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What should you pack in your carry on? Definitely pack ANYTHING you do not want lost! That includes cameras, cell phones, medicines, or anything else that is valuable to you. I once packed my wedding dress into my carry on because I didn’t want it lost. So, everyone’s “must pack” carry on list is different, but here is my list of essentials!

Carry On Luggage List

  • Passport/Visa
  • Driver’s License
  • Money/Credit Cards- Preferably in a RFID protector wallet
  • Travel information/Tickets
  • Insurance Cards/Heath Documentation
  • Keys
  • Cell Phone with Charger
  • Camera with Batteries
  • Mints (or chocolate!)
  • Book/Magazine
  • Ipod/Mp3 player with Headphones
  • Tissues
  • Any medicine that you may need.
  • Eye Drops
  • Travel Blanket
  • Hand sanitizer/Cleaning Wipes
  • Pen
  • Chapstick
  • Beauty Essentials: Dry Hair shampoo, Brush, Cleaning Towelettes, Mini Toothbrush
  • Jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Eye Mask
  • Hand Lotion
  • Neck Pillow
  • Nail File
  • At least one outfit.
  • Any valuables that you do not want lost in your check on luggage.

Here’s a good carry on suitcase.

Here’s a quick video of some items I bring in my carry on.

What items did I mis that YOU would bring in your carry on?