Packing Made Easy: How to Pack Your Carry-on (tips, tricks & hacks)

Here is everything I pack (carry-on only) for a 1 week vacation to Mexico (or anywhere warm, with a beach or even on a cruise). I show you how I use packing cubes for my clothes, and then all my travel essentials. Packing for vacation doesn’t have to be stressful! I also show you my 2 favorite carry-on bags - one hard shell and one soft-sided.

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[eusa]

Aly, as a guy, I'd like to see what your husband packs for a week's vacation! Thanks!

[alexbaker]

Oh thank you so much, at last a video without excessive dialogue! I find them painfully longer than they need to be.

[saracollins]

I love love love packing for my vacation! My kids laugh at me 😂 but I count it as part of the vacation experience

[mnicolaidou]

I love such videos! I was always used to travel for a week stay, with a M-sized suitcase. It's the first time this year in June, that I travelled with just ONE cabin carry-on, small piece of luggage and actually made it! I couldn't believe it. I packed clothes+beachwear for 1 week trip+toiletries and everything was enough and lasted! Couldn't believe it. Of course the fact that it was summer, made things easier with smaller and lighter clothes. My next trip will be a total challenge as I will be travelling in Feb for 4-5 days with an even smaller piece of luggage (backpack 36L) as I booked a cheap ticket that allows just ONE under seat PIECE of luggage (45X35X20). Of course I will be staying at a friend's house where I will have everything that I will need (towels, toiletries, etc.) but still it will be a big challenge for me, even to manage carrying my very personal stuff in such a small bag. Let's see! But it is so liberating to travel light indeed! Thank you for the great video.

[Keith_Aerotrunk]

This video is jampacked with travel tips and hacks. Very helpful. Keep that content coming, Aly!

[chrysvest]

Of all the packing videos I’ve watched, you pack the most like me. Love this video!

[ThisBlondeLife]

I love how there's the spot in the front you can put your laptop! I always carry mine in my backpack with all my cameras & everything, it gets so heavy! Lol

[Rico-in-Barrie]

You can bring enough on carryon. Connecting flights are easier, your luggage never leaves you. Just make sure liquids are 100ml or under, in a separate bag, ready to take out when going through security.

[carolinefiddymont]

Such a HUGE HUGE bag for carryon. In NZ we are only allowed 7kilos… and the bags are much smaller than yours looks!!!!

[janh.]

Thanks for the great video Aly! I've been using packing cubes for 24 years and LOVE them. Helps with organization and packing! My larger one (medium) is just starting to wear out. I keep whittling down what I take, even if it's for months, and it sure makes a BIG difference!!

[MoonLightOnWater]

I clearly have NEVER known how to pack! This video was amazing! Clothes aren’t my issue, but my girlie products, OMG, I’m traveling like Dianna Ross or Cher!😅

[margolawnerd]

PS: any chance you can do a video for seniors? Packing, tips for travel, things to avoid if you are older?

[vanessamatschke]

This is exactly what I needed!!! We are leaving to Mexico in a month and I’m determined to do carry on only 😅 plus coming from Canada, I was concerned about the size of carry on!

[Dotty]

I love the packing cubes that have another compartment for the dirty clothes. It also compresses down. Because when you travel what do you do with dirty clothes!

[reneeblack]

We cruise 🚢 often and I love packing cubes! You should try a cruise 🚢 They are awesome 😎

[lbunnygordon]

Thank you. I use hostel dorm beds so not always possible to get washed stuff dry quick especially in winter. Am aiming for just 30l backpack longterm even inc my meds as cant go through bag being lost as cost me so much time and money. No extra personal bag. Mexico was grest but not cheap plus hurricane stopped me going to Puerto Escondido had to get refund as was shut down and got morning bus out...still liked it but on a budget and found prices not so different from Europe unless you lived on a taco each day.I took intercity buses but was costly but wanted to avoid minibuses as many more dangers .An experience.

[margolawnerd]

I have scoured your packing videos. THANK YOU!! Have ordered the packing cubes. Looks like you didn't use all in your suitcase. I assume the others went in your hand carry on under the front seat? Thanks for letting me know!

[BillandKelleyAdventures]

I (Kelley) want to pack light. I am just a what if kinda person and I pack for what ever what if comes to mind. lol I struggle to stay under 50lbs

[marieip]

❤❤❤so so good tips on packing. Going to follow these for our trip to Las Vegas this May for a week . Xx

[cynthiagrayon]

Thanks for the footrest hammock! I’m getting this