If I can avoid checking a bag, I will at all costs, especially if I have a layover. Stressing about the bag making it to the final destination and sitting there at baggage after you’ve been flying for hours, no thanks. I can totally get by with one carry-on and a tote for a week plus of travel, it just takes a little planning (and of course it depends on the destination). I’m spending 4 days in Aspen and then 6 days in Santa Barbara, so here’s what I packed in my carry-on. I also posted a video to my YouTube channel which you can watch below. And if you missed there’s another video of my skincare travel routine here.
MZ Wallace Tote Bag:
I love my MZ Wallace tote (in medium). It fits a ton and it’s super lightweight. I pack all my toiletries in separate pouches, one for things I need on the plane, one for my skincare, and one for my make-up.
Carry-On Luggage:
I typically use either my Away luggage or my CalPak. I wear my bulkier items on the plane (sneakers, jacket, sweater) and everything else goes in the suitcase. Here’s what I packed for a 10 day trip.
–cashmere wrap
–skinny jeans
–wide leg pants (can be dressed up or down)
– 2 tee shirts (here, here)
–1 sweater, 1 sweatshirt
–pair of denim shorts
–silk tank
–striped button down
–striped shirt
–jumpsuit (can be dressed up or down)
–flat sandals
–heeled sandals
–sneakers
–patagonia (wore this on the plane) and rain jacket
–leggings, sports bra, tank
–bathing suit
–crossbody bag
Great post, I’ve become the Queen of packing just a carry-on in my house, like you – if I can avoid putting a bag under the plane – I most definitely will!!
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I live for Carry On luggage! It gives me anxiety checking in luggage and waiting for it. Great tips!
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Thanks for the tips! I avoid checking my bags too, I hate having to wait for them and the fear of the airline losing them makes me really anxious.
I try to avoid checking a bag too! It’s just so annoying. Plus it’s incredible what you can fit in a carry on and an oversized tote bag.
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This is amazing and you just challenged me to do carry-on for my next long trip!
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I am the odd one. I love checking my bag. In asmall under the seat bag I carry a change of clothes. Why do I check? I am short so sometimes trying to get my bag in and out of the overhead is to hard. Plus I do not have to drag a carry on and a personal to the restroom or fight with them getting on and off.
I’ve traveled a lot in my military carrier and a few things that have to be in there included with your list. A very simple first aid kit (palm size) with basic toiletries and body wipes. You never know when a plane will be held over for HOURS and having something to refresh yourself is a mental boost.
That’s it.
If I’m going somewhere for more than one or two nights, I almost always check a bag. I’m so curious about people who don’t. The main reason I end up checking is that I’m a runner, and by the time I pack my running shoes and running clothes for several days (even if I wear something more than once), I don’t have room in a carry on for my everyday stuff. And my running shoes are very definitely not cute sneakers, so they don’t do double-duty. Does anyone else deal with this? I’m a very organized packer (think spreadsheets) but I still can’t manage to keep it to a carry-on.
What if you were having a 12-hour layover in London that you plan on exploring? Would you also drag the bag around with you?