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Carry on essentials including cosmetics
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items I only ever take carry-on baggage when I travel (I hate taking hold baggage!) and these are the items I really can't live without. I also made a full blog post about this which you can read here: thattravel.co.uk/hand-luggage-tips-and-carry-on-essentials
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Packing and Bags
Essentials
Clothing
Toiletries and Make Up
Reusables
Packing and Bags
You need a bag with lots of pockets and space that's soft and small enough to fit in the overhead lockers if you're flying! I love these brands for that
I use Mountain Warehouse packing cubes for my carry on baggage, as well as a foldable day bag and the bag itself. They're great because I can fit soooo many more clothes in than I would be able to otherwise, I honestly couldn't manage a trip without ...
Outdoor Clothing & Equipment | Mountain Warehouse GB
Osprey are also really good for lightweight backpacks - they double up really nicely as hiking backpacks and day bags if you're walking around a city too.
Premium Outdoor Backpacks & Bags Since 1974 - Osprey
Essentials
I'm actually a bit obsessed with SafetyWing Insurance! I love how easy they are to use (the policy wording is really easy to understand) and how responsive the team is. Their ethics are also great and I love how much they care about their customers
SafetyWing - Insurance for remote workers
World Nomads are also a great choice that I've used in the past - they have some really good ‘give back’ experiences too to local NGOs in some countries, which I think is really cool.
Simple, Flexible Travel and Holiday Insurance | World Nomads UK
Monzo is great for avoiding fees when you bank, and they don't invest in fossil fuels. I find them really easy especially when travelling and would recommend them to anyone.
Monzo | Your New Favourite Bank
Also love Revolut bank for avoiding travel fees and they're another one who don't invest in fossil fuels at all!
Revolut
These are the best eco friendly earplugs, they use recycled ocean plastic and I think they work really well
Shop Earplugs - Happy Ears
I love their bluetooth in ear headphones, use them every day and the case is so compact!
Skullcandy | Headphones, Earbuds, Gaming, and Speakers
Clothing
I use these guys for shoes and other essentials
Ethical Superstore: Fair Trade, Organic, Vegan, Plastic Free & Eco ...
I love this sustainable shoe brand!
Allbirds: Comfortable, Sustainable Shoes & Apparel
The best lightweight sustainable clothes!
MATE the Label
Great eco friendly clothes
Rapanui Clothing | Protect All We Love
Love these for activewear
BAM Clothing: Activewear that moves us forward
Great sustainable shoes
Good News London: Good News | Shoes that May Cause ...
Toiletries and Make Up
These are the best zero waste haircare products I've ever used, and they also have tablet based toothpaste which is great for lightweight packing. Really important note: the shampoo is not vegan (it contains milk) so if this is important to you then ...
My Green Routine: Luxury Sustainable Personal Care
DEET free bug spray and non-nano sunscreen, works brilliantly - I honestly prefer it to any DEET based spray I've ever used. I never get bitten when I use it.
Incognito Less Mosquito
Also great toiletries, including moisturiser - my only issue is that they are no longer available in the UK!
Ethique
Love their deodorant (and toothpaste, but it's liquid so not ideal for carry on!) - the deodorant is small so it's the perfect size for carry on
Life Supplies
Love all of their make up - they're refillable and vegan with minimal plastic, most of them are also solid
Zao makeup
Fluoride toothpaste tablets - they're great for carry on as they're not liquid, and they work really well.
pearlies whitening toothpaste tablets | plastic-free
I love LUSH perfume for carry on because they are solid instead of liquid, so they're perfect! I also love their argan oil hair bars
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics | Vegetarian & Cruelty Free
Reusables
The best filtered reusable water bottles - an absolute must for any trip for me!
Water Filters & Water Purifiers | LifeStraw – LifeStraw Water Filters ...
Great reusable coffee cups
Ecoffee Cup