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One of the biggest headaches of group travel is luggage. The most common problem faced by groups with too much luggage are delays, from the long wait at the baggage claim to lost luggage, one person’s luggage problem can put the whole trip on hold. That’s why you should establish the one-bag rule.

Inevitably, of course, you will have people who insist that they can’t fit everything into one bag. Carefully consider what their concerns are before booting them from the group. For example, someone who needs to bring a laptop to get work done during the trip or someone who needs to bring an extra bag for a newborn should be accommodated. Other than the obvious exceptions, the group should commit to this rule. It’ll make everyone’s trip go more smoothly.

There are also other benefits to the “one bag” rule that you should let your group know. These include not only physical transportation benefits but also emotional benefits, like the fact that you’ll gain some spiritual insight about your attachment to material things when you don’t have them around. Check out Brave New Traveler for a full list.

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