How To Pack A Carry-On to Travel Europe | Travel Packing List Download | AWAY Carry-On

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00:00 How to pack for carry-on travel
00:49 10 Items no one talks about
04:16 Clothes in my bag
05:51 My travel purse
06:14 Shoes, toiletries, accessories

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[alisonshanahan]

I would add a large scarf too, useful for covering up when visiting religious sites, cool evenings and bathing suit cover.

[aliciatangotweety]

I'm 64 years old with experience traveling around the world solo since my teens. Like you, I'm a minimalist using only a photo backpack and rollaway which has my travel tripod plus all the other stuff. The strip laundry soap and collapsible containers are cool. The only things I would add to your well-defined list are a reusable bamboo cutlery kit and a silk "cocoon" sheet. Thanx for a great vid! BTW, I wanted to talk about the "weight limit". People pack too much stuff! I've NEVER EVER been over the weight limit in any country on any airline. Wear the heaviest stuff; layer if you have to. (Country count: 50)

[lynn]

Our family of 3 went to Italy a few years ago & stayed in a hotel. Instead of trying to pack enough toiletries we just went to the pharmacia & bought what we needed for 2 wks. We also did laundry in Italy & just bought our soap from the vending machine at the laundry mat.

[getitdonedunning]

According to Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Universe, Alison’s large scarf idea is essential. It can double as a towel, shade tarp, extra carry bag, pillow, privacy screen, extra dress or skirt, weapon esp when wet and twisted and so much more.

[alanbirkner]

We are in our 70's. We've gone on 10 day cruises with just a carry-on each and a small tote bag each. We have meds and other supplies. Never take what you can't
manage. We see people with enough luggage to spend a semester in Europe. I pack extra plastic bags, too. Tina, Al's wife

[CoCo-ewzi]

I tend to be an over packer but want to learn how to become more of a minimalist and travel only with a carry-on. This is easily one of the best packing videos I’ve seen! Concise and you get straight to the point. I appreciate it.

[sonjah.]

For travelling, I have a little "just in case"-pouch. Over the years, I have started to add things that I would have needed at some point. Some of the things it contains: Headtorch, bottle opener, rubber bands, a tiny pair of scissors, a couple of clothespins, a pencil sharpener, sellotape, gluestick, a little lint roller, an emergency tampon, a nightlight (I hate sleeping in rooms that are pitch-black, especially if I don't know them), a multiple plug, a tiny tripod, folded plastic bags, a mini-screwdriver, and also two of the things you mentioned: spices and a sewing kit.
I used to have a lighter, but it got confiscated at one airport. Interestingly, I once had a small Swiss pocket knife in the pouch, because I had forgotten to take it out after a non-flying trip. I flew handluggage only from Spain to Germany, and it remained unnoticed. On the way back, at the German control point, they made me take it out and measured the blade. It was short enough to be allowed on the plane, which I found a bit strange.
About the collapsible containers: I have one of these, and I'm not one hundred percent convinced. Because they are not rigid, they easily get crushed in a bag when containing food. I once used them for "empanadas" which didn't look their best when I finally got to eat them. With liquid food, I'm always worried that the little cap of the microwave hole might pop out and food will spill out.

[fionamacvane]

My sister taught me how to travel light many years ago when we spent a summer touring Europe (1966 and again in 1968). It is a lesson I've never forgotten!

[aliwins]

Jana, those collapsible storage containers are a LIFE SAFER! 🥳 When I go through airports I like to get salads at the Farmer's Fridge and they are often out of takeout boxes which makes it nearly impossible to eat the salad. I can fit one of the Farmer's Fridge salads in the 40oz containers you recommend perfectly, and it was so much easier to eat out of than the usual cardboard takeout boxes. THANK YOU! 🙏

[nicolabenson]

Great video! Another tip is to take a photo of what you take, and another when you get back of only the things you found essential, and the clothes you wore all the time. That helps to prune what you take next time. I love traveling with a carry on, especially if you are staying in several different spots, it makes unpacking and packing really quick every time you move to new accommodation

[betor]

I have a good amount of travel experience and love watching "how to pack" videos. Usually I have opinions but I have to say this one is by far one of my favorites specially because I find it very real and very on point!!! I usually stay at hostels so I might add on my list a travel towel and flip flop sandals.

[meursaultscourtroom]

One year I left a tiny roll of transparent tape in a backpack and it ended up being so helpful...for sticking notes up for friends, fixing torn papers/documents....I always keep it in there now.

[labas]

I love her positive atmosphere. And the laundry sheets! This is so useful and I didn't even think about it. However, I'm with the other people who said the absorbent part didn't need any disclaimer as guys should totally know much about periods and not consider them something horrific and odd.
Thanks for the videos!

[chrissjoy]

Here's a pro tip, merino wool socks and underwear. You can wear them for like 3 days and they don't stink because they're antimicrobial. I mean, most people probably wouldn't want to wear underwear for 3 days but if you're in a pinch or you're hiking, it's very helpful. Just wash them in a sink, and they air dry super fast. Merino wool is very soft, very breathable, but it also keeps you very warm in the winter.

[janellegodin]

Thank you for normalizing cloth pads. I agree with you. They are so easy to travel with. Cups are as well, for those willing to try them.

[cressidaonthego]

I have just done a 2 week beach vacation Carey on only . It was amazing . I did not have to worry about lost luggage I knew I had everything with me . I even managed to pack a packable beach tent and still had room to spare . I just had to do some washing in the sink every now and then and I actually had lots of space for the shopping I did while traveling . I am never going back to checked in luggage :) thank you for the tips

[lindagarey]

We are planning a vacation overseas and I am such an over packer. I am thankful for this video so I can really try to not take too much clothes and shoes. I am practicing this year on vacation

[timsoreno]

Wonderful.
I agree with everything except for shopping bags and spices.
Yes, you have to pay for them, but they're very cheap and not worth taking with and then having to worry about not losing or tearing them.
And you can get great spices all over Europe for very good prices.
The only things you can't get are specific blends like Lawrys, Bay seasoning, etc. But countries in Europe have some nice blends of their own.

[mhoffman]

When you are walking and pulling luggage, turn your hand around so that the top of your hand faces the ground. Less stress on your wrist. Thanks for the packing tips.

[emmsue]

Great list! We always take a sink plug, baby sterilising tablets & disposable cloths too. Dissolve a tablet in some hot water & wipe down *everything others will have touched. The majority of places are super clean but theres always a possibility somewhere has been accidentally missed.