A Decade of Carrying Less.

It all began in a small studio nestled in the heart of New York

Hi, I'm Chris. I'm from Copenhagen, live in Portland, and I've been traveling with one bag for over a decade. I started doing it to avoid checked luggage fees. Somewhere along the way it changed how I think about most things. I suppose, what began as a practical way to travel eventually became a philosophy: carry less, experience more.

Over the years, I've traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia while living and working abroad. My background in UX and product design taught me to study how people interact with products. Photography taught me to notice details. Travel gave me a reason to put both into practice.

Four years of digital nomading, a decade of one-bag travel, and a career in design have taught me to evaluate products through the lens of usability, function, and long-term value rather than marketing claims.

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Inside Carry On Club

Trip Reports

Stories and lessons from traveling with a single bag.

Field Tests

Early impressions after putting new gear into real-world use.

Long-Term Reviews

Thoughtful evaluations based on months of travel and daily carry.

Packing Lists

What I packed, what I left behind, and what I learned.

What I've Learned

More than a decade of traveling with one bag has taught me that the best products don't stand out because they're new—they stand out because they quietly become part of everyday life.

That's why I spend months living with the gear I write about. A product reveals far more during ordinary days than it ever will on a weekend trip.

Carry On Club is where I document those observations, along with stories from the road and conversations with the people designing the things we carry.

The older I get, the more I value experiences over possessions. One-bag travel has helped me focus on what matters, and this site is a collection of lessons learned along the way.

I'm less interested in what's new than in what still deserves a place in my bag six months later.

Creativity is at the heart of everything we do.

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