{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Upgraded Points Podcast","title":"Our Best Carry-On Hacks (That Actually Work)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/39241a47\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1726,"description":"Most people pack their carry-on the same way every trip and wonder why they always run out of space. In this episode, Chris and Katie share the hacks that actually make a difference, from why packing cubes might be hurting you in your roller bag to how coordinating colors before you pack changes everything.\nThey cover roller bag strategy, personal item essentials, what to always have accessible on the plane, and the exact bags they are currently traveling with after years of heavy use.\nPlus, the new Chase Freedom Flex 5% categories are live for the quarter, and Katie stacks three Hilton card credits on a Conrad Las Vegas stay.\nChapters:\n00:00 The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 78\n01:12 New Freedom Flex Card 5% categories\n02:23 Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World\n06:46 Carry-on roller bags\n07:17 Packing cubes vs. packing flat\n10:56 Travel toiletry bags\n12:17 Packing for a winter trip\n14:47 Headphones hack\n16:16 Charging cords pouch\n18:18 The carry-on gear we actually use\nNew Chase Freedom Flex 5%-7% Bonus Categories [Q4: October to December]\nhttps://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-freedom-5x-categories/\n\nConrad Las Vegas Review:\nhttps://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/conrad-las-vegas-review/\n\nMonos Carry-On Pro & Monos Checked-In Medium Luggage Review\nhttps://upgradedpoints.com/travel/monos-luggage-review/\n\n\n\n✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/\n📧 Questions? Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com\n📲 Subscribe on YouTube:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@upgradedpointspod\n\n📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast/id1807133164\n\n📲 Subscribe on Spotify:\nhttps://open.spotify.com/show/61t4AF7hQiW4hh5eNcwqrZ\n\n📲 Follow us on Facebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/upgradedpoints/\n\n📲 Follow us on Instagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/upgradedpoints\n\n📲 Follow us  on TikTok\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@upgradedpoints\n\n✉️ Upgraded Points Newsletter\nhttps://upgradedpoints.com/join-newsletter/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2zCqiTbovvVmu6qlPOb2is0eOnQfZp_MT4MaF94cbiA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYmJk/ZWIyZDJjMDI4N2Qw/NzE5YjgwNjQ1OWY4/MTU3OC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}