Do you prefer to carry on all your luggage or check in most and carry on just what you need for the flight?

Question

This is disregarding the airlines that now charge for check-in. I personally prefer to have almost all my stuff checked in and just carry on what I need for the flight (books, medication, etc.). I'm curious how others feel and what they do when they fly.

Answer 1

I prefer to carry on all the stuff that i just might need. My items like pillows,blankets, snacks ,whatever entertains me, my work, my ipods, toiletries, my phone, just whatever i think that i would need on the way there and for about a half hour after i get their.  

Answer 2

I carry everything. My bag is just over the carry on size limit, but it fits fine. I also take my smaller bag carry on. Sometimes i get funny looks from security people when they see all my bags, but they never comment, and nobody else minds.

Answer 3

I recently began checking in everything that wasn't essential, even toiletries, and only carrying a purse and book/magazines.  I know it's a risk-- what if my luggage was lost-- but I like only having to worry about small shoulder bag while in the air.

Answer 4

I fly a  lot from NC to TX & AZ.  I'm normally gone 2-3 weeks @ a time.  I have had such bad luck with checking my luggage that now I pack one week of clothing into a carry-on and then find a dry cleaner when needed.  I also have an electronics bag to pack as well but so far it hasn't been a problem.

Answer 5

I would love to be able to be a one carry on bag kind of traveler.  Unfortunately, that's not me.

I carry on my comfort items, which when I'm traveling internationally is quite a lot (pillows, entertainment, slippers, medications, etc.), and check everything else.  

Answer 6

If possible, I prefer to just take my carry-ons on a flight.  Those small rollie luggage carry-ons are great!  It saves time during check-in, and when you land, you don't have to wait around for your luggage at baggage claim.

Answer 7

If I can't carry everything I need at my destination in my carry on I check everything except cameras and electronics and entertainment and necessities for the flight.