HOW TO PACK A CARRY-ON SUITCASE FOR FIRST TIMERS | Easy Step by Step w/ Free Packing List!
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Looking for a step by step guide to packing a carry-on suitcase? This quick ten packing minute tutorial walks you through all the essential must-knows for travelling carry-on only, with tips and rules to follow for light packing, including...
- What to pack in a carry-on suitcase for a week
- How to make coordinate outfits for a carry-on bag
- What to pack in a carry-on suitcase vs personal item
- How to organize items in a carry-on suitcase
If you are looking for tips on travelling with just hand luggage on your next trip, be sure to watch this simple packing guide for travelling light!
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Nice video. You're the only one who puts things in their shoes. I always do that. I find it's not the clothes but all the other stuff that we take with us--chargers, medication, glasses, snacks, kindle, etc. I love my package cubes. Depends on the time of year you're traveling as to needing to take a bulkier item like a sweater/sweatshirt. I wear mine on the plane that's always cold anyway.
Hahah it’s a great hack for maximizing space! So glad you do it too :) yes a warm outer layer is always a good idea - even for summer travel! I think people get caught off guard all the time with how chilly places can become at night.
Love your content and presentations, they are always well prepared, informative and great to watch, thanks!
Aw thank you so much!! I really appreciate that 🫶 and I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos!
Great video and tips. Love packing cubes. But I usually have lotions and potions, along with makeup, being an older lady with dry skin 😊. I’ve gotten better and can manage in a carry on with tote/backpack. Shoes are my issue. I always bring flip flops for hotel rooms. Can double as pool or beach shoes. I use foldable bags for groceries or as beach/pool bag. I also use hair straightener but use travel size one. One last tip, pack extra pair of underwear socks in case you get stuck overnight.
Yes!! Packing spare clothes is a huge one that people often forget. I usually travel with a full change of clothes in my personal item now (my so called “emergency outfit” haha) and I recommend everyone do the same, since airlines are increasingly forcing you to put carry ons in the hold these days.
And, of course, you have your travel outfit that adds in another bottom, another shirt, maybe even another sweater and a jacket too! We’re going to be doing a European trip catty on only. My first carryon only trip!
Woo!! I’m so excited for you. And yes hahah I’m kicking myself that I forgot to mention maximizing your airport outfit but I do discuss it in next weeks video which is all about carry on packing mistakes so stay tuned.
Love this video! Thank you so much for sharing! I am a firm believer in just traveling with a carry on, however, I still struggle with packing too much. This video has given me a new goal to live up to! Happy travels! :)
Yay! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🫶 as with all things, practice makes perfect haha. I’m sure you’ll reach peak minimalist in no time 💪
Great video. I'm going to try packing loose items on the trolley side to use those channels more effectively.
Awesome, thanks for watching!!! Hope it goes well :D
I really enjoy your channel! Thank you for your advice!
I'd love to know what you take in terms of vlogging, cameras, audio.
You're a great teacher, love your personality!
Ooh great question!! Not sure if I would make a full video on it because I assume most people are here for travel tips and not creation tips but I’m pretty minimalist with my set up, honestly! My camera is a Sony A7IV and most of the time I have a 16-35 GM lens on it because it’s ultra wide and can capture buildings etc really well! I also use my iPhone 13 Pro a lot. I don’t actually vlog/talk to the camera in public because I feel like it takes me out of the moment but when I’m filming videos like this one at home I’m using the TASCAM DR-10L microphone. It’s quite a few years old though and I think there’s better options now that are fully wireless. Hope that helps!!
That’s an awesome easy to follow packing video. We can also buy some inexpensive clothes if necessary at the destination sites if needed and later discard the used old ones. Cheers 👍
Yes!! I’ve heard that tip before but have only used it once (somewhat accidentally). One time, my winter boots split in half randomly while visiting the Christmas markets in Strasbourg so I ran into the nearest shoe shop which happened to be a very fancy French department store. Anyways I got some great new boots in the end but they were SO confused when I asked if I could wear them out 😂
Great video! I would love to see a vidoe of what to pack for a 1 week all inclusive vacation!
Thanks for watching!! I’ve actually never done an all inclusive before hahah but I would love to make a video like that when I finally get the chance to try one :)
Great info. So nervous about going over the weight limit. Thx
I’d recommend buying a digital scale if you don’t have one already!! You can get cheap ones for around $10 and then you can weigh your bags anytime and adjust accordingly :)
I’m hoping to spend a couple weeks in Italy soon and was planning on only taking my personal item only. 4 wool& dresses (one will be my nightgown that’ll double as an extra dress in an emergency, one will be for on the plane), 2 shirts to wear over the dresses so they then look like skirts. 2 pairs of wool socks, an appropriate amount of underwear, tennis shoes and black ballet flats. I packed everything in my bag and it fits fine even without compression. I’ll check out your packing list!
Yessss I love it!! Sounds like a well thought out plan 👍 safe travels!
Whete can i order that multi volored skirt you packed
Haha I love the little written comments! I have an osprey farpoint40 carry on. Lol it'll hold 3 pairs of pants, 11 long sleeve tees, 10 pairs of underwear and socks and pj's. LMAO I'm bringing old underwear so they get tossed as I go. I don't go on long trips often. 😅 No makeup but I do have meds and basic charging stuff.
Hahah I did this video without a script and while editing realized so many random things I forgot to say. Hence all the written notes 😂 I’ve heard great things about that bag though! Sounds like you have your plan all sorted. Exciting times 🙌
@@HappytoWander lol I'm about a week from the trip so I hope I'm pretty much sorted 😬😁
Hi I’m Christina and I love packing cubes.
Great video. Your link is to a 24" suitcase. What is the size of your carry on? Thanks!
Mine is the slim version of the Delsey Chatelet Air so I believe it’s 55cm x 40cm x 21cm! (Not sure in inches) I’ve had zero issue with it on any airlines including budget ones like Ryanair and Porter but I believe it might be 1cm over the Ryanair stated limit for depth. From experience though it’s quite rare they make you use the sizers at the gate unless your bag is very visibly over the limit, so it hasn’t been an issue for me! Hope that helps.
Great video as always! I used to bring huge bags and then lug them around, wearing about 1/4 of what was in there. I learned the hard way that nobody's going to carry said bag for me so I'm bringing the lightest tiniest bag possible. I want one of those 16 inch bags and just bring that. My friends think I'm crazy. Yeah, but I won't have to lug a heavy bag around... just saying!
Yes!!! I get such smug satisfaction out of easily getting on/off trains, up/down stairs, etc. with all my bags hahah. With all my camera gear/tech I don’t think I can go any smaller than carry on + small backpack but I’m so happy I’ve gotten it down to so little. Maybe one day I’ll try doing personal item only haha
@@HappytoWander YES!! I want to travel with a personal item and that's all. How freeing that would be! That's how much I can't stand lugging a bag. You do a fabulous job packing with all that camera gear and everything! I am impressed.
same, currently I have the takeoff luggage, which is a 20-inch carry-on that becomes a personal item on most airlines when the wheels are removed.
Hi! Can you make a video about the equipment and setup you use to make your CZcams videos? Do you record with your phone? Mics? Lighting? Efuting apps? Etc.
Thank you from the US. 😎
Hi thanks for watching!! Not sure if I would make a full video on that because I assume most people are here for travel tips and not creation tips but I’m pretty minimalist with my set up, honestly!
My camera is a Sony A7IV and most of the time I have a 16-35 GM lens on it because it’s ultra wide and can capture buildings etc really well (when I’m out)
I also use my iPhone 13 Pro a lot when I travel.
when I’m filming videos like this one at home I’m using the TASCAM DR-10L microphone. It’s quite a few years old though and I think there’s better options now that are fully wireless.
This video was one of the first I’ve shot with natural lighting in YEARS and I wouldn’t do it again because the light kept changing lol (I live in a cloudy place!) in my other videos I use a combination of ambient lighting like regular lamps in the background then big standing ones from NEEWER to make myself look bright enough. Editing is done on Premiere Pro.
Hope that helps!!
@@HappytoWander Thank you! I think a lot of people would love a video of your setup. Thanks!
Hi, Christine! What advice do you have for gentlemen? I personally would likely take a week trip and only pack a few days of clothing. I don't mind doing laundry while traveling. I'm considering using a backpack as my personal item. And a duffel bag as my carryon. My Dad's a retired federal employee here in the United States. So, he taught me some stuff. Though I don't think he knows it. lol. I'm Andrew. Also what advice do you have for those of us traveling with prescription meds? I'm on the generics for zocor, geodon, and tegretol for high cholesterol and bipolar respectively. I'm aware that some of my meds are sadly illegal in some parts of the world.
Honestly my advice would be more or less the same for gentlemen! My packing list is purposefully generic so you can tailor it accordingly. Based on what you’ve said, I’d guess probably 3 tops would be enough, and 2 bottoms (shorts, jeans or pants, depending on the season and what you find comfortable). I’m sure you could fit that all easily in a backpack!! I can’t advise on medication because it varies so much but I’d just double check that you’re allowed to bring your medication into your destination. Apart from that you shouldn’t have too many issues :)
@@HappytoWander Thanks. As it relates to my meds … not every country is as responsive or forthright about whether or not my meds are permitted in their country. I’m looking at you Philippines and Israel.
What camera bag is that?
The black bag shown in the video? That’s actually not a special camera bag! It’s just a regular purse that’s surprisingly spacious. It’s the Kate Spade Adelina Danbury but I don’t think they sell it anymore. If you’re looking for a specialty camera bag with a similar look, I used to have the Lo & Sons Claremont and it was great!
I didn't know we can bring hair straightener on a carryon
I also bring a foldable hanger with clips (found on Amazon) so that I can wash clothes in the hotel sink or in the shower with you 😉 and hang to dry over night.
What are the dimensions of the carry on bag ?
Mine is the slim version of the Delsey Chatelet Air (link in the description) so I believe it’s 55cm x 40cm x 21cm! I’ve had zero issue with it on any airlines including budget ones like Ryanair and Porter but I believe it might be 1cm over the Ryanair stated limit for depth. From experience though it’s quite rare they make you use the sizers at the gate unless your bag is very visibly over the limit, so it hasn’t been an issue for me! Hope that helps.