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How to Pack a Carry-On & Backpack for 10 Days

Plus, walkable cities for your next car-free vacation, increased baggage fees, and a power festival in the Congo.

Henah Velez | Departure
Apr 09, 2026
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Greetings, friends. Reporting live from back home in Atlanta, GA…for two days before I’m on the road again.

For this week’s edition, per reader request, I wanted to dig into how I’m able to pack 7–10 days’ worth of necessities into a carry-on suitcase and backpack. I’ve sworn by my method for several years, because I 1) hate paying airline fees, 2) don’t…

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