4 Travel Hacks for Packing Light: Minimalist Tips for a Carry-On

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Tap here for links and travel tip videos that will help you pack: bit.ly/TravelTipsPlasticBaggies bit.ly/LongFlightNOJetLag bit.ly/NotForget2Pack4RiverCruise bit.ly/OutfitsNOTWearinPlane bit.ly/SummerTravelEssentialsAmazon My items I pack: My shirt: rstyle.me/+jdQ1drw5jyapf_6XRZ8zIg Passport booklet with pen: amzn.to/3N5KBeY Money belt: amzn.to/3qQyr2t My waist band: amzn.to/3CwHlVk 11 pocket fanny pack: amzn.to/3PiV3Cz Lanyard crossbody RFID: amzn.to/3CBKVO2 Toiletry kit: amzn.to/42NrI6D Pouches: amzn.to/3XeXFDE TINY pill bags: amzn.to/43XR032 Shampoo container (favorite): amzn.to/3CwHBDM Shampoo bar: Lush brand Bag for shampoo bar: amzn.to/42H4DlP Spatty: amzn.to/3CvY6A1 Really small shampoo containers: amzn.to/3JkUnsD Foot swing: amzn.to/3qQqCd3 Blue hat: me.lilysilk.com/3yUeWGO Brown shoes: old Brown boots: old Gray sneakers slip-on: bit.ly/3Aul8G0 Necklace: bit.ly/3Zo9ass Jewelry case: bit.ly/3vzLfdv Gingham shoe: bit.ly/3RELvB0 Pink jewelry case: old Miamica Toothbrush folding: amzn.to/3NASJWz Tray for forget-me-nots: amzn.to/3NzmKWu RFID wallet: amzn.to/3PiXPb7 RFID crossbody bag: amzn.to/3PiLXWI My striped blue shirt: bit.ly/3NnIYe6 Coral crop pants: bit.ly/443W5Xh Blush sandals: old Madden Thin-striped shirt: bit.ly/45XMvHh (no wrinkle) White jeans: bit.ly/3SNptN2 Blue silk tee: me.lilysilk.com/3n9E7Tk Espadrille sandals: bit.ly/3kVwgr9 Collapsible cup: Flygirl subscription box Exercise shirts (no wrinkle): bit.ly/3U4SrZt (I have 4 colors) Black sweater stars: bit.ly/444eVxx Compression cubes: amzn.to/3Pj2FoF Sneakers: bit.ly/3ZdW54m Black winter hat: amzn.to/3qEErLl

[@rhondapelletier3036]

Those Tide individuals are expensive. They sell so many different laundry sheets that you can cut in smaller pieces and pack in a snack bag for alot less money. They work great.

[@marysines9264]

I use those as well and love them ❤

[@ruthhurley800]

I have only used the laundry sheets for at home laundry for several years so it is easy to throw a few in a sandwich bag and dryer sheets in another baggie.

[@marciaricksgers2018]

I bring powdered laundry detergent. It works so well and I can just use a little for a stink load of clothes every night. I buy the scented lavender gentle powder from seventh generation.

[@ToriE1073]

I prefer the laundry sheets as well. They’re also great because they don’t count as a liquid. However, a lot of people are fanatics about using Tide laundry detergent only which is why they get away with charging so much for it no matter what size you buy.

[@lauramaillie3745]

You can also use Dr. Brenner's all in one bars of soap. It is all natural. Can use it to wash your hair, body, hands, face, as well as using it to wash dishes, and laundry. It can also be made into a creamy liquid soap and said that you can use it as an all purpose cleaner and use it as toothpaste. All I would really need to bring is my hair and body moisturiser.😊❤

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Thank you whoever mentioned the gallon ziploc in the seatback pocket tip - tried it for the first time when I flew home yesterday, and it worked better than I could have ever imagined - I didn't have to pull my backpack out once during either flight! Remembering to take out anything and everything that I put in the pocket is a bigger concern for me than what germs might be in the pocket, but it still works just as well for remembering as it does for keeping things clean.

[@Mamm0th733GamingandEsports]

Can you describe the seatback pocket tip ~ I can't find the original poster

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

@@Mamm0th733GamingandEsports The one I was referring to was someone mentioned using a gallon ziploc and putting everything we need for the flight itself in there and putting that bag in the seatback pocket, so that all of it is handy and the bag keeps it clean; it also eliminates needing to get into the personal item during the flight, because everything we're going to need for the flight is in the ziploc.

[@theemarydee1610]

If you stain your tank top, turn it around and wear it that way. I have also checked for laundry service as you said but also find a reputable laundrymat close to the hotel. I will always PAY for anything that makes my life earlier. And many times for the flight back home, I’m tired, so I will check my carryon no matter the cost. IF YOU GET A CHEAP FLIGHT, spend the difference on conveniences and enjoy the vacation.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Good tips! It is nice to be able to afford to invest in laundry service or a checked bag sometimes too.

[@sharynpeterson3758]

Travel guide Sarah Murdoch (Adventures with Sarah) literally weighs every item of clothing as she decides what to pack in her small backpack. Even with bringing a couple of pairs of shoes she keeps the total weight, including the bag itself, to about 16 lbs. She focuses on layering and a harmonious color scheme. Her videos are a good complement to Laurie's.

[@DillyDahlia]

I’ve seen Sarah’s videos and agree with you. I like Laurie’s videos better because she gives way more product links than Sarah does.

[@mimicain6467]

Thank you for these wonderful videos! We are 69 and 71 with four adult kids, newly retired and love to travel. Recently, we took three of our adult kids to Paris and my daughter saw SSSS on her boarding pass. I knew instantly what it meant because I told them I had learned about it on your video. I find myself quoting you more and more, to the kids, friends, and my husband. Thank you for all your hard work!!! You are helping so many people. ❤️

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Enjoy the gift of life, travel and family!!

[@sarahwebber7384]

Refresh my memory, what does SSSS mean?

[@camiller4916]

Ssss on boarding pass means you are flagged for extra screening

[@kathygann7632]

I just got into the sudoku packing where you have a 9 square grid similar to a tic tac toe grid that is labeled for top, bottom, and layering piece. They match vertically, horizontally, diagonally, and the corners. I took some sewing interfacing and copied the grid so to pack, I just put one clothing item on each square, then pack them in packing cubes. Using this system, my young grandkids can easily plan and pack their own clothes. Then just add underwear, nightie, swimsuit, and dresses if you’d like.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@loridoyle3591]

Great tips: I try to pack less/lighter for each trip. For jewelry, I put necklaces in snack size baggies- one in each so they don’t tangle, and earrings in those mini zip locks you showed (also use those for my pills!).Then I put all the baggies in a larger zip lock if there’s room, if not, I stash the larger one for when I arrive so all the little baggies can get corralled after their trip tucked into all the nooks of my suitcase. For clothing, i do the same color coordinating you suggested, and lay it all out. Then pare down, til I’m at least weight. So between 3 or 4 tops that match my pants, I pick the two lightest weight ones to take. Between two dark pants I pick the lightest weight. It’s almost a game: what can I swap out that’s lighter? I even cut my shampoo bar into small chunks and just take one in a baggie. What fun! Maybe I’ll leave myself home next time to save even more weight! 😅Love your videos! Thanks again!

[@liss2503]

I have posted before but for jewelry I use small ziplock bags that are used by vendors to keep your jewelry untarnished. This way I can keep item separate. I then place them in a small soft bag that has pockets on each side. I will store earrings and rings in the pockets on one side and larger jewelry in the other one. The pouch is small enough to place in my personal item. If I wanted to I could just use the small ziplock bags and put them in my purse pocket. I always have a cheap pair of flip flops in my carry on. I slip them into the outside pocket. I use them as slippers and wear them around the hotel room. I have a pair of men’s sleep bottoms that are super thin and light weight to wear when i am lounging around the room. They are black and look really nice. In a pinch I could wear them to travel in. They look like normal black comfy pants. I have a short sleeve top that matches them for sleeping but I could also wear it as a normal top if needed. They are made from dry fit fabric. Throw on a hoodie and I could wear them to the airport and no one would know I use them as pajamas. 😃

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Those are great! Did you see the small bags I showed?

[@mercyp7151]

Laurie's tips are amazing. Cant beat 20 years experience as a family in aviation. Boom!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Absolutely!

[@jessiejbenn9697]

I love watching your videos, Laurie! I travelled to the Dominican recently and used many of your travel tips and hacks, especially ones for getting through the TSA lines. When i returned home and was unpacking, i made a list of everything that i actually wore or used on my vacation so that i will know what to pack and what not to bring next time. One thing i noticed while @ the resort was that i spent a lot of time in my swimsuit and cover-up which meant that i didnt need wear a few items that i had brought with me.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

YES! YES I do that too-and I wear grubby shorts and a t-shirt to breakfast usually.

[@heightsboudoirphotography786]

Tim and I just got back from a three week trip to Croatia, ending in four days in Venice. We are light packers, but after this trip, I am determined that the next trip will be with three outfits only! Even with one carry on, I felt like my bag was too heavy, I couldn't handle it on my own, and it was just a pain. Next trip, I'm aiming for the roller bag that fits under the seat!

[@Elle-kr8od]

Same here! I had a 22" bag and a tote, and it was too much for ana old lady like me to manage. Next time a roller bag that fits under the seat!

[@heightsboudoirphotography786]

@@Elle-kr8od When I was at the airport in Munich on a transfer, I felt conspicuous, everyone else had smaller bags then Tim and I, and I thought, never again! Honestly, I can wear the same thing over and over again - I do when I'm home!

[@Linzi1947]

WHAT specific bag fits under the seat… I’ve spent$$$$ ????? And they DO NOT FIT!!!! HELP please… we all need to know!!!!! 🤷‍♀️

[@heightsboudoirphotography786]

I have a Zegur 15 inch suitcase...I have put it under the seat on United flights, but I think being gone three weeks this time I felt like I needed more stuff. Plus, we had a car a lot of the time. But I really regretted that bigger suitcase when we did not have the car!@@Linzi1947

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi! First you have to check your airline's under the seat personal item bag dimension requirements because they can all be so different. Here is my rolling one: amzn.to/3XbW01s and it has fit under two different airplane seats. Here is a super small backpack but is the size large if your airline is even smaller: amzn.to/43OxGFy

[@Cdnl4927]

Yep i agree with pilot on backpack only. Ive been doing that for years, and sold my fancy Away rolling luggage years ago. I have one cheap one just in case, but i rarely use. I never saw a backpack get checked at gate, even when I thought it was a big one. They always seem to eagle eye the rolling luggage when there isn't enough overhead cabin space.

[@LU-jo2jz]

How is your back,IT doesnt hurt?

[@maryellenabrams2075]

I agree. The rolling bags always get flagged. My backpack makes it every time. My back is screaming but I can pack for fours with my eBags mother lode jr.

[@Cdnl4927]

@@maryellenabrams2075 this last trip my backpack didn’t make it unfortunately, or I am like you with not usually having problems with backpack. Lol.

[@teresabradley]

As for jewelry…I only take one bracelet and one necklace. I wear one bracelet on the plane (removing before security) so just two for the entire trip. I love jewelry, but tend to leave it at home. I’ll use a scarf as an alternative.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Scarves are great alternatives and are versatile for travel.

[@colleenmarin8907]

I love not only your travel tips, but also your explanations as to why these tips are helpful

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh good I really hope people listen to all the tips for these hacks. They have helped me.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Currently on a trip, and once again, managed to pack in just my backpack (it was a bit more full than I was hoping for, but still managed to easily fit everything into it). I decided about 2 1/2 hours before I left (so about 1:30 a.m. Monday morning) that I was going to bring both the sneakers and the sandals (instead of just the sandals), and I'm really glad I did, because the sandals would not have been comfortable enough for certain things, but they're super low profile (both together take up less space than one of my no-heel mary jane style dress shoes), so they still fit into a small amount of space (I use the drawstring cotton bags from my wool dryer balls because they're the perfect size for my shoes - I'm a W7-8, and both sandals fit into one (the bags are the Branch Basics dryer ball bags, in case anyone's wondering)). My mom was flabbergasted that I managed to pack in only my backpack - again - so I spread out everything I packed on my bed once I got there so I could show her exactly how much I fit into my backpack. I'll be bringing a suitcase of some description next month because I'll be coming for camp, but I'm still planning to keep it to a minimum; still trying to figure out how I'm going to pack my bugle, since it got dented by someone else shoving his bag against it in April (not enough to change the tone/pitch, for which I'm eternally grateful because there wasn't time to get it fixed if it had, but enough that I was highly unamused) - might wrap it in my towel inside its case, which means I wouldn't have to fit my towel in somewhere else.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I would try to wrap it like that too.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

And I don't bring any jewelry, at least when flying - just a necklace-like thing that I only take off if it's going to get wet (shower, pool, etc.), my watch that also has my med ID plate on the band, and my EMF shield, which is also a bracelet. My ears aren't pierced, and I only have one pair of clip-ons that work for me, and I only wear them for very special occasions - concerts, Christmas Eve midnight Mass, weddings where I'm actually part of the wedding party (actually forgot them for my friend's wedding, but it worked out because I ended up with an ear infection that would have made it extremely painful to wear them), etc.; they're little gold simple rosettes with tiny pearls in the middle, so they go with everything (imho, they make me look more grown up and sophisticated, but they were my grandma's (her ears weren't pierced, either) and they're literally the only pair of earrings I've ever found that actually work for me, so I don't wear them often, and when I do pack them, I pack them in a little red heart-shaped earring case (was also my grandma's) so they don't get bent or broken in transit, since they get packed in my nylon drawstring toiletry bag, so there's nothing else to protect them; it's a really small case, though, smaller than your typical small stud earring display box that has the little pillow inside, so I can easily afford the space it takes up). And my mom mentioned to me for the first time yesterday afternoon about the possibility of her (and presumably someone else) driving out to pick me up and drop me off next month, instead of me flying, since what days I fly is pretty much entirely determined by whether 2 very specific seats are available (one particular seat for the small planes, one particular one for the big ones; fun fact - the window seats on CRJ200s are wider than the window seats in Economy and Economy Plus on 737-800s and 737-900s).

[@mvicavanagh]

I have just returned from a 6 day interstate trip and I’m now packing for a 14 day international trip. In both cases, I count the number of days and divide by 2 for the number of tops required, and divide by 3 for the number of pants required. They clothes are rotated to air between wears and can be hand washed if required. My travel clothes are not included in this calculation. I usually throw in one extra top. My underwear is always one for each day and 2 spare. I don’t pack jewellery or cosmetics and it’s always carry on only for me.

[@karenhenry5806]

What about swimwear?

[@mvicavanagh]

@@karenhenry5806 I don’t swim anymore, but when I did, I would take 1 swim suit, 1 short wrap and light weight beach towel. As I travel solo, security for my personal items was an issue, and now I’m just getting old. (70)

[@MiaHessMusic]

@@mvicavanagh 70 isn't old!!! I'm 69! We're just hitting our stride!

[@glorianelson9538]

Absolutely agree.

[@mirthanegrete9330]

I admire you. I’m 66 but don’t have the upper strength to bring a carry on with me on the plane. I always have to check my luggage 😢

[@stephrainspirite9985]

I am so big on using zipper lock bags. I also upgraded to vacuum seal bags and do take a small air vacuum for foods to bring back.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Cool, have you tried the roll up ziploc ones that do not require a vacuum? They were not my favorite but really worked.

[@carolynspeedoftruth8093]

You have helped me so so much as we have been blessed to travel more these past few years! I have a tip on a product I can’t live without now… the Bandolier crossbody phone case! It’s a wallet and phone case in one. I use it everyday instead of a purse or bag but especially for traveling. This was an expensive purchase for me but I’ve now purchased a second one because I love it so much. 🎉

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks; since I need reading glasses, I need a bigger bag. But they are beautiful cases!

[@sharone9751]

We pack our passports (and vaccination cards) in RFID folders. If I take a lot of jewelry (2 week cruises) then I use an in.Bag jewelry case. It's soft and squishy and holds TONS of stuff in several zippered pockets. For shorter trips I place everything in small (jewelry) ziploc bags and put them all in one of those Asian zippered jewelry pouches.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I think I know what case you are talking about. Hope you get to do a beautiful cruise soon!

[@sharone9751]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Next week!

[@barbarajensen9430]

I’m interested in your squishy jewelry case for a 2week trip. Can you tell me where you purchased it or more info?

[@wendy191lee8]

Hi love your tips. I don't bring alot of jewelry or wear much but what I bring I usually wrap in a scarf in a nice little bow. Put the stuff in little baggies if needed. Safe travels

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Great idea!!

[@stevebartley628]

If you have the airline credit card, usually there is no charge for the first suitcase

[@quiltbugj]

Just returned from a 3-week trip in a carry-on and a backpack. Oh, thanks for the link for the top - I can´t wait to retrieve it when I´m back in the States. I only travel with a few jewelry items: no more than 3 pairs of earrings, my watch, and my wedding ring. I bought a valet, probably on your recommendation, and I love having my things in one place. It´s definitely easier during the warmer months, but we do make it work for colder locations/seasons also. I was just telling my husband your ¨rule¨ about white pants on the plane - I cringe every time I see it and think of you!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I wanted to also buy a big squared waffle weave sweater to wear in the plane just today-but think of all it could snatch on. Have a lovely trip!!!

[@akneemoose3383]

As a 40 year plus f/a backpacks are a pain. Take it off entering aircraft. You turn in the aisle and hit people with it.

[@quiltbugj]

@@akneemoose3383 We´re always really careful and take it off after we are in our seat!

[@magn0lia_tree655]

I love my valet tray, worth the weight for me, not to forget my watch and jewellery! X

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes guess who forgot theirs this trip! And it’s a teeny tiny hotel so I feel like I need it so I don’t lose anything from falling off the counter. Ugh

[@lifewithgrandmabev]

More great ideas. TFS. For me, I just need to loose weight to travel lighter🤪

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ha don't we all. The airlines would still restrict our bag sizes and not have enough overhead bins though. Eat the cake!

[@eclairtreo]

Ain't it the truth?!?! Also agree with Laurie, the airlines would still find a way to restrict us. ( so I eat the cake anyway)

[@LaineeVincent]

I've tried toothpaste tablets for years - I think they're great.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I cannot believe I forgot to even mention them. I left off several things.

[@loriwitkop1389]

Laurie! Thank you! I've been researching what luggage to buy because I didn't think I could use my canvas rolly luggage for a week's vacation to Florida as it's only 20"... but with your tips about reusing my pants (I hate wearing the same pair twice without wash) convinced me I don't need a new luggage, saving me $100-$200!!!! Granted I'm going by train and the luggage regulations are more flexible, I'd rather travel light!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yay I am so glad you can pack light with less.

[@jwhitby92]

Take a colorful washcloth from home to use as your tray for your items at your bedside table.

[@tracysettle428]

I just returned from Europe on a 15-day/9 countries trip with EF tours. we should have gone in 2021, but we know why that did not happen.. so we went June/July 2023. I watched pretty all of your videos and used a bunch of your tips. thank you.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Was it wonderful? Beautiful? Delicious? What did you learn?

[@josephinecronin1195]

Dr Bronner’s soap is good for hair and body. And washing clothes

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh thanks for sharing that-

[@hellahellahella2023]

OMGEEE! I totes pre-prepped my packing list and packing hacks and successfully packed for 2 weeks in leas than 1 hour today! (Also, much easier after my 8 week European winter/spring travels.) Request for packing tips for packing (carry on only) for multiple climate changes: winter & spring or fall & tropical weather. Thx! 😊

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yay you! Here is a Packing for 2 Climates video: bit.ly/SuitcasePack2Climates

[@elizabethk9656]

Jewelry- I only wear 1 set that goes with everything I wear (black Pearl earring with matching black Pearl necklace). I do not use a vanity tray. I have a strict habit that I take off all my jewelry and watch at bedtime and put in nightstand drawer along with my cell phone and small crossbody purse.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Good tips so you will not forget them. Pearls are so versatile for travel!

[@eclairtreo]

Developing travel habits goes a long way to keeping organized and knowing where all your stuff is located. Love your drawer habit!

[@eclairtreo]

Thank you Laurie for yet another fabulous video. There have been some invaluable tips from other viewers, I always read the comments. One thing that really perplexes me is the nutty dimensions United airlines came up with for the personal item. 17 inches? What?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Wonderful! Yes, some sizes for bags are so small that passengers have to check a bag.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

You'd be hard pressed to fit something longer/taller than 17" under those United seats without it sticking out into the foot space. My 16.9" backpack just barely fits, and even it sticks out a tiny bit. They get a bad rap for some reason, but United's little CRJ200s (50-seaters) actually have more space under the seats than their 737-800s, 737-900s, and at least one of their Airbus models (either 319 or 320), and their window seats are actually wider than the window seats in coach on those bigger planes, too.

[@Cheryl28100]

I dont' take a lot of jewelry, but when I want to add a watch, bracelet, or some earrings, I just tuck them in one of those cute little drawstring bags from the Brighton store. They are thin and don't take up much room.

[@DianePaul-h4l]

I used a contact case this past week to carry my moisturizer and face wash. The moisturizer did well and I had more than enough for a week but the face wash got a tad sticky so I may try something else next time. I also use contact cases to carry ibuprofen and Tylenol on trips and in my purse daily. Those little cases can be used in many ways, other than cleaning and carrying contacts!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes great hacks! Could you just use hotel room soap for your face the few days on your vacation?

[@chanej2651]

I do take custome jewelry. I have that little jewelry clutch, and I pack it in my personal item bag. I do use the small medication pouches for my vitamins and supplements. I did buy that tray for the side of the bed. I love it. It helps you to not leave something on the bedside table. I usually wear jeans on my flight there and I wear the same jeans back and just pack another shirt. Love your tips, Laurie.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@estherwilliams4346]

I hack that I use is to lay out EVERYTHING before I pack ANYTHING! That way, I can see more easily what items I can eliminate! 🧳💃🏾🍹🚢

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That tip really can help people pack only what they need.

[@deniseharwood9521]

I learned to lay out everything, then put 1/2 back. You don't need it. Learned that on my first cruise, use it for pretty much any vacation now.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

My brain can't handle it if I can't lay out everything such that I can see it all at a glance. As silly as it sounds, I had my stuff for the trip I'm currently on laid out for a good 3-4 weeks before I left - it was a little annoying because it was on one end of the sofa, but I worked around it. I thought when I put it there that I had it down to a bare minimum, but there were still a couple things I took out of the pile and put back away over those weeks.

[@rainnnn-_-]

so for jewelry actually i have a small easter egg with packing peanuts in it to put my earrings on and wrap necklaces around. that egg then goes into the stuffing of a dog toy that i took the squeaker out of years ago. everything stays where it was put and nobody thinks to steal a fuzzy hedgehog

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

And just yesterday my chiro told me outright that I needed to use something to prop my feet up when on the plane, so I did some searching yesterday, narrowed the foot swing options down to 3, then ordered the one that would arrive before I leave for the airport tomorrow. I figure I'll try that one out - if it works great, I'll probably keep it, and if it doesn't work very well, at least it's better than nothing on such short notice (and that also the FA can't claim is blocking the foot space) and I can always return it; because of the way my hips are twisted, I have to be able to have my feet separated without them being forced together, so I went with one that has separate spots for the feet, otherwise I would have gotten the one you recommend. Also planning to use the "gallon ziploc in the seatback pocket" trick that someone mentioned on the last video or the one before - I forgot to bring a bag for that when I flew here last week, so I'll try it on the way back; might take both a 1 gallon and a 2.5 gallon bag, though, so that I'm less likely to forget it in the deeper pockets.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh that makes sense. Maybe you would not need one on a short flight for camp for example?

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Well, it came this morning in plenty of time. And OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME!! It made a GIGUNDO difference!!! The flight attendants didn't say anything, probably because it wasn't taking up any actual floorspace. I was able to sit on my wheelchair cushion in my seat for the first time ever because my feet were actually high enough to allow it, and sure, my shoulders and neck got a little tight after 2 hours, but that's primarily from the narrow seats, not from my feet hanging in midair - I didn't have to deal with my spine and most of my joints screaming at me after 20 minutes like they normally do when I fly. I will never fly without one again. I had been considering getting one ever since you mentioned it the first time in a video a good 3-4 years ago, but had never gotten around to actually getting one. Now that I have one, I'm never going back, even for just the short 40-minute flight between my home airport and DEN - my joints will never allow it. Camp is in the same area as where my parents live, so the flights won't be any shorter next month. And the gallon ziploc trick worked better than I ever imagined it could. Thank you to whoever mentioned that one!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@SnowySpiritRuby I am so glad. You never know!

[@Christ-qk7or]

I've packed my jewelry by pinning it to my tshirt or sleep shirt. Then just roll it up and secure with rubber bands. If that makes sense

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes, that makes perfect sense. Wow!

[@Tearoze]

Excellent tips! You are so amazing! I’ve learned so much from your videos and that has helped me to breeze through security on several occasions.

[@donnajohansson4105]

Australia has a 7kg carry on limit on some domestic airlines. You can pay extra to bump the weight up to 10kgs. We usually just check our luggage on domestic flights.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes I would have to do that.

[@fargosnow994]

Love finding tips from someone who knows what they are talking about, rather that pretty people posing for the camera while saying things that they scrapped from other videos.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I learn something every trip!

[@rostaylor7723]

I love to cruise and I am definitely an over packer but these videos really help me to consider every item and whether it’s worth it. I love how you get into the smallest detail about weight and size! Oh and as an aside you look especially lovely in this video and I love your hair!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@lauriesteinhauser8768]

Wow Laurie! You are almost to 200K subscribers. That is fantastic! Love your videos and you have helped so many people. Keep up the good work and happy travels❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yay team! Y'all have been so faithful.

[@jenniewhitlock1514]

We go to Mexico the end of August 🎉 this will be our 7th year in a row to go to Mexico. We only pack carry on so I’ve gotten a lot better at it. For feminine cleaners, I buy the Queen V bar soap instead of using liquid. And I actually prefer it over everything else now. You could buy a new bar and cut off a small section for a trip because it lasts forever! Thanks for all your tips Laurie! I watch your videos every year before we go 🩷

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you so much!

[@limonade2684]

I start with the bag. For 8 weeks I am limited to 8 kilos. I use a bagpack with 600 grams without wheels. This weight I can easily carry in the bus und leave it on my lap for some hours. Sandwich bags are cheap and great and the flimsy plastic bags too. For the flight and the first days I use old clothes to throw away and I leave them neatly in the hotel. I bought new sandals and wore them at home and got blisters after a few hours, so I return to the old sandals. I do expensive haircut and colour in my holiday. I buy bulky books in the airport and rip off every page I have read (because I am old, this feels like a sin). Food is important: dryed fruits, nuts and cream crackers survive every climate.

[@kimcarroll1129]

You were in Knoxville? I’m from there. 😁. Today we’re at Neuschwanstein Castle to tour tomorrow. Just came off 2 weeks in NYC and Switzerland. Still 2 weeks to go before we return home to Hawaii. I’m using your striped backpack, Amazon under the seat roller bag, packing cubes, and nightstand leatherette small items holder. The small bags have been a lifesaver! We’re going by train. And a lot of hotels here don’t have lifts. We did 7 trains just today! Had I packed heavy we would’ve missed at least 2 of them. Even packing light, I have several items I wish I hadn’t brought. Thank you Laurie!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Experience is the best teacher! More trips mean more education lol. Have a blast!!

[@kimcarroll1129]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I’m shooting for expert level where you’re at. 🤣❤️

[@Rye_Toast]

I don't usually pack jewelry, I just wear basic pieces that can go with every outfit. BUT I do have a metal tin (from a pack of mints) that I have for the rare trip when I do need to take jewelry. I can make bobbins out of index cards that fit into the tin with notches that I just wrap any chains around and then pad it out with earrings or whatnot, you can also put cotton balls in there to keep things from rattling around. Do you wear your real wedding+engagement rings when you travel? Curious if you think a dummy ring is necessary.

[@matthewbrown6163]

I received many Xmas gifts of toiletries in clear plastic bags. I take these often with my toiletries & razor in them. I found a USB-C rechargable toothbrush & use this on longer trips.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Awesome! Is that toothbrush smaller than the full size?

[@Linzi1947]

@@TravelTipsbyLauriefor a 2/3 day trip I buy the pre-pasted individually wrapped tooth brushes and stick them wherever … no weight and just toss em as u use em!!! No tube of toothpaste either… worth it!!!

[@matthewbrown6163]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie About a child's size manual toothbrush. For toothpaste I squeeze toothpaste into a travel kit with screw on container lids. These are about 1.5" across & I find that filling both gives me toothpaste for a week on a trip.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

I use Cadance magnetic capsules for my must have shampoo and conditioner as well as some skin care items. They have never leaked but they are expensive. There are deodorant wipes and Drunk Elephant makes a facial wash and scrub in bar form that comes in it’s own travel pouch. Love the lush soaps and bar lotions. Tried the Ecco sneakers at Disney and loved them. So did my feet. Thanks for all your tips ❤❤❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I am thrilled that you are sharing these. Thanks for the info.

[@annemiller4445]

I like to take skorts that have built in shorts so that I don’t need to take as many pairs of underwear. The skorts look appropriate for touring around & can also be used for exercising as well. I’m gearing up for a 2 week trip to Italy & Switzerland & started binging your videos Laurie. I’m going to really try to do carryons so that I don’t have to worry about lost luggage.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh how amazing! So thrilled for y'all.

[@MsRight-sb5ds]

I always have a color scheme when packing. Three colors or less!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It helps so much doesn't it?!

[@patticlark9548]

Thats a good point, I need boundaries so I don't over pack

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hopefully that gave you a visual.

[@margaretgoodwin4837]

I started using those little clear zip type "pill pockets" for daily vitamins and meds , Tylenol, small jewelry and small items. They are cheaper in Walmart's pharmacy section than other stores' travel sections They are mini zip top bags that have a strip you can write on, and you can throw them away or bring them home and reuse them. For years I have travelled with a "in case they lose my luggage" bag that I can fit under the seat in front of me with all the items from my purse and what I need until a lost carryon is found. I used to travel with a small Samsonite tote with several compartments but I find it too heavy to carry as I've gotten older. I am looking for a small, inexpensive rolling personal items bag that will hold, meds and toiletries, small Laifen dryer (don't judge, I have silver curly hair), pjs, slippers and a change of clothes so if my carryon gets checked and doesn't arrive with me I have everything I need in case my carryon goes somewhere else. (It's happened!) Laurie, I was so happy to see a new video about smaller, leakproof silicone containers for creams and liquids. I purchase the 3 pk mesh bags for a quick trip to Iowa this summer and I loved that I could just stand them up and see everything! Thank you.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh yes, it took me about a year before I started realizing how much I loved those pouches.

[@katelwit]

I use contact lense cases when I need to bring very small amount of cream or liquid…takes very little space!

[@dmwatters4560]

we had our 3 carry on's that fit under the seat. One case that has ALWAYS fit under the seat did not fit on a Delta flight from SLC to BNA!!! they are packing us in even tighter!!!!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ugh thanks for the warning!

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

What kind of plane was it - Airbus ___? 7_7-___? CRJ___? Something else? What kind of carryon bag (brand, model, if known; if not, dimensions)? So more people will know.

[@dmwatters4560]

@@SnowySpiritRuby It was a regular Delta big plane? 6 seats across, 3 on each side of the aisle, and 38 rows of seats. the suit case I had was from kohls that said fits under the seat, and mine did, but the one that didnt was just a little bigger?? not sure of the size but was a firm suitcase and was about 1/2 too wide.

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

You’re awesome, Laurie!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks!

[@EveLivesToTravel]

I decant makeup remover for my eyes especially on cotton rounds and put them in a leakproof container, or even a ziplock. Once decanted it’s not considered a liquid. P. S. I LOVE your Paris London, Rome t-shirt on one of the video clips, Laurie. Where can I find that? Three of my favorite cities.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes love that travel hack! It’s in most of my hack videos. That tee is almost 10 years old from Old Navy.

[@barbarajensen9430]

I minimize my jewelry when I travel. Two pair of earrings, two bracelets, and on a rare occasion one necklace that I usually wear on the plane. With swollen hands due to arthritis I don’t wear any rings. Most of the time I am wearing one of those bracelets and one pair of the earrings on the plane.

[@lydiakualapai8372]

You are so smart! I love your tips and videos. ❤

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thank you so much!

[@chasingcarly]

I just finished a 2 month, 10 country European holiday travelling only with one small backpack which weighed about 8kg. yes, you can save weight by swapping out smaller items like toothbrushes for even lighter weight ones, but the real weight is in clothes and shoes. I literally weighed every item of clothing I was thinking of taking, and was surprised by how much a single tshirt could weigh, even when it was labelled 'light weight'. I opted for block colour tshirts (which were actually activewear but didn't look it, the benefit being they dried super quickly after handwashing) and neutral bottoms, just as Laurie recommends. Every top worked with each bottom so it was never hard to figure out what to wear.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Worth-it work!

[@MiaHessMusic]

Tip: After you wear a top, unless you spilled someting on it, wash the armpits with bar soap, rinse and roll tightly into a towel, then hang, preferably near moving air, if that makes sense. Works for me!!! I do a lot of hand washing anyway for undies etc.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes! Love that.

[@KR-mx4nt]

Thanks @traveltipsbylaurie! Have you tried the Cadence magnetic little containers yet?! So curious!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, I have not, but try them!

[@KR-mx4nt]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thought you might like them since you said you've been searching for the perfect little non spill containers :)

[@micheleuhi2063]

My husband, daughter and I will be traveling from the US to Tahiti in 9 days. Your videos have helped so much in my preparations. Your videos have also helped me to attempt packing carry on only for the first time ever! I have major anxiety about flying, especially the 8+ hour flight from SFO to Tahiti. Any ideas to help me relax and not be scared the entire flight?? Also, I'm getting worried about all of our prescriptions since my husband is diabetic and my daughter takes medication for ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I'm still not clear whether we need to leave the prescriptions in the bottles and if we need doctors notes for their medications. It is so stressful trying to make sure we have everything in order so we don't have problems getting through security. Thanks so much for your videos, they are so fun and I love to watch them!

[@micheleuhi2063]

One more question! My daughter loves wearing wigs. I'm worried she will have to take off her wig when she is going through security. As I mentioned before, she has some mental health challenges and I don't want our trip to start off negative with her upset about having to take her wig off. Any suggestions?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, I would research TSA Cares. This video explains it and has the form: bit.ly/DisabilityTSALine In the US the pills can be packed anywhere, and they do not need to see them. Liquid meds would need to be in the bins for screening but do not have to fit into a quart-sized bag with the other liquids.

[@janeshiota1005]

I pack very lightwt jewelry in little organza bags inside a ziploc. I use organza bags for lots of things as so lightwt or ziplocs for waterproof. Use tiny plastic pill bags from the pharmacy for pills, earrings, even creams.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes did you see these that I showed: amzn.to/3NNpM9G

[@LU-jo2jz]

Where do you stay if you need to bring shampoo?

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

Shoes is my problem area. Do I need dressier shoes (other than white sketchers) to go the theater? I'll probably wear a pretty skirt and top.

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

@@edennis8578 London 2:30 p.m.

[@eclairtreo]

@@cynthiaslebodnik6945 black ballet flats might be a good solution. They are flat and easy to pack. Since it is a matinee, things will be a bit less formal. Nothing to get concerned about. Enjoy the show!

[@Kathy0702]

Hi Laurie! First, thank you for all of your travel lessons! You’re an empathetic and talented teacher. Do you think it’s necessary to purchase “international” sized wheeled carryon bags? I understand that airlines may differ, but I would appreciate your advice. I’m having buyers remorse for purchasing domestic carryons for my husband and I, but it’s too late now to return them. Our Aer Lingus fare includes checked baggage, but I’m worried it will get lost. Thank you so much.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi Kathy. They are so much more prepared these days. You could pack apple trackers in a keychain (you buy them both). You can sew one inside a suitcase, your tote bag, etc. But airlines have upped their tracking system too. Use my hack of a compression cube in the bottom of your personal item with 1 shirt, 2 undies and 1 pair of socks just in case. And have fun!

[@pearlytaprice]

You can pack a small spray bottle of Febreze

[@amyhadley6021]

I just got back from an overseas trip. Air Europa had measurements listed, I felt we followed those, but they didn't fit their measurement cage they had. They did check them for free because our flight was so full, and several had to check bags that were the right measurements. We flew TAP Airlines coming back, and they were very strict with the Carry-on weight. If it went over, they charged you $125 to check it. One young woman was so upset....on the flight before that one, TAP ok'ed her luggage and on our flight it was .2 kg over, so she had to pay. The airline made thousands of dollars just from our flight alone. It was very upsetting for a lot of people.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh I would be so frustrated. It is so unnecessary.

[@angellamiller12]

Laurie, my hair is cut in the same style as yours but I can’t get mine to hold curl like yours without it looking frizzed. What’s your secret, or are you just blessed with perfect hair?😉

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh, I have naturally straight hair-is yours curly? Here is my tutorial: bit.ly/LooseCurlTutorial

[@nnajj01]

I learned when I took my daughter to see where family comes from and some still there. I needed bobby-pins they cost 8.00. Since then I make sure everything is small.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Experience is the best teacher.

[@pancakesandsyrup691]

Hi Laurie. Im traveling internationally for the first time and I'm terrified. Im nervous about messing up at the security checkpoints, connecting flights and even possibly missing my flight. Could you give me any tips to calm my nerves?

[@nuvoclassic]

Learn several phrases of the destination foreign language... Make a comprehensive master list on computer (I use MS Excel spreadsheet) and review often. Practice packing and checking weather 2+ weeks in advance. Pack clothes for half as many days (re-wear items). Go to spa salon 5 days in advance for hair and nails. Get all your travel chores done 2 days in advance. Pack last minute items day before departure - go to bed early every day for a week. Review master list on travel day. Pack passport and docs in personal item/purse - take limo to airport. Get to the airports and trains 3 hours in advance. Write in your travel diary while waiting. Bon Voyage.

[@imogenoliver]

I’m going to the north island of New Zealand in mid to late September and I’m wondering if anyone has any clothing tips for the weather there at that time of year? Will a thin jumper and leggings be enough or will I need to pack my jacket too?

[@alisong2328]

Swissair's size limit for a personal item is ridiculous - 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches. That's less than 4" wide! The carry-on size is a bit more reasonable (21.5 x 15.7 x 9"), but 21.5" is less than the 22" that other airlines allow. The weight limit is 8 kg = 17.63 lbs. Your luggage might not be weighed on an outbound flight but is likely to be weighed on your return flight.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes that is awful!

[@lindalincks6187]

This sounds like the same as Lufthansa! I can’t find a personal item that size! Let me know if you find one @alisonobrien6384

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@lindalincks6187 Have you tried a backpack like mine? It is size large but is smaller than my normal backpacks: amzn.to/3NcaqtS

[@MarciWatson]

Hi. I really appreciate your knowledge and tips...although we have traveled internationally before I'm most concerned about the language. I've been trying to learn some Italian but worried about getting distracted and pick pocketed. Any suggestions for a translation app? Thanks again for your help. Marci

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh I am so sorry that I missed this comment! My husband has done almost 5 years every single day with DuoLingo. It's on your phone, and they bring back words so you do not learn a set and then forget them. And from a teacher's standpoint, they hit all learning styles so it's not just rote. I tried it for French, but I stopped. Oh and you can do 10 mins or 20 mins a day.

[@MarciWatson]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie 🥰 Grazie.... I have been using the free Duolingo... and just downloaded Google translate..... I'm enjoying learning a language more than doing Wordle for memory ❤️

[@cynthiajordan8751]

I live in East Tennessee, what did you think of our little airport?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

It is great! Loved the restaurant. Here is my video: bit.ly/Things2DoNashville

[@maygonz6729]

FYI Collapsible cups will have bacteria and smell

[@Melaniexb1]

Your top is sooo cute on you ;)

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks!! So soft too.

[@shellykzookzoo5922]

Yes, I want to find a top like that.

[@suelong3273]

Hello Laurie. Please could you tell me the measurements of the 3 mesh bags/ Thankyou.

[@suelong3273]

It's ok I have found the answer. Love your vlogs.🤩

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh good, all links are in the pinned first comment and below every video in a paragraph.

[@suelong3273]

Sorry, but would they be strong enough to put travel plugs in please.@@TravelTipsbyLaurie

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@suelong3273 Hi oh yes, they are strong. I also have this one as well as my husband: amzn.to/3xrl2kz

[@suelong3273]

Thankyou so much.@@TravelTipsbyLaurie

[@sharonmurray9688]

I pack jewelry in a daily pill container

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Smart travel hack!

[@terrifromm5085]

I really am afraid that if I take only a carry-on suitcase, I will not be able to store it in an overhead bin and I will have to check it. This happened to my son and his dad recently. I have had nightmares about this. I do check my bag. I am really trying to take less jewelry also. I just purchased a jewelry case from Amazon and I hope not to fill it completely.

[@rosemariedimattia9645]

I utilize Gemz hair products a solid shampoo & conditioner

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I wondered how people like them.

[@kayeb7809]

Question? If you travel with a service dog does the dog get his own carry on bag? It won’t count as yours?

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

As a future handler, I've been trying for years to find out this as well.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi they do not as of now.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

In that case, when the time comes, I think I might use a backpack style vest and put at least some of my dog's things that would normally go in a bag in the vest instead, then switch to a flat vest, or take the pockets off if they're removable, and put the first vest/the pockets in the overhead during the flight itself, so that the dog will be more comfortable on the flight. 100% to each his own, but I've been trying to figure it out for nearly 6 years how I was going to manage it for myself, and I think I might have finally solved my problem. The gate agent can't ping us for the dog's vest, since it's technically medical equipment. What I'm still left wondering, though, Laurie, is why a bag of the dog's stuff ( doesn't count as medical equipment - the dog is medical equipment, so why wouldn't the equipment (extra leash, extra collar, food, brushes, etc. - maybe not necessarily toys) for medical equipment be considered medical equipment as well? Makes no sense to me.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@SnowySpiritRuby I agree with you. It has got to be frustrating!

[@sarahwebber7384]

Do you have a compression cube tutorial for your Level 8 carry on case? I just bought a pink one. It is much larger than my old carry on of the same size.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi do you want a video about the benefits of compression cubes?

[@sarahwebber7384]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I have watched your video and have the national parks theme ones. Really nice, by the way.

[@sarahwebber7384]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Now, I can't find the video that I saved showing how to use the cubes. I only wear dresses or jumpers with a t-shirt. Because of the cubes i can pack 7 days worth of dresses and under things. Everything else goes into the under seat bag. I do not travel on discount airlines. As an Air Force wife, I am enjoying your husband's classes. Great teacher just like you.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

@@sarahwebber7384 Hi I think this is it: bit.ly/CompressionCubesReview but you use one zipper, pack your clothes and then the second zipper. If I put too many outfits in them, it does not really work that well. SSSS means you will get pulled over in security-it's a random thing.

[@jodycoyote3916]

Excellent ideas

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Thanks a lot!

[@tammaratiffany7425]

My jewelry is placed in a pill sorter. However, my pill sorter only has 3 compartments. Keeps me from taking too much for sure!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

That’s a good idea for packing too!

[@arleenm7367]

Thanks for the tips. I'll be flying on Iceland Air (to Berlin) with a carry on allowance of of 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8. Do you happen to know how picky they are? Also, what kind of food does TSA confiscate? Are gels for running (I'm doing a race) considered a liquid?

[@sharonelsmore2177]

We flew Icelandair, and they made everyone line up and fit their luggage in sizers. They had one for the carry on, and a really small one for the personal item.

[@arleenm7367]

@@sharonelsmore2177 Thanks! It's almost impossible to find a piece of luggage that is that narrow (7.8 inches). My London Fog carry-on is really close - 8 inches. I guess I'll just have to risk it and prepare for the worst.

[@patticlark9548]

Gels would count as a liquid, so may be limited.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Is there a "linear inches" max as well, or does it only list dimensions? Some airlines list linear inches (e.g. for United, the linear inch total is the sum total of the listed dimensions - 45" - so shape doesn't actually matter as long as it fits into the allocated space), some don't, so that would be something to check on - if they list linear inches, then the listed dimensions aren't strict; if they don't list them, then there's a good chance that they are. I can't imagine why .2" would make that big of a difference for a softsided suitcase, though (hardsided might be another story). For carryon bags (TSA allows just about anything in any size in a checked bag - there are very few restrictions for those, mostly limited to hazardous materials), unless they're liquids (including applesauce, peanut butter, hummus, cream cheese, yogurt, jam/jelly, cooked hot cereal, etc.) in containers bigger than 3.4oz, you should be fine to take them through security, and that's true regardless of where you're flying. However, entering Germany, and re-entering the U.S. (sounds like you're flying from the U.S. based on what you said) will be a _very_ different story - food import laws apply when flying out of the country, so make sure you look those up, and they apply regardless of carryon or checked bag. German security on the way back (highly unlikely that it will be TSA, unless the Berlin airport is one of the small handful of foreign airports that has adopted TSA for security) could be different, too, since each country is allowed to make its own rules about airport security, so make sure you look that up as well - some countries' airport security are more strict than TSA, some are less.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Great tips

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Glad you think so!

[@faithc9918]

May I ask, my flights are booked with Air Canada but operated by United Airline. Both airlines have different personal carry on size bags, which airline carry on size I should follow? Thank you in advance.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh I just do not know.

[@faithc9918]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank you for quick reply

[@LU-jo2jz]

Can you tell when to get a light personal bag? I cant.All luggages are šou havy in USA

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I would look for a nylon bag on Amazon or a child's school backpack.

[@LU-jo2jz]

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie light not small

[@katherineketelaar6462]

Where is the Eiffel Tower shirt?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Oh that is an old Laggerfield one from Macys.

[@martha500]

Laurie what is good collapsible folding bag for bringing home souvenirs underseat bag that’s durable?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Ooh so many great ones but I do not know a specific one-I would want a parachute material.

[@karenwood6815]

Can anyone tell me if you have an around the passport holder with no metal in it, do you need to put it take it off & put it in the bin when going through security?

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Yes.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi, I tested it. For screening, it stays in your bags. When you show your passport to an officer (if not your drivers license), it cannot be in a passport booklet. So take it out before you get to the officer so you are ready. Does that make sense?

[@FLP90]

Laurie, I really want to go to Asia and eventually South America/Africa, but I have anxiety flying with airlines from developing countries, not knowing their safety standards in aviation. Do you trust any airline from any country?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hmmm we would research accidents and what led to accidents on those airlines. For some cultures, a pilot cannot disagree with the captain for example which would lead to fear in us. But look at all of the successful flights in the countries you mentioned. We have flown on Austrian, Lufthansa, and Easy Jet I think in Spain. Sorry I cannot really answer your question.

[@mrsjam1252]

Just in case items is what makes packing hard and heavy!

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Yes, if we can change our thinking, that will help us pack less or pack smarter.

[@patticlark9548]

I can't stand the strong smell of tide. I've been using laundry sheets. Milder scent, i can use a full sheet in a machine, or half sheet in a sink.

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

I cannot ever use it for my laundry at home-I must have zero scent. But these do not smell strong at all-I was shocked. Now the laundry sheets-whew they are potent.

[@dianne3406]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shenycampos8566]

Hi everyone! I'm new here.. is a carry on bag and a backpack allowed on an airplane?

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Hi google you airline and carryon size requirements. Look at the ticket you buy to see what bags you’re allowed.

[@shenycampos8566]

Thank you!!