Carry-On Only Packing List
Master the art of packing light. Everything you need for a week+ trip in just a carry-on bag.
Traveling with just a carry-on saves time, money, and stress. No checked bag fees, no waiting at baggage claim, and no risk of lost luggage. This packing list proves you can travel light for any trip.
Complete Packing Checklist
🧳 Bag & Organization
- Carry-on bag (max 22x14x9")
- Personal item (backpack or tote)
- Packing cubes (3-4)
- Compression bags
- Laundry bag
👕 Capsule Wardrobe
- T-shirts (3-4 neutral colors)
- Long-sleeve shirt (1-2)
- Pants (2)
- Shorts (1)
- Dress/nice outfit (1)
- Underwear (4-5)
- Socks (4-5 pairs)
- Sleepwear (1)
- Versatile shoes (2 pairs)
- Light jacket
🧴 TSA-Approved Toiletries
- Clear quart-size bag
- Travel containers (3.4oz/100ml max)
- Solid toiletries (shampoo bar, etc.)
- Toothbrush and mini toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Razor
- Medications in original containers
- Sunscreen stick
💻 Electronics
- Laptop or tablet
- Phone and charger
- Universal adapter
- Portable charger
- Cord organizer
- Headphones
- E-reader
📄 Documents (in personal item)
- Passport
- Boarding pass
- Travel documents
- Credit cards
- Small amount of cash
- Pen for customs forms
✈️ Comfort Items
- Neck pillow (compressible)
- Eye mask
- Earplugs
- Reusable water bottle (empty through security)
- Snacks
Pro Packing Tips
- Wear your heaviest items - Boots and jacket don't go in the bag
- Choose wrinkle-resistant fabrics - Merino wool is a traveler's best friend
- Roll clothes tightly - Saves space and reduces wrinkles
- Do laundry while traveling - Sink wash or laundromat extends your wardrobe
- Pick a color palette - 2-3 colors that all mix and match
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