re: Why do people travel with giant suitcases?

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I’m just wondering why people think it’s a cheat code to wear every piece of clothing owned while traveling.

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Don't be that hyperbolic. Checked baggage has weight restrictions so it makes sense to wear heavier clothing items to reduce the weight of checked baggage.

On most of my leisure travel I have one checked bag that's an ice chest and inside of it is our helonix chairs.

Another example is the one above (snowboard or ski gear)...we have one bag thats JUST ski helmets, clothing, gloves, etc. Have you ever flown for a golf trip, even beyond clubs it can make alot of sense to pack and bring balls, golf shoes, rangefinder, golf towel, rain gear, etc.

Sure...there are time when packing minimally makes alot of sense (hiking trips for example) but bringing things with you that you're going to want when you get to where you're going isn't too complicated of a concept to understand.