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

Here are six easy tips for packing a week's worth of clothes in your carry-on.
  1. Go someplace warm. If you're planning a vacation, choose your weather wisely. ...
  2. Wear your layers. ...
  3. Roll your clothes in your carry-on. ...
  4. Use your shoes wisely. ...
  5. Embrace minimalism. ...
  6. Do laundry.




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Unless there are special occasions to pack for, those six outfits should get you through almost an entire week. Rolling your clothes correctly helps avoid wrinkles and maximize space. Roll things up tightly, and then pack them tightly into your carry on.

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Bring only one week's worth of clothes and do laundry when you need to. You can find a laundromat just about anywhere, so there's no need to bring a separate outfit for every day of your trip. If you need to, lightweight items can even be hand washed in the sink at your hotel.

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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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It is best to have two pairs of bottoms (pants, shorts, or skirts) for each week that you'll be staying. Plan on bringing four shirts per week, and two jackets to layer for warmth (if you're traveling to a cool or cold destination). For a two-week trip, you need four bottoms and eight tops.

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If you have unlimited suitcase space and don't want to do any laundry, a two-week trip means packing 14/2 = 7 bras and at least 14 pairs of underwear. That consumes a lot of valuable suitcase space! To reduce the number of pieces that need to be packed, simply commit to doing laundry on the road.

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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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Top 10 Tips For Minimalist Packing
  1. Choose the Right Luggage.
  2. Make a List.
  3. Plan Your Outfits Ahead of Time.
  4. Pack Neutral Colored Clothing.
  5. Lay Everything Out First.
  6. Roll Your Clothing.
  7. Use Dedicated Packing Compartments.
  8. No Negative Space.


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Is 10kg luggage enough for a week? Yes, absolutely! It isn't a lot but you can do it if you ditch all of your heavy items. Use the hotel toiletries and take your essentials in tiny pots.

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How to travel with 7 KG Baggage Allowance?
  1. Invest in a lightweight luggage/backpack. ...
  2. Pack clothes that have more than one use and implement the “Rule of Three” ...
  3. Use packing cubes. ...
  4. Wash your clothes. ...
  5. Manage your toiletries. ...
  6. Pack only the essential electronic gadgets.


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The packing tips: How to pack light for a week in a 22L bag
  1. Pack three days' worth of clothes and limit your shoes. ...
  2. Bring travel-size items only. ...
  3. Limit your just-in-case items. ...
  4. Pack a couple of days in advance, then revise. ...
  5. Use compression cubes or stuff sacks. ...
  6. Roll or fold, it doesn't matter.


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There is a 7kg limit per passenger for carry-on baggage, which must be stored in the overhead locker on Aer Lingus Regional flights (operated by Emerald Airlines), subject to availability. A small personal item (handbag or laptop bag) is also included and must be stowed under the seat in front of you.

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