How To Pack Everything For Your Vacation Into a Carry-on

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To complete this How-To you will need:

Neutral colored clothes
Washable fabrics
Rubber bands
3 oz. plastic containers
Plastic baggies
Extra bag straps

Step 1: Check the forecast

Check the 10-day weather forecast of your destination so you'll know whether you'll need more warm- or cool-weather clothes. You also don't want to waste space on an umbrella, shorts, or a heavy coat if they're not likely to be needed.

Step 2: Choose neutral colors

Allow yourself a few favorite pieces of clothes for fun or special occasions in colors that you love. Everything else should be dark or neutral colors that can be worn with these pieces and mixed and matched with each other to create a number of outfits.

Step 3: Think two

Follow the general rule of two: pack 2 short-sleeved shirts, 2 long-sleeved shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, and 2 pairs of long pants.

Tip: Limit pants to your favorite jeans and a pair of black pants that can be dressed up or down as the situation warrants.

Step 4: Choose fabrics wisely

Choose clothes made from synthetic fabrics, especially underwear and socks. When hand-washed, they'll drip-dry twice as fast as cotton, so you can pack fewer of them.

Step 5: Bring two pairs of shoes

Do your very best to bring only two pairs of shoes: comfortable walking shoes and something that can be worn to a nice restaurant or club at night. Wear the bulkier of the two on the plane.

Tip: For times when you don't need to be dressed to impress—like if you're going on a hiking trip or to a nudist colony—pack clothes you can throw away to make room for any new purchases.

Step 6: Roll

Tightly roll your tops and pants and secure them with rubber bands. Save extra space by stuffing your shoes with socks and filling outside pockets with smaller items like underwear.

Step 7: Pack toiletries

The FAA prohibits liquids in quantities of more than three ounces—a rule that forces you to pack wisely. Buy three-ounce containers to fill with your most essential toiletries, and put a couple of each into one-quart zip-top plastic bags. Stuff the bags into the nooks and crannies of your luggage.

Tip: Be ruthless when editing your toiletries. Take only what you expect to use—not every shade of lipstick you own, or every medicine in your cabinet.

Step 8: Pack straps

Bring some extra straps for your carry-on so you can attach bulky items like a jacket or sweater. You can also use them at night to create a laundry line.You've done it. Now don't you feel as light as a feather?

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[pablothepoptart]

under wear count as small items? you havent seen my moms underwear drawer shes triple x haha

[ohemgeeitsbissy]

This is a very useful video:)

[dee1utube]

Great video. The video was short & to the point, kept female travelers in mind and you included a transcript. Wish others did the same. The rubberband & bungee are excellent tips! Thank you

[scoobydoonum1]

the weather is not always night and you should always take a coat just in case

[kendrakroll]

good info. and yes nudist colonies are out there...but I wonder to what % of people that applies? I always use portapocket to maximize utility in a minimized space....good for "naturists" too! ;-) ...keeps things you can't afford to lose under your outfit to minimize risk. demo here on YT, too...

[SynchroSwimmy]

I've caked for 20 days in a carry on it's not that hard... Just pack like you normally do and use SPACEBAGS!!!

[123muxic]

seriously? nudist colony?

[SpainOneManShow]

good video! check out my channel if you want to know what to do once you get to your destination!

[withchristmas]

epic vid thanx howcast even though you sometimes make the most pointless videos...

[gmanskater1234]

nudist colony?! LOL

[snoopysfavperson]

I want her skull shoes