Packing List: How We Pack and Travel with Only Carry-On Luggage

OUR PACKING LIST HAS BEEN UPDATED! To see what we carry today, visit our Gear Guide.

We also have a new WHAT WE PACK Episode on YouTube!

The list below is related to our first YouTube packing video (episode 35). Watch the video linked above to see how we pack today.

Here are a few important things we forgot to mention in our video:

• We use Apple Air Tags to track our luggage

• When cooking in Airbnbs, we use these SPLF 18 Pack BPA FREE Reusable Storage Bags to store leftovers

• These Crizal Microfiber Cleaning Cloth for Glasses are the best eyeglass cleaners!

Luggage & Common Items

• Briggs & Riley ZDX Domestic 22” Carry-on Expandable Spinner (black for Judy, green for Kevin)

• Amazon Basics Portable Digital Luggage Weight Scale

• Waterfield Leather luggage handle wrap (crimson to differentiate Judy’s black suitcase)

• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

• Dock & Bay Lightweight Beach Towel

• PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel (body towel)

• PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel (hand towel)

• PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel (face towel)

• RENPHO Mini Bathroom Body Fat Scale

• CHWARES Digital Kitchen Scales, USB Charging

• Upgraded Zester Grater with Handle

• OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler, Black

Judy’s Packing list

Clothing and Luggage Items

• BAGAIL 4 Set/5 Set/6 Set Compression Packing Cubes (Judy’s)

• eBags Light 5 Piece Packing Cube Set (Judy’s)—currently only using the largest cube for tops; these are great if you don’t need compression because you can open them up fully

• Darn Tough Run 1/4 Ultra-Lightweight with Cushion - Women's (low cuff size)

• Darn Tough Element No Show Tab Lightweight with Cushion - Women’s

• Taos Women’s Trophy 2 sandals (pewter)

• Lems Women’s Walking Shoes

• Rothy’s The Point (Sunflower)

• Athleta Headlands Hybrid Cargo II Tight pants (black)

• Athleta Pranayama Restore Wrap

• Athleta Outbound Scoop Tee (black)

• Under Armour V-Neck Short-Sleeve T-Shirt (black)

• Under Armour Women's Tech Short Sleeve V-neck - Twist (purple/silver)

• Athleta Salutation Stash 7 Short (spiced cabernet)

• Lululemon Align High-Rise Short 6”

• Honeylove Ever Ready dress pants

• Katmandu Heli Women’s 600 Fill Lightweight Down Jacket

• Curling Iron 1 1/2-inch Dual Voltage Instant Heat by MiroPure

• Olivia Garden NanoThermic Ceramic + Ion Round Thermal Hair Brush (1.75”)

Backpack and Contents

• PacSafe Citysafe CX Anti-Theft Backpack (17L)

• Pacsafe Citysafe CX Anti Theft Convertible Crossbody

• pack all Water-resistant Material Zipper Pouch (for electronics)

• Gravel Travel Layover™ Travel Blanket - Insulated & Packable (Blue) $129

• BeeNesting Ultralight Reusable Shopping Bags (15L & 23L)

• Conair Travel Hairbrush, Hairbrush for Men and Women

• Minimale Collective Travel Jewelry Case

• TSA-Approved Clear Travel Toiletry Bag With Handle Strap (2 of them)

• Humangear GoToob+ Refillable Silicone Travel Size Bottles with Locking Cap (2 sets)

• Pafason Mini Scissors with Protective Cover

• Crizal Lens Cleaning Cloth 8 Pack Wipes Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth in Own Carry Case

• Totes Automatic Open Close Water-Resistant Travel Folding Umbrella (Black)

Toiletry

• AER Travel Kit 2 (Black) $49; Full review by Pack Hacker

• Steripod Razor Protector

• Matador Silicone Toothbrush covers

• Glass Nail Files for Natural Nails by Bona Fide Beauty

• Humankind deodorant in Rosemary-Mint w/Sand container

• JUNO & Co. Reusable Makeup Remover Pad, Washable Face Cleansing Pad

• Aveda volumizing tonic

• Virtue Labs hair care products

• Healing Oil

• Flourish Shampoo for Thinning Hair

• Flourish Conditioner for Thinning Hair

• Un-Frizz Cream

• Humankind bamboo toothbrush and ceramic stand

• Londontown USA nail polishes

• Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case (for bar soap and the second one we use for our wired earphones)

Kevin’s Packing List

Clothing and Luggage Items

• Nomatic Compression Packing Cubes

• Shacke Pak - 5 Set Packing Cubes with Laundry Bag (Kevin’s)

• Saucony Men's Omni Walker 3

• Stlight Men's Hiking Cargo Shorts Quick Dry Lightweight Tactical Shorts (grey and dusty green)

• Gold Toe Men's Carlyle Argyle Crew Socks

• Darn Tough Darn Tough Hiker 1/4 Cushion Sock

Backpack and Camera Gear

• Sony FX30 Cinema Line Camera

• Sony ZV-1 Camera

• Nomatic 20L Travel Pack Backpack

• Nomatic Peter McKinnon Camera Sling 8L

• Nomatic Peter McKinnon Accessory Bag

• Neewer Foldable Iron Mini Desktop Microphone Tripod Stand

• Leofoto LS-224C Professional Light Weight Carbon Fiber Tripod+LH-25 Ball Head Set

• Samsung T7 2TB, Portable SSD

• PGYTECH Quick Release Plate + Adapter

Miscellaneous

• The WEE Glencairn Crystal Whiskey Glass, Miniature Whisky Tasting Glass

• UNI USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter 2 Pack

• [2-Pack] European Travel Plug Adapter, VINTAR International (Type C)