Flying can be stressful, especially when you have to carry all your essentials with you. If you need to bring your laptop for work or entertainment during your flight, it can be a hassle to pack it along with other items. But worry not, as we have some tips on how to pack your personal carry-on bag without looking bulky.
First, choose a dark-colored backpack or tote bag to avoid it looking dirty when placed under your seat. For electronics, pack your 13-inch MacBook Air, along with two phones, a hard drive, chargers, and a power bank. Choose a small power bank for emergency cases only, so it won’t take up too much space in your bag.
For documents, skip your usual wallet and switch to a purse with slots for your passport, credit cards, IDs, cash, and a pen for filling out immigration or custom forms. You can also safely tuck printed travel documents, such as hotel bookings, inside the slots.
For toiletries, bring alcohol-free wipes, a toothbrush, small toothpaste, eyedrops, floss, a refill bottle of your perfume, and your sanitary shield for women. Pack your face mask, makeup remover sachets, and your hand sanitizer in a separate pouch. Plus, bring along two sunglasses – one expensive and one cheaper – to avoid scratching your expensive pair.
Finally, don’t forget your book or e-book for entertainment during the flight, and some snacks and candies to munch on. By packing all your essentials in an organized manner, you can avoid looking bulky and still have all your necessary in-flight items with you.
So, there you have it! Follow these tips to pack your personal carry-on bag like a pro.