Packing Tips for Carry-On Bags
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- Hi, today I will teach you packing tips and tricks for carry-on luggage. These travel tips will help your bags be more organized and compact. I will show you how I pack my carry-on with tips I have learned from years of travel as a pilot’s wife. Notice I am showing tips for carryon luggage. Google your airline and carry-on requirements for the sizes allowed. You can pack in a suitcase, a large tote bag, a small duffel bag. All of these packing tips will help you in whatever luggage you travel with. Here is how I pack my carry on for a trip after I have checked the weather.
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Other travel tips:
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bit.ly/10DayPackingTips
bit.ly/LongFlightTravelTips
bit.ly/NOTaLiquid
bit.ly/VacationOutfits3Steps
My packed items:
Carry-on suitcase: bit.ly/3KVUXLj
Nacho shirt: bit.ly/3LDQNcQ
Let’s Travel shirt: bit.ly/36teSiX
Airplane Mode top: bit.ly/3sG9Uve
Gray pullover: bit.ly/3Hh6i7Y
Ruffle sleeve blouse: bit.ly/3w5IKA2 (see-through)
White 3/4 length shirt: bit.ly/3CyTs3f (LOVE and not see-through. Hangs right.)
Bracelets: bit.ly/3uTPAIz
Blue jeans: bit.ly/3Nqn08c
Black jeans: bit.ly/3itBfvi
Heels: bit.ly/3sGWJdx
Star shoes: bit.ly/3vC3QDW (also have the pink one)
Studded sandals: bit.ly/3gZHUfw
Merrell shoes: bit.ly/2WZb71c
Blush sandals: bit.ly/3qDPXEd
Water-resistant shoe: bit.ly/3rCxuWj
RFID wallet: bit.ly/3cTgFzk
Purse: bit.ly/3JYsPHx
Blush purse: bit.ly/3k7iWNV
Hearing Aids case: bit.ly/3J48uk7
Mask case: bit.ly/3KwKE0D
Packing cubes: bit.ly/2GC9xNi
Chapters:
00:00 Packing Tips
00:53 How to Pack
03:53 New Packing Tip
05:08 Pack Shoes
07:54 Personal Item Bag
08:50 Crossbody Bag Purse
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Pack in gallon freezer ziplock bags. Freezer bags are stronger and have stronger zip top. Zip the top almost all the way. Lay the bag on a hard chair, sit on it. While still sitting on the bag, zip it completely. Compression bag!
Great ideas!!
My Mom used to pack our clothes in gallon sized ziplock baggies when packing for road trips. Top, shorts, socks, and underwear in one. Dress and underwear in another, etc.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie hi Laurie. What do you recommend for a practical, safe, waterproof and light crossbody bag that can be held either inside or outside of a sweater or jacket or T-shirt? Thank you Laurie❤😊
Great travel tips as always, Laurie.
@@bethhely6363 I tried a few and kept this one because it was pretty. Its fabric is not that mesh that rfid bags have. It's a shiny texture and big enough for 2 glasses cases, a thin wallet, etc: bit.ly/3HNQLg1
Here's another tip: I pack a multi-hook over the door hanger from the dollar store for the back of the bathroom door in my hotel so I can hang multiple items. You're lucky if there's even a single hook. I hang my toiletry kit, pajamas, robe etc. If I forget it, it's no big deal.
Yes! People have taken the over the door shoe organizer too. It folds flat.
This is genius! I can't tell you how many times I've been frustrated in a hotel bathroom because there are no hooks at all. Thanks!
@@UppityRib I lucked out on this past weekend's trip. There were 2 hooks on bathroom door, one hook on wall, and 3 hooks on wall by room entry door - sort of like a foyer. I setup the ironing board near the hooks as our 'foyer' table. A scrapbooker fried told me about using the ironing board... Also, I've used the iron holder as hooks, too!
Great idea, I have some lightweight single hooks I'm definitely going to add those to my packing list x
I was once stuck at the London airports for 2 days with only a personal bag, as my luggage had been checked in and the flights were all canceled due to fog. I always travel with a clean pair of underwear in my personal bag after that experience!
So smart! Pack them in compression cubes or a baggie.
Hey Laurie!
I’ve been preparing for my first solo trip in probably 15 years - when I left my 1yo with daddy and went to London. Now, 3 MORE kids later, I’m taking a trip by myself again. I’ve appreciated your packing light tips because I don’t even remember how to pack for anything but 6 people. 😂 Thanks for reminding me I don’t need extra clothes, baby wipes, sippy cups, diapers, blankies, etc. And instead of 4 iPads and 4 phones with their chargers, I can shove ALL my tech gear in one small tech bag! What a concept!
I’m tempted to pack for 10 days in a carryon just because I can (I did use my brain and book fares that allow a checked bag for when I start packing and come back to reality).
Also - my daughter earned her pilot’s license this summer and she’s off to college in Sept to learn how to fly! Maybe one day I’ll be flying standby with her ❤️❤️❤️
So cool! Blessings all around!
Happy early birthday, Laurie! Thank you for all the great tips and videos! 😍😘😍
HI LAURIE !, I have been watching your wonderful videos the last few weeks. We are going to Italy for 3 months at the end of March. So excited. I am going with just a carry on and personal bag. Crazy to think I can do this, but you have helped me so much with how to pack a small bag. Thank you for all the helpful advice, and happy travels to you in the future
I am impressed! I’m still trying to get to the point of no checked back. I think the longer stay actually helps, as you know you’ll have to do laundry and buy toiletries there.
How exciting! Yes you can!
Of course you can
How fun! Have a wonderful time. Wish I knew you so I could hear about this trip!
We have packed in a carryon for 2 months. Laundry and laundromats and packed laundry sheets, a Rick Steves clothes line and small laundry pins. Also we pack a folding tote bag that slips over our luggage handle. Always seems to be an overflow.
Hey Laurie! Archer and olive has AWESOME journals and the paper doesn’t bleed through! Big plus they are BEAUTIFUL too. Thanks for the video, I’ll be binge watching so I’m ready to pack for Hawaii. 🌺🥰
Thank you!!! We're going to Kauai this year. Ahhhh!
Thank you, Laurie ~ another great collection of good advice.
Thank you for another great video Laurie. Not going to fly any time soon (unfortunately). But I travel quite often by train so packing light and compact is key. I usually stuff my sneakers with socks and underwear to make the most of the space I have but line the shoe with a produce or small trash bag to make it more sanitary.
So true! I always forget to share that classic tip.
Hi Laurie, we’ve just decided to downsize from a checked bag to a carry-on with a back pack. Thanks so much for all your tips and tricks. The liquids will be a life saver!! My partner was just going to chuck it all in her suitcase as is so that definitely saved her but. Thanks again.
I just want to thank you so much Laurie for doing these videos!! I have probably flown maybe four times in my lifetime and I just recently flew from Phoenix to Atlanta for my son‘s wedding in Toccoa Georgia. The whole TSA thing was really stressing me out until I found your videos! You helped me sooooo much!!! Went through TSA like a pro because of you! Thank you again and God bless you! 👍💪🙏✝️🙌🥰❤️
Aww thank you! Ooh Toccoa is beautiful. I went to a music camp there as a preteen.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes! They got married right in front of the Toccoa Falls! Truly a beautiful and majestic wedding venue! Thank you so much again Laurie!
Hey there! I have watched every one of your videos, some more than once. I'm traveling to Ireland and Scotland in April with a stop over in London. I'll be gone 20 days. I have not flown since 2006 so I am a little nervous but your videos have really helped me to get less stressed about the flight and TSA. I'm sharing what I have learned with my 2 traveling buddies.
Thank you and have a magical time!
We travel a lot and Hubby insists on carry- on only and your tips have been a Godsend! I learned so much and it is SO liberating! I tried packing cubes after your recommendation and they are great, but the COMPRESSION cubes are the greatest thing since the invention of wheels on suitcases! And all your advice on "personal items" made me understand that they can be much more than just a purse or handbag. Now if I can just resist my Girl Scout training of BE PREPARED and stop taking 2 or 3 of so many things, I could have even more space. Thank you so much!
Going to Vienna and Egypt for our 25th anniversary. Hopefully carry on, depends on the airlines we take. I consider myself a better good traveler. You have taught me how to downside so much. Thank you !!!
Awesome. Ty for all the updates and all the visuals of actually packing your carryon! I will be traveling very soon to my favorite place and i will be trying some of your newest tips!
I had a video mixed in of me sipping my compression cubes but I thought it would be boring.
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Hey Laurie,great video! This is helpful for an upcoming weekend trip ❤️
Those trips are the hardest to pack for for me!
Another great video with a wealth of information! Thank you and Happy Birthday!
Thanks so much!
Hi, Laurie, I have watched your videos for a few years, but never wrote before today. This video is great for those of us traveling again after a long break. My husband and I hope to be going to France In May. Have a fun birthday trip! 😀
Oh how amazing it will be! So happy for you.
I love watching your videos. I use packing cubes and fold my cotton t-shirts with a thin piece of plastic (like the dry cleaners use) within the shirts and between each shirt to prevent all the wrinkles. Works like a charm.
Oh wow, thanks for sharing that tip.
Great idea!!!
Hi Laurie. What a wonderful video. I love my packing cubes. I love your t-shirt for girls trip.you’ve helped me tremendously with packing.
Thank you Nancy!
Thanks Laurie! Your ideas are so helpful!
Glad you like them!
Thanks Laurie! Another great video, learned a few new tips.
Thank you for your time!
Thank you for this video always love watching ur videos great ideas. Cant wait to start back travelling.
Have fun!
Thanks Laurie. I love your tips and I have been watching your videos all week packing for a cruise this Sunday and going carry on only for the first time. 😬 will let you know how it goes.
How wonderful to cruise again!
We're cruising 4/9, and I am determined to go carry-on/personal item only! I am such an over packer - reformed I hope :P
thank you so much for this video laurie!! am flying domestic from one side of the US to the other for a wedding next month and this has helped give some tips on how to save my over-packing self some space, LOL 💗
Eeeek it’ll be great! Try your best to take as few bottom pieces.
Hello Laurie,
I'm a first time flyer at 49 yrs old! I've had a fear of flying all of my life. I've been very nervous about my upcoming trip since booking. It's a short flight (1hr 45min) to Tampa Florida. I've reserved a seat one row back from cockpit. I'm under the impression there's less turbulence the closer you are to the cockpit 🤷🏼♀️. Watching your videos have been very insightful and calming to say the least😵💫! Thanks for doing this youtube channel, it's a life saver🙌. And from one half century old woman to another, Happy Birthday🎂!
I hope you have a wonderful time!! Here is a helpful video: bit.ly/3JuD2w0
It’s 2022 and every time I’m about to travel I watch you… lovin your videos!!
Yay!
You are the Queen of packing tips! Thank you so very much
I’m so glad you think that! Thanks for watching.
Oh my gosh! I write really big too and a full size journal is a must!!
Yay! Great minds think alike.
What a wonderful case for hearing aids and supplies. Thanks for sharing.
It's a great size for a travel case.
I love watching other ppl planning to travel. It’s so relaxing.
It really is!
Hey Laurie!! Just wanted to let you know, every time we have a vacation I re-watch all your video's lol. You've helped me so much the last couple years. ❤ If you're ever in Fort Worth, TX I hope to run into you so I can say hello in person. 🙂
That is awesome!
When I go to the UK in July, I am going to take a little as possible. I will be there for just over 3 weeks and will have access to washing machines. Watching your videos really helps. I will be also using packing cubes.
Sounds great! So helpful
I have used those plastics bags that hold pillow cases or bed sheets that have a zipper on them as my packing cube :)
Hi Laurie, your videos make me want to pack and goooooooo!!!! Thanks for the wonderful ideas.
My Son is a Pilot for Delta and I’ve been flying a lot lately. These are great tips. When I fly on Delta or their partners I really only use a carry on.
It helps so much!
Only take what you need....LOOOOOL! Love that.
Always love your videos !! Hoping to travel soon to kauai once prices are more reasonable anyways you r always spot on !!
Woohoo! We’re going for our 20th! So glad they will end the restrictions soon.
6:58 not only it's too much work but also you need a vacuum to vacuum it again before leaving
I couldn't make the group grand canyon trip with online friends cause life plus whole house is sick. It's the reason I found and have been watching you for a year now. Hopefully I can use the tips to visit my friend in Arkansas someday, until then it's car travel to inlaws occasionally with family. For sure helpful
Sorry to hear that! Hope you get many trips with family or friends.
I am loving the hearing aid case 🙏🏾💖💖
It's a great size!
Hi Laurie, I am new to your video and I love watching all of them. You share some awesome information! I got your blue striped backpack and love it. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing!😀👍
Thank you for watching. Hbit.ly/BestShoesTravelere is my latest:
Very thorough advice not just HOW to pack, but how to decide WHAT to pack. I like the "take one away" technique. I just bought a new carry on suitcase and I'll be thinking very carefully what to pack for a 7 night Viking river cruise with a 4 day pre-cruise extension. Right now, I'm thinking in terms of lots of walking in the June-July heat.
Ahhhhh a river cruise! Yes, comfort! My mil said the ship/boat is not super dressy any night fyi.
Can you believe we finally are going to be traveling??? Cannot believe!!! Happy 50th to you!!! Hope you have a great time wherever you go!!! 💖💖💖🌸🌸🌸💖💖💖
ENJOY!!!
Great tips as always. I stopped packing my curling iron in a bag thing because it just took up more space! I haven’t missed it.
Yes I agree. Have a great day!
Hi Laurie! Less than 2 months now for my UK trip! Partner airline for Delta for longest leg of trip over allows 10 kg (22 lbs) for carry-on. I will be well UNDER that limit, THANKS TO YOUR GREAT TIPS! Doubt I could lift 10 kg to the overhead bins, anyway! LOL. Plus where I will be staying has laundry service, so TA DA! Best to you and your family!
Sounds great! The laundry service companies should really advertise more for travelers.
The best and sturdiest notebooks are from Moleskine and Leuchtturm1917. I have the the size B5 softcover from Leuchtturm1917, it’s exactly the same size as my iPad Air 3 and fits together in my tablet pouch 🤗
Thanks so much!
Hello! I have enjoyed your videos very much, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I really like the 5 year journal books. Small and you can look back
Hi Laurie, I am loving your videos. I am going to a wedding for a nephew in Oct of 2023. I haven't flown in 25 yrs. Also, I am taking another family member that has never flown. I don't want to act or look like the Clapetts on Beverly Hillbillies LOL🤣🤣. I have plenty of time, but I am watching your videos so along the way I can purchase or just know basics for a smooth flight. Pray gas prices will go down. Do you recommend the pre-check ? Thanks for your info, Be Blessed!
Hi and I can just picture y’all driving down the road saying, “Liquid gold.” If you fly more than twice a year, I would get Precheck. If not, just get there 2 hours before boarding time not departure time.
Great video!
Thanks for the visit!
I love your packing vids.
Can you please do a repacking video. Boy, do I sometimes struggle with that process. The clothes seem to grow bigger, haha. I do always pack an empty vacuum bag since wrinkling isn't a care for returning home. Organization goes right out the window.
Same for me; I just stuff it all in it seems like. But sometimes I do pack it back.
Great Video! I really enjoy your channel!
In April, we are taking on a 25 day Transatlantic cruise (Enchanted Princess) from Florida to Scandinavia! (St. Petersburg was eliminated from the itinerary for obvious reasons.) Although we are checking one bag, I've learned enough from your videos to pack efficiently! We guys don't need to consider a make up bag, & we have sailed on Princess ships enough to feel confident about leaving our shampoos & conditioners at home. We are taking a supply of laundry 'pods' (in the checked luggage) to do laundry. So we are packing clothes for eight days.
Since our weather will vary dramatically, we are packing clothes we can layer cardigans, jackets & vests. There WILL be 'formal nights,' but I have jacket/trouser separates which will do double duty as a suit or dressy casual. I have always worn bow ties, so packing for dress up will not be an issue. I also have a number of scarves that will serve as ascots or neck wraps to dress up a tee shirt. I am bringing mostly long sleeved tees, which will work fine in the Transatlantic portion of the cruise. We stocked up on KN95 masks from Amazon, as well as some good quality compression socks. At sea days will be fine: we usually take stairs for exercise. We did a Mediterranean/Transatlantic trip in 2019; I brag that I lost TWO pounds! And STILL enjoyed the cuisine.
Men have it so easy lol. I'm so excited for y'all! Have a lovely time!
Howdy Laurie! I like and use these brands of A5 size journals: Essentials (by Peter Pauper Press), STM Iconic (by Scribbles That Matter), Artists Loft (by Michaels), True Red (from Staples), Poluma, Paperage (from amazon)... love your tips!
Thanks so much; I am still looking.
I've been using the Kon Mari method for my packing cubes. It gives me so much more room!
That's a great idea!
Our daughter gave us some packing cubes. One cube has 2 sides with one side labeled “laundry”. It is the best thing when you are touring about to separate clean and dirty clothes while still keeping the clothes organized. I put dryer sheets in both sides. Best thing 👍
Great tip!
I always feel rushed through tsa line. And always make some kind of mistake so I have learned to listen to what they are saying cuz every trip through is different. I had to go on 2 trips with an arm cast. That was time consuming. Funny I didnt make mistakes on those trips because I had to really listen to what they wanted with the cast screening
I mix and match too. Core colors for bottoms and tops to switch off with bottoms. TFS
So helpful isn't it!?
Great informative videos. Would like to see a video demonstrating how to pack hard shell carry on luggage which doesn't have an outer pocket? Thanks.
I hope to soon. Trying to find a company to work with me.
By the way I’ve been watching g you for years and I love your video’s
Thank you Leigh! I appreciate every single view.
I use Erin Condren planners and notebooks - I journal in one the paper is awesome.
Yes thanks for that one.
My tips: roll up socks, belts, gloves, etc. and tuck them inside your shoes that you pack in your suitcase. Use the small space created by the luggage handle (inside the suitcase) to pack small flat items!
So smart!
I qp
I LOVE your birthday t shirt!
Hahaha! It was fun.
You look really pretty I watched your archive
Very helpful tips
Oh thank you!
I may very well have the world's largest collection of packing cubes! I love that national parks set you show (and I did get that, despite having a gazillion Eagle Creek ones). Like you, I mix and match tops with just a few bottoms. What I do is pack the same pallette in a cube. For example, one might have my khaki Travelsmith lightweight pants, 3 short sleeve T's, and 1 long sleeve T that go with those pants. A small folder may have my black gauze pants with a couple of tunic tops, a tank, and 2 transluscent tops that go with that tank.
Those are all great ideas!
Hey, Laurie! Thanks for your help with traveling!! It’s been a huge blessing!
We just experienced something that we were unaware of. We had to throw away our ham sandwiches because of the pork! I’m sad. We had them on homemade sourdough bread from a local food truck in St. Croix.🍞 It was packaged ham too! Live and learn. Any can comments? Thanks. 🙏
St. Croix the island or St. Croix the city? If the island, and you were trying to take the sandwiches into the U.S. (if you were bringing it into a country other than the U.S., I'm afraid I don't know other countries' laws on this), I'm not surprised - the Customs & Border Patrol website has a whole list of foods you can and can't bring into the U.S. (I hope Laurie does a video on this topic soon), and meat and produce are on the prohibited/highly restricted list. The only time it was ever an issue for me, we had just deplaned and I was trying to find a trash (there wasn't one, and I later figured out why) to put my apple core in (I hadn't put it in the trash when the flight attendant came around with a trash bag because I hadn't finished my apple yet), and an officer with a scent detection dog came up to me and she treated me like I was some kind of criminal, even through I told her that I was simply looking for a trash to put my apple core in, then put it in the held out trash bag in her hand.
Yes food is tricky when flying internationally. So sad!!!
Thanks :)
Thanks Laurie. I make a list of what I want to take and revise that over the days before I pack everything. I do have a tote with things in it already that I don't need now but need for my trip. I also count out my pills and have them in my tote. And I make sure I have enough left to get me through until I leave and for at least a week after I come home. I also stuff bras, socks or undies in my sneakers, it's amazing what fits in them. Thanks for your tips and tricks. Happy travels.
Love that! Yes, shoes are great packing compartments.
You definitely need to pack extra medicines and lenses, you never know what could happen. Great tip x
I got compression bags coming plus I got vaccum bags and regular packing cubes. I’m aiming for carry on only in September. I love my thin wallet I use it daily
Hey Laurie! I’ve been binge-watching your videos again since I’ll be leaving Tues for my solo trip to my fav Belizean beach Caye Caulker! I’m trying so hard to NOT overpack but I always do! I just use the cheapo vac bags from Dollar Tree- maybe I’ll add your compression bags to my Amazon wish list!😂 Also packing my snorkeling gear so I don’t have to worry about germy borrowed mouthpieces!😮💨 Thanks for being such an awesome steward as a fellow Texan and former teacher! One of these days I’d love for you to talk about your hearing loss and discuss hearing aid experiences; I’m not quite there yet but my daughters would beg to differ🤣🧏♀️ huh??? I always blame it on the 31 years of mainly kindergarten teaching!😂 Thanks for all you do🙏xo
Hahaha I bet! I highly recommend just doing a hearing test online for ReSound. Then if shows lots of loss, talk to an audiologist. I can change the volume and tweak levels with my phone! It drove me crazy so I finally did it. Have such a great trip!!! How did security go?
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thanks for the 🧏♀️ tips! I’ll check it out!
Security was easy breezy with such an early flight out of austin, hardly any people…even with sxsw…My only complaint is that I ALWAYS have to obtain my boarding pass at the desk bc of my name with all the spaces…the airline clerk said I would always have to do it that way so🤷🏼♀️ I’ll just go that route to begin- stinks, though bc the rest of my group gets way ahead of me😞 I’m going to look into pre- or global now that I traveling again…I welcome suggestions!
I used to do the freezer bags, just squeezed out the air. But it was loud. I stay at hostels so anytime I needed to grab something I was paranoid about the plastic rustling noises lol. Finally switched to packing cubes.
Yes they are loud. I love compressions cubes-took me forever to try them.
great
I get my journals from Erin Condren and really like them. They have heavy paper and different size books.
Thanks!
Hi Laurie, My best packing tip, is to use the packing method you have decided what works best. I usually use compression cubes, but on a recent trip I decided to just go without using the cubes. I don’t know what I was thinking. I was so frustrated all weekend. Couldn’t find things, didn’t have a laundry bag, suitcase was always a mess. Never again, even if it means another trip up the stairs. Another tip is to pack a night light. I usually plug it in the bathroom for just a little bit of light for when you wake up in a different place.
I learn something new on every trip!
I have a tiny torch in my bedside table pouch so I don't wake anyone going to the loo during the night x
Love your tshirts
Aren't they cute?! I usually put them in the description box. I do not sell them, but I have affiliate links for almost everything to help support my channel.
I feel overwhelmed but your videos are incredibly helpful! Where have you been my whole life? 🤣 I have not traveled by plane in a while and not for years when it comes to an international trip but I’m preparing for a 17 day trip. I’m researching the right checked and carry on luggage for United and Swiss Air, how to pack for different weather types, etc😃🤪, so thank you in advance! I like to pack light but with options so thank you for all the help you give us!!!❤️
So exciting! Here is a video that MAY help: bit.ly/PackColdToWarmWeather
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Absolutely! We are doing a Rhine River cruise from the Netherlands, with stops in Germany, one in Strasbourg, then 8days touring through Switzerland, making our way along the Alps so cool to warm is very applicable.❤️
@@elizabethluper4584 Oh my word. That sounds magical! One day
Baron fig makes beautiful ones, and archer and olive has amazing paper (but they're hefty!!)
Ooh the BF looks like what I would like. Thanks!
I am a new subscriber and the information you share is priceless. It will be so helpful for our future trips. By the way have you tried Lug travel bags? They are wonderful for traveling.
Hi, I would love to work with them. Glad you got to travel!
I do the ziploc gallon bag "compression" trick too....but no need for the vacuum. I just zip it 3/4 closed, then roll from the opposite end towards the zipper to squish out all the air and zip it the rest of the way closed. Can leave rolled or spread out flat. Works perfectly!
Sounds great!
I kneel on mine haha. I tend to go with them not compressed, but compress on the way home to make room for souvenirs.
@@ashleyreed3865 Whatever works!
Hi Laurie! Can you do a video on travel tips with a Toddler. I’m traveling alone with my 15month old and I’m super anxious.
When we traveled when our kids were little I packed a days outfit in a gallon ziplock bag and just squished out as much air as I could. In the morning I could hand a bag of clothes for the day and a child to my husband and it was the easiest way to get one of them dressed. In fact, when they were really little I put clothes for both kids for the day in one bag. As my kids got older they could pick out a bag and get themselves dressed. Saved me being constantly asked what are they wearing today and where is it.
Excellent idea!
Office Max has good journals for reasonable prices. There is a variety of styles including “Not all who wander…”
Thanks!
Do u have a video on how you pack the travel pro carry on??
I got a small bedside caddy that folds over to put in my tote. I stick one flap it in the magazine pocket and have all my stuff hanging easily accesible in front of me during the flight, instead of digging in my bags. Example, ear buds, pens, phone, candy, etc.
I also pack 1 extra outfit, including intimates, and basic toiletries in my carry on. Lost my bag once, and wasn’t keen on buying all my lotions and potions before I got my suitcase back.
So smart! Thanks!
Whenever I check a bag (hasn't happened in 3 1/2 years - I almost always fly carryon-only), I always pack those things in my carryon, too - it has saved my butt more than once when I was stuck in my layover city overnight with just my backpack (20L personal item sized) because my suitcase had been checked all the way through.
Thanks for the great videos! What size did you get in the cute airplane mode sweatshirt? Did you size up or get your normal size? Thanks. ❤️
Something I do when unpacking is to hang any clothes that got wrinkles in the bathroom & steam out the wrinkles by running the shower on hot & closing the door for a few minutes. The steam helps loosen those wrinkles! Works like a charm.👍🏼
Great travel hack!
Yay just in time flying in 2 weeks :)
Have fun!
My new FAVORITE under seat personal item is : Travelpro Maxlite 5 Lightweight Underseat Carry-on Travel Tote Bag. I love its size and shape. I recently packed 2 full outfits, pjs, toiletries, makeup, curling iron, and my purse in main area. I still had all of the outside pockets to use. The shoulder straps is not as long as I like to go crossbody. I will just switch out one from another bag.
Did it fit under the seat? Mine does not but it easily fits in the overhead bins.
I took my purse out and it allowed me to push it flatter to fit
Usually I fly Southwest or United(with my dad who has 2 checked bags free with his status) but I have a trip coming that will be a 1.5 day/2 night trip on American (regular economy) so I’m trying to do what I can to be hands free, carry a backpack only with no suitcase to drag around the airport.
Watching videos like this is very helpful, so thank you :)
We’re flying smaller American Eagle aircraft. CRJ-700 and Embraer E175(which is actually pretty big for an RJ)
Good luck!! Let me know if you think of any packing tips.
@@JoeDFWAviation Yes they’re so much nicer
Hi Laurie! You’re tips are the best I’ve viewed on CZcams. I especially love that you put links to all the products you use, so very helpful! I’m going to Scotland the end of April, and your tips have made me feel less anxious! (I’m 62 years old, traveling alone for the 1st time internationally, so I’m just a little anxious!) There is one thing that I’m a little confused about and that is power adapters and power converters…do you need both going to the UK? Thank you and keep up the great job!
So exciting Lisa! It’s so beautiful! So you need the converter part for curling irons and hair dryers. If you can check with your hotel, then you would also know better if you need it. It just means more plug things.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Perfect! That helps a lot! I’ve been able to figure out most everything else, but the power issue had me stumped! What exactly should I ask the hotel when I contact them?
@@Gma27kids I would ask them if you can use a US curling iron or if they have hair dryers in rooms there? Just wondering-don’t know if they’ll know.
Normally when I travel for Christmas (granted, it's always a road trip, never flying), I end up using my just-barely-too-big-for-carryon-so-has-to-be-checked-when-flying suitcase (only 1"-2" too big on each dimension), in addition to my smaller-than-standard (I think 19x12x8?) carryon and 14"-ish underseat-sized suitcase, since winter layers are bulkier. This time, somehow, I managed to fit all of my clothes/footwear/toiletries/etc. into my bigger carryon, and I think only one pair of boots (I only took 3 pairs of shoes/boots - hiking boots for the road trip days/significantly warmer days (I don't like wearing Muck boots in the car on road trips - my feet swell too much with all the elevation changes), Muck boots for snow and just everyday wear, and dressy boots for church) didn't fit into it, so I was able to fit the underseat suitcase and whatever boots didn't fit in the carryon into the checked suitcase, which meant I had one less suitcase to have to deal with. The only reasons I was able to pack so little, though, are 1) I treat my regular packing cubes like compression cubes, so I stuff them absolutely completely full (I roll things tightly then put them in the cubes), and 2) I keep a full set of full size toiletries, a pillow (my neck is super picky about pillows, so I have to use a particular kind), and a few winter layers (my mom and I are the same size, so I can also wear something of hers if I need to) at my parents' house, since that's where I always go for Christmas (and it's always home base on all other trips, regardless of whether I'm flying or driving). I didn't quite manage to pack it all in the same on the way home, but there were a few extra things packed in the bigger carryon for going home that had been packed in a bag of sewing stuff on the way out, so it made sense. I'm still amazed with myself - normally, it's 3 suitcases (the smallest holds medical stuff), an overnight bag (holds either medical stuff, or clothes/toiletries for a single overnight en route), a backpack, a duffel, a pillow, a tote bag with my weighted blanket, my Muck boots (they don't really fit into any of my bags except the biggest suitcase (which usually has clothes in it, so not usually somewhere I want to pack them if I can avoid it), so they usually just get tossed in either the backseat or the truck bed) and anything that needs to go to my parents' house; with all that stuff, you wouldn't necessarily think that one less bag would make much difference, but it really does, especially when in a minivan vs. a truck (when flying, it's just the carryon, the backpack, and the overnight bag, plus my wheelchair, and those bags either hook over or strap onto the chair, so my hands are still free).
Hi Laurie, I look forward to all of your videos! They have helped me tremendously. When you have a chance, would you give me your review on the camo purse please? On Amazon they only show one picture and I don’t really get a good idea of how the bag would work for you or for me. Thank you in advance.
Hi I love it but not when I need an inside pocket. I wish it had a pocket for chapstick etc, but when I take it, I just add really small pouches. It's so comfy and neoprene inside. Well made! Love the strap too. This one has several colors to choose from and more pics: bit.ly/3twMYPs
I just ordered the animal print one last night! Thank you for your honest review and reply.
You have GREAT packing tips. In the travel bottles for liquids, do the make one that's a squirt bottle (like Ketchup)? I would need one for my colostomy bag deodorant.
These tips are great for small bags for average size people, but "long legs" like me might need larger compression bags. I need these tips when doing emergency packing such as power outage wildfire evacuation or medical emergency. The more outfits I can fit in my largest bag the longer I can remain in my evac location. Also you should always pack a black or navy outfit in case you need to attend a funeral before going all the way back home. I've had a number of times when I needed this.
Thank you for your help in case I ever happen to fly.
Thanks Karen! I have told viewers the tip of putting sunscreen in this liquid container. To me, it squirts out and has never leaked. I only recommend this brand: bit.ly/2WibdDb And now the compression cubes come in XL sizes: bit.ly/3EdPzBv and some are National Park themed!
Really enjoying your videos. In your opinion, what is your best carry-on suitcase? Going to Europe in a few months and looking for a new suitcase. Thank you
You want one with sturdy wheels. I like this one and have had 2 over 20 years:bit.ly/3EBx4pI
Thanks for all your tips, have loved watching your videos. Have you ever thought of doing a video of "carry-on etiquette"? I usually travel with checked bags and a personal item bag that fits under the seat. I'm planning a couple trips where I'll only need a carry on, and am slightly panicked about not knowing how to store my carry on bag in the upper bins. What do I do if the ones over my seat are full? Should I move other people's bags so mine will fit? Do you put them in wheels first, sideways,...? Would like to get some advice from an expert😊
Ooh great ideas! I would not move people's bags. I keep walking back until I see an open area. Or ask a flight attendant as you get on the plane. I put mine in wheels first (not horizontally).
My mom uses contact cases and fills them with her foundation, moisturizer, anything liquid that she doesn't need the whole tube for. Just writes on the back what it is.
Yes that's a good one.
Quick question please, Laurie. Tried to find it on TSA site. We are traveling from FL to MD Anderson in Houston. Hubby may have to fly back to FL...are backpacks ok on the plane? Thanks! 💜
Hi ! I have a question about prescription and OTC medications in pill form. Do I need to take the pill organizer out of my carry-on and place it in a bin or not? Thanks for always sharing great information.
Hi, it can stay in your bags.
Laurie, I wear hearing aides as well. Do I need to take them off and place them in a grey bin at security or can I just leave them on? Thanks!!
We have a trip to Italy coming up in September. We will be going to Rome, then Florence, the Positano. I am struggling with proper clothes to take. I know Rome and Florence are more conservative, but any suggestions on proper attire for those 2 cities? I have bright summery, beachy clothes for Positano and Capri, just don't want to look like a sore thumb in Rome and Florence. Thanks so much, I've so enjoyed watching your videos so far!!!
Oh you will be beautiful! Maybe a khaki colored outfit? All black can be beautiful and airy too. All fashion goes in Rome!