tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487999432961323989.post1056535197526231169..comments2024-03-24T09:20:41.762-07:00Comments on With 2 Kids In Tow, It's Backpacking We Go: How We Managed To Fly With Carry On Bags OnlyWith 2 Kids In Towhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17698525647389998509noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487999432961323989.post-51237621514197010872015-03-22T02:50:49.718-07:002015-03-22T02:50:49.718-07:00Having travelled (admittedly in Europe) with m two...Having travelled (admittedly in Europe) with m two since the youngest was 11 months old, I found that a collapsable buggy/ pushchair/ stroller was invaluable - both children could sit in it at a push, bags could be suspended from handles, it keeps younger child in one place, makes them easier and faster to transport, they can have a nap in it when in restaurants etc. The last time we took it, the youngest was four, and we still found it useful. Most airlines will let you take it through security and only hand it over as you board. This means that you also collect your buggy as you get off the plane, and don't have to carry children and hand baggage all the way to baggage reclaim. Joblogsbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450602710948247528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487999432961323989.post-38345721623461295522014-11-07T19:09:05.793-08:002014-11-07T19:09:05.793-08:00Also, laundry service in SEA is generally cheap so...Also, laundry service in SEA is generally cheap so that's another reason not to bring too much!With 2 Kids In Towhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17698525647389998509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487999432961323989.post-52909699589715964932014-11-07T19:07:47.461-08:002014-11-07T19:07:47.461-08:00hi Jackie
Thanks for your comment!
We loved the f...hi Jackie<br />Thanks for your comment!<br /><br />We loved the freedom and efficiency of traveling with carry-on only but it isn't for everyone nor practical for every trip. The biggest consideration would probably be how many different climates you would travel to. As you've mentioned you hope to go to SEA, you are lucky as you really don't need much in terms of clothing in any of the areas there, unless you also plan to do a higher-altitude destination such as Pai (Thailand) or Dalat (Vietnam) on the same trip.<br /><br />However, in our experience, moving in and out of airports and onto planes with kids and carry on can be a challenging experience. For instance, usually you do not have access to any luggage trolley's once you have gone through security and ditto after you land. Often there are great distances from the security screening area to your gate too. The kids, particularly your 4yr, might get tired from carrying his/her bag for that way, along with walking the distance. You likely will be carrying your 2yr old too.<br /><br />so based on the ages of your kids, we'd probably say to focus on checking in only 1 bag for all of you, then have a reasonable sized/weigh day bag for Mom and Dad and small day bags for your 2 older ones containing things to keep them occupied like paper, crayons, book, etc. You 2 younger kids also won't be physically able to carry too much weight in their bags anyway, and if they did, you'd likely be stuck carrying it at some point. (Ditto if they had rolling bags--the novelty of them soon wear off and you'd be stuck with them too.) Too many smaller bags isn't a good idea as it's too hard to keep track of. Also, i think you might not want to carry such a heavy day bag ( ie in lieu of a checked bag) if you also have to carry your youngest child.<br /><br />Hope this helps. We've noticed that our traveling style is always evolving as the kids physically grow and are able to handle more :)With 2 Kids In Towhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17698525647389998509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487999432961323989.post-70697592316954445992014-11-04T17:51:40.291-08:002014-11-04T17:51:40.291-08:00Hello!
I've discovered your blog during my res...Hello!<br />I've discovered your blog during my research for our next holiday. Curious about your carry on only baggage... Would you or have you done so for a longer trip? We'll be heading to somewherein SE Asia (destination/s undecided yet!) for 5-8 weeks with 3 children - aged 6, 4 & almost 2. Less baggage would make things a bit easier to manage but I'm not sure if we're being unrealistic! I'm enjoying reading about your trips - all very helpful, thanks!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462250713107912133noreply@blogger.com