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33 comments
James
April 24, 2018
This is great! Just made a print out of this list. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Erin Miller
November 01, 2018
Glad you like it, James! 🙂
jenny
October 05, 2018
Hello,
What is the best security device to travel with internationally if you only have carry-on luggage?
Stephen Au
October 08, 2018
Hey Jenny,
What do you mean by “security device”?
Lewis Johnson
October 29, 2018
Great! I’ll save this checklist for my next trip, make sure I don’t forget anything essential.
Stephen Au
October 29, 2018
Thanks for reading, Lewis! Be sure to follow us for more awesome content!
Kristoffer
November 01, 2018
Great post, and very nice list to print out!
Alex Miller
November 01, 2018
Thank you! Glad you found it useful!
Veron Smith
November 11, 2018
Absolutely wonderful. I’ll save this checklist for my next trip.
Christine Krzyszton
November 12, 2018
Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words, Veron. Glad you found the information useful.
Dipak jadhav
November 16, 2018
Very, very helpful and impressive information shared by the author. As a traveller, I really loved it – absolutely. It’s one of the best articles for a traveling journey!
Kate Foster
February 20, 2019
I love this post – so useful and detailed! Rolling the clothes works best for me, but those printables look fantastic.
Haley
March 13, 2019
To me, checklists are essential when packing.
Brit on the Move
March 15, 2019
Wow, you learn something new every day! I never knew there was such a thing as a packing app. Now you’ve given me something else to dive in and research and test out. I’m curious if you have any insight into what’s more popular the printables or the apps or is it audience specific aka demographics? Thanks, Nikki
Erin Miller
March 17, 2019
Hey Nikki, glad you found this article helpful! There are definitely some helpful apps out there but in terms of what’s more popular, it just depends on the individual!
Some people love to have a piece of paper in-hand that they can physically check off, and some prefer a more techy approach, keeping everything on one small mobile device. It’ similar to some people preferring a true planner, address book or calendar, vs those that enjoy everything online! 🙂
Kirsten
May 19, 2019
Thank You.. just remembered my eye glasses and jacket at the last minute thanks to this site 😀
Erin Miller
May 21, 2019
You’re so very welcome Kirsten! We’re happy to have helped and hope you’ll share our packing list/tips with your friends & family! 🙂
John
May 20, 2019
Putting shoes in the shower cap is the ultimate tip.
Erin Miller
May 21, 2019
We love this one too – such a lifesaver in so many situations! 🙂 Thanks for reading John!
GDF
August 14, 2019
I can’t believe I read all the way through this to get your recommendation for prescription medicines, but the word “medicine” never appears in the article. Really?
Erin Miller
August 15, 2019
Hi GDF, we don’t propose to have prescription recommendations anywhere in this article so we’re a bit confused as to how you came to look for those recommendations here?
We are not affiliated with any medical organization, nor are any of the authors physicians… this is simply an article (related to travel) on the best ways to pack and a checklist so you don’t forget items when packing…
JoAnna
August 17, 2019
Possibly that person is inquiring about how to pack them? I’ve always heard “original containers” but that’s a bother when you are used to a daily-dose container.
norma
September 26, 2019
I am only carrying a personal item on the plane (basic economy ticket) and was wondering if I would be charged a fee if I took a bag of snacks (fruit, bag of cracker jacks, pretzels, etc.).
Katie Seemann
September 26, 2019
Hi Norma,
If your bag of snacks is over your carry-on limit, you may be asked to put that bag in your other bag before you get on the plane. If you can’t do that, the airline could charge you. However, this will be up to the discretion of the gate agents so you may have no trouble at all.
kuldeep
November 16, 2019
Your check list is awesome – thanks for sharing!
Bobby B
June 12, 2021
Can I carry tripod on camera bag?
Jarrod West
June 14, 2021
Hi Bobby,
Yes, you should be permitted to carry that.
Frazier Conley
July 16, 2021
Good list. Make sure the refrigerator door is closed.
Sally Jenkins
October 08, 2021
I think the list is great. I would add binoculars. Also, I personally like to make currency conversion cheat sheets. I make a small card with US to local currency on one side and local to US on the reverse side. Easy to pull out of your pocket without having to find the app on a phone. Makes it a snap to see what your souvenir really costs!
Sally Jenkins
October 08, 2021
I guess we should add an extra face mask or 2, sanitizer wipes, small pack of tissues for carry on.
Tom
February 19, 2023
One way to relax and have fun is to travel. Traveling is usually expensive due to the cost of the ticket, but I enjoyed the business class flights to Bali and saved money that I used to pay for additional excursions and gifts for friends. Now I can travel more and expand my horizons because I always know where to look for cheap and convenient flights when I pack my luggage.
Ruby
May 13, 2023
Thank u for a wonderful article.
I was reminded of Band-Aids & my hair-scunchies.
Nathaniel Ejeta
July 10, 2023
Thanks for the information you shared. I appreciate your efforts and taking the time and sharing this content.
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