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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Burglars steal $250,000 Brammo racing bike ... Our View: Scouting then and now ... Jeffrey Gillespie: The United States and Iran make a deal ... Burglars steal $250,000 Brammo racing bike ... Our View: Scouting then and now ... Jeffrey Gillespie: The United States and Iran make a deal ... 3 reasons to pack light on vacation Packing for your next vacation? Here are three reasons why it pays to pack light. Comment By Emi Rigby, KSL DailyTidings.com By Emi Rigby, KSL Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Apr 17, 2015 at 8:32 PM By Emi Rigby, KSL Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Apr 17, 2015 at 8:32 PM » Social News “He who would travel happily must travel light.” These wise words by Antoine de Saint-Exup�ry ring even more true today as the travel industry tries to capitalize on luggage-laden travelers by often charging extra for checked bags on flights. For frequent travelers, overpacking is one of the cardinal sins of travel. Here are three reasons it pays to travel light. It saves money Airlines typically add additional costs when checked luggage exceeds the weight limit and many airlines now charge passengers for simply having checked luggage. Packing a small carry-on bag allows you to save money in several ways. You don’t have to pay checked baggage fees, you don’t have to tip people for carrying your luggage into hotels and you don't have as much room for buying a ton of extra souveneirs. Taking only a carry-on forces you to bring only exactly what you need on your vacation. It’s safer The less luggage you have to keep track of, the smaller chance your belongings have of being damaged, lost or stolen. Just keep it simple. Traveling light is more stress free and it helps cut out some of the hassle of traveling. You'll be more in control and less of a target for pick pockets if you have fewer bags. It makes travel easier and more enjoyable You can be much more flexible and get around easier by packing light. Having less items means you have so many more options for where you can go and what you can do. You don’t have to wait around to get your checked luggage when you arrive somewhere or wait for it all to be loaded into a cab. Instead, you can just get off the plane or train and begin your vacation. If you are able to transport everything with you, you can see more things, be flexible about the locations you stay in and not be weighed down. When you pack light, you can better keep track of your items and don't have to constantly worry about where everything is. Plus, you don’t have the hassle and physical discomfort of dragging huge bags through airports and train stations. Next time you pack for a vacation, think simplify, simplify, simplify. Traveling is much better when you can focus on the place you are — instead of on all of your luggage. By Emi Rigby, KSL DailyTidings.com By Emi Rigby, KSL Posted Apr. 17, 2015 at 12:01 AM Updated Apr 17, 2015 at 8:32 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501