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

Here's how I manage to fit a week's worth of clothes in my overhead bin bag.
  1. Pack complimenting clothing. ...
  2. Three pairs of shoes, max. ...
  3. Accessories are your friend. ...
  4. Forget toiletry travel sets. ...
  5. Packing cubes for the win.




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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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How to Avoid Overpacking for Vacation: 10 Useful Tips
  1. Make a checklist beforehand.
  2. Pack a mini capsule wardrobe.
  3. Choose outfits ahead of time.
  4. Replace full-size toiletries for travel size.
  5. Book a destination with a laundry service.
  6. Consider packing multipurpose footwear.
  7. Avoid packing items “just in case”


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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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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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Can you put clothes in your personal items? Certainly, you can pack clothes in your personal items or carry-on bag. But for a better experience, we recommend packing most of your clothes in your carry on and leaving extra space in your personal items.

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Can you put clothes in your personal items? Certainly, you can pack clothes in your personal items or carry-on bag. But for a better experience, we recommend packing most of your clothes in your carry on and leaving extra space in your personal items.

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