Travel Tips to Pack Light: Reduce Weight in Your Bags

My travel tips will help your carry-on suitcase be light weight. We will swap heavy travel essentials so we can pack light. Airlines have strict carry-on weight! #traveltips #packing #packingtips #lightweight #packinglight

My lightweight essentials:
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Chapters:
00:00 Tips for Lightweight Carry-On Bag
00:25 Pack thin lightweight fabric
01:31 Weigh your suitcase
02:37 Do not pack large cases
4:38 Wear heavy shoes in airplane
05:20 Pack 2 best shoes for trip
05:39 Pack water-resistant shoes
06:04 Pack multi-purpose clothes
6:48 Wear thin layers
8:34 Pack small containers
09:36 Pack Lightweight Liquids

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My lightweight essentials:
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[alisoneichler]

Best travel hack … travel often! The more I travel, the better I get at packing efficiently.

[MultiLadybug]

Favorite line of the vlog..."Like most women do, we figure it out" That is SO true!!! haha

[KMan-yekp]

A tip for sneaking on a few extra pounds is to order a "memory foam neck pillow". I ordered one from Amazon and made sure it had a zipper. I was able to sneak on 2.5 extra pounds of clothing by laying them along side the pillow (with the inner foam removed) and rolled the clothes into the shape of the foam. I stuffed them into the pillow and buckled it around my carry on suitcase. This allowed me to take on extra clothing and it also worked as a neck pillow for the plane. Once I got to my destination I unpacked the clothes and put the empty pillow case in my suitcase. We went in the summer so I didn't have jeans but this would be the perfect solution for bringing heavier clothing items.

[malihagarden]

Thanks Laurie for the great tips! Over the years I’m traveling lighter and lighter primarily because as I’m getting older I find it difficult to lift and carry heavier bags 😂😂.

[OldSoulPammy]

Thanks Laurie! Instead of packing cubes, I like to use the 2-gallon and 1-gallon Ziplock bags. Not all stores have the 2-gallon on the shelf but you can find them. They are large enough to hold a pair of folded mens Levis, or a few shirts, etc. And I use the 1-gallon for undies, socks, smaller items. When full, I sit on the bag to get all the air out then close the zipper. And just like the fancier cubes, I can just remove from my suitcase and toss them into dresser drawers. Also great for when TSA or customs decide to go through your suitcase. 😁☮️❤️😎

[lauriesteinhauser]

Hi Laurie, It's Laurie from San Diego. Another useful video with great tips and humor as always! Something I do is pack a plastic grocery bag in my personal item (purse) and then put the purse in the bag before I put it under the seat. I cringe when I think of what is probably on that floor and I don't want my purse on it. Safe travels!

[paulnorton]

I went for 5 weeks with carry on only. I used a softsided backpack that weighs less than 2 lbs when empty. It opened like a clamshell and I used the bundle method of packing to get the most garments in. I purchased lightweight layers for all of my outfits and tried to stay within a capsule wardrobe for mixing and matching all items. My personal items had lots of electronics, meds and limited toiletries. We traveled 5 countries and never had anything even gate checked. We did laundry as needed, either rinsing things out and drying in the bath or using a washer and clothesline at airbnbs. The secret is to try to pack for a week and rinse out things as you go along. The stack/bundle method has proven to be the best on multiple trips over 5 weeks. Hope this helps

[lisamerriman]

I also use contact lens containers for creamy liquids that I don’t need much of, such as antibiotic cream, foundation primer, etc. There are some that have little “gaskets” around the top so they’re less likely to leak. I’ve never had a problem using them and they save a lot of space and weight.

[lephant]

Also I love to use the small to medium plastic or fabric bags that bedding comes in as packing cubes. They are very durable and it cuts down on waste to reuse ♻️ them as much as possible. They are clear and I label with post it notes inside the little pockets the labels are in to help organize.

[anne-marievr]

Your tipis are always great! I just got back from a 2 week Med cruise and I brought carry on only. I was so proud of myself. I did not miss anything. The best part is that when we arrived at the Barcelona airport we did not have to wait for the check in counter to open, we could go right through security and sit at a gate!

[marthacolagiovanni]

If I am going someplace with warm weather I pack Sun dresses. It eliminates the need for 2 piece top and bottoms and I just pack a light sweater and wear a heavier jacket on the plane.

[dorcasowens]

In 2019 I went to Israel for 14 days. Had to get everything in an international carry on. I scrapped the large toiletries bag and downsized into a much smaller version. I also bought several zip bags in the school supply section at WM. They came in different colors so I color coded stuff in these bags such as make up, electronics, etc. These bags have a clear side, allowing to see what is inside. I scrapped the shoe bags and used plastic grocery Sacks for individual shoes. I bought stacking bead storage containers in WM and decanted toiletry items in them. Six of them took the space of one 3 oz bottle. I found medium size packing cubes worked better than the large ones for the international size suitcase. These changes worked very well. No checked bag at $50.00.

[diannemcclintic]

Fewer shoes was the hardest for me! Packing fewer clothing items (and rewearing them) makes deciding what to wear so much easier-fewer decisions =less stress + more fun!😊

[krsncrs]

My mantra when packing has always been “every ounce counts!” I’m also a pilot’s wife and always looking for new tips. Thanks so much!

[rebeccas]

I have used many of these tips and little bits really add up. I also get out the kitchen scale and weight everything. Really helps with deciding what goes with and what stays home

[gghhiiyy]

Thank you! As I get older (60) it gets harder to throw my carry on over my head. I will definitely use your tips 🙂❤️

[Karen-DeMars]

This may seem random, but after watching a whole slew of your videos in preparation for my upcoming vacation travel, I just want to say that you’re an absolute delight, Laurie. I mean, I’m here for the high quality, practical info, but bonus: you’re also just a fun hang!😊❤👏

[beryllaing]

I was amazed at how much the packing materials of all the gifts I had bought in America weighed. Jettisoning the packaging lightened my suitcase considerably.

[hieronymusboschful]

In Australia carryon luggage is mostly about weight not size, and the little delsey suitcase you showed is what I use. Super helpful tips!