How to Pack an Under Seat Bag for 7+ Days (No Checked Bags!)

Here's how to pack a personal item bag for a one-week trip (although mine was only 5 days long). This method of packing both clothing and items you will need for your trip and getting it to fit into a bag that goes under the seat on most airlines (even European ones!) will save you a lot of money and stress, so if you want to pack light and avoid luggage fees, try these tips!

*Items in this video*

Chapters
00:00: Intro
01:54: The bag and airline complience for personal items
03:03: Stratigies for how to pack in just a personal item
04:50: Clothing I took
06:45 All the other items needed for the trip and how I packed the bag

[PerriesPassport]

With some thought and planning, it is possible to go away in just a personal item size bag (or under seat bag) for a week plus. I hope that this video will guide you through the process.

[Gevedon]

I like that bag! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[ritasnellgrove]

I have this exact same bag. Love it! Took it as my only bag on a 4 day weekend to New Orleans. Worked great! Just have to buy really tiny souvenirs. Also took it as my personal carry on to Egypt. Had no problem with Austrian Air. It only cost me $30 and held up so much better than other more expensive bags I have. Love your videos!

[EmilyWilliams]

Hi Perrie! I love this kind of video. It would be fun to see a video with the different outfits you can make with just those pieces.

[marybrady]

Coming back re-watch. My lovnock bag is the 15.9 bag...
Yet..I am only going 4 days...
So..whew...seeing how u did again...I am confident I can do this

[SimplyKatieWalks]

Oh my gosh!!! *SORRY about the emergency * ❤

[marybrady]

First of all...sorry for the emergency.
I loved how u showed ur bag. I have one like that...and I learned a lot.
I do personal item only for allegiant.
I use the fjallraven kanken 15 inch lap top. I use 2 compass rose slim packs for 5 days worth of clothing. One lays flat the other on its side. I use slim pouches as well as the bento bags for electronics and toiletries. The tiny front pocket..stuff for the plane. In the laptop section..I put in a tiny slim crossbody bag and my liquids bag. Since I use a lot of solids..the liquids bag is a quart plastic bag from ziplock.
Inside the backpack..at the top..for a bigger pouch as a catch all. The two water bottle pockets I utilize as well.
I actually cannot wait for your other videos on this subject.
I love the backpacks for travel. ..hands free.
I also have used the bento 3 bag..but..it can be heavy...and..doesn't fit allegiant...but does for the rest of US airlines

[bold]

Good video!
I'm curious about the Loovook vs the Baggalini 3-in-1 vs the Samantha Brown To‐Go 3 Ways to wear convertible tote. That would be a nice comparison. It seems the 3-in-1 is quite popular at this time (2024).

[lauralinkoff]

Very impressed with how you packed in small bag. What did u do with dirty laundry at end of your trip?

[kathleenb]

The link you have for packing cubes are for compression cubes. Can you please share the size of the packing cube you used in the video? Thank you. This video is so helpful!

[nikij.]

Purchased one of these bags and sent back as I found it awkward to deal with. Your bag seems really heavy! Hopefully you were able to carry to your destination.

[sheilawright]

Do you have the link for the blow up foot rest?

[kryssygee]

When you picked up that bag i said ouch — why does it not have wheels??? Ah measured my underseater ::: 14x17x9… booo. You are amazing!! ❤

[TracyKMainwaring]

I bought this bag (might be a bit larger than yours, Amazon is confusing sometimes) after seeing it on Travel Tips with Laurie. It’s a smidge deeper than what Air Canada show (7.5” vs 6”), but another video showed it fitting in the personal bag sizer. I’ll be using this and a carry on for 17 day trip in Oct/Nov. I’m worried, but determined LOL.

[TracyKMainwaring]

What about weight? Do they ever weigh personal bags?

[tinyablake]

No no no i could not do that lol
I need more clothes unless im gonna have some where to wash clothes !!! Im not gonna be the snelly person!! Lol