The newest carry-on bags do more with less room: How to get all your gear in a smaller bag

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The dedication to travel minimalism is getting a little extreme. Andy Abramson, a frequent air traveler who runs a communication firm in Los Angeles, started downsizing his luggage long before airlines began charging for checked bags. “I always only check what’s required,” he says. “My rolling backpack has everything for a few days: medications, tech gear, change of clothes.” Everything else gets shipped to his final destination through a luggage service like Luggage Forward.