[Simon Green]

Just the flight alone with all the excess baggage charges was more than we’ve ever spent on a vacation.

When I fly, I use the largest possible carry on backpack...and nothing else. It was enough for two weeks in Thailand.

I did have to have my laundry done in the middle of the trip, but in Thailand that's cheap. :-)

[dfwgator]

I did have to have my laundry done in the middle of the trip, but in Thailand that's cheap. :-)

Woolite, the traveler's best friend. Did the laundry in the sink, hung the clothes in the hotel room and generally they dried in 24 hours. Took a single carry-on backpack for a two-week trip to Spain and Italy and did just fine.

[cyclotic]

I recently spent 10 days in Montana for work.

I could have fit my normal stuff easily, but I also went skiing one day and needed some extra gear. I packed it in a Rubbermaid box and shipped it. Far cheaper and easier than checking bags.

Normally I go a week or so on a carry on.