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)
Waterfield Leather luggage handle wrap (crimson to differentiate Judy’s black suitcase)
Judy’s Packing list
Clothing and Luggage Items
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
Under Armour Women's Tech Short Sleeve V-neck - Twist (purple/silver)
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
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)
TSA-Approved Clear Travel Toiletry Bag With Handle Strap (2 of them)
Humangear GoToob+ Refillable Silicone Travel Size Bottles with Locking Cap (2 sets)
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
JUNO & Co. Reusable Makeup Remover Pad, Washable Face Cleansing Pad
Virtue Labs hair care products
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
Backpack and Camera Gear
Miscellaneous