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Also: Where to see the most spectacular foliage this fall September 16, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( How and why I carry on by Summer Hull, Director of Content [TPG | Hero Image] I fly about 100,000 miles a year and I never, ever — OK, unless it’s a ski trip — check a bag. Not for a two-week summer [trip to Europe]( not for my around-the-world trip. The extra time you spend waiting for checked bags and the risk of getting separated from your things just don’t make it worth the trade-off in my opinion. Here’s how I avoid checking a bag on virtually every trip. First, get the biggest carry-on the airlines you fly will allow. Since I mostly fly domestically, that’s the [Away Bigger Carry-On](. I adore this bag, and it holds more than you’d think. Next, use [packing cubes](. I’m not a fan of gadgets and gizmos, but packing cubes are lifesavers, I promise. Also, when used strategically, they can be part of a [bedbug avoidance strategy]( as you can heat them in the dryer to kill any bugs, and it makes it easier not to bring your luggage inside your house. You can’t travel with everything you own in a carry-on, but using our best tips for [packing in a carry-on]( you can bring a lot. Bulky items like extra jackets and multiple pairs of shoes are the enemies of the carry-on, so go light on those. Also: I like to roll my clothes, not fold them. Finally, to ensure there’s still room for your carry-on in the overhead bins, here are some [cards that will help you get priority boarding](. Here are a few more tips to help you become a carry-on-only pro: - [Get an AirTag for your bag]( even if you don’t think you have to check it (and here’s how to save up to [40% off at Amazon]( if you order!) - [What to pack in your carry-on every single time]( - [Best carry-on bags to get for every type of trip]( - [Carry-on bag vs. checked bag: How to decide]( Editor's note: We're excited to share that we have launched a fun new feature exclusively for our newsletter subscribers. To help you use those hard-earned miles you've been racking up with all the great card bonuses this year, we have a new TPG Deal of the Day section that will run a few days a week when we spot great award availability. Check out today's deal below! Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. 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