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Carry-on packing checklist

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.

Your checklist ↓

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

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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.

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Bags and things to keep accessible

Main carry-on bag

Quantity: 1 · Need to buy

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.

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