The carry-on setup I used for a week overseas

I optimize for fewer decisions at security and zero bag-check roulette.

Principles

  • One color story so everything mixes
  • A tech pouch with duplicates of the small stuff (cables, adapters)
  • Shoes that can walk 12k steps without drama

If you travel for work

This approach shines on trips where you need to look put-together but refuse to haul a checked bag for a four-day loop.