What should I pack in luggage vs carry-on?

In general, the best things to pack in your checked luggage vs carry on are the bulkier, heavier items such as your clothes, shoes, toiletries, makeup and accessories. You can't board a flight with certain items, and these should be in your checked bag.



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Suitcases, car seats and sports and music equipment can get rough-handled and damaged on their way to and from the airline's hold. Aim for carry-ons, when possible, if you're worried about the airline damaging your luggage.

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A carry-on bag goes on the plane with you and must fit in the overhead compartment. Checked luggage is relinquished to the airline at the airport and stored in the plane's cargo hold area, which is inaccessible to you during your flight.

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Items you shouldn't pack in your checked luggage
  1. Prescription medications.
  2. Passports and travel documents.
  3. Electronics, such as video game systems and computers.
  4. Cameras (camera film, including Polaroid film, should be hand-checked by TSA agents so it doesn't go through the X-ray machine)
  5. Jewelry and other valuable items.


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Aerosol cans (except limited quantities of personal care items that are 3.4 ounces or less), butane, fuels, gasoline, gas torches, lighter fluid, strike-anywhere matches, flammable paints, turpentine, paint thinner, arc lighters, plasma lighters, electronic lighters, E-lighters, and replicas of incendiaries cannot be ...

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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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A carry on bag is your larger, primary bag, which you'll stow in the overhead bin. A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you.

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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. For personal items, Alaska offers examples of a purse, laptop or briefcase.

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Yes! You can pack 10 days of clothes in one carry-on bag. The key is to pack clothes that all work together, and of course, to use clothing organizers that maximize the space in your bag.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring one personal item and one carry-on bag. However, some airlines, such as Southwest and Delta, permit passengers to bring a second carry-on bag that is smaller in size and can be stored in the overhead bin.

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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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It is possible to pack everything you need for a week or even months without checking a bag. Want to learn how to pack everything in a carry-on? Here are our top tips for fitting all the essentials in approximately 45-inches of linear space and why it's a great idea.

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The 20 hand luggage must-haves
  1. Identification papers and documents. The first and most important item to pack is your identification. ...
  2. Moisturizing facial mask. ...
  3. A pen. ...
  4. Your valuables. ...
  5. A resealable liquid container. ...
  6. Hand sanitiser. ...
  7. An extra pair of socks. ...
  8. Warm clothes or a blanket.


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Carry-on requirements
  • Shouldn't exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches / 56 x 36 x 23 centimeters (including handles and wheels)
  • Must fit in the sizer at the airport.


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If your cabin baggage exceeds the authorized weight and dimensions, we shall be required to: - ask you to pay an additional charge, payable by credit card only, at the cost of the additional baggage. - ask you to leave your baggage at the baggage disputes service in the event of payment refusal.

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Is Mascara Considered a Liquid by TSA? TSA counts mascara as a liquid, so the 3-1-1 rule for packing it in hand luggage applies. It states that all liquids have to be in 3.4 oz (100 ml) bottles or smaller and packed in a 1-quart bag. Mascara usually isn't above 3.4 oz, so you're free to pack it in your hand luggage.

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If you're wondering whether you can use a backpack as a carry-on for air travel, the answer is a resounding yes! In addition to being a practical option for air travel, backpacks can be an excellent choice for those seeking convenience and ease during their journey.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They're fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade. The blades must be stored in your checked luggage. The same applies for straight razors.

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Stick deodorant is fine in any size. Well, almost any size… Powders and crystals are good to go as well. Spray, Gel, Liquid, Cream, Pastes, and Roll-On deodorants need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces and placed in a clear quart-sized baggie.

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The TSA prohibits containers with more than 3.4 ounces of liquid in carry-on luggage, so if you have a liquid or semi-liquid antiperspirant, be sure to check the quantity on the container. For example, many stick deodorants and antiperspirants come in sizes under 3.4 ounces, so it's fine to bring in your carry-on bag.

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