Many people think that is practically impossible, but I've traveled to practically every continent doing just that. When people try to pack like this and fail, I notice one common mistake: they forget to utilize their personal item. When I pack, I consider my personal item as an extremely important part of my Tetris-like packing equation. Of course, before you head to the airport, check your airline's size requirements for the personal item.
Recently, I've been using the Antler Tote Bag, which has worked as a great size for a personal item. It fits a ton of items, keeps everything organized, fits under the seat in front of me and looks incredibly chic while I go throughout my travels. Now, I'll take you through every single item that I pack in my personal item.
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Inside The Personal Item
The anatomy of a five-year global nomad's personal item. From tech cord management to the ultimate in-flight comfort kit, every single item has an exact, non-negotiable purpose.Melissa Cabey
After that, I think about my health necessities. Water is the most important, so I slide that right into the side of the tote bag. In the Antler brand bag, there is a little section that holds your water bottle in place inside the bag. After that, I place my medications in a zipper inside the bag. You never know if you will need easy access to your medications, so it's better to have them as close to you as possible. I always throw in a pair of compression socks for a long flight, and I put them on right before I board the plane. Lastly, I pack a snack, that way my blood sugar doesn't get low on a long travel day.
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Another item that you could place inside your personal item is a pair of shoes. Sometimes, you really want to bring an extra pair of shoes for a trip. Instead of forcing it to fit inside your carry-on, designate the bottom area of your personal item for the pair of shoes. I always wrap mine in a shower cap, that way they don't get anything else in my bag dirty.
3 Things a Travel Pro Never Packs in a Personal Item
While it’s tempting to maximize every inch of your under-seat bag, overloading it can backfire at the gate or mid-flight. You might want to avoid packing these three things:
Bulky Outerwear: Never try to stuff heavy jackets or thick sweatshirts into your secondary bag. Wear them onto the plane instead to save precious volume.Full-Sized Liquids: Keep your toiletries strictly to TSA-approved travel sizes, and leave heavy, full-sized bottles at home or pack them in your main carry-on if necessary.Hardcover Books: They add unnecessary weight and awkward bulk. Stick to a lightweight e-reader or a single paperback to keep your bag flexible. (Editor's note: Unless it’s the biggest bestseller of the year, in which case, we fully support pulling a muscle for a good plot twist.)The Top Layer: Always place your liquid pouch and your laptop or tablet at the very top of your bag or in an easily accessible exterior pocket.The Tech Bundle: Keep your loose cords and chargers zipped away in a dedicated pouch so they don't tangle with other items when you pull your electronics out for screening.The Document Pocket: Designate a secure, zippered pocket on the outside of your bag specifically for your passport and boarding pass so you never have to fumble through your main compartments.
One Final Tip
Lastly, no matter your packing situation, always make sure that if you're also carrying a purse, it needs to fit in the personal item as well. I always bring a small purse or fanny pack with me, which holds my wallet and passport. That way I can easily access it while moving through the airport, then I can place the purse inside my personal item once I'm boarding the flight.
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