Hey Reader, Have you always thought that reaching carry-on only would automatically equal light luggage? ...only to find you still can't lift your bag easily or move around comfortably? Friend, you are not alone. There's no doubt that traveling with carry-on luggage instead of checked bags is a massive improvement. But here's the part most people don't talk about: Carry-on luggage is still a lot of stuff. Your carry-on can hold up to 45L.Your personal item can easily be another 20L. Fill...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, When I think back to how packing used to be for me… Before I learned how to ultralight pack… 💡 I can only compare the change to a light switch going on in my brain. Even though I had been on a downward trajectory in luggage size for years, that last big leap into leaving with just a 12L messenger bag for weeks truly changed everything. There was a very clear BEFORE and AFTER. That change was so profound, I often end up describing it as if I: Started operating on a different...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Most people when they're packing, they're just packing clothes. They're not thinking in capsules. Because of that, their bags end up overstuffed and with outfits that don't mix and match. If you're not thinking in capsules, it's time to change. I just filmed a new video discussing the do's and don'ts of travel capsule wardrobes that will get you on the right path. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Happy packing, Brooke Her Packing List P.S. I just launched a new course called Closet to Capsule...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! Have you ever dreamed of traveling solo or are you already doing it but want to be able to travel with more confidence? I'm excited to be presenting at the Solo Female Travel Summit on 15th - 17th July. I'll be sharing tips for packing a travel capsule wardrobe that fills you with confidence, alongside a lineup of 10+ incredible solo female travelers who are all about empowering women to go after their adventures with confidence. It's a virtual event, so you can join from anywhere...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Happy May! I hope you are getting ready to head off on new adventures whether those be from maximizing a long weekend or relaxing overseas for a week. (And if you are traveling in the U.S., don't forget that Southwest's new luggage policy takes effect on May 28th, and you may need to focus on carry-on only in order to get free luggage. Need a hand with that? Try this.) It's my birthday month, so I always have a soft spot for this time of year. It doesn't hurt getting some fun...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, You may have heard the commotion lately on this hot topic! Many travelers are talking about the changes happening to Southwest Airlines' baggage policy. Up until now, Southwest has allowed travelers to bring up to 2 pieces of checked luggage for free! What luxury! But, starting May 28th, you will need to pay to bring checked luggage - something they haven't done for the past 50 years 😱 The news may come as a shock to anyone who chooses to fly Southwest specifically for this...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Would you like to take your packing list from economy to first class? Of course you would! But before we get into that, I wanted to remind you all that I am running the HPL Annual Reader Survey right now. It would be extremely helpful for me to know a bit more about you. And, since I've been stuck in bed sick for the past week, I've extended the deadline for the $30 Amazon Gift Card drawing to February 9th! Now, onto the packing list... Economy vs First Class Packing List Economy...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Before taking Baggage Freedom Express, Kim was hesitant: "I thought I was beyond help, having packed this way for so very long." Can you relate? Kim was stuck in a packing rut. 🧳 While old habits die hard, our inability to get out of a rut often comes down to not clearly seeing an alternative (and viable) path. For some, packing light feels like finding a nice, new route that hasn't yet been added to Google Maps. It'll be incredibly frustrating trying to track it down without help...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Ready to pack like a pro, or are you still cramming everything into your carry-on and praying for a miracle? Take this quiz to find out if you need The Packing Refinery in your life or if you're already the packing queen your friends secretly envy. 😎 Take the Quiz 1. You're about to leave for a week-long trip, but your suitcase looks like it's holding a decade's worth of clothing. What's your next move? A. I'll just keep cramming until I sit on it and pray the zipper doesn't...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read