled by the airlines. Then when the TSA decided that they can open (and sometimes pilfer) your luggage anytime they want, I decided to take only carry-ons on all my trips.
Ditto the above.
I used to go on 2-3 day trips (when a suiter was not needed) with a small tote and rolling laptop bag (both TravelPro), but decided recently that I needed something larger and sturdier, so I'm switching over to a 20" Briggs and Riley rollerboard and a laptop bag, which will afford me a bit more space.
If I can fit it into these two items, then I've certainly overpacked, especially when formal attire is not needed. As a result, I always try to avoid checking anything. My SO has been known to check Louis Vuitton bags, etc., and I scold her everytime. Especially with the shake-up of TSA agents stealing at HNL. With the advent of hotel laundry services, it seems moot to pack more than what's needed for a 2-3 day trip; and what's more, there are always ways of being an efficient packer.