Several airlines have recently raised luggage fees, as if flying isn't expensive enough! You can only fit so much in a small carry-on, so if you need some extra space but don't want to pay to check a bag, what are you to do? Looks like some people have thought outside the box...maybe instead of looking at your carry-on bag in contempt for being so small, look at what you can wear on your body to help solve the dilemma.

Have you heard of travel jackets? Forbes recently featured an article about them, including several good options to consider. These lightweight and midweight jackets are meant to be worn while traveling, giving you extra space to store your items on your body so that you have more room in your carry-on bag. The jackets feature many zippered pockets all over - perfect for keys, phones, tablets, earphones, cash, passports and more. Besides making it easy to pack your accessories, these jackets also make going through security a breeze. Instead of fumbling around emptying your pockets and holding up the line, you can simply place your jacket into the bin.

If you're interested in getting yourself one of these jackets, you have some pretty inventive options. While one jacket features a pocket big enough for a laptop, another comes with a detachable hood that doubles as a pillow. Take a peek at Forbes top picks for travel jackets here.