The Best Travel Size Essentials For Light Packers

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Baggage fees are no joke. To lessen the struggle this list contains amazing travel-size items for light packers.

Why Should You Care About Travel Size Essentials

Really why should you care?

What’s in it for you?

Well, over the years, airlines have been steadily increasing traditional fees and creating new ones.

You would think they would give consumers are fee break after receiving financial assistance over the years, but profits for shareholders always come first.

Let’s Blame Capitalism

Now, if you understand capitalism, you know these airlines are operating within the business environment capitalism and political interference creates.

Now, to be fair, some airlines don’t charge certain customers fees for a set number of bags.

For example, according to American Airlines, you won’t have to pay the fees for up to 3 bags if you qualify under certain conditions including:

  • When traveling on certain itineraries.
  • Qualifying for complimentary bags based on elite status.

However, if you don’t qualify under their conditions, they start charging from the first check-in bag onwards for domestic flights and a few other geographic locations.

Now, while 2-3 bags are reasonable for traveling solo, it doesn’t leave much room for spur-of-the-moment situations.

For instance, if you decided to shop during your trip, you will probably have to buy another bag plus pay checking fees for that additional bag.

Now just in case, you wanted to risk it and pack your bags and hope for the best then be prepared to pay an overweight bag fee.

Luckily, you can use travel size essentials to help you pack lighter.


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Using Travel Size Essentials

Travel size items help you decrease the weight of your bag and reserves space just in case you need it.

Here are a few examples of travel size essentials you can use for your next trip!


Travel Size Reusable Containers

Reusable travel size contains are a game-changer.

They are so affordable and help you save a ton of money on travel size products.


Deluxe Beauty Products

Nowadays, many skincare and makeup products are available in travel sizes or deluxe sizes.

While that’s a good thing for travelers, these products are always more expensive.

Therefore, when it makes sense financially, always opt for using reusable containers.

Why pay for a travel size beauty product if you already own a full-size version?

Instead, add some into a reusable container.


Travel Size Personal Care Products

For example, mini deodorant, rollerball perfumes, mini toothpaste, foldable toothbrush, sewing kit, or a first aid kit.

The full-size version of these items takes up so much space, plus their weight adds up quickly.

Your best option is to use reusable containers, or purchase travel size versions.


Mini Tech Items

Tech items like a mini-tablet or a mini iPad really come in handy when packing a bulky laptop isn’t an option.


Overall, using travel size items helps you pack light and avoid extra baggage fees.

You can beat that, especially considering how expensive airline tickets can be.

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