Think Small

Collect 1/2 ounce containers.
It can be surprising how many days 1/2 ounce of product can last.

Hard Copy

Nothing else can offer travel comfort of actual ink and paper.
Digital books are light weight and great reading, but only give frustration in a long wait with a low battery.
Tucking an under 300 page paperback can offer entertainment rather than boredom.
The classic writer, Robert Heinlein, has Science Fiction escapes in the 100 page+ range.
Used paperbacks can be donated along the way for more take home travel space.

What is a Carry-on Size?

Most US airlines allow one carry on of 45 liner inches.
Defined as measuring three sides, Height, length, width and the total is less than 45' to qualify as a carry-on. A full size carry-on is still big enough to bump folks going down the isle of an airplane.
Consider a pilots case. Defined as 35 liner inches. Still roomy for many things but much more manageable.
The caption is offered by Rimowa and a duffel style.

Carry Less, Enjoy More

Can you use just a half ounce of favorite products in your travels?
Consider collecting half ounce containers and try.
Lighter is more fun.

Relaxing Travel with Reading

Relaxing with good book expands the Joy of Travel.
Electronic books save space and are light weight.
Collecting and saving small, thin books for travel can cut down the bulk of a large book.
Books and magazines can be donated along the way to allow space for return treasures.

Handy Monocular

Traveling with a monocular is a handy tool.

1. A monocular can hang, handy, from the neck.

2. One can enjoy distant scenery, such as mountain goats on a near by hill, or the beauty of Alaska.

3. A monocular can find distant objects, like ships on the sea.

4. In foreign city walking a monocular can read street sign and help get you to distant sites.

A monocular is an enjoyable tool that is worth its size and weight in traveling light.