Most People Hate Carry-On Travel Because They Skip These 11 EssentialsMost People Hate Carry On Travel Because They Skip Thes

If the idea of flying with just a carry-on stresses you out or you never quite feel prepared enough, chances are you're missing a few key essentials. In this video, I'm telling you the exact ones that make all the difference. If you're bringing what fits in a carry-on, your shoes matter a lot. For most trips, you can get away with packing three pairs, sometimes even two, but they need to be strategic. You want something comfortable and ideally the perfect balance between stylish and functionality. Here's my strategy for every trip. The first pair is your workhorse everyday shoe, ideally something neutral, comfortable, and goes with everything. Your second pair is your activity shoe. This is where you'll choose a specific shoe for a certain activity that you'll be doing a lot of in addition to your workhorse shoe. And then the third pair is your wildcard or flex shoe, which is based on your needs. Maybe something waterproof or a nice sandal for warm weather. And try to pick your shoes first. It is way easier to build your outfits around your shoes than the other way around. Everyone's feet are different, but for me, my workhorse shoe is usually a white or neutral New Balance sneaker. I think they're cute enough for city days and supportive enough for long walks and light hiking. But since you're only bringing two, maybe three pairs, make sure they are comfortable. That is the number one thing that should decide what goes in your suitcase. Packing cubes are one of the most important parts of any packing setup, and the ones I've used most often are from Trip Travel Gear, who are kindly sponsoring this video. They have two styles of packing cubes. Both offer the compression system. This means you can squeeze in a few extra pieces of clothing when you use the compression feature to cinch everything down. These compression cubes are made of ultra lightweight material while still being nice and strong, but somehow extremely thin, so they really don't take up any extra space. Lately, I've been partial to their business class cubes since they open up all the way around for easier packing. The biggest benefit for me is how much they keep me organized on any given trip. If you're hopping between hotels every two to three nights, you know how exhausting it is to repack constantly. A packing cube system lets you grab exactly what you need without dumping your entire suitcase out every time. This allows you to isolate clothing and outfits that you need without having to unpack your whole suitcase. I recently used these cubes on my trip to Japan. The large one fit all of my clothes and fits perfectly inside the away carry-ons. The smaller one fit all of my undergarments and pajamas. Trip Travel Gear also makes a toiletry kit, which is another essential you do not want to overlook. A highly functional toiletry bag is worth every penny when you're traveling. The reason this one works so well is because there are three main components that you can use and adjust based on your trip. You've got the main dop kit, which is organized into different types of pockets. There's also a detachable smaller liquids bag, which is the perfect size for a weekend getaway trip. And then it also comes with a separate clear quart size bag for getting your liquids through airport security. And it's got its own clip so you can hang it from anywhere. This toiletry bag saved me in Japan. I was able to hang it from anywhere, which was great because the bathrooms were so small. It's one of the best designs travel toiletry kits that I've found. Check the links in the description to grab your toiletry bag and packing cubes from Tripped. Going carry-on means your liquid toiletries are limited, which means you want to replace as many as possible with solid options. One of my favorite examples of this is the crystal deodorant because it's just a block. It kind of looks like a dry ice cube, so there's no liquid to be found. To apply it, you either just wet it or apply it right out of the shower when your armpits are still a little damp. And one travel size stick costs about three dollars and it will likely last you a year or longer if you only bring it with you on trips. I was so happy to see so many of you comment on some of my previous videos about how well the crystal deodorant has worked for you guys. So anytime that you've used a product that I've recommended, please drop it in the comments. I love hearing stuff like that and it also really helps me come up with more ideas for more videos and also to help share other things with you guys and other travelers. Now the secret to carry-on travel, especially if you're going for more than a week, is to plan to do a little bit of laundry. You have a few options, either sink or tub laundry in your hotel room. You can book a hotel with a washing machine or you can go find a local laundromat. I've done all three and there are pros and cons to each, so you just have to determine what would work best for you and your schedule. Personally, I like doing a bit of sink laundry here and there. Sometimes I prefer to use the Scrubba wash bag because it gives me a little more room than the and then you're also not tying up the sink in case you need to use it for other things. It's also got the little bumps on the inside to help act as an agitator and doing laundry in my hotel room means I can quickly wash what I need and then lay it out to dry and go on with my day. Sometimes the problem with relying on hotel washing machines is that they can get pretty busy during peak times and if you do manage to snag one, you have to then wait around for your Again, it really depends on what you have going on, but basically I always plan to do a little laundry in the sink and if a better option comes along, like a laundry wine bar, that's a bonus. And one more tip about the Scrubba bag, it also acts as a dry bag. So if you're on a tour or your travel itinerary is pretty busy, where you might be moving locations and therefore hotel rooms every two nights, sometimes you have to do a bit of laundry at night and it might not be completely dry by the next morning. In that case, if I have anything that's still a bit damp, I can transport them inside the Scrubba bag so that my other dry clothes don't get wet. And then just air them out when you get to your next spot. And if you want to try this but you're on a budget or you just don't want to buy something else, you could still use a regular dry bag if you already have one or an extra large ziploc bag. Of course, if you do laundry in your room, you'll need to dry your clothes and I've got a whole video demonstrating this process if you'd like to learn how I do it. But essentially, I like to use the burrito method to do the initial dry and then hang things up. A small packable clothesline will definitely help with that. Ideally, you might have a small balcony that you can hang it from. Otherwise, you can get creative with hanging it in your room. I'm also going to pick up some foldable travel hangers for my next trip because there's usually never enough in hotel rooms. I have a few of these mini pouches and they're perfect for so many things. I've used one as a compact tech pouch which has the perfect amount of room for a charger, a power bank, some cables, earbuds, and more. I've also used another one as my supplements, pills, and first aid pouch especially for longer trips. I like to use these little pill bags. These are great especially for longer trips where you might be packing a 30-day supply because these tiny little ziploc bags squish down as you use them. So, compared to hard containers, they take up less space. I recently bought this one with a clear front panel so you can easily see what's inside. I love using this as my little hygiene first aid catch-all travel kit. It's perfect for all the little small items you need all together and accessible from one bag because without a pouch, all those tiny things somehow seem to migrate into the darkest corner of your bag. One of the sneaky advantages of being a carry-on traveler is that you can actually take advantage of the best flight deals. Some of these crazy cheap fares, especially business class deals, come with tight layovers or multiple connections which are totally worth it by the way unless you're stuck checking a bag. That's why I consider Daily Drop Pro an essential. Chris and I are currently en route via Air Canada Business Class and I actually scored an awesome deal on these because of my Daily Drop Pro membership. This is not sponsored. I pay for the annual membership myself. I think it's about $150 a year. I found these seats for less than what we normally fly to Mexico for in premium economy. I saved thousands of dollars on these seats. So, Daily Drop Pro is definitely worth it. If you want to see the deals I'm talking about, I'll leave a link below so you can check it out. And a lot of people ask if it's worth it if you're Canadian. I'm Canadian and I think it's worth it. Another thing that makes carry-on travel way easier, especially internationally, is setting up a Wyze account. I use it because it solves two big problems at once. Cash and card payments. I'll bring my physical Wyze card so I can withdraw a bit of local currency from an ATM without worrying about terrible conversion fees. And then I also keep a digital one on my phone for tap payments because if I can avoid pulling up my wallet 24 times a day, I absolutely will. It's secure, it updates your balance instantly, and you can hold multiple currencies at once without guessing what the exact exchange rate is going to be. For anyone bouncing between countries, having a Wyze card just simplifies everything. When you're traveling with a carry-on, every inch of space matters, including the space outside your bag. A simple carabiner or a Heroclip basically acts like an extra hand, which we all need because somehow we're always holding 11 things all at once when we travel. I'll clip my day bag or shopping bag to my suitcase handle when I need to stay hands-free. The Heroclip especially is a game changer. In a bathroom or a cafe where there's no clean place to set your bag down, that's where the Heroclip has a slight advantage over the classic carabiner because you can literally hang it from anything. If you're a carry-on traveler and a souvenir lover, this is one of the smartest additions you can pack. A tiny packable duffel bag that folds down to the size of a sandwich. It weighs almost nothing and lives at the bottom of your suitcase until you need it. Then on the way home, if you've bought too much stuff that won't fit in your carry-on, you can turn to the dirty duffel method, which involves checking a bag, but what you do is stuff that duffel bag with all of your dirty clothes and anything else relatively soft that can't really break. Then you check this bag on the way home, but keep your carry-on for your souvenirs so that nothing gets broken, lost, or stolen. I recently did this coming home from Japan if you want to know more about how that went. I hope this helps you on your next carry-on only trip. If you add even two or three of these things to your setup, your future self at the airport is going to want to hug you. Thank you so much for watching, and we'll see you in the next one.