This editable carry-on checklist is a starting point, not an official airline or airport packing list. Quantities illustrate packed items for one person on a three-night trip in mild weather, in addition to clothes worn for travel. Reuse what you have and leave optional extras skipped until you need them.
Confirm the number, size and weight of bags allowed by your ticket and the airline operating each flight. Check departure and transfer security rules, the weather and what your accommodation supplies. The applicable airline and security rules take priority over this starter list.
Your checklist
Saving, sharing and item plans
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Choose one plan per row. The checkbox is separate. If you own some and need more, split the item into two rows. Optional items start as Skip.
Reuse a bag that fits your booked allowance; measure it including handles and wheels.
Small personal bag
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Only as an additional bag if your ticket permits it; your main bag may already serve this role.
Required travel documents
Quantity: 1 · Already own
Confirm the documents for your route separately; keep originals accessible and details out of this list.
Boarding pass
Quantity: 1 · Already own
Use the format accepted by your airline and airport; keep booking details out of shared list text.
Packing cube or organiser
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Optional; add only if it helps organise the bag you have without crowding out essentials.
Small bag for worn clothes
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Optional; a lightweight bag you already have can separate worn clothes from clean ones.
Clothes for the actual trip
Tops
Quantity: 3 · Already own
Three packed tops are a three-night example; adjust for activities, weather and washing plans.
Trousers, shorts or skirts
Quantity: 2 · Already own
Choose pieces you can combine with your tops; this count excludes the outfit worn for travel.
Underwear
Quantity: 3 · Already own
Example packed changes for three nights; edit for your needs rather than buying a travel set.
Pairs of socks
Quantity: 3 · Already own
Adjust the three-pair example to the shoes and activities you actually plan to use.
Sleepwear
Quantity: 1 · Already own
Bring what you normally wear for sleeping, suited to the expected room temperature.
Light sweater or extra layer
Quantity: 1 · Already own
Choose for the forecast and your outfits; skip a packed duplicate if you wear it for travel.
Additional pair of shoes
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Only if an activity needs a different pair from the shoes you wear for travel.
Toiletries without the full bathroom shelf
Toothbrush
Quantity: 1 · Already own
Pack the one you use; a special travel toothbrush is optional.
Toothpaste
Quantity: 1 · Need to buy
Check container capacity and the applicable security rules for pastes.
Small set of usual toiletries
Quantity: 1 · Need to buy
Only what you use and the accommodation does not supply; check liquids, gels and aerosols individually.
Security liquids bag
Quantity: 1 · Need to buy
Use the type required at your departure and transfer checkpoints; reuse a compliant bag.
Small toiletry pouch
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Optional for other toiletries; do not assume it replaces a security-required liquids bag.
Devices and charging
Phone
Quantity: 1 · Already own
Use your existing phone; keep it charged and accessible for the journey.
Charger and matching cable
Quantity: 1 · Already own
Check the connection for the devices you bring; avoid packing redundant chargers.
Compatible plug adapter
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Only if needed; check your charger's instructions and the sockets at the accommodation.
Power bank
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Optional; check the airline's capacity, quantity and use limits before choosing one.
Laptop or tablet
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Only if planned work or activities need it; use a device you own and remember its charger.
Extras to add only if useful
Rain jacket
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Add if the forecast and outdoor plans call for it; reuse a suitable jacket.
Headphones or earbuds
Quantity: 1 · Skip
Optional for listening or calls; use your existing pair and check device compatibility.
Before you shop
Check the booking before choosing a bag
Confirm whether your ticket includes only an under-seat bag or also a larger cabin bag. Measure the bag you own, including handles and wheels, against the operating airline's limits. If you need a replacement, choose the exact model and size before a Muchita Shopping price check; check delivery charges separately.
Adjust the clothes before adding organisers
Lay out outfits for the trip's weather and activities, then edit the example quantities. Count clothes worn for travel separately so you do not pack duplicates. Try the bag with what you already own before buying packing cubes or extra accessories.
Check toiletries and supplied amenities together
Ask what your accommodation supplies before packing more shampoo or body wash. Check the permitted containers and bag for your departure and any transfer checkpoint; a bottle's capacity matters even when partly filled. Use well-closed containers and keep the items needed for screening accessible.
Prepare for the larger bag to leave the cabin
Keep travel documents and essential electronics easy to remove if the airline sends your larger bag to the hold. Check how your operator wants cabin items packed. A second bag is useful only when your allowance permits it; it is not automatically included with every ticket.
Questions about this list
Will a bag sold as cabin size fit every airline?
No. Check the operating airline and your ticket for each flight, including the return. A shop's cabin-size label does not confirm the permitted dimensions, weight or number of bags. Measure the actual bag, including handles and wheels.
Do the same liquid rules apply at every airport?
No. For standard toiletries at US TSA checkpoints, containers must be 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or smaller and fit in one clear quart-size zip-top bag per person. Check current exceptions and the rules at each departure and transfer checkpoint.
Can a power bank stay in a bag sent to the hold?
Under US FAA rules, remove power banks before the bag goes into the hold and keep them in the cabin with terminals protected. Your airline can impose stricter capacity, quantity and use rules; check them before packing.
Sources and scope
PackPoint: Travel packing list app Supports tailoring a packing list to trip length, destination weather and planned activities, with custom items. The starter rows, quantities and optional choices here are Muchita suggestions, not a reproduced PackPoint list. PackPoint does not establish airline allowances or security permissions. Checked: 2026-10-03
easyJet: Cabin bags Supports checking the booked bag allowance and measuring a bag including handles and wheels. easyJet's small and large bag entitlements depend on its booking, fare and membership rules. Its limits do not apply to every airline or ticket. Checked: 2026-10-03
British Airways: Your baggage essentials Supports checking the operating airline's allowance, keeping documents and electronics accessible, and preparing for a larger cabin bag to be placed in the hold. British Airways and its partner airlines can have different allowances; this page does not create a universal cabin bag size. Checked: 2026-10-03
British Airways: Packing tips Supports the categories of travel documents, money, charged devices, clothes, shoes and toiletries, plus containing toiletries to limit spills. Some clothing and washbag suggestions appear in its checked-baggage section; cabin security rules still need a separate check. The quantities here are editable examples. Checked: 2026-10-03
TSA: Travel Checklist US TSA checkpoint guidance supports checking prohibited items and packing standard carry-on liquids in containers of 3.4 ounces or less, all inside one clear quart-size zip-top bag per passenger. Other countries' departure and transfer security rules can differ; check current rules and exceptions for your journey. Checked: 2026-10-03
FAA PackSafe: Lithium Batteries US FAA guidance supports carrying power banks in the cabin, protecting terminals and removing them before a bag goes into the hold. Airlines may set stricter capacity and quantity limits. Check your operator's current rules, including onboard use, before choosing or packing a power bank. Checked: 2026-10-03