The issue isn’t the delicate underthings- its moreso the shoes and the outfits. The 12 day trip was all casual clothes stuff in warm weather so easier to manage.
No such thing as “outfits” in packing light. All about compatible separates. You get one pair of walking shoes and a pair of skinny sandals. For every pair of shoes drop two outfits.
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That’s why I can’t pack light!
It’s all about the shoes! That’s the bulkiest item.
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Yep! Need walking shoes (will wear them) dress shoes, sandals and pool flip
Flops(separate from the sandals)
Thanks for all of the advice. I’m going to look at the Away store tomorrow. If it doesn’t hit the spot, I’ll look at Travelpro and whatever the local stores have. I really left it late - I leave on Tuesday - it if I don’t find anything, I’ll use what we have and then deal with it later on.
Weight is only a concern if I’m by myself as H can lift bags overhead. My big problem is that I’m short. I’ve watched people with the 4 wheel bags sauntering through the airport while I drag the two wheeler with another bag on the top. I’m over it.
I’ve gone down the rabbit hole of r/heronebag and I like the packing advice, but there’s no way I can travel with just a backpack I need to be able to check a bag when we bring home wine and the various European beauty/skincare liquids.
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I envy S. H doesn’t get as cold as H and I and can travel pretty boar fly with just a light backpack and whatever he’s wearing. Even decades ago, we always needed layers and heavy warm coats for cool and cold weather. The newer gear helps but having a great thermostat that keeps you comfortable is invaluable.
I have a four wheel Travelpro…but I usually use only the two wheel way to pull it along. For me, that’s faster.
I know people with Away luggage and they are very happy with everything about it.
Yes, the inside is a teeny bit smaller with the four wheeled bags, but I e never had an issue packing for as long as a three week trip with my one Travelpro, and a Jansport backpack.
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Carry on 2 wheeler and spinner/4 wheel checked bag. Ready to go. Full of toys and presents (and three guesses which one has the gifts
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You don’t need new luggage! You need to perfect an aura of helplessness and pathos! 
(I am surprised whenever people offer help with getting things into the overhead bin, and then spend hours wondering if I look older and frailer than I think I do.)
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The 2 wheel travelpro carryon holds 52 L. The spinner only 46L. It’s an inch shorter per the main page , but the dimensions are listed the same (that doesn’t seem right, but IDK)
Travelpro and Away. Away created by MIT guys, or so my son says. I got their hard one, but now a choice of soft or hard
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Some (not all) airline seats have a step bracket to help short people reach the overhead bin.
The step bracket is visible in the image above hanging below the aisle seat (on the right of the image, left of the seats from the point of view of someone sitting in the seat).
I always look for those step brackets but have never seen one.
My husband says he always helps folks with getting their luggage into overhead bins - regardless of how old or young they look - because it is a good exercise and also speeds up the boarding process. 
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My DH is now not supposed to lift anything over 50 lbs. Am pretty sure my carry on is under that limit
Is there any other way to pack? 
Now that kids are gone, I love using the queen bed in the kid bedroom that was converted to guestroom. I sometimes start weeks ahead, putting things on the bed as I think of them.
I have a largish 2-wheel carryon that I love. It definitely is a pain in the airport aisle. (Interestingly it seems to fit fine in overhead bin, sometimes better than smaller bag of hubby that gets more overloaded and poofy.) Sometimes I think that a 4-wheeler would work better, especially on those nice smooth airport floors. Not sure how I’d like it out on the sidewalks, brick walkways etc.
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But if you do not have that limitation, then does his limitation matter if he is traveling with you?
The wheels for a two wheeler are larger and better for rough surfaces. Rough surfaces eat up the small four wheels.
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Also, some two wheelers have reinforced bottom on the side with the wheels (ours does) so that the side of the suitcase can survive dragging around on rough surfaces.
Our Euro sized Tumi 2-wheeler is 20 years old and has traveled at least once a month… but I’m hesitant to recommend a Tumi because they cost $$$$$$!
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