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What You Will Find In My Carry-On Plane Bag(s)
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items What do check-in lines, security and gates have in common? They all involve waiting! And nobody likes to wait long periods with heavy bags😅 After so many flights I'm giving you my top recommendations for what to take with you on the plane, so you do...
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Taking a Big Bag With You?
Let's pack our bag!
The Bag For The Important Stuff
The Important Stuff
Taking a Big Bag With You?
Depending on the length of your flight you'd like to take a bigger bag (backpack, tote or shopper) with you in addition to a smaller bag. I have listed items that I have and would take with me✈️
Le Pliage is a classic! I personally have this bag in black in size L. The size is perfect for the needs on the plane and it can endure about anything. If it gets dirty just wipe it off and you're good to go! Perfect for city tripping or less adventu...
le pliage original - Longchamp
Well if you're more the type of backpacks and like classics like I do: just go with the North Face Borealis. Great fit (they have men and women types and colors), easy on your bank account and great if you’re going on hikes or daytrips!
Borealis Backpack | The North Face
If you're more on the designer end Diors classic “The Book Tote” will do good. In the airport it fits perfectly on your carry-on suitcase and to be honest: it’s an eyecatcher! It is big enough for everything you need on a plane AND it fits underneath...
Designer Tote Bags — Women's Leather Goods | DIOR
Let's pack our bag!
Now that we have our (big) bag, let's pack it! I have listed items that I always take with me (when travelling with a bigger bag)!
Staying hydrated is my nr 1 rule! You don't want to get all grumpy and dehydrated with such a long travel day ahead. It's even more important when you're on a long flight. In my daily life I always take the Quencher with me. But the Icefow is perfect...
The IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler | 30 OZ | Insulated Water | Stanley
Scarfs are easy to match with your outfit and great for some extra warmth when they turn on the airconditioning in the air 🥶
Scarf
I said I'd never switch my beloved books for an E-reader.. until I tried one. It is so much easier to carry around a light and small pocketsize e-reader instead of a few books. 10/10
Kobo Libra Colour
On most airlines you can charge your devices with an USB-A cable. Newer phones/devices are nowadays delivered with USB-C cables and adapters. So I ended up buying a set of these and take them with me to charge when needed!
USB A to USB C Cable
When flying across the globe or if you have a layover it's always nice to have the possibility to change your underwear or top if needed. These Uniqlo tops with built in bra are 🔥 and they take little space in your bag! I always also throw in an ext...
Women's Bra Tops | UNIQLO US
I always take a small toiletry bag with me on the plane. In it you'll find: toothbrush and paste, small perfume, scrunchies, handmask or -lotion, lipbalm, hairclip and a sleeping mask.
Toiletry Bag
Airpods, airpods Max, JBL's.. everyone has their personal preference. Always nice to retreat when needed or to watch one of your fave series on the plane!
Airpods
I lost track of the times I forgot my travel adapter and ended up buying one at the airport for 2-3 times the price.. auch! I only take this with me on the plane when it's a long flight (+10 hrs) and I havent flown the airline before.
Universal Travel Adapter All in One
I always bring some snacks and fruit with me! Just in case the airplane food is not it or I'm feeling a bit light in the head. Just make sure you finish them when flying to countries with strict biosecurity laws like Australia or New Zealand.
Snacks | M&S
The Bag For The Important Stuff
So you're finally on that long flight, put your bag in the cabin or underneath the seat before you and you try to sleep.. unfortunately with one eye open because you want to be sure your most important documents and money are safe. Especially when fl...
Easy, comfy and safe! All you need when on a plane. You can even wear it whilst sleeping or eating. And it fits a ton!
Women's Bags | UNIQLO US
This bag is great when travelling with a bigger group, carrying around passports of the children or siblings!
See by Chloe Women's Joan
There are tons of other bum bags or fannypscks that can be used! Just make sure something is close to you, tied to you or in your sight when you're on the flight.
Belt Bags For Women
The Important Stuff
So what is the important stuff?
I always make sure that my passport, yellow card/carte jaune, currencies etc safely stored. I tried a travel wallet and it works for me at times. Sometimes I’d throw it all in the bag and sometimes I use a smaller toiletry bag so that it doesnt show ...
Travel Wallet For Women
Here are some that I like! Just make sure it's brandless and easy to carry in your small bag, also when you're on the destination.
Coin Purse
In addition to the toiletries in my bigger bag - I keep a small travelsize perfume with me on the plane. Always nice to have!
Mini Perfume - Sephora
The dry air in the sky makes our lips go crunchy! Make sure your lips stay hydrated with a moisturizing lipbalm - I always use one with an SPF
Labello Lip Balm - Sun Protect -With SPF 30