Travel Hacks to Pack in 1 Under the Seat Bag

Today I will teach travel hacks to pack in a minimalist way in one airplane under-the-seat bag. You will see 8 outfits that I packed as well as my other packing hacks for the rest of the personal item bag. #travelhacks #traveltips

What I packed for 1 under the seat bag:
Cashmere sweater: old Nordstrom brand
Blue boxy sweater: old Madewell
Blush sandals: not available
Shampoo bar: Lush
IT Cosmetics travel brushes:
Gold Bond lotion: Walmart

Chapters:
00:00 Hacks to pack under seat bag
:26 Check personal item bag size for airline
1:02 Wear waist belt
2:05 Pack essentials in crossbody bag
2:44 Check weather
3:03 Pack shoes for weather
4:00 Wear heaviest shoes in airplane
5:04 8 vacation outfits in under seat bag
5:50 Travel hack for underseater bag
6:25 Pack neutral colors
8:06 Pack in compression cubes
8:34 New travel hack
9:45 Other hacks for under the seat bag
11:50 Makeup packing hack
12:07 Pouches
14:15 Hacks for TSA line

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What I packed for 1 under the seat bag:
Cashmere sweater: old Nordstrom brand
Blue boxy sweater: old Madewell
Blush sandals: not available
Shampoo bar: Lush
IT Cosmetics travel brushes:
Gold Bond lotion: Walmart

[cynthiabandy]

I packed for 7 days in an underseat bag 2 years ago. I packed 3 changes of clothes and washed half thru the trip. Granted It was a mountain hiking trip so no fancy clothes needed. As a larger lady I have larger clothes so thats also a consideration when packing. I love my under seat bag.

[judithryan]

You are the BEST! I’m an 80-year-old lady, always a minimalist packet, and still I have learned from you!

[donnaschindlbeck]

Wow, you did fit a lot in that bag! I purchased the very same and found it so convenient. Fit perfectly under a Southwest window seat. I was able to pack, 2 outfits, shoes, sweater, liquids bag, kindle, iPad, small empty purse, makeup bag, electronics cords, wipes, sanitizer, medication, snacks and water bottle and the contents of my purse in the outer pocket. It holds a lot! Great tips for minimalist packing Laurie.

[kimcarroll]

Just received the rolling under the seat bag you recommend here. Game changer!!! OMG! Didn't think there was any way this would work for a month taking trains around Switzerland and Austria this summer. Almost put it back in the Amazon box to return. I used this little suitcase, the packing cubes you recommend that squish down, and the black and white striped backpack. I was a pro photographer but not taking my gear since I've been going on YouTube and have learned how to get that quality out of my iPhone 14 Pro. :) 8 dresses, 4 workout/hiking (leggings, tops, bras), 8 pairs of socks, toiletries, 2 sweaters, pareo to cover my shoulders and wrap around as a swimsuit coverup, swimsuit, long sleeve bamboo hoodie to layer, 1 pair sandals, 1 pair white tennis shoes to go with dresses. Clothes washing strips to do laundry. I can't believe I'm going for a whole month in these 2 little bags! Now I have to go unpack all this and get back to cleaning house. LOL Laurie, I couldn't have done this without your guidance! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! And my husband thanks you since he won't have to carry my bag along with his as we run to catch our trains. Mahalo!

[stinkygraykitty]

Well, we finally got to Finland after over 3 years of cancelling all the plans I made. Northern lights, swimming in frozen sea and walking on solid sea ice. Just lots of fun. Loved every minute of it! Flying was super and all your wonderful hacks over the years helped out a lot.

[sumirekudo]

Hi, I have been enjoying your video a lot. I have traveled with just an underseater like yours to China in summer for 2 weeks. I am a petite person and I only wear simple type of clothes. All of your ideas are great but I have some ideas that you might like. It is to bring sheet masks that are very thin, usually comes in a thin ziplock like package. Use them instead of toner, That way I don't have to put them in liquid bag, and I can just slide in the side pocket or between clothes without adding bulk. And days go by, you have more space in your bag, because they are disposable. Another tip is to wear silk materials. If you have 3 silk t shirts, all combined and role them, instead of roll them individually, you can save a lot of space in the bag. Also silk material can dress up or down. And it dries quickly when you wash them. I only use cubes for sweaters of anything puffy and really stuff them in the cube. Let me know what you think, looking forward to more videos!

[gitakiss]

I have used my daughter's old lunch bag that attaches to backpacks as my toiletry bag. It isn't so weird to see an adult with a kid walking through an airport with a mini mouse bag haha. But lunch bags can be cheaper than toiletry bags and they attach well, They also have that lining so if something spills it doesn't leak through as easily

[dianeschenkelberg]

Lay out your clothing you intend to take, and at this stage you can have all your options laid out, and then select your capsule wardrobe. This has helped me. I generally take twice as many tops as I do bottoms. But I could get by with fewer bottoms, like 3/1. And remember that just because you are allowed 3.4oz, doesn't mean you have to take 3.4 oz! I've found containers that hold as little as .5oz and for some liquids, that's all I need!. I found out that 3.4 oz of shampoo and 3.4 oz of conditioner will last me 2 months - mind blown!

[kimberlyberlin]

I'm good at packing light for trips but I always like to see if I can learn something new from your videos. I also put things inside of shoes to keep them safe and take advantage of that space.

[foochiwawawroses]

I love who you are ! You don’t assume everyone is going to do exactly what you say, you are so gracious and generous that you are just sharing . I like that. Thank you 😊 ( oh, and I have just watch maybe 20 of your vids in the last 3 days . You don’t know me but you have a new family member, my name is Kelly 🌹💁‍♀️

[colleenc]

Love this video! I pack minimally as well, so I love to see what others bring. There's so much knowledge to share - we can all help each other.
I have 1 oz and smaller bottles. I bring enough shampoo to wash my hair twice a week, a sliver of solid soap, a tiny tube of toothpaste, and cut my floss into the number of days I need - I put them into a tiny little ziploc bag. It gets easier to minimize once you've changed your mindset.
I'm going to the Grand Canyon this summer, and it will be a different kind of trip to pack for. Planning (and watching your videos) is part of the fun!

[jessicaj]

My travel tip is get a blow out the day before or day of trip. This way you don’t have to wash and style for a few days trip. You can wear a satin scrunchie in messy bun to bed to keep hair tame. This works if you’re not swimming or sweating a lot

[meursaultscourtroom]

I always save the smaller sample jars/containers from makeup counter samples or gifts at the department store to decant liquid make up and face creams for travel. Also, for travel in countries (Europe!) where you are rarely given washcloths I take an old washcloth and cut it into 4 squares- I use them and leave behind as I travel so no wipes or cotton pads needed. It really saves space and for a 2 week or so journey it's more then enough!

[MRF]

Laurie, I have watched all of your videos. You are the only person I have seen who suggests that you don’t have to pack shoes together. Best tip ever. My biggest issue is that I have so many medications and skin issues. I have to pack toiletries that are prescription or online purchases. I do decant them, but we are going to Europe for 3 weeks and I have to keep some meds in original containers which takes up so much space! I’m a carry on only girl these days thanks to you!

[annegousha]

Love your channel! It’s so helpful and I always learn something from you even though I have been traveling for many, many years and pride myself on packing light. My husband and I have not checked luggage in forever, whether we travel domestic or international, and we bought this bag that you are demonstrating today a few years ago and use it exclusively for domestic travel no matter how many days we are traveling. It’s an amazing piece of luggage and I highly recommend it! It holds SO much if you pack correctly and has fit perfectly under every seat on a flight I have taken. I will use this as my personal item for an upcoming international flight as it will hold everything I need access to in flight including a small handbag and fit under the seat and my small carry on goes in the overhead. This bag easily slides over the handle of my carry on so my hands are free. Thank you for sharing your experience using it with us.

[brenda]

Those Wit & Wisdom jeans are so comfortable and flattering too!

[gwynethhood]

Hi Laurie. I have followed you for years and as a frequent overseas traveler I have used so many of your tips. However in the last year in four different trips the airlines have started weighing carry on bags and are not allowing more than 7 kg (15.42lbs). That is really hard to do if you have electronics that’s must go in carry ons. It means I have gone to a backpack only for a carry on because most small bags add too much to the weight. Any tips you may have would be really appreciated. It is meaning that I am checking a bag more often so a warning to fellow travelers that this has started happening. These have all been non US airlines and has only been a problem in the last year. The US airlines have not done this yet but I suspect it is only a matter of time. Thanks for your inspiration and for your awesome advice. I am 74 years old and still heading out regularly.

[ToriE]

Hi Laurie! I just discovered your channel and I’m loving your tips and your energy! I have found SO MANY great travel bags and accessories because of you. I have always considered myself a pretty decent packer but I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis so I’m trying to up my game and lighten my load to save my poor back.
This video is very close to how I pack. I call it Tetris-Ing (like the game) my bag.😂
The way I do it is to pack in layers. So you put as many of your biggest items you can in the bottom, fill the gaps on the sides with the medium, then small, then tiny until you have an even layer, then repeat until full. It won’t look as pretty and organized but you can fit a lot that way.
One tip I can add is that in the winter you can pack puffy coats last and use the suitcase as a compression bag of sorts to smush it down and really secure your items.
Oh!! And my absolute favorite hack! Wrap your necklaces in Saran Wrap for compact, no tangle storage.

[laurienita]

Hi Laurie! I am a new commercial pilot's wife. He's retired Air Force, so while I'm not new to the flying world, I am to the non rev world. I love your videos and am using them to get up to back up to speed on traveling light. Thank you for all of your helpful information and links to products. We are very excited about this new chapter in our lives! -Laurie