🌴281. My Anti-Trend Travel Choice
In today’s off-the-cuff travel chat, I’m diving into something I’ve been obsessing over lately: carry-on luggage. After my trusty old suitcase zip finally gave up on my flight home from Melbourne, I went down a deep rabbit hole comparing July, Antler, and a surprising dark horse — Kathmandu.
I share:
✈️ Why I’m done with hard shell suitcases (and the Mumbai hotel porter who convinced me years ago).
💼 How much suitcase weight really matters when your carry-on limit is only 7–10kg.
🧳 Why I chose the Kathmandu Feather Flight Carry-On — a hybrid wheelie bag that weighs only 1.6kg and fits 40L (that’s half the weight of a July bag!).
💸 What I prioritise now when buying travel gear: function over fashion.
🧠 And a bigger reflection — just because 90% of people are doing something (hello, hard shell suitcases!) doesn’t mean it’s the right thing for you.
This episode isn’t just about luggage. It’s a reminder to question the mainstream, do your own research, and buy (or live) according to your own values.
I’ll report back on how the Feather Flight performs — especially on the European convertible tour next year, where I need something that can actually fit in the boot.
🧠 Question for you: What’s your travel gear of choice? Are you team hard shell, soft shell, or backpack life?
Links mentioned:
🧳 Kathmandu Feather Flight Carry-On
🧳 July Carry-On
🧳 Antler Luggage
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