CHECKLIST FOR WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR CABIN BAG
When we plan trips, we overthink everything. I know I do. I also waste too much time on making lists after lists on what to pack. Here is a simple must-have list to save you time and help you prepare for your travels.
First things first, choose your bag wisely, keep in mind the size restrictions that apply to cabin bags. 48 cm – height, 34 cm- width and 23 cm – depth is the standard, but please check with the airline you are flying with.
Always put a name tag on your cabin bag. Name tags are essential.
A must-have for every trip:
(1) Passport and Boarding Pass
(2) Flight tickets and itinerary
(3) Confirmation of your airport pick up and hotel
(4) Print out of E Visa (if visa is required)
(5) Cash / Travelcard
(6) Travel Insurance
(7) Mobile Phone and Charger
(8) RFID Blocking Passport Card Holder Neck Stash Pouch Security Travel Wallet Bag
If your flight is longer then 5 hours, I would suggest packing toiletries.
PERFECT BAG PACK FOR A SOLO TRAVELER 
Body lotion
Lip balm
Toothbrush and mini Toothpaste
Mini First Aid Kit – with Panadol etc.
(Remember there is a limitation of how much liquid you can take on the airplane, usually 3.4-ounce bottle but please check with the airline you are flying). Pack these in a ziplock bag to avoid spilling.
If your flight is longer then 12 hours, I would suggest also packing
Blanket
Eye Mask
Kindle instead of a book to keep the weight down. I personally love actual books, but it just adds so much weight to my carry on.
I am a big believer in packing clothes, as a backup, just in case the airline loses your suitcase. I usually pack my cabin bag as a weekender, clothes for three days.
Medication is another essential item everyone has problems with when traveling, remember if you have prescribed medication take a doctors letter with you. Take all your medicines for your trip in your cabin bag; this is to avoid any problems if your suitcase goes missing.
Remember, you can not pack sharp objects like nail filler, etc. You are not allowed perfumes and lighters. For details information on what you are not allowed in your cabin bag check this site: Australian Travel secure
I do not travel with out these items and for more information on what else will be very handy to have – Click Here
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With the recent changes to airlines like Ryanair this is becoming more essential. Think you’ve covered pretty much everything, useful post
kindle is exactly what i am missing on the longer flights. big books are too heavy and require a lot of space.
These are great tips, and great for carry-on bags. I never leave home without hand cream for flights, as it’s so dry in the air! Great list for sure.
You have noted almost everything in the list. I agree that kindle is way more better than books. And I would say if you can ignore the laptop, then nothing like it 🙂
Thanks for sharing these great tips. I have made several of these essential to my prep time for traveling. Making a list of everything your supposed to have and checking it before leaving home is so important. No one wants to realize they left a charger once they get to the airport.
Such an informative post. I like travel packing posts like this as it’s always a reminder for me. I’m bookmarking this page. I’m not really a fan of kindle but I make sure to select a book which I cannot finish, so it limits my books to one. And who goes on Kong flights without pillow? Not me obviously!
I like the way you have segregated the need of items based on the length of the flight. Never thought this way but it’s really useful and makes sense. For me, my electronics like laptop, kindle and camera are also part of my cabin bag. I also keep a pack of dry tissue and an extra shawl in my bag which acts as my light blanket anytime.
My list looks a little bit different since I usually travel with kids, but these are great tips! Also the length of the flight or the airline affect on what I pack. For example, I often travel long distance with Norwegian and I find their meals rather small, so I usually carry extra snacks, and a blankie for the kids in my carry on.
Those are truly the essentials. For us, since we want to avoid check-in luggage, we create a packing list every time we travel. The packing list allows us to choose which items to bring and which items to leave at home.