How do you fit a lot of clothes in a carry-on?

Packing to Save Space
  1. Pack in categories, use packing cubes, and roll, don't fold.
  2. Make use of all available space.
  3. Keep track of what you didn't use and leave it at home next time.
  4. Make the most of your personal item allowance.
  5. Wear your bulkiest items through check-in.




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Don't fold — roll clothes as tightly as possible: “I do the roll method when packing. I tightly roll everything, similar to how you'd wrap a burrito. Nice and tight,” says Williams. “I start with the heavier, bulkier items because these are sure to take up more space.

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Packing to Save Space
  1. Pack in categories, use packing cubes, and roll, don't fold.
  2. Make use of all available space.
  3. Keep track of what you didn't use and leave it at home next time.
  4. Make the most of your personal item allowance.
  5. Wear your bulkiest items through check-in.


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Yes, it can all fit in the overhead bin. Traveling these days can feel like a chore. It takes mathematic skills to fit everything you need in a carry-on bag. Here are some tips from the professionals to help make that task a little easier.

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Roll your clothes in your carry-on Put the bulkiest rolls on the bottom and squeeze the thinnest ones into any gaps. Think of it like a game of real-life Tetris. Rolling clothes is a go-to trick for seasoned flight attendants. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for you.

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Airline rules allow for one carry on bag and one personal item, unless you're flying on a basic economy fare.

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Generally, you're allowed one carry on and one personal item, such as a purse, suit bag, briefcase. As long as your backpacks conform to the airline size specifications for hand luggage, it's not a problem that both your carry-ons are backpacks.

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The most common size for carry on luggage in the United States is 22 x 14 x 9? or 45 linear inches (length + width + height). The 22? height limit includes the wheels and handles for suitcases. Most airlines' size limits are similar to these dimensions.

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Here's how to wing it with maximum style — and minimum stuff — for 14 days.
  1. Buy a tech-smart carry-on. ...
  2. Turn your body into an extra suitcase. ...
  3. Take a polished handbag that's big enough. ...
  4. Pair two neutral colors as a wardrobe color strategy. ...
  5. Bring clothes that match, pair and layer easily. ...
  6. Remember the “don't-forgets”


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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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The short answer is yes, the TSA is strict about carry-on size. They have specific guidelines for a reason and their agents are trained to enforce them. However, it's important to note that there is some leeway and flexibility within these guidelines.

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While personal item size restrictions vary across airlines, most airlines consider a small backpack, purse, briefcase, or laptop bag to be a personal item. These must always fit under the seat in front of you. Many airlines restrict passengers to one personal item and one carry on bag.

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However packing for a 4 day winter trip with carry-on is still totally doable especially when you wear your most bulky items to travel. Coat – Travel in this to save space in your carry-on. Bonus points if it's waterproof! Jeans/ Trousers -Pack you favourite pair that are comfortable to travel in.

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For 10 days of travel, 2 bottoms, and 5 tops. That's right. You are going to become the King or Queen of travel with this number one tip. 2 bottoms – shorts, skirts or pants.

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