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The Ultimate Carry-On Only Packing List (2 Weeks!!)
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items Built for maximum packing efficiency: these are some of the essential items that I brought to Italy for 18 days using only a carry-on and a backpack. No checked bags, no overpacking; minimal liquids, space-saving essentials, and multi-use products th...
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Everyday Essentials
Plane Ride Essentials
Toiletry
Clothes
Italy Specific
Everyday Essentials
All of the items I used EVERYDAY
I used airolo when I went to Italy & it was one of the most useful apps I downloaded. I think it was only like $10-$20 for a full month of data-only. I used whatsapp or imessage to chat with family back home, and was able to use my maps and navig...
Number One MUST HAVE - Stay Connected with an eSim - Data & Talk
I really liked how this backpack opened up - it opens almost like a suitcase you are able to lay it on its back and stuff it to the brim with your packing cubes! This fit a ton of my clothes, plus all of my toiletries & I continue to use it for t...
Airline-Approved Travel Backpack - Under Seat
When you are on your phone as much as I am, taking photos, entertaining yourself on the plane, ect. This little guy is essential! Bring your fave charging cord & fit this guy in your travel bag for emergencies!
Fast Charging Portable Power Bank
Hands down the BEST walking sneakers I have owned, ESPECIALLY for when you are walking 20k+ steps a day. They ended up a little beaten up by the end of the trip, but omg they were so worth it! Never any soreness.
COMFIEST Walking Shoe
Another must-have for when you are wearing those white shoes everyday! They are going to get dirty, and although this may not be perfect, it helps keep things looking fresh for those photos!
Shoe-Stain Eraser (NEEDED for White Shoes!)
If you are like me and can't sleep without a bit of white noise, this is PERFECT. It stays charged all night and has 15 different sounds to choose from!
Mini White-Noise Machine
This cute bag is soooo useful when travelling to a foreign country. You fold up the top, unzip and put all the items that you don't want stolen down in that middle pocket.
Pickpocket Proof Fold-Over Crossbody Bag
Type C plug perfect for Italy, Greece, Spain and other European Countries.
Travel Plug for Italy!
A hard shell suitcase is a must but grabbing one that is not TOO expensive is also ideal since hauling the luggage around cobble streets may mess up some wheels!
Wrangler 20" Astral Hardside Carry-On Lilac
Don’t forget your charger!
USB C to USB C Charging Cable
Plane Ride Essentials
For a nice comfortable plane ride
This neck pillow is super comfortable. It clips in the front so you can sort of secure it around your neck like a brace, but it has nice curves to lean your head on to sleep. I've used it many times since the flight to Italy & will continue to do...
Squishy & Secure Neck Pillow for LONG Flights
These are essential both on and off the plane. Sometimes you don't want to listen to music, but also want to drown out the noise of the crying babies - these are PERFECT for that. 3-adjustment for whether you want full noise cancellation or somewhere...
Adjustable Ear Plugs
Block out all of the light with this super comfortable eye mask. The band isn't too tight, and the 3D eye cut outs don't put any pressure on your eyes!
Super Comfy Blackout Sleep Mask
Compression socks are really helpful on long flights, especially because you are sitting for long periods of time. They help improve circulation, reduce sweeling and reduce the risk of blood clots during flights!
Compression Socks
Long flights typically have a screen that offers entertainment options like shows & movies - with this transmitter you don't need to use the chincy wired headphones they give you on the plane, just plug this in & connect your bluetooth headph...
Bluetooth Transmitter For Your Headphones!
This is a cool app to download that helps you track your sleep & naps so you don't feel as jetlagged when you get to your final destination. Not totally neccessary, but a cool find that helps!
Beat the Jetlag with Timeshifter!
Toiletry
All the essentials you need to have in your toiletry bag! Optimized for minimal liquids so that tricky security doesn't get ya!
Europe is STRICT on liquids, only letting you keep what fits in a quart sized bag! Anything you fit in these bags will be allowed through security & will keep the rest of your things from escaping liquids!
Security-Approved Quart-Sized Liquid Bags
This sampler duo is perfect for someone who doesn't know the exact type of shampoo/conditioner they want to try out in bar form for the first time. Great price for maximum payout with space saving, carry-on safe essentials.
Ultimate Combo Shampoo & Conditioner Set
Sincerely my FAVORITE sunscreen. It goes on soo smooth, has a good SPF & even doubles as a primer (again.. saving space since this is a liquid!!)
Facial Sunscreen & Doubles as a Primer!
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Dove is for sure my go-to with bar soap. This is another space-saver for when you need to save that liquid space for other essentials. Dove doesn't dry me out and smells nice and fresh. Grab one and stick it in the soap dish for some extra space savi...
Bar Soap
I bought a couple of these - one for my body soap, and another for the shampoo / conditioner bars! They kept everything dry & useful through the entire trip. SUPER neccessary.
Essential Draining Soap Dish for Travel!
If you wanna save a little bit more space for other liquids, and you don't need a makeup primer I would go for this sunscreen instead! Still amazing, but not a liquid which is a +++++
No Liquid, Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40 | Clear Over Makeup
This is perfect for bringing along your favorite perfume(s), they are small and super portable, won't take up too much space & you still get to smell like yourself!
Refillable Perfume Atomizer - Perfect for Travel
I take a lot of meds, and always want to be prepared with emergency headache, nausea or stomach ache meds so this little organizer was perfect to bring everything I needed. Compact yet holds a lot!
Pill Organizer
This is the exact package I used for my 18-day trip to Italy and they lasted the whole time!
Mini Carry-On Shampoo Bars
This is the exact package I used for my 18-day trip to Italy and they lasted the whole time!
Mini Carry-on Conditioner Bars
Save more space for your liquids in your carry-on by grabbing a conditioner bar! Tried & tested, it works so good!
Space-saving, Carry-on Safe Conditioner Bar
Save more space for your liquids in your carry-on by grabbing a shampoo bar! Tried & tested, it works so good!!
Space-saving, Carry-on safe Shampoo Bar
I love this style of toiletry bag, opening at the top like this. I would still utilize the other quart-sized liquid bags on the list because TSA in Europe is SO strict, but this is a great addition to hold all the non-liquids and other toiletry stuff...
Toiletry Bag
It’s got the little case, brush head protector and toothpaste! (Remember you can always buy more toothpaste, Europe has great toothpaste)
Perfect Travel toothbrush/toothpaste combo
Clothes
I wore this one I think 2 times while in Italy & just styled in 2-ways! You can wear this one with a white tight shirt overtop and it looks like a cute skirt, a white shirt underneath if you may get cold, or just as is. This is perfect staple ite...
Super Cute & Flattering Blue Floral Dress
These helped SO much. When you are packing 2 weeks worth of clothes into just a backpack and a suitcase, you NEED some good compression. These held up super well and go everything really packed in together perfectly.
Compression Packing Cubes
I didn't bring these guys to Italy, but I did get them when I got back home and have worn them COUNTLESS time for very longs days on my feet & they are one of my FAVORITE everyday wear shoes
Another Super Comfy Shoe Option
I really liked layering this turtleneck under dressed and wearing as an extra layer. It is not the most opaque so you def need a nude color bra underneath if you want to wear it by itself.
Closet Staple - White Turtleneck
This was another turtleneck I really liked. I wore this with both blue & black jeans & it was super cute!
Super Soft & Stretchy Turtleneck
This is another shirt I liked to layer underneath dresses or this can also be worn by itself.
Long Sleeve Basic Staple Piece
One more I wore both under and over dresses. Pair this with the blue floral dress, both under or over for a super cute fit!
Shortsleeve Crop Staple Piece
Italy Specific
One of the train apps I used frequently in Italy - there are fast trains & the travel was relatively easy to book. Make SURE you get a ticket ahead of time & never get on a train without one!
One of Italy's Train Apps!
I used this app for more of the regional trains, but again it was very useful & definitely much needed.
Another Italy Train App
On this app you can buy passes for the metro (subway) in Milan. If you are going to spend time in the city, definitely get this app so you are covered for your travel & don't get any fines!
Milan Specific Metro App
If you are going to do any rideshare, or may need a taxi in Italy definitely download this app so that you can order your ride just like you are used to!
Italy's Lyft / Taxi Service!
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