How To Travel For 3 Weeks With Just A Carry On - For Her
I hate packing, and I always put it off until the last minute. For some reason, Kenan loves to pack. I don't get it. While my husband and I do not agree on packing styles, we both recognize that traveling with just a carry-on is the best way to go. Occasionally I wouldn't mind taking a huge bag filled with everything in my closet but going with less is better 99% of the time. How do I live out of a carry-on for weeks at a time? Keep reading to see.
Living Out Of A Carry-On
The first thing I do is make a list of everything I want to take. That way, I won't forget anything. Then I pack everything on the list. When I see my suitcase screaming for mercy, I try to take out a few things that might not be as necessary as I thought at the time. Packing cubes are a lifesaver because they keep everything neat and separated. I like skirts and tops in neutral colors because I can mix and match them to have more outfits. The most important part about living out of a carry-on is doing laundry. You'll have to wash clothes; there's just no way around it. I pack for about a week and then do a load once I run out of clothes. In the meantime, I store my clothes in a laundry bag with dryer sheets to keep everything fresh.
Samsonite suitcase and Uphill Design Crest backpack
What bags do I use to hold all my clothes? I have a hard case from Samsonite that I've had forever. The zippers expand, so I'm able to sneak a few extra inches of the bag onto the plane. Inside the suitcase is a smaller backpack from Uphill Designs that I carry around once we reach our destination. My main pack is also from Uphill Designs. Inside the bag, I have a change of comfy clothes for the plane and a supply of healthy snacks for the entire trip.
Packing List
It all fits snuggly, with just enough room for my Uphill Aster bag on top.
Samsonite Suitcase
2 Dresses
2 Skirts
4 Tops
2 Pairs of Pants
Gym Clothes
PJs
2 Pairs of Flats
1 Pair Running Shoes
Socks In Shoes to Save Space
Reusable Grocery Bag
Glasses
Dual Voltage Flat Iron
Dual Voltage Curling Wand
Uphill Backpack
PJs For The Plane
Book/Kindle
Sweater
Macbook Pro
Healthy Snacks For Trip
AirPods
Cable In The Bay liquids bag
Liquids Bag
My liquids bag is so full. I can barely fit everything I need in there. I bring mostly standard toiletries, but here are some of my favorite products.
Dry Shampoo
Tide Pen
Disinfecting Wipes
I also have a separate bag that holds all my makeup and beauty products.
Wearing On The Plane
Jeans
T-shirt
Slip-On Shoes
Conclusion
Sometimes I would love to fill a giant steamer trunk with everything I own for our trips. But I wouldn't want to carry it around or try to maneuver it through security, Ubers, and metros. Traveling with just a carry-on is the only way to go. Tap here to read Kenan's packing list and how he likes traveling with just a carry-on. What about you? Do you check a big bag when you fly or do you like to travel with less? Let us know below in the comments.