Clamshell luggage is the BEST! Let me prove it!
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- In this video, Lauren from It's the Kelly's explains why she prefers clamshell luggage over traditional luggage. With her extensive travel experience to 95 countries and all seven continents, she has perfected her packing system and shares her insights with viewers. Watch as she demonstrates the organization and convenience of clamshell luggage, and learn why it's her preferred choice. Subscribe now for more packing and travel tips!
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Do you agree or disagree? Let’s talk about it below!
I actually like both for different reasons. Sometimes packing certain things I need the deeper luggage but that’s because I’m packing for my toddler and bringing a lot of things she likes from home that are large that clamshell is too shallow for. For typical packing such as clothes, shoes, toiletries, I’m very much more a clamshell packer.
I am also on team traditional luggage. I travel with a lot of outdoor equipment (climbing gear, camping gear, etc). The clamshell just doesn't always work for this as oftentimes the items need more depth than just half the suitcase. I also find it annoying every time I open the suitcase to have the zipper running in between the wheels (although this is definitely a personal preference).
The shoes and hair tool could fill the space between the handle gaps and you could use vertical packing cubes - just use different tactics for each style bag
Agreed packing for bucket style needs different tactics
Agreed.
The hair tool is too tall to fit adequately in there, and my shoes are too wide. It really wouldn’t have made much of a difference.
Maybe I’ll do the vertical challenge when I get home
I use Travelpro softsided. I understand your concerns about "digging" to the bottom of a softsided. That's why I use compressible packing cubes. Plus my wife uses hard shell and after a couple flights it looks "banged up" with scuffs and scratches. Mine still look like new. I do use the front pockets for cables, chargers, batteries, computer, etc.
I packed my kid for a summer program at a college last year. We had to check because they didn't supply sheets, pillows, towels, etc. in the dorms. I did use a "bucket" bag in checked luggage because some of the things that were needed (like a fan - no AC in the dorms either) were too deep/bulky to go in a clamshell. I have seen videos where they make good use of space in a softshell bag by filling the trolly mechanic space with flats, curling iron, etc. and then standing smaller cubes/toiletry bags up rather than laying them flat. I still prefer a hardshell for carry-on only.
I have all soft sided luggage. My favorite has the open space on one side and a garment bag on the other. So while the sides aren't even like a clam shell they are much closer than the calpak you packed. My husband has a business trip that requires him to wear suits three days and four nights of casual cloths and the garment bag side is clutch. I think it also depends on the packing cubes you are using. The garment bag suitcase I have has the handle hardware on the outside so no bars in the inside making it easier to stand up packing cubes and maximizes the space. I watched this video with my husband and could tell he was intrigued, being a luggage addict it doesn't take much to persuade me to try out new luggage. I am also a total Quince addict and am going to try out their clam shell carry on. I have a soft sided Lipault that I bought because it was under 5 lbs which is helpful when weight is a factor. As previously noted I just love luggage.
I think the issue about clamshell bags being tricky on luggage racks is more of a problem with check in size bags. My husband has a clamsho style check in bag, and wherever he travels with it a) he swears at how awkward it is to open and b) the number of times he's accidentally caused an avalanche of stuff with his bag is hilarious 😆😂
Both my carry on and check in size bags are of the bucket variety and I enjoy the 3D tetris that packing and unpacking is 😂😂😂
I’ve had both types of carry on suitcases. The one I’m using now, is a wheeled backpack for the times on cobblestone streets, old hotels with no elevator etc. It’s the bucket kind, but packing vertically solves the problem, and, I can fold the “lid cover” under the “bucket” in the hotel so it takes up much less space.
Thank you for this. One thing I never considered is how the clamshell avoids having to dig through a standard bag. That’s really convenient. I also appreciated seeing that it does work on a luggage rack.
Agree. Love hard-sided clamshell with 4 wheels. My very first suitcase was a soft case with two wheels, which now I only use to store my packing accessories, like packing cubes, toiletry bag, luggage tags, etc.
I don’t seem to use my luggage like anyone else has mentioned in comments. I do one week trips to one place. I use carryon luggage just to store clothes, shoes,toiletries. I use an under seat bag for everything else. When I get to my destination, I unpack everything into drawers. But call me shocked at your packing results. I’m so glad you showed a comparison of the two types of bags. I seriously would not have believed the top opening bag didn’t hold more than the clam shell. Thank you for helping me nix the top opening bag, just in case I don’t have drawers.
I unpack often, especially if I have dresses that can wrinkle :) but I’m not usually in the same hotel for more than 2-3 nights
My clamshell suitcase fit under the bed in my cruise cabin and believe me that thing was packed to the gills. I even had it expanded . Yes I overpacked it😂
I would have packed the open bag differently - shoes between the bars in the back, cubes on their side (the side of the suitcase is high enough to do that), then everything else goes in. That said, I also prefer a hardside clamshell bag if I'm using a rolling suitcase.
I prefer packing a soft side luggage but my dream luggage is a hard side that opens like a soft one (the bucket style). I do typically use my hard side carryon when I’m doing carry on only & the soft luggage (with a cover) for checked bags
I have the Hanke from Amazon that is exactly this and I LOVE IT!
Thanks for sharing. If the interior volume of the bags are the same, they should be able to fit the same amount of stuff. Physics.
I've had (and still have)both. When we first started diving the soft side was much less heavy then the hard side. We did buy the Hays hard side and actually used it for our clothes and still used the soft side for our gear, which was checked. We also used the hard side for underwater cameras, computers, regulators, etc. which we carried on. Now I use hard side but I either travel by car or our RV mostly now. I can see the advantage to both. I think the soft side might lend itself better to not using packing cubes so you can stuff all the corners and I did like the fact that in the airport I could just unzip a little portion of the top and put things in or take things out without having to open the entire thing like you do with clamshell. It came in really handy when flying out of somewhere cold and arriving somewhere hot and a wardrobe change of maybe taking off a sweater and heavy shirt came in handy. Our carry ons were always stuffed full with gear and there was no room for that. Oh, and I am an unpacker, even when I going to multiple locations I still unpack for that location, I don't like living out of a suitcase.
Thank you for this comparison! You have opened up my eyes!!! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
I prefer the clamshell for the organization. Also, the fact that it will keep it shape means I don't have to worry about it bulging in the front and no longer being the right size at the airport. We just bought our Heys Airlite based on your videos. They came in and are really nice. The blush is such a pretty colour.
We use international-sized (TravelPro Maxlite International Carryon Spinner) luggage, mainly because Canadian airlines are super strict. I have heard that that Monos carryon, for example, they will force you to gate check it, even if it passes the sizer. We have also used 40L packs (Osprey Farpoint/Fairview 40L). For me, its more about the stress of dealing with the airlines and their ever-changing rules (randomly enforced).
Often it is because of the aircraft. The 'shape' of the overhead bins may not allow full size (normal) carryon bags to fit and close. Some hardside bags need to 'hog' whole bin to themselves 😂😂. Thankfully many newer aircraft have better bin space ❤
this is the reason i went from fridge sized rollers, to only carryon starting 24" to 23 to 22 to 21 to 20 and now i'm at 16. Unless i know my itinerary doesn't put me on a tiny regional plane, i'll stick with that little one. or if i'm going FC/business where they won't gate check your bag
@@rhondillon5056 yes. they're retrofitting older planes that have the worthless narrow pizza oven overheads with modern storage that'll take regulation bags sideways so everyone can get a carry-on in there.
I’m very much team clamshell as I really value compartmentalization, but I actually agree with the bucket-lovers claim that they take up less space. I feel way more awkward opening up a clamshell suitcase to get stuff out in public than I do with a bucket style bag just because of how much horizontal space I need to take up to open up my bag. I also think a bucket style bag may be preferable if you’re staying places where space is limited and where you can’t (or don’t wish to) unpack, like in a hostel dorm room or one of those tiny closet like single rooms in European hotels.
That said, those pros for bucket bags don’t really apply to me, so I’m not tempted to switch from a clamshell bag. Having multiple spaces in a bag is just invaluable to me. The only thing I miss is the front pockets, as the soft shelled suitcases and more varied in their pocket options than the pockets you get on pro style clamshell bags. And I’ve never seen a pro bag that had pockets that were configured in a way that suited what I tend to bring with me on vacation. They’re all kind of built around the idea that the people who want pockets must carry laptops and other work related items, which I don’t do at all. What I want is a place where I can stash my liquids bag without getting into the main compartment or carrying it around in my personal item (which may not have much room in it as I don’t like to carry big personal items unless I badly need the extra space). Or to stash a sweater for the plane. What I don’t need is a laptop sleeve as I haven’t brought a laptop on a trip in a least 10 years.
I think it’s helpful to have one of each. In Japan my husband had trouble with his clamshell. We knew the hotels would be small but it was still a shock how little floorspace there was. My bucket style was great because I could leave it unzipped and pushed against the wall, whereas he could hardly find enough floorspace to open his clamshell fully on the ground. His clamshell was also very unstable on the luggage rack if there was one, I think because the weight is distributed wider so if we caught a corner of it while walking past it would fall. And like others have said, if you have a bulky item (ex/Christmas present), a bucket is easier to pack it in.
That being said-I just traded my bucket travelpro for a beis carryon and am looking forward to the easier organization. I think the clamshells may also be less “tippy” because of their center of gravity? Not sure but excited to use it!
Agree about Japan. Only take soft sided luggage. Especially with 3 people in a room. Most hotels do not have the floor space (or any space!) for clamshell. I suppose if you owned both types and made the decision regarding your destination/ needs then either would work.
I’m a total bag and organizational freak, any size shape or brand, so I love your videos. Thx for sharing!
Yay! Me too! Thanks
I have been looking at clamshell backpacks and so happy to find Pacsafe just came out with a couple. Yay
Clamshell just looks like a great way to pack. Thanks.
Awesome!
As I travel with convertible duffels most of the time I am no longer used to two equal sides.
I definitely prefer a big caverness 40 liter gap but since I never over pack there's always room for something else as I may throw in a jacket because I land in a warm climate et cetera.
I think my first bag that I felt was truly cavernous was a Tom Bihn duffle manufactured in Seattle. I went to the showroom where they also create and manufacture the bags and I fell in love. TB bags have always had a reputation for looking like a "dad's bag" but as you can choose from countless colour combinarions and two or three different materials you can always personalize.
I'm sure that most people look into a deep cavernus bag and want to stuff a lot of things in but because I pack light, pack traveling clothes of lightweight materials, and always use packing cubes it always works out for me!
But that's just me!
I love my clam shell hard luggage, but my soft side bucket wins when it comes to weight. This can be an issue if u r flying an airline that’s strict about weighing bags.
Actually, all of my non-clamshell bags weigh more.
I was wondering about that as well. The calpak is 6.6 lbs versus the Monos which is 7 lbs. Not a huge difference for these specific bags but I've found soft sides in the 4-5 lb range and haven't found that low with hard side without sacrificing capacity. I have some back issues and every pound helps me with lifting. Delsey has one in the mid 6lb range that's about the same size. July has a super light bag 3.2 lbs (!!!) but it's only 32L. Looking for an affordable unicorn, would love ideas 😊
@BethC817 a lot of soft bags can actually weigh more than hard. Quince and heys airlite actually weigh about 5 pounds, and are expandable. (Real weight vs weight on website)
@@ItsTheKellys I just watched your best 2023 video and appreciate that you shared the weight. So helpful. I think I'm convinced now on hardshell clamshell for a carry-on. Great videos!
@BethC817 thank you! 😊 🥰
I have always used the bucket style until recently. I got a monos carry on plus and have used it once. I absolutely love it and after a lot of searching am now thinking about getting the Nomad Lane V4 Bento personal item bag. These two will be ideal for traveling.
What will be a great set up!
Bought the monos becasue of you, and I have taken it on 2 trips, plane and train, and it was amazing :)
So glad to hear that! 🥰
I have a hard sided bag, but opens like traditional soft sided where i get the full depth. I will choose it or my clamshell backpack depending on what i need. Or both!!
I am with you on this one although I do think that you have to adjust your style depending on the bag you use. However I always say you can pack much more on the clam shell hard luggage than soft ones. But at the end of the day it is a personal preference . Some people swear by the packing cubes while others find them a waste of weight and space . Each to their own. I did enjoy this video though
I purchased the monos carry on for myself and the one with the monos-pro? (I think that’s what it’s called lol
And I purchased the backpack and duffel bag from monos for our personal!! I really don’t even use the backpack or duffel! I was shocked these would work but you were right they are definitely great for us!! I leant mine to my daughter last month and she was like this is so small lol I’m like just try it and now I’m going to be buying her one for her birthday!!!
Cheers and love from Canada 🇨🇦
Great demonstration.
Thank you :)
I just went from a travel pro professional series soft sided bag to a monos carry on (small) and I can fit a bunch more in because it keeps its rectangle shape all the way around where the travel pro was more wedge shaped and slimmer at top. Love the monos so far!
Thanks for sharing!
This is exactly where I am - moving to Monos from the Travel Pro, mainly because the wedge shaped really bugs me, too. (And if I’m honest, because I think the Monos looks so sharp!) I haven’t travelled with the Monos yet though, and have been hesitant to do so until I watched this video. The selling point for me was your organizational approach - clothes on one side and accessories on the other. Thanks for the demo.
I am totally team soft/traditional luggage. Main reason as you mention, the space in the hotel room. We are a family of five. Husband has clamshell and I feel it takes up a lot of extra space.
I feel that me and 3 kids have better organization, we do of course use packing cubes!
After watching your video I might reconsider to try the clam shell going forward😂 just to verify.
Thank you for taking your time to making great videos.
I just did this with my mom. Hard case clam vs soft shell. We actually fit more in the soft case as we stacked the packing cubes up from the bottom which I noticed you did not try it that way. We did not fit as much if we laid them flat like you did. However my son bought some anime figures and kept them in the box…we could fit the 3 boxes on one side of the hard case plus some extra stuff and it left the other side empty to pack clothes but in the soft sided case it just fit those only with not much else. I think they each serve a different purpose. I going on a cruise soon and will be trying to figure out which case will be better🤷🏻♀️ as I am only bringing carry on size to Alaska.
I really have enjoyed your videos🙂
Have you had your Alaska cruise yet? Which did you decide on using? Going on an Alaskan cruise is September and want a new carryon. Just can’t decide on hard or soft…
@@ShannanMajor we leave tomorrow. Bringing large soft suitcase because that is what I had but on my trip over to the states I prefer my hard case as it steers better when my backpack is on it and does not tip over.
Awww, safe travels and have fun! I think I’m going with hard clamshell international size. I already have a soft bucket domestic carry on. Now to decide between a couple of contenders….
@it'sthekellys where did you get your luggage rack storage from? It looks amazing!
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I actually have a HARD SHELL that has a traditional top lid. No CLAMSHELL. And i love it! I'm so annoyed at lifting a fully packed lid of a clamshell. And to keep things organized, i just use packing cubes.
Yeah I have one of those too. I actually find it even worse than the soft ones 🙊 but we all have our favorites!
@@ItsTheKellys Why worse? Less room?
Clamshell all the way! I used to use the bucket, then went to clamshell and thought it was silly. Then I liked it for organizing and can't go another way. Still looking for a light weight personal size item that is clamshell....probably a backpack for the future 😉
Both are good. I think I would have packed the soft shell differently. You can pack in front pockets of the soft luggage.
Not really- it bulges out too much, and won’t fit in a bin.
I like the soft, but for the specific reason that they take up less space when open.
I like the organization of a clamshell and that it keeps its shape. Unfortunately, mine doesn’t fit well on a luggage rack since it isn’t international size. Hope to get a smaller one soon.
It still should fit! People put checked sizes on them :) you just balance it
As a former road warrior, you've made some good arguments for clamshell luggage. However, in my experience, the downside of clamshell luggage is that they're often too big for hotel luggage racks. You're typically forced to pack it on a bed where the wheels leave dirt and stains all over the bedding. And if you pack it on the floor, it takes up twice the floor space, which is a problem in small hotel rooms.
I address this in the video, and showed how it fits :) I’ve never had a problem fitting it on a rack in 95 countries! I only carry on though.
@@ItsTheKellysYou got me! I didn't watch all the way to the end. But I have struggled with my (way too expensive) Tumi clamshell rollaboard bag not fitting on a luggage stand because not all luggage stands are the same size, and some have the raised bar on the back side which inhibits clamshell bags from laying flat.
Osprey duffle all the way for me! This is the result of over 50 years of packing.
I could never walk through massive airports with a duffel! My poor body 😂
The duffles I'm referring to have wheels plus I always check my bags. I don't want to drag anything through the airport.@@ItsTheKellys
Ah ok, this is a channel that teaches people how to pack carry on only :)
Hello! I’ve been watching your guys’ channel to help me decide what carry on luggage to buy & have seen that you’ve recommended July sometimes. Have you ever flown with the July carry on essential with American or United Airlines? According to July’s website it’s 1 inch longer in width than both airlines restrict but it’s still within the standard 45 linear inches
45 linear inches is all that matters :) you will be fine!
Clamshell for me.
I think the Luka was a bad choice for comparison (no offense!). It’s just a poorly designed suitcase in terms of space efficiency with all the curves and places where it juts out. I’d love to see a comparison of monos to the Briggs and Riley sympatico carry on
I can’t buy that expensive of a bag for a comparison unfortunately. Especially when I know I won’t use it.
I find that most bucket bags are designed similarly. In terms of “here is a bucket and here is a flap to cover it”.
I honestly can't judge fairly what my preference would be between the two types, as I have never had or used a clamshell piece of luggage. I have only had and used traditional "bucket" style cases, duffles, backpacks or totes. I'm a creature of habit, sticking to what I'm familiar with. I do however remember my mom packing her's and my dad's clothes in a clamshell, hard side suitcase (the old fashioned kind, with the latches, no trolley). I thought it was neat how she packed, each having a side. One day when I have more storage space and need more luggage, I'd like to try clamshell. Although I have my own method of packing bucket style that works for me so far. But , I haven't traveled for more than long weekend road trips in several years.
Clamshell all the way!!!
Disclosure: it's just what I like. Sorry. I own both clam shell AND a bucket. My bucket is from Victoria Secrets. Love it. Was a clearance purchase in NY. It has the 4 rollar wheels.
Has anyone tried the Hanke luggage that opens in the traditional suitcase manner, but is a hard case? Similar to old time travel trunks it looks like the best of both worlds.
I have a Hanke and love it however I recently got a Mixi with a wide handle and love that one also. Both have the front opening but the wide handle on the Mixi leaves the inside area wide and flat.
@@kariryan3941 Thank you for the suggestion. I have been looking for something like the Mixi for a while. Those bars inside are really annoying ;)
Preach!! This is so true, it's so much more efficient seeing exactly where everything is without having to unload a single thing. Thanks for another great video Lauren!! 👍🏻👍🏻
It just makes so much sense to me 😂
I use to use a backpack style (Tom Bihn) and I recently switched as I find it too uncomfortable to lug around on my back as I get a bit older. I LOVE clam shell its the only way.
Yes I tried to do a backpack on this trip for weight restrictions… and I bought a clamshell mid trip.
You mentioned your heys bags.. I’m so interested in the blue and grey colors. I know you mentioned in the comments July and monos as favs but for lightweight European how’d they fair?
Heys is the lightest and then monos and then July (regular bags not trunks or plus or pro) and honestly none of these airlines weighed my bag at all! The airline and the quince actually weigh the same for the lightest bags that I own besides the July light
And yes I’m obsessed with the blue
@@ItsTheKellys oh sooo heys or quince….
@catiejohnson7910 I like heys better luggage wise but quince does have compression (not as good as monos or July but still compression) and they have an expandable one now too
@@ItsTheKellys I did see the expandable one on quince site today. Wasn’t sure what the comparison was to those now esp with weight. I’ve found my expandables seem to be heavier. And I’m looking for a lightweight expandable for future euro trips
I like both styles, but use clamshell, hard sided when I travel internationally. With international travel, it seems they want to visually inspect more items, even if the signage states otherwise. On a previous trip, security wanted to check my 3000 mAh (sign stated 5000 mAh), and another my travel keyboard. In Japan a passenger behind me had his keychain nail clippers confiscated. With the clamshell, it's easier to get to these items. Domestically, I'm more flexible. I'm going to use the Underseat Pro for the first time on my upcoming trip. I'm used to 4 wheels, but I want a smaller bag. Hope that it works out.
Let me know how you like it!
Typically anything “weird” is in my personal item, so I never have to open my luggage in security. Liquids, toiletries, electronics , batteries.
Visually doesn’t look same size. The clamshell compartment sits lower (less open air between under clamshell to the floor) when it’s upright. Which means slightly more space than the bucket case. What is the real measurement of the compartment itself between the two?
I never knew there was a name for the kind of luggage that opens with 2 sides to use for packing. I like clamshell luggage for sure. I don't care if it's hard side or soft side, as long as it's the smallest lightest bag ever with GOOD WHEELS. I refuse to carry a huge suitcase and I hate checking bags. I'm so vain, I'll bring fewer clothes to have room for my makeup, toiletries, and other lotions and potions. I'm ridiculous but at least I don't have to carry tons of bags and I have room to bring home souvenirs.
BTW 92 countries?! WOW. Go you!
It’s 95 countries now ;) thank you!
I’m with you on the lotions and potions, but I make them smaller, knowing that most of them I only need a fingertip dollop, and end up saving so much space! (I have videos on that too)
Cheers to carry on’s and souvenirs! Woo!
How about zippers vs clips? Which can pack more?
Zippers, in my experience. I just did a trunk video and overpacked for it and it was very had to close and open again
Hi there! Can you tell me where you got your cute hat? 😊
Hi! I got it at target last March!
I got a monos carry-on for my trip to the Netherlands, and although it held up well… I found the clamshell was quite annoying. Unless you are traveling to one place and staying there for a length of time… I found it traveling every day or two it was a problem, not one single hotel I stayed in offered the room to open a clamshell style unless it was on the bed. I don’t want to unpack, if I’m just there a day or two. Every place I stayed it would’ve been more convenient to have a traditional opening of luggage. I don’t travel with the kind of things you show in your videos. in fact, I usually travel with a lot less.. I recently bought a new traditional style opening to use on my next trip. I want to see if it makes a difference for me personally. I just can’t get out of my head. How annoyed I was it every single place I stayed. There was no place to keep things in my suitcase and get to them easily, if it was in a clamshell. And also I had to open my suitcase in a Amsterdam airport for some reason on the security. It wasn’t it was took up space to lay it down and open it up for the security people. Another annoying notch on its clamshell belt.
I will probably use my clamshell again. But only for specific trips where I’m going for somewhere for a week where I can unpack and not have to get into my luggage each day. I’m not against clamshell, but it’s not the best for my style of packing and travel at least on that trip. Will continue to experiment. Ps I do use packing cubes. Firmly believe in those and always travel with some size personal item.
I’m never in a hotel room for more than 2 days and still have a fine time with mine, but I’ve been doing that clamshell style for 8 years, so I’m just used to it.
@@ItsTheKellys I know that we will never divert you from your devotion to the clamshell! I don’t mind using both for different reasons. However, I do travel a lot for work and found that the bucket style works better for me In most occasions. The way I pack, it really works for me. I have a Delsey clamshell and a new Monos clamshell and I’m sure I will use them again. But after my last travel experience, I think I’m going to go with the bucket and see how that works. Will report back.😊
Hardshell, but opens the traditional way… I found one on amazon, but have yet to pull the trigger. Clamshells take up too much floors space and don’t really fit on luggage racks.
Did you watch the part where I fit it on the luggage rack? I’ve never had a problem with it in 95 countries
@0:48, even Solgaard??? 😂
Love the claim shell. Is there a particular carry on your prefer or carry more than the others?
I have two top carry on videos. One for 2022 and one for 2023 :) July and monos are always top.
I would try a hard side IF they could make them under 5 lbs 😂❤
Do you have a soft that’s under 5 pounds? I’ve never found one.
@@ItsTheKellys yes, an older 2 wheel IT version 3.6 lbs ❤️ and a Swissgear Spinner 4.5 lbs 🥰❤️
I buy and have only clam shell bags! Agree with you.
High five!
Hard-sided can pack more than soft-sided because the hard-sides became essentically compression boards.
Airline crews like soft-sided because it's lighter, the pockets out front means they can get things out "on the job", and they don't pack a lot. Most people traveling / vacationing aren't like that; who stays only 1 or 2 nights at a destination and go back?
Channels that promote soft-sided because airline crews use them are content farming, not actually helping people
I was a bucket kind of girl until I started watching you and did my research and by golly you was right . I’m working on a capsule cause I’m also a WHAT IF girl also but I am getting better on that
Yay! It’s hard not to be a “what if” packer, but just be reasonable. What if I need bandaids-yes. What if I need a ballgown? No.
I used to have a big 28 inch clamshell & used it one trip & never again lol! We had delayed luggage last july for our Alaska cruise (thank god we flew in the day before & knew our luggage prob wouldn’t make it in time, so we went shopping morning of embark day & grabbed a carry on clamshell to put a few items we needed to grab , we also each had a soft side carry on. We realized once we packed up after the cruise just how much u can fit in a clamshell & now that is all we will use. I have the beis carry on & will be using it along with a personal item for our cruise in 3 weeks:) I used it as well as the mini convert weekender for a trip to arizona & had no problems finding room in the many hotel rooms to lay it flat. I’m going to have your voice over my shoulder when i pack for my cruise lol!
I've even been able to fit my medium check-in clamshell bag open on a luggage rack in the hotel room.
Exactly!
When clamshell and packing cubes weren't invented 😂 everything would be laid as flat as possible to maximize. That being said, fill 1 side of clamshell, leave at least half of the other side for souvenirs.
I think next time I travel I need to leave the entire other half for souvenirs lol
I also prefer clamshell. I've heard that some people like the top opening style for super small hotel rooms in Japan. I think they put two carry-on suitcases side by side on the luggage rack. If I had the top opening style, I would stand the packing cubes up on their ends, so everything is stacked, and I could still access the cubes without digging. It might require smaller packing cubes. 🌸Heidi
I need space for souvenirs,,,, that’s my dilemma
Me too. I show how I do that in all of my unpacking videos post trip! I always leave room for:)
I love my monos clamshells..... as for the lugage rack, if they want to use a rack and take up less space, put the rack backwards (the lip on the outside, not the wall side...can then put the lower half against the lip and the top can rest against the wall....voila (however that is spelt)
I’m with you girlfriend..clam shell is the way to go. I have the Monos Carry On Pro and I love it.
I’m a clam shell lady. I tried the other, it got to the place where it wasn’t for me.
Love your opener!! So peacemaking!!! ❤❤❤❤ i still say everybody ~~ buy light luggage ~~ save your body ~~ see more of the world easily 💚😃🥰🩵