2013 Travel Series: Carry-On Challenge

Welcome to my 2013 Travel Series! I am sharing videos and coordinating blog posts for the month of August showcasing my current favorite travel necessities, including all I have found I need to be an organized traveler. In this last video of the series I have challenged myself to pack for a 3-night trip using carry-on luggage only. Check out the link below to my coordinating blog post for detailed photos and product links. There are also links to the previous videos and blog posts in this series below. Thanks for watching :)
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This giveaway runs until Friday, August 30, 2013 at 6 PM CST and is open internationally. There will be TWO winners! I will contact the winners through email. They will also be announced in the more info bar of THIS video & on Twitter. The winners must reply within 48 hours or I will pick someone else. Good luck!
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[@21derma17]

Oh god I couldn't be happier that I found your channel!! Organising etc is my thing lol xx

[@mscurlypixie]

Wow Jen! I didn't think all that stuff was going to make it in the bag. That was awesome. You are the most generous person here in youtube. Thank you for your generosity!

[@Laurelandiron2]

I'm going to Thailand for six weeks in November and I have been watching all your travel videos. I'm investing in a new L.L Bean rolling duffle, a Vera Bradley weekender, and Pack-it Cubes for my trip. I love your travel series and it's been so helpful for me!

[@TheOfficialDreamgirl]

WoW Jen you did good! Considering how much stuff you usually pack. Even after you put everything inside the eagle creek cubes I didn't think it would ALL fit inside the weekend bag, but it totally did! ...you've totally inspired me to start packing this way!

[@OurPetss.]

Wow. You are one organized lady. It takes me forever just to decide what i might need and another forever to pack it. enjoy all your great tips. Thanks for posting .

[@suehadley354]

I can't believe how much you got in that bag, Jen- loved it!

[@tccalderou]

I literally can't tell you how amazed I was that you fit everything into your weekender bag!!! WOW! Those packing cubes seem to truly help and hope to invest in them soon ! Awesome video as always Jen :)

[@TheGLOSSette]

I like how you show the fast motion packing. Its nice to actually see how you back as opposed to it already being in the pack a cubes as usual

[@majackl1]

I'm so happy you decided to do this video that myself and some others requested. Thank you. I"m going on a week-long vacation in November and just purchased the Weekender. We're trying to check one bag between the two of us so this was super-helpful!

[@marieleelee]

I'm actually really proud of her. If you've been on her channel long enough you know how much she packs.

[@WithWonder]

Yes, lately I've just been traveling with a very small card case, which doesn't add any bulk.

[@MsFredWeasley]

I have been watching a lot of Travel, Packing and Cruising Tips because I am going on my first Cruise in 45 days!! I must say that, though long, your tips and videos have been some of my favorites. In fact, I just ordered Packing Cubes (which I had never heard of before!) So thank you and keep up the good work!

[@mich123H]

Congrats on a great travel series. I'm traveling in a month and found this super helpful. You can be sure I'll be watching this video more than once as there are great tips and ideas.

[@theresawalker1166]

You did an amazing job. I really didn't think you were going to be able to fit everything into the weekender bag. Looks like the packing cubes are they way to go!

[@juleswithapassport]

So helpful. I travel monthly for business and always struggle with packing. Your tips and product recs have been so useful. Thanks!

[@dawndigianni7475]

Your organization is amazing. I have watched many of your videos and I am inspired to organize everything in my home. I have always liked things contained but I am not as clever or creative with my ideas. Some of your simplest suggestions have helped me reorganize my makeup, jewelry, linen closet and pantry.

[@lillyandrews6245]

Awesome way to pack...lately I have pack light not checking my bags using just carry on! Has been working well so far! Thank you for your tip!!!

[@memyselfiii1]

Just bought a Vera Bradley Weekender and I am using your video to pack with. Thank you.

[@foilhead1]

i wish i had this to watch before packing last weekend's trip! thanks for all the great tips!

[@Nancylovesbeauty]

I am loving the travel series. It has been full of some really helpful tips! Thank you!!

[@mtb1202]

I agree, I have found myself taking better care of my things because I see how well she takes cares of her things no matter how expensive or inexpensive they may have been. My daughter also watches so when I talk to her about taking better care of her things (she's 10) I also use Jen as an example.

[@sjohns1213]

I love your travel videos. I use Vera Bradley soft bags and I never thought about using packing cubes! I have a road trip coming up and these tips are very helpful!

[@AVegasGirlsObsession]

I have to say that I was pretty proud of myself on the last trip I took, two weeks ago to Cancun, in a carry on bag with all of my clothes, toiletries and makeup for a week long vacation! Thank you so much for introducing me to the Eagle Creek pack it cubes, that made the biggest difference!

[@leessrc]

I definitely need to invest in smaller bags. It keeps everything so much more organized!

[@togood4u1]

Luv this! I wanted to get the weekender but wasn't sure it would hold everything that I would want to bring.You did a great job!

[@srodrig854]

Wow Jen, you did great! I was a bit worried it would not fit but by golly you did it. Great and very helpful video.

[@nula14]

I love your travel series, Jen - love all your videos, but especially this channel. I enjoy your ideas, your calm voice and your engaging personality. I hope you'll stick around (KZbin) for long time.

[@Zoe.Wolfchild]

You are so generous with your giveaways, thanks Jen, you're a gem!!

[@Bolderbon]

I love all your packing skills! Vera Bradley's bags are all so pretty!

[@ellenloco2952]

I loved this series. If it weren't for your tips on travel, I would have been a mess on my last vacation. What a great give away ! I tried to buy the eagle creek but they were so pricey and I decided to hold off. I am a fairly new viewer, loving all your videos !!!

[@katherine62226]

I just used vera Bradley older carry on for 10days.worked great.love that its soft!

[@Kristijo27]

Thanks Jen this will come in handy when I go on my trip to the mountains. Your tips are very handy.

[@marshmellowtwist]

You always give such helpful tips. That English Rose Weekender is so pretty.

[@bnnbonnie]

Been waiting for this one:). Great video and travel series. I had fun watching all of them.

[@ilovearizona]

I'm drooling over the longchamps bag. I'm going to save up for it and hopefully I can get it for my birthday! Great video, thanks for making it!

[@meghan2295]

I really enjoyed this series! I tend to pack a lot and this has been helpful for giving me ideas. And, I like your long videos!

[@every1sfavcaligirl]

I love this series. I wish you could do packing videos every week lol. I have learned tons of tips from you. Thanks for being awesome :-)

[@alenajames2844]

I have definitely picked up some very helpful tips from watching your videos think its been just over a week now and I am catching up on the older posts also, notebook in hand. I ordered some ebags a while ago they come in really handy for packing my sons vacay outfits that I put in zip lock baggies so he can just pick one and he has all he needs for a day (shirt, undies, pants and socks) will get some eagle creeks soon. I never thought of a walking pharmacy so thanks for your many useful tips

[@Bellabambina123]

In Europe a lot of airlines only allow you to have one carry on bag & that's it! Everything must go into that.

[@miriamsokora4554]

Here we can have one carry on and a purse. The pink bag is her "Purse"

[@Bturp1]

We travel a lot for my children's travel sports and those Eagle Creek bags are just calling my name...I think it will make packing everyone's suitcase so much easier! Although I am an admitted over packer...and I doubt I would EVER be able to pack for 3 nights into one small carryon, this did give me some great ideas! PS - my carryon would be filled to the top with just shoes :)

[@lisamicciola2504]

i love your channel jen . can you do some more packing videos for 2015 ?

[@Carolineeliz7]

You should make a playlist of all the travel videos that u made to make them easy to find please please

[@gailcarsten7903]

Great video. I really like the way you packed your Longchamps bag vertically. Thanks.

[@WithWonder]

It's by a company called Love This Life...I bought it at a spa a few years ago.

[@andriana05]

I love these post! i always come away with tips to make life easier

[@WithWonder]

I don't generally weigh carry-ons b/c there is no weight restriction in the states for that.

[@pma1019]

Thanks Jen! Just got home from a "sort of complicated packing trip" and so could have used you there to help!

[@LiveLoveCHXBeach]

Great packing skills. Love the 311 quart sized VB case.

[@RedWhiteandBlueHome]

i love your packing videos! They have helped this army wife so much

[@socalseth]

I'm impressed you fit all that in there. However least from my opinion still packed WAY too much for only 3 days. Then again I'm a dude so that's easy for me to say.

[@SashaSteelQueenie]

thank you so much for showing us , i just love your organizational videos they really have helped me loads , thank you for always making wonderful videos

[@lauralee9041]

you are amazingly organized! I love your travel videos. Thanks for challenging yourself so we can learn some good tips.

[@kellyb228]

So excited about this give away!!!! Taking my first trip via plane and this would so a beautiful way to start my journey. Your generosity is amazing!

[@carmjimenez]

Nicely done, Jen! It was fun watching you work through that challenge :)

[@westerngull]

Get video...I always over pack and it's so hard to carry everything comfortably through the airport...I need to give myself this challenge. Thanks for the tips!

[@WithWonder]

Not in the states, but sometimes there is internationally, especially on tiny planes.

[@TROQUE4]

i am so hooked on your organizing, can't wait to pack my next bag

[@Maren091]

I love to watch your videos Jen=)! I can look at them over and over! Had so much fun watching this video =)

[@DawnH123]

Good job. I have the same Weekender bag from Vera and have used it as my personal item. It fit under the seat so I could use a carry on suitcase too.

[@krism4307]

Wow...you are such a kind and giving person!! My husband and I are traveling all the time now with his work. I am so thankful for your packing tips!! And I am so going over to try at the giveaway!! Again...WOW!!! Thanks Jenn for everything!!

[@Chameleon0812]

Very cool I love stuffing stuff in one bag but I like how u did and it didn't looked majorly stuff

[@guada941]

I am really impressed of you're organization on everything. You're doing a great job

[@girlwithbrush]

Really enjoyed this video!! Was great to see you pack the bare minimum because as a mommy, this is normally how I have to travel! Love that bag too

[@DimitriVegasShmigg]

Wow that giveaway is unbelievable!! Thanks for all these travel videos Jen, you are definitely the Goddess of packing!! :) xx

[@mzsmiley82]

I thought I was the queen of carry on packing ( I use pack it cubes as well). You did such a great methodical job! Love this video :-)

[@lyn999scot]

I really didn't think that was all going to fit...good job!!

[@l6277]

Great job packing. I spent so much money on a cute weekend bag but,can't fit anything more then one outfit in it.Thanks for sharing.

[@justy085]

WOW!! Im speechless with all that in a carry bag . I need to get those cube ASAP. Thanks for vid its really awesome :)

[@kellafornia1964kellybots]

I prefer the Louis Vuitton carry on luggage (if i remember right it is called carry on), it is a bit pricey but It lasts for years & years & is very compact for a 3 day or a bit more, holds a lot, i really appreciate this video, I try to be organized when i pack & i forget a good bit of things & this video really helped, although i do not travel as much as i used to I find it very helpful :) i love your vlogs Jen.

[@CSLT99]

Loved the carry-on challenge! Thanks for a great travel series!! :)

[@kellymccarthy4953]

Great video Jen and awesome give away. You are very generous and thoughtful towards others.

[@sellahlee5001]

Hi Jen, I was wondering if you would like to do a travel make up/ toiletries bag video? I love your videos!

[@charlottiepenrose2229]

loving the Vera Bradley bad, they don't seem to sell that pattern to the UK though however i have found the pack-a-cubes! Thanks for making this series Jen, believe it or not it helped me with my house move.

[@WithWonder]

I've been scheduling my vlogs for Vlogust but all of my other videos are posted as soon as they're done processing. This one took all day!

[@sunnyone-z1o]

I am sooo excited... going with my mom too hawaii in April !!!

[@kathyr2339]

My goal is to do this on my NYC trip. I am going for 5 nites at Thkg.. I think I can do it. The baggage handlers are alway's rough on luggage but I want something pretty for a trip of a lifetime. So Carry-on is the way to go.. Thanks Jenn for a great give-away..

[@CasaBellaGirl]

Watching you pack is like watching someone play Tetris! Lol great job!

[@anneliez]

Lovend this series! Thanks to your videos i also pack everything in cubes and bags. But i love it and really works great

[@theladyinblack3]

Jen you are a very sweet, kind and generous person. Thank you for the giveaway! I really enjoy your travel videos. I tend to way over pack! I'm always afraid I'll want this or that!

[@anniewaitz8]

I didn't think you could pull off the packing of the liquids- (that quart sized bag is my everest, I like to bring EVERYTHING) nicely done!

[@VintageChrystelle]

Thanks so much for the timely advice! We are in the midst of a move,and are making lots of three day trips for which I need my clothing and personal items packed well in order to make room for all the rest of our paraphernalia! As usual, Jen to the rescue!

[@MsNani27]

I just came back from holiday and I only used a carryon bag for my 8 day trip!

[@stersss]

So nicely packed! Awesome givaway, i hope i win! I love the packing cubes.

[@mmhenrimm]

No, we only have size restrictions, and even that depends on the airline...

[@MyMaggie693]

Jen that is so sweet that you did a give away. Well done getting away with your carry on! Wish I could find a travel sized sunscreen spray :(

[@bluejessi13]

Thank you for this video! I'm an overpacker and always end up with too much stuff. I will be trying out some of your ideas next time I travel. :)

[@Nancylovesbeauty]

Thank you so much for doing this series! I bought the 3-1-1 case for an overnight business trip. It will be perfect for that and future trips.

[@teenauh]

Love ur videos....I've had one of the lesport cases forever and I just started using it.....love it. I also have the weekender. Thanks for sharing.

[@thereaderbug398]

You should talk to your nephew that is in the Navy now. Military folks are pros at packing a ton of stuff into small spaces, it's a necessity!!

[@curleegrl]

hi jen! just packed for a labor day weekend trip and used so many of your tips!! i had never thought about vertical versus horizontal storage - but i found it really helpful when i was packing to try both ways.. thanks so much! =]

[@nichcolepetersen1833]

Wonderful, helpful and inspirational series. Thank you for sharing!! Big hugs

[@kushlanim]

Wow! What a grt give away Jen, you are a very generous person. Love watching your videos. They always put me in good mood. xxxxx

[@2727shaunie]

OMG!!! You are a champ!! Great job - you have so many wonderful ideas :)

[@grannaboo03]

Jen! You are sooooo generous!!! Loved the video!!

[@533134]

Those pack-it cubes do help.

[@jennstx9699]

Great video - I will be trying this as well! Excited!!!

[@mcphercatr]

Thanks so much for the travel series! I'm an avid packer myself and can't wait to use some of your suggestions ion my next trip. X

[@mlokrongly09]

This is one of my most favorite videos of yours! I loved it!

[@R4SPBERRYLICIOUS]

I love your videos! Need to get some organisation in my life, especially when I pack a suitcase! It's usually a throw-it-all-in-and-run-away job!!xx

[@WithWonder]

Due to some technical difficulties it took ALL day yesterday to get this video up! :)