Can I just use a carry-on?

If you want to avoid checked baggage fees, you can often get away with traveling with just a carry-on bag. Here are some of the most noteworthy items you can pack in your hand luggage without worrying about getting stopped at airport security. You can find the entire list of permitted items on the TSA's website.



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Now, let's get into my top tips for travelling with hand luggage only.
  1. Choose your cabin bag wisely. ...
  2. Double check the weight limit and dimensions. ...
  3. Check if you're allowed a personal item. ...
  4. Some airports allow duty free as an extra item on-board. ...
  5. Use packing cubes. ...
  6. Keep your toiletry bag light. ...
  7. Be careful of liquids.


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If you want to avoid lost luggage at all costs, you'll want to carry on a bag. Once your suitcase is out of your possession, it's out of your control whether you see it again ... or not.

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From a few days to a few weeks, you can fit everything you need in a carry on. It all comes down to packing efficiently.

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Carry-on bags must weigh less than 35 pounds and must not exceed 10 inches deep, 16 inches wide and 24 inches high. Bags must fit in the overhead bins.

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Yes! You can pack 10 days of clothes in one carry-on bag.

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Any standard carry-on bag can easily hold enough clothing for four days, provided your outfits can share just one or two pairs of shoes. This will only become trickier during colder visits when you'll need to bulk up.

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In general, spaces are a lot smaller, the infrastructure isn't very suitcase friendly and if you're backpacking, you'll probably be flying with a lot of low-cost airlines or taking the train or a bus. All this is what makes travel backpacks the ideal packing method for a European vacation.

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Carry-on Baggage Screening in Standard Lanes TSA screens approximately 4.9 million carry-on bags for explosives and other dangerous items daily. Here's what to expect when taking your carry-on bag through security screening next time you fly.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Backpacking around Europe can be just as safe, and just as much fun (if not more), as traveling with your dearest friend. Just follow these tips, and you, too, can have an awesome backpacking trip. If it's your first time traveling alone, backpacking Europe is the way to go.

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Note that both your personal item and carry-on bag (referred to as hand baggage) combined must not weigh more than 26 pounds if you're traveling economy. The weight limit is 40 pounds for premium economy and other higher-class cabins.

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Though what to pack in your carry-on ultimately depends on your preferences, there are a few guidelines for the best way to pack your luggage: Pack items in layers (shoes one layer, clothes one layer, electronics one layer, etc.). Pack the things you'll use the least at the bottom of the bag.

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Carry-on bags are limited to 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including wheels and handles. All three measurements shouldn't add up to more than 45 inches.

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Make a checklist beforehand. The most important way to prepare for packing for vacation is to make a list. By thinking ahead of what you actually need (outfits, beach gear, toiletries, etc.), you can write items down on a list, so you're less likely to add unnecessary items to your suitcase when you begin packing.

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Roll your clothing to maximize space. Use packing cubes to organize your carry-on. Invest in a quality carry-on bag that will maximize space. Wear bulkier items such as jackets, sweaters and sneakers on the place to save space in your bag.

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Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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Carry-on Luggage Size Matters Generally, most of the European airlines limit carry-on luggage to a maximum size of 55 x 40 x 20 cm ( 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 in); however, a few airlines do accept bags up to 25 cm wide (9.84 inc) or do not accept more than 35cm tall (13.7 in).

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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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The airline staff will have to gate-check your carry-on. The staff will take care of your carry-on for you by tagging it as checked baggage. You'll still have to go to a baggage-claim area when you arrive to pick up your checked item.

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Germany is generally a very safe destination for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low and local citizens are typically courteous and helpful. Public transportation, including trains and busses, is widely available and secure.

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