Whatever You Do, DON'T EVER Skip These Carry-on Packing Methods

Here's how easy it is to find more space when packing your carry-on using some tips, tricks and methods I use for maximizing space and packing light.

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[alysmalls]

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[MK-ccve]

I love that the rather large sized hair dryer is a non negotiable. And when you see how pretty Aly’s hair looks, you know it was an expert packing choice. Seriously, the hair is gorgeous! 🇨🇦

[dcaldwell]

Your 3 tops, bottoms and layers method is the best I’ve seen yet for creating a useful travel capsule. Thanks for sharing that!

[molonlabe]

Cubes are fine as long as you're not under a carry-on weight limit. Use different sizes of a quality ziplock bag for everything. Put some clothes in a 2+ gallon bag, zip them closed except for a small space, roll the bag with clothes towards the ziplock, close the zipper an you create a compressed lightweight packing cube. Undies can be done in a gallon bag. This is lighter, less expensive and easy to see everything in the bag. Wife and I did 3 weeks in Europe with 10kg carry on, using lightweight (1 pound) packable backpacks. Did laundry 1 time half way through using packed detergent and dryer sheets.

[ardesyvonne]

After watching this genius video I had to make a comment! I’m using a carry on as my only luggage for the first time and going to Europe for a month! I’m SO grateful I found your channel. I feel it’s going to make life more simple. Thank you so much! Just know you make a difference for people!!

[edflaherty]

Also, with a carry on suitcase and a backpack one can get by for multiple days. A friend of mine travels for 2 to 3 weeks like this. Usually you can wash your clothes in the bathroom sink and let them dry overnight . Make sure to bring clothes that dry quickly.

[edflaherty]

I like packing cubes. They give me a sense of organization !

[reneeburich]

It’s not the clothing and my second pair of shoes, it’s my toiletries for my hair, face and body, even paring down! My meds and some face things, I put in my personal bag.

[pjalexandra]

The grid takes the 3x3 to the next level and makes it all make sense, thank you. Fellow Albertan here (well that's where it looked like you were flying from in one of your vids anyhow :) I'm heading to TO one of these days and definitely wanting to take carry on for that trip!!!

[generator]

When we traveled I studied and researched packing light.
I got pretty good at it.
Basically I discovered that what you use at home everyday you used in Europe everyday.
I decided doing hand laundry was far easier than fighting heavy bags.
Try to book hotels with laundries and wash a batch of clothes weekly! Laundry “sheets” are TSA safe and nearly weightless.
Now this might not be good for everybody but you can carry everything in two shopping bags! They are durable and weigh mere ounces. You can add a strap to close them tight.
Uniqlo has Down Jackets that weigh ounces and are very warm. Add a pair of lightweight long johns for more warmth. A light wool beanie weighs a few ounces.
I go with 3-4 sets of clothes, one worn, and this is the bulk of the weight I carry.
If you need a lap top, get a smaller one and wrap it in a pair of jeans for protection.
You can simply pocket many smaller items.

I hope this helps. As I stated, it’s not for everybody.

Thanks!

[TrippedTravelGear]

Never traveling without a hanging toiletry bag again! Thanks for the tips, Aly!

[DaveM-FFB]

I always take an empty Eagle Creek Pack-It Isolate packing cube (medium) for dirty socks and underwear so I can keep smelly items separate from clean clothes if I have to repack my luggage mid trip to change locations. It's also great for isolating damp swimsuits when it's time to pack.

[krl]

Great video. I love the “packing grid”. I will be using this method moving forward; it makes so much sense! Keep the great videos coming!

[Julie-lxfe]

Great tips-thanks !! One to share...for a 2 1/2 week trip around Scotland I unzipped the bottom lining of my Sherpani bag and packed some items around the metal framework of the bag itself-kind of an unused space I think! Also just used it again for 4 days in Santa Fe so I could bring home bags of coffee I can't buy at home! LOVE my packing cubes and they are cheapies from IKEA years ago.

[jessicavanburen]

Yes, all of this!
I am a eco-friendly/barefoot shoe girl, which can save space. My barefoot shoes and sandals and slippers pack pretty flat, and the thinner sole takes up much less room. I also use shampoo/conditioner/face wash/moisturizer/and body soap bars. They save space and last so much longer than the regular stuff… plus, just like those containers, the more you use them the smaller they get.. And I bring laundry detergent sheets, which take up virtually no space. I’m going on a five week trip to the UK and Ireland with just carryon and a backpack.

[milliebeeski]

I have been searching for ways to travel with my new pretty hat, thank you so much for this!!

[donkiml]

We have the same luggage in an older version. We got it for international travel. But as a senior, the smaller size and weight works so much better. The smaller size fits clothes for a week easily but less room for shoes than a larger carry on. 👟 👠

[josi]

The 3x3 method is intriguing. I am a bit disappointed in me that this hasn't come to my mind yet😂. I will try this for my trip next week. I cannot bring my family of four to travel hand luggage only, but we only ever need one checked bag and small backpacks for everyone. This is okay for now.

[war-painter]

Big fan. No nonsense, thrifty but chic. I may use ziplock instead of packing cubes for now, no time.

[kittykathy]

I don’t take any hair appliances with me. I usually just use whatever is in the hotel where we are staying. I’m not real fussy about that. Plus lucky for me or unlucky… 😊My hair is dry so I wash my hair two times a week. So I might use a hairdryer once, on vacation. I’ll bring clothing or shoes that are on their last leg so to speak and will pitch what I can before coming home which leaves room for a souvenir of clothing or two.😊