I’m always looking for ways to optimize my carry-on space when traveling. I used to overpack to the max. Then I went on a backpacking trip around Europe. I quickly learned that packing five pairs of shoes and four guidebooks was not going to cut it…that is, unless I wanted to hire someone else to carry my backpack, which would effectively zero-out my measly budget. Here are some things I’ve learned along the way for packing light and right. Read more