No, it’s one thing to pack for a 3 day trip to the beach and quite another to pack for 4 months of work in a variety of climates

No. once I start travelling with a checked-in bag, it is extremely challenging to go back to only a a carry-on.

Only rookies check a bag. There are others that pack a couple of checked bags like they'll be gone a month. Only rookies check a bag

I try to backpack it. I’m at the point where I dislike actual luggage. I’m sure I’ll have to compromise and use a carry on suitcase, but I’d rather do laundry.

For me it's not just about saving time at the airport. We travel to Europe often. We walk alot, on cobblestone streets,l and take trains. We take ne carryon size bag per person.