My friend in Lisbon called my packing list 'a moving van plan' and it changed my whole trip.

I used to pack for every possible weather event, which meant paying for checked bags on every flight. She pointed out I was spending more on baggage fees than I saved on my ticket, so I forced myself into a single carry-on for a two-week trip to Portugal. What's one thing you cut from your packing list that saved you real money?

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andrew8541mo ago

Oh man, I read a travel blog that said to skip packing a hairdryer. It seemed obvious, but I was always lugging mine around. Most hotels have them, and if yours doesn't, you can just let your hair air dry for a couple days. Saved me from buying a special travel dryer and freed up so much space.

willow_garcia1mo ago

Wait, but what if your hair takes forever to dry? Mine would still be wet the next morning.

olivia_carr71mo ago

Yeah, the "air dry for a couple days" advice from @andrew854 only works for some hair types (mine would be a wet mess too). If your hair takes forever, that plan falls apart fast. I've found a microfibre hair towel is a total game changer, it cuts drying time in half without needing a dryer. Packing one takes up no space and saves you from sleeping on a damp pillow.