GENIUS Carry On Packing System | Travel Organization 2024

TRAVEL TIPS AND HACKS to pack for 1 month of travel with just a carry-on and a personal item. Must-haves for your next trip and ultimate travel organization hacks for flying in 2024.
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In today's video, I'll share my 3-piece carry-on packing system for the ultimate travel organization. We will cover what to pack and what to put where for each leg of your trip. Packing tips for your personal item allowance and packing for budget airlines like Spirit and JetBlue.
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0:00 Carry on packing hack
0:28 Carry on packing system
1:00 Carry on suitcase review
1:10 Carry on suitcase weight
2:10 what to pack in carry on suitcase
3:40 Using packing cubes
4:17 Personal item allowance
4:40 Airplane personal item packing
5:50 Atlas laptop backpack Level8
6:21 What to pack for plane
5:28 Airplane overhead bin space
6:58 Flight essentials to pack
Airlines carry on allowance
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[@tmdwyre]

All good tips, but I would reconsider putting your personal item in the overhead. Overhead bins fill up on most flights and you’re potentially taking space someone else needs for their roller bag or single piece of larger luggage (unless you’re in bulkhead of course and have to put everything up). Thanks for all your tips!

[@kellythomas7555]

I was thinking the same thing. I only put my carry on suitcase in the overhead bin. Other than that great tips!

[@Debberdoon]

Exactly! Taking up more than my fair share of overhead bin space ensures others who board later end up gate checking their roll aboard and that is simply inconsiderate.

[@MR-sx3od]

Agreed. Seems rude to put two bags overhead.

[@chrisguevara]

Agreed. Always ask yourself "What if everyone broke the rules like I'm doing? What would that look like?". SMH

[@sarahgaunt5481]

Those people are the worst. So rude.

[@ellenaShef]

Like so many have said, "Place only one item in the the overhead." It is being considerate to others on the flight.

[@toddkight7643]

Said the guy with 3 oversized rugsacks!!!😅

[@karend.6147]

As others have said, you should not recommend putting your carry-on suitcase and another bag in the overhead bin thereby taking more space than alloted per person. That's one reason (a main reason) why overhead bin space becomes full quickly, and then bags have to be checked. You are allowed one space per person in the overhead bin.

[@mmmhmmm_7]

Definitely agree and hate that she told all of her viewers this. Especially now since checked bags aren't always making it to destinations. Being forced to check your carry on because someone selfishly didn't follow the rules, could mean your luggage never arrives and your trip is ruined. We are alloted a carry on and personal bag under the seat. Do not stick your personal bag in the carry on over head storage and steal room alloted to others!!

[@Stopit77]

Can’t agree more; people take up way way more space than they should in overhead. I couldn’t fit mine so they opened up some overheads n I was in shock at all the stuff people put up there that takes up space! She should not have suggested that!

[@bluegumbo6014]

Always carry on only. But nooooooo -- don't put your personal item in the overhead. Airlines require that your personal item fit under the seat in front of you because that's where you're supposed to put it. Can you imagine the chaos if everyone stowed both of their items in the overhead? No plane has enough space for this.

[@hieronymusboschful]

I would never put my personal item in the overhead bin. Especially if it had my electronics in it still. Leaving aside the security issues, it’s bad manners to put both your luggage items up there. Otherwise I completely agree with you, and this is a great and helpful video.

[@cwebster1377]

Great tips but I disagree with putting more than the carry on in the overhead bins! Numerous flights have had overhead bins full because rude travelers have shoved 2-3 items there (also talking about the “shopping bags” and once on a return flight from Maui to Honolulu - Krispy Kreme donuts!! Seriously!!

[@Jackie-qq2dv]

Air Canada forced me to check my carry on in Dublin. No space in overhead bins. I arrived in Toronto, had to go through US customs, lightening at Toronto airport meant a delay in unloading all the checked luggage so was delayed getting through US customs. Missed my connection, had to spend the night in Toronto. All the airline allocated hotel rooms were taken, had to find and pay for hotel myself. Hotel cost was not reimbursed as promised, denied first time, on second attempt I got $200 airline credit note! The hours spent in lines, the near chaos, and traveling alone. All because the overhead bins were full. So yes, that tip to take up more overhead bin space then you should because your personal item is MEANT to be put under the seat in front of you. . . Airlines should not let that happen.

[@lynnleipold2617]

Air Canada screwed us up royally in Toronto. Had to pay for a hotel. We put a claim for reimbursement 2 months ago. Have heard nothing from them

[@lisakane4091]

I agree. Her advice to put the backpack in the overhead takes up precious real estate that is for carry on only. You are allowed a personal item- ( that backpack is way too big for most international airlines) if that item is big and bulky that doesn't give you the choice to take away someone else's overhead because you want more leg room.

[@NotSpockToo]

Most airlines state multiple places on their websites, at the airport, and on the airplane that the personal backpack must go under the seat in front of you and not in the overhead bin. The overhead bin is for your bigger suitcase. We have seen flight attendants pull items that should be under seats out of the overhead bins. Please don't tell people to put two items in the overhead as that uses up space for roller bags.

[@lindalincks6187]

I’ve done carry on only for years! So much easier. I will keep putting my personal item under the seat though. 😊

[@ninadaon1077]

Nowadays, most people are trying to travel only with a carry on suitcase. The overhead bins don't have enough room for so many suitcases so it seems inappropriate to take up room with a suitcase and a backpack. Before Covid, I often did what you recommended. At the moment, I want to be more considerate of other travellers in hope that they'll be considerate of me.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@franwilson9324]

I agree with Tara below. Most full flights are now restricting overhead bins for rolling cases and asking passengers to place personal items under the seat in front. Otherwise, an excellent system!

[@wendyon4517]

Gate Check will happen more often because people put their personal bags in the overhead so... not a good suggestion. I just flew Delta return from Tokyo to Toronto via Atlanta. They announced several times (in several languages) on each flight for passengers to place only ONE item in the overhead and place it wheels first FLAT. The CA was standing near our seat so I know that passengers around us weren't putting two bags in the overhead. It was tight under the seat but I did have foot space and a small third bag to hold things I REALLY wanted during the flight.

[@cameraman763]

Hmm. A couple of things to think about. I always have an extra shirt and underwear in my backpack. Even if carry on, just in case the suitcase gets gate checked. I also keep a longsleeve shirt or fleece available to wear on the plane. If the weather at your destination is different, say colder or wet. I will carry my raincoat, gloves, etc. also in my backpack. Same thing if there are anything you might need at your destination like documents or materials in the backpack.

[@axeljavier0704]

I guess I'm different from most everyone else since I would only bring a checked bag (for any wheeled luggage, big or small) and a backpack for a personal item (which I put under the seat in front of me) when I travel overseas. I'm small in stature, cannot reach the overhead bins, and don't like imposing on others to lift my carry-on to and from the bins for me. My backpack has multiple pockets so I keep the things I need most in the front pockets where it's most accessible during the flight. And like others have pointed out, it'd be more considerate if you do NOT take more than your share of space in the overhead bins.

[@marshahollings]

Due to the shortage of baggage handlers, it is better to travel with a carrier.

[@HeavymetalHylian]

That is what I'm doing. I have herniated discs in my neck that are causing high levels of pain throughout my neck, shoulder, arm , and fingers. It's nice that the airline is going to transfer my checked bag for me and I don't have to lug it around the airport or request assistance to load it into the overhead compartment (I physically cannot lift my elbow above shoulder height.) I'm just bringing a backpack with me onboard with things that don't fit into my checked bag that will make it through security plus a snack and puzzle book.

[@annmariespaulding6926]

I too don’t agree with putting the backpack in the overhead -it’s your personal item which is said to be able to fit under the seat in front of you! It seems rude to take up the space in the overhead since so many of us are traveling carryon only. Other than that, you had some info I hadn’t heard before-and I have been watching many carryon only videos.

[@Lashlove16]

1) I would keep my personal items bag under my seat but the small bag in the pocket in. Front of me so I can easily access it 2) don’t forget chapstick and cream as so many times after flight my face and lips have become dried and cracked for a week and it was painful

[@SheriWinston]

Carry on only! I would not put my personal item in the overhead bin and take up valuable space that other passengers might need. Otherwise I am already on board with your 3 pc packing system. One thing that I do is use a lightweight bag insert inside my personal item. That way I have a lot of little pockets to keep my little things like gum, eye drops, lip balm, pen, in as well as a few larger sections for my kindle and tablet, etc. I have a medium sized hero clip on it. And I just pull the whole unit out of my personal item and just clip it on to edge of the seat in front of me. Everything I will need during the flight is in there so I won't have to rummage around in my personal item. I also have a clip on my water bottle that I can hang up from the seat In front of me as well. The other difference in my system is that I have a small crossbody purse that contains all of my Important stuff such as my wallet, passport, etc. That stays on my body until I am through security and then it goes back into my personal item. Love your videos! I always learn something useful from you.

[@karenlockhart790]

Oh my gosh, I legit was trying to come up with a product exactly like the Hero clip, thanks to you and one other commenter, I had Never heard of it before. Genius! I was gonna end up using my giant Mommy clip, but this is soo much better! Thank you!!

[@elizabethanstuff4430]

This is not good advice. Your personal item should be under your seat. If you put your personal item in the overhead, someone else can't put their bag up there. Pack exactly this way, but put your backpack pack under your seat.

[@jeanhallada5292]

So. You are one of the people hogging the overhead with carryon AND backpack. Needs to go under the seat and leave room for other people.

[@vickizsecrets]

Agree Jean. But…your tone😠

[@jeanhallada5292]

@@vickizsecrets Hard to write sarcasm.

[@SilverDraco]

It's rude to take up someone else's space in the overhead bin. Because of people doing like you are I had to gate check my carryon last time I flew.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@LisaVanGemert]

Most airlines only allow the carry on in the overhead bin, not the personal item, even coats until it's full of suitcases. Additionally, if you have TSA precheck, you don't need to separate your liquids. If you don't have that, your method works very well and is a reason not to put your cosmetics bag in your carryon.

[@sarahgaunt5481]

You'd never get that giant backpack allowed as a personal item on Qantas. Also, can't believe you actually admitted to being one of those people who take up more than their fair share of the overhead bins. So incredibly rude.

[@stephkachel9191]

Most of the airlines I fly with only allow 1 carry on and one personal item - together no more than 7-10kg depending on airline (often having to pay extra for the 10kg - no way would we get that backpack/laptop bag in the overhead, it is classed as personal and goes under the seat in front of you. And yes I do put my handbag in there with the stuff I need for the flight - tech equip, gum, water etc.

[@isiton212]

Just about every airline website I've seen describes a 'personal item' as a handbag or laptop case. Many have dimension and weight limits, especially internationally. Even if there are no explicit limits, taking a backpack equal in size to your carryon, and then taking up somebody else's overhead bin space isn't exactly 'genius', it's just greedy and selfish. No doubt the reason why some airlines now use tags to identify which bags can go overhead and which you have to keep with you at your seat. Congratulations on being part of the problem.

[@bguzman3527]

We have traveled carry on only for many years. It's great to have your items in your possession before, during and after your flight. 👍

[@michael8596]

Hi 👋 Belinda how are you doing?

[@alicecabral8051]

Agree with all comments that both the carry on and personal item should not be put in overhead bin. I find this to be extremely inconsiderate.

[@michael8596]

Hi 👋 Alice how are you doing?

[@shelaghjackson9577]

Please don’t put two items in the overhead bin. One goes under the seat in front of you. Once everyone has boarded , you can check then to see if there’s any leftover room for your second bag. Just good manners.

[@kellydooling]

i always travel carryon only. good ideas, but one of the most annoying things a passenger can do on a plane is to put their personal item in the overhead bin. this often results in others having to gate check their carryons and is greatly frowned upon.

[@letterbox203]

This week's packing advice is genius. I came up with a name for your method: Matryoshka packing method- because the apparel goes in the cubes which then go into the roller suitcase, and the items go into the mini backpack which then goes into the larger one- just like those dolls go into each other! Your three piece packaging system is superb. I love your super practical videos!

[@pamelawooden6012]

Trying to carryon only on next trip! Question? You don’t have to keep your personal item under the seat in front of you? If not, that’s taking up more space in the overhead….when you are already using your share with the carryon case. I thought you were allowed one thing in the overhead. Another great video.

[@TheScratchingKiwi]

Yes, your personal item is meant to be under the seat in front of you most of the time unless you are getting items. It does not travel on your lap or next to you as it could become a hazard in the event of turbulence or an emergency.

[@davesaunders7080]

Carry on only, with backpack under seat, in Portugal a week now flying Air Canada and most pax got all carry baggage on.

[@VegasNegus]

As an aspiring Slomad recently retired I have pared all my belongings down to one suitcase, one carry on, and one sling bag as a personal item. But this video has inspired me to be even more frugal and strategic in my packing scheme. Great job Megan!!

[@jayneburns5044]

I take a carry on, backpack and a crossbody that fits in my backpack when necessary. Thanks for your videos !!

[@AnnelisR]

Perfect system, I travel similarly! In lieu of a backpack and mini backpack, I have a weekender tote with a trolley sleeve and a seat back organizer that doubles as a tote organizer for me - I carry my headphones, earplugs, sleep mask, a pen, and chapstick (anything I’ll need on the flight) in the seat back organizer. Once I get on the plane, I pull it out, pop it in the seat, and my life is WAY easier and I can just relax.

[@AmyRobertsonVan]

What a good idea! Can you link to the seat organizer you use?

[@izounokuda5461]

Wow...you attach it to the tray. Nice trick. I'm gonna copy that. If you're seated at the aisle seat..do you remove it when someone wants to go to the toilet? For solo travels, how do you secure your items when you go to the toilet ?

[@teresaforsyth6185]

I also use a seat hook airplane bag. I made it cheaply and used a bright pattern, just in case it gets dropped in a dark plane. (Eye drops, candy, snack, Tylenol, etc.) Other passengers love my idea.

[@petrayogi]

@@izounokuda5461 Of course you remove it to allow someone to go to the bathroom lol. And I travel alone all the time and I just put the tray table or up and go to the bathroom. At some point we must trust our fellow humans.❤

[@izounokuda5461]

@@petrayogi Thanks but not easy to trust anyone on flight. It can be fatal. Anyone who were able to take drugs on the flight can slip it into my personal belonging during the flight. The destination country may have a death penalty for "importing" drugs related offence.

[@jpsoso8748]

Some foreign carriers (Emirates) restrict economy & premium economy passengers to 1 carry-on baggage 22”x15”8” weighing no more than 15 pounds only. So, we were strategic when creating our mini carry-on. I used a Small Black Sling Crossbody Backpack by Seafew. It had an inner pocket for my tablet, a USB port for my charger and room for all my other flight essentials. I miniaturized my toiletries into a 5”x7” mesh pouch by carrying face wipes, teeth wipes, reusable floss stick and a moisture stick (nothing that would have to be in 3-1-1 bag. Plus, this sling also doubled as my EDC Travel bag thus allowing me to pack 6 days’ worth of clothes and 1 pair of dressy flats in my carry-on. I really enjoyed not having a giant backpack in my seat. I sat in a window seat and tucked it under my arm instead of placing it on the floor in front of me. The flight attendant had a clear view of my seatbelt.

[@juliamallon2948]

My husband takes a small, foldable daypack for use at our destination when we are out and about for water, snacks.

[@tjclaiborne8815]

Carryon only. In fact, whenever I fly non-military, I try to fly carryon only because I find it to be much less difficult. I’m flying to Africa for a few days next month and I’ll be traveling with just my carryon and bag, but after watching this video I might take a mini backpack. I really enjoy your travel tips! And today is my birthday!😊

[@matthewbrown6163]

I travel alot for work so it's a carryon only & compendium with tablet + cables.

[@missitatum8582]

Happy belated birthday! I did 3 weeks in Africa in a carryon and small daypack with no issues. In fact, that was my first carry on only trip and have never checked a bag since! Safe and happy travels!

[@TheScratchingKiwi]

"This video was sponsored by Level 8 luggage" This seems to work in practice, but fails *as soon as everyone does it*. That backpack is too big for 'personal items' on a lot of international flights. 40 x 30 x 10 cm is pretty common (that's Singapore Airlines, not some European budget airline). Consider the weight limit for airlines (such as Qantas and Air NZ) which is a combined weight of 7kg (14 pounds) for *both* bags.

[@briannab5296]

Personally to me the bags that sit on top of a suitcase via the luggage strap, that are wider or larger than the suitcase look tacky and a bit greedy.

[@judytran3514]

Carry on only. I get to avoid almost all the lines at the airport and enjoy relaxing before flight after TSA. I also use TSA-Precheck!! It is still an adjustment because I have to think very carefully about what I need for a 2-week to 4-week trip. Sometimes very difficult if goig to places with very different temperatures.

[@aoefeable]

Carry on only for the 1st time for an upcoming trip. Loved the tips, thanks.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@carolewestlake4603]

Carry-on only. For our 10 day trip, just 2 weeks ago! Thanks for your tips, greatly appreciated!! 😀

[@giovanaoliver9784]

All flights I've had recently mandated that your personal item is stowed under your seat and not on the overhead bin, the flight attendants would say that over the speakers every 30 seconds or so

[@evadeanu1]

Carry on only! Best travel ever!

[@motheranddaughterabroad]

Will definitely consider these tips, thank you!

[@franksuesmith5607]

Always carry on. We always try to get business class using points so we get better service. Do not pay for business class if you can avoid it unless you're mega rich, then who cares! Watch all your vids. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@designsonyouinparis]

Carry on only. Thank you for always providing such valuable information! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolbeamer7550]

Great tips. Carry on only!

[@HuatulcoGuy]

CARRY ON ONLY! Great advice, thank you!

[@merianjones2449]

First time to travel carry on. Going to Germany in September. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@ChrisBanda]

Carry on only! I'm up for the challenge, it's my antidote for being a serial over packer.

[@clairedriscoll8628]

Such a good idea to separate the things you need on a flight in a smaller bag. I have seen someone use a hanging toiletry bag with clear pockets which can hang from the table hook. Thank you for all your tips x

[@sandrapaul4828]

Hello. Your videos are the best. One item that I add in my backpack that will be underneath my seat is a large plastic bag that I will use to cover my backpack. It will protect it from liquid spilling. (it happened to me twice, the person next to me dropped his coffee and the one in front of me a a pepsi. I had to purchase a new backpack at destination as it was all tacky. As I do like to remove my shoes for long flight, I have aquatic shoes that I wear, I put them in a ziplock bag and wash them.

[@172sylvan]

Aquatic shoes! What a great idea,especially for people whose feet swell up on long flights!thank you!

[@danielle4033]

This video is so informative and clear. Thanks for sharing!

[@mairaa9184]

Phew!! I'm so glad I found this video. It helps me a lotfor my upcoming trip..Will only use carryon only bag..👍👍😘

[@ricardo68]

Great hacks Megan. Thank you. Most of my flights are carry only as I try to cut costs when flying so this was great advice for me and my husband.

[@sandrawatson-corby1086]

I only do carry on.....helps to get off the plane quicker and out of the airport!

[@bkjunkie1553]

Been CARRY ON ONLY for 35+years!

[@arlencarlson]

Carry On Only with my personal item backpack under my seat where it should be and my light “packable” backpack packed in my Carry On where it should be.

[@rkokj]

Carry on. Thank you

[@frankcutronijr]

Carry-on only. Tumi Latitude International Roller 6.5 lbs or Monos Carry-on Pro Plus for 2 week cruise 8.5 lbs. and Tumi Academy Laptop bag. No mini backpack. Yes to packing cubes.

[@minookalantari]

Thank you

[@tiffanysteen1845]

I use sling and put it my backpack. I got my mini roller carry on packed with food and liquid in front pouch for each access and a sleeve for my tablet and cord

[@michelarosier1918]

Carry-on- only, always. Thanks for sharing the videos it's very helpful, preparing me for next year 2023. I'm going to Isreal with my church group. Thanks, 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cynthiacain9477]

Personal item under seat always, never overhead. Carry-on only since 2017.

[@esgwat]

Carry on only for upcoming 17 days in Italy. My husband and I are each taking backpacks and every day carry bags. However, by the time I packed meds, headphones, plane seat/tray covers, snacks etc. We had too much stuff! I had bought a small packable duffel bag and small packable tote. So, I put both of our everyday carry bags inside the one small duffel, then the rest in the packable tote. Bingo!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@patriciaburgess6342]

Carry-on only. Back in 2018 I travelled from Brisbane to London with just a carry-on - 6.5 kg max!

[@sassyasssoutherner]

I am taking my first trip in many years and will be doing carry on.

[@janicepottie802]

Carry on only!!

[@christineshields1714]

Even though we're driving to our port, we plan to do a carry-on practice run on our next 7-night cruise. We have to extended trips in 2023 where we will be flying. We plan to do carry-on only for both trips.

[@salay30]

The backpack needs to have the suitcase sleeve you slide onto the bar you pull your carryon suitcase with. That way you don’t have to carry it on your back and can pull it assured it isn’t falling off your suitcase. I use the Lug bag as my “under the seat” bag.

[@briannab5296]

The straps on backpacks without the luggage sleeve can be buckled into the opposite buckle making the straps a crisscross pattern that acts as a sleeve.

[@briannab5296]

I LOVE Lug bags!! 👍😊

[@MaidMirawyn]

I have the Lug Ranger Wheelie as my underseat bag! But I have a backpack suitcase as my carryon. I do it "backwards."

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

Cheers 🙂

[@jawaiian90usmc]

Carry on only🤙🏾

[@dianeo931]

If people would only be considerate of fellow travelers. I have come across people who’s carry on is too big. Airline employees need to be stricter with wheeled luggage. If item can not put carry-on with wheels in the back and retracted handle on outside, I have seen too many bags that are put in long ways because they do not fit otherwise. They also have personal items that are big also. I have traveled carryon for more than 15 years. If I had extra that I needed I would send it fed-ex, especially if visiting family. That way I only had a personal bag. Which I put under seat in front of me, unless I was at bulkhead.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Yes exactly right ✅. I was on a flight yesterday. People don't think that the rules apply to them.

[@sachinmainkar]

Thank you for all your excellent videos and advices. I will never ever fly only with a carry on bag as all my flights are international, 24 hour long ones. In my backpack, I carry a small messenger bag, in which I keep my passport, boarding pass, tickets, etc. along with my pen and phone. This I take out while going through security checks.

[@danawallick4555]

Carry on for sure. Did a month stint in Ireland traveling around with only carry on.

[@karenmac8661]

Carry on only from Canada to Spain for 14 days.

[@dustbun2i5]

Carry on only. My soft side backpack (14lbs) is my main suitcase to go in the overhead bin. Large shoulder bag contains my purse and plane essentials like cords, eye mask and tablet for audio books.

[@Stormbrise]

Check in! Traveling for months with an afghan I have made for my mother. It is too chunky for me to go carry on only. Unless we go somewhere on a short trip in the EU as a graduation gift from my husband (I am only dreaming here). Thanks again for the pictures of PDX, it helps lighten my day to see my home state airport. Though I will not be seeing the TSA checkpoint for gate D and international travel. It is also the United Airlines gates.

[@lisavazquez3713]

Great tips. #CarryOnOnly My daughter and I are going to Europe mid-September and that’s our plan!

[@adjoaaj7593]

Carry on onlyyyyy x

[@grkgrl3852]

Thank you for this awesome video and so many great ideas. I have an international trip coming up later this year and plan on using all these tips!

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad it was helpful! Have a super trip!

[@elzodvsa6236]

Didn’t know ‘backpack’ would sound so nice… 🥰

[@soapyart]

Hi this is Xavienne. Great tutorial. My husband and I are going to Peru. We plan to use carry-on only. Yay

[@deidrekelloggketroser5573]

Carry On only!!!

[@berrybellajoy]

Carry-on only here! Thanks for the tips. :)

[@PhilbrookHandcrafted]

I would love some tips on how to travel carry-on only for winter travel. Bulky coats, gloves, scarves, hat, boots, sweaters, etc take up much more valuable space than a swimsuit and sandals.

[@Debberdoon]

You have to switch up your wardrobe to more efficient warming layers, thin merino wool, puffer jacket, and the like. Wool has the ability to be reworn several times before needing laundered.

[@crazy4beatles]

@@Debberdoon completely agree. I do layers and try to make most of them wool pieces except for my coat which is down puffer. I’ve tried to get more cashmere pieces as they are similar to wool but even lighter/less bulky. Quince has great pieces for good prices and second hand places are also good options.

[@laureljaneg]

I have a down jacket and a downstairs both of them compressed down to very small pieces. I also have another Lighter weight jacket that also folds into its own pocket and a small backpack as well

[@olgag9901]

wear the coat or hold it in your hand if it's too warm. other than that, quality is the key word. bring a good quality coat (north face, patagonia, Mammut etc.) and you won't need thick sweaters or several layers underneath. same thing with shoes. I wear my Columbia boots with thin socks (the type you'd wear with regular snickers) and those take much less space than thick socks. good quality sweaters will take less space and keep your warmer. in cold weather you also sweat less, there's really no need for a brand new outfit for each day (although that's true for any season). for those who can afford it, good quality items will help make the packing easier

[@Debberdoon]

@@crazy4beatles yes, Quince is a good source for inexpensive Cashmere!

[@twogirlsabroad5173]

Heading to Barcelona, Spain carry-on only!

[@AnneMB955]

Carry-on only for the last 20 years, ever since I almost missed my flight when checking in luggage at Las Vegas in 2001. Also, less to lug around. 🇦🇺

[@newtonsantos_photo963]

Recently, I have switched permanently to the "Carry-on" mode on my trips 😅 especially due to the long time of waiting on the belts and, mostly because of the high value of the fees (even with no price reduction on the air tickets) here in Brazil, as well as in some other Latin America airlines 🤷🏻‍♂️. The cost was to waste my old Cases & Bags to comply with the required dimensions (Cabin & Underseat). See ya, blue skies 🤙🏻🍀📷

[@GTManWilliams]

My First Trip this year will be CARRY-ON ONLY… can’t wait

[@crazy4beatles]

Carry on only for years now. I put my liquids bag in my backpack. Once I’m past security, I take out any liquids I need on the flight and slip the rest of the bag into the roller suitcase. I’ve put my backpack in the luggage compartment if I see available space but also it’s not hugely inconvenient. I have a pouch for my frequently used bits - headphones, cables, hand sanitizer and that goes in the pouch on the backseat for east access. I especially hate digging through my suitcase at my feet when I’m in a middle seat.

[@Sarah_Parks]

To parrot many other people in the comments. Domestically in the United States, all airlines are repeatedly reminding passengers at the gate by the gate agent and on the plane by the flight attendant that the smaller personal item is so be placed underneath the seat in front of you to accommodate more of the larger overhead items. The only exception to this is being in a bulkhead seat where there is no seat in front of you and due to FAA rules, everything must be stowed for taxi, takeoff, and landing. My only other exception is if you are one of those 6 ft 5 inch people where even the extra leg room seats are not nearly enough and you really actually need the room for your feet. Which statistically speaking, is not most passengers.

[@ellenbalber1798]

Carry ons only!!! I prefer a bag that slips over the rolling luggage handle - since my luggage is made to stand and roll on four spinning wheels (Away).

[@sandravinup5102]

Carry on ONLY!

[@oanamardare27]

I travel only with a personal item for all my travels (they all are under 2 weeks long) and it's so easy

[@PastorEldred]

Carryon ONLY! I use a modified version of your method: rolling carry-on and a backpack. Inside the backpack is a small soft-sided case (about the size of a Kindle) holding my electronic cables, external battery, etc. Rolling suitcase is gate-checked, backpack is stowed overhead, and softcase is put into the seatback pocket (it is really that small). This means I can fit my 6'3" frame into the seat and (hopefully) enjoy ALL the legroom the airline has generously provided!

[@efarley55a]

Carry On Only!

[@charlescook4248]

the mini-backpack idea is brilliant. No more fumbling the ipad, airpods and cords!

[@skillsmany2235]

🌞 Thanks for sharing! 🕊❤️⚘️. 🌏

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