Never Check a Bag Again—Here's How

Pack Like a Pro [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] Presented By Many swear by packing cubes. Photo courtesy of Eagle Creek. Sure, it's nice to have your whole wardrobe with you when you travel—pack a giant suitcase full of clothes and you're sure to have what you need at your destination, right? I admit that it's great to have a different outfit for every occasion, but you know what feels even better on a trip? [Traveling with just one carry-on bag](. What you lose in sartorial variety you more than make up for in lightness and speed. You might not have five pairs of shoes to choose from, but you'll be in an Uber zipping off to begin your adventure while most of your fellow travelers are still waiting around baggage claim. If you aspire to be such a nimble vacationer but can't imagine making a carry-on work for anything longer than a weekend, [travel editor Krista Simmons has some great tips and strategies for you](. You'll learn how to pick the right bag, how to pack most efficiently, and how to edit your wardrobe to get maximum versatility out of a few key garments. —Nicole Clausing, newsletter editor STORY OF THE WEEK If You’re Checking a Bag, You’re Traveling Wrong—Here's the Right Way to Pack a Carry-on Bag Use these time-tested tips to avoid checking luggage from here on out. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( TRAVEL [I'm an image]( SPONSORED Eat Your Way Around the World in This California City Oakland’s thriving dining scene is one of the most diverse in the West. Here’s how to dive In. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( The Sunset Wine Club We’ve partnered with Wine Access to curate [the perfect mix of 6 wines]( to drink each season. Even better, they’ve been selected to go with the recipes and menus in every issue of Sunset. [Sign up Now!]( FOOD& DRINK These Grilled Chicken Recipes Might Utterly Revolutionize Your Cookouts Whether you love wings, thighs, breasts, or the whole darn bird, these 40 ways to grill the world's most flexible meat are cookout superstars. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( HOME & DESIGN [I'm an image]( Renters Will Get the Most Bang for Their Buck in These U.S. Cities Three of them are located in the West. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( GARDEN 20 Native Plants, 7 Timber Steps, 1 Oak Tree: The Anatomy of a Low-Water Habitat Garden A lawn gets replaced with something beautiful, sustainable, and beneficial. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now]( [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( [Mastodon]( [Post.news]( [Bluesky]( Copyright 2023 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.