I only brought a backpack on my recent 10-day trip to Guatemala. To help you pack lighter, here are my favorite multifunctional gear and essentials to maximize bag space.

A lock bag for important papers, toilet cleaning stamps, food storage specifically for soup, and 34 other products that'll ...

A vacuum-free space-saving compression bag so you don't feel compelled to check a bag, i.e., don't have to wait at baggage ...

A silverware sorter that takes up very little space in your drawer, but can fit up to 24 pieces of cutlery A four-pack of ...