Should I put books in carry-on or checked luggage?
Considering weight constraints, should I put books in carry-on or checked luggage?
To clarify, in order to keep my checked luggage as light as possible, should I stuff it with books or clothes?
EDIT: I'm basically asking which is denser (more weight per volume occupied): books or clothes?
Best Answer
I often buy multiple books on trips and carry them home. For the outward bound trip, the suitcase is 10-15 lbs (4.5–7 kg) or more below the maximum weight limit. That way I know I have some room for souvenirs and books. I've also taken older clothes that I'm willing to toss out at the end of a trip.
If I think there's a chance that a bag is overweight, I may put one or two of the heaviest books in my backpack.
I usually carry on a backpack, not a suitcase, so I have space constraints. I'd much rather make it as light as possible, so I pack the suitcase to be checked as heavy as I can.
If you're taking a suitcase on board that won't fit under the seat, remember that you're going to have to lift it up in the overhead bin.
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Answer 2
If you plan on reading on the flight then keeping them with you is probably ideal.
I guess it also might depend on which is more replaceable - the clothes or the books. Checked luggage sometimes gets mis-routed between flights and can be stolen while at the luggage carousel.
Answer 3
Clothes are far lighter (and no-one weighs your take on even if there is a limit). Put your books in your take-on.
A Kindle at 180g (6 oz) is far lighter than 15 books though and perhaps more convenient.
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