<p>Several years ago, before 9/11, I had back problems. Since I was traveling on business with the able-bodied, I knew no one would want to wait for checked luggage. I FedExed what would have otherwise been in my carryon (except for a couple of essentials) to the destination and back (I had the essentials in my briefcase and the clothes on my back in case anything was lost). It worked beautifully. I had the FedEx stuff picked up at my house the night before and left it at the desk to be shipped home when I checked out of the motel.</p>