Essential Items To Pack In Your Carry-On
When travelling by air, there are certain essentials that you must always pack in your carry-on. This is because of the potential risks of theft, loss, delays or damage to any luggage you may check-in with the airline, which could end up causing major inconveniences and disruptions to your trip.
This blog post covers the key essential items to have with you, in your carry on, when traveling by air to ensure a smooth and hassle-free trip.
So let’s get started.
Travel Documents & Identification Papers
Never pack your passport, driving license, boarding passes, visas and any other personal identification papers in your checked-in luggage.
Passport and visa documents are necessary for boarding planes and entry into the country. However, if you have other important papers that you may need later on, such as a driving license or medical prescription, and if these papers get lost or damaged, this could result in major inconveniences during your trip.
Furthermore, if your luggage gets lost or stolen you don’t want papers with your personal information getting into the wrong hands.
Contact Information
Always make sure you have key contact information on you when you are travelling. This includes accommodation addresses, emergency contact information and a printed itinerary. Again, you don’t want to pack this in your checked luggage and have the risk of losing this information.
Valuables & Electronics
Money, credit cards, electronics and expensive or delicate items such as watches, jewellery should always be packed in your carry-on to minimise the risk of theft or damage. Checked baggage is more likely to be mishandled so it is best to keep your delicate items and electronics with you. Don’t forget to include packing the chargers also in your carryon; you don’t want these getting lost or damaged either.
Also, if you are taking anything with sentimental value or can’t be easily replaced put them into your carry-on.
Plus, long flights can be tedious, so having entrainment ready on your laptop or tablet is also another reason not to put them in your checked-in luggage.
Medications & Prescription Glasses
Carry with you any essential medications, including prescription drugs, in their original packaging with clearly visible labels. Also, keep any prescription paperwork with you.
If you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, make sure to pack them in your carry-on, along with some lens solution (in line with airline liquid guidelines) and a spare pair on contact lenses if possible.
Change of Clothes
In case your checked luggage gets delayed or lost, having a change of clothes in your carry-on can be a lifesaver. Pack a lightweight change of outfit, including a fresh pair of undergarments and socks.
Toiletries
Carry with you a small toiletries bag with some travel size essentials such as toothbrush, toothpaste, eye drops, and facial wipes.
Comfort Items
For added comfort during long flights we recommend you take on the plane a travel pillow, eye mask and ear plug. These items can help you get some rest during your flight and allow you to control the light and noise conditions.
Also, carry with you a jacket or top to keep warm; however if you are not wearing it on the plane, then drape it over your arm so not to take up valuable space in your bag.
Snacks & An Empty Water Bottle
Airport and airplane food can be unpredictable so we always recommend you carry a snack during your journey. Pack a few non-perishable, TSA-approved snacks such as granola bars, nuts, or dried fruit.
Don’t forget to bring an empty reusable water bottle that you can fill up after passing through security to stay hydrated throughout the flight.
So To Wrap Up On The Essential Items To Pack In Your Carry-On
By packing these essential items in your carry-on luggage, you’ll be better prepared for any unexpected situations that may arise during your trip as well as enjoying a more relaxing journey.
Finally, when you check-in your luggage with your airline, read our great blog on ways to prevent your luggage getting lost.
