Can we talk about how I finally stopped overpacking for trips?

I used to bring a huge suitcase everywhere, but after a month in Lisbon where I had to carry my bag up five flights of stairs, I switched to a 35L backpack. Has anyone else found a specific moment that forced you to pack lighter?

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park.riley6mo ago

Read a blog post about a guy who packed for a two week trip in a single bag. He said the best trick is to lay everything out, then cut it in half. Sounds extreme, but that stair story proves he's onto something. Pain really does teach you what you actually need.

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walker.hayden6mo ago

Carrying that bag up those stairs sounds like a nightmare. That kind of pain is the BEST teacher for minimalist packing.

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the_julia6mo ago

Wait, did @park.riley say cut your stuff IN HALF? Like, with scissors? I pictured just putting half of it back in the drawer, not actually cutting up your clothes. That's a whole different level of commitment (and maybe a little scary).

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