- Zelda Crause
How to pack a perfect Carry-on
With the holiday season around the corner we are searching for ideas to make your traveling more enjoyable. We saw this blog (https://arzotravels.com/packing-guide-carry-must-items) and just had to share it with you. It's definitely something that I would use:
STAY ORGANIZED
A big handbag and often also a wheeled extra carry-on luggage – for the more sporty ones I recommend a backpack
Plastic bag with a zipper for liquids – more eco-friendly and handy if you travel often is this TSA approved clear travel toiletry bag
Passports/ID & tickets (extra big wallet)
Pens and a small journal
ENTERTAINMENT / TECH GEAR
I have my laptop with me whenever I fly, as I can work etc. – new TSA regulations are stricter now, so you are probably not allowed to take your laptop as a carry-on item.
A while ago, I thought my tablet is the most useless item I bought in a while – since I can download from Netflix (and thus watch my shows offline) I have found one good argument bringing my tablet with me whenever I travel
My phone– without doubt one of my most useful and important (travel) item
Pack a camera I love taking shots from my window seat – and since I take valuables with me, this is in my carry-on bag
I have to admit, that I still don’t have a kindle, so a “real” book is often an essential
What would a flight be without music? If I love one thing more than traveling it is actually listening to music with my iPod
Power charger– how long does your phone battery last? Not long? Neither does mine, so this is an essential.
COMFORT / CLOTHES
Neck pillow – my best friend when traveling for more than 4 hours
Warm socks which are also stylish
I personally do not use a sleeping mask but a must-have for many travelers
A big and warm scarf is my absolute must-have (which I can use for different purposes)
Flat shoes which can be easily taken off
A cardigan which I use occasionally as an extra blanket
For long-distance flights, compression socks are a must
BEAUTY / STAY FRESH
Dry shampoo – though I do not use it normally it is perfect after long-distance flights (check size, and choose the small travel size)
My favorite hairbrush (especially for longer hair) – or if you have less space take a comb
Refreshing towelettes – though I think they are not eco-friendly sometimes they are just essential and a must.
Face cream (which I also use as a hand cream, so I do not have to take another cream)
A small cosmetic bag for your makeup
Peppermint drops or chewing gums (though I heard chewing gums are not good when you fly, so probably stick to peppermint drops
Deodorant – I don’t think, I need to explain this further
Invisibobble hair ties – I hate my hair open when I am in the plane
Toothbrush & paste should also be self-explanatory as well as mouthwash
I do not wear much makeup normally, rouge &mascara are my lifesavers, though
I have dry eyes and so eye drops are a must for me
I am normally sick when I fly and always have some tissues with me
I will definitely be using this checklist. Hope this helps you too...