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Packing guide

Pack with ease. Arrive ready.

Choose where you’re headed and how many nights you’ll be away. Your checklist builds itself, with packing tips and ideas for where to find anything you’re missing.

One more part of the care we put into every trip.

How to pack

Less to carry, more room for the trip.

Simple habits that save time at the airport and keep your clothes ready to wear when you arrive.

01

Lay it all out first

Set everything on the bed using your list, then remove anything you’re unsure you’ll wear. Choose two or three base colors so every piece works together.

02

Roll soft, fold structured

Roll T-shirts, knits and beachwear. Fold blazers and dress shirts with tissue paper, or keep them in a garment folder, so they arrive without creases.

03

Use packing cubes

One cube per category or per traveler. You can unpack in minutes and find things without digging through the bag.

04

Heavy items by the wheels

Place shoes and heavy items at the wheel end. Fill shoes with socks and keep them in shoe bags.

05

Liquids: the 3-1-1 rule

In your carry-on, each liquid, gel or aerosol must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less and fit in one quart-size clear bag per person.

TSA liquids rule ↗
06

Batteries ride in the cabin

Power banks and spare lithium batteries go in your carry-on only. On international flights, the limit is usually two per person, and you can’t recharge them on board. Some airlines allow just one, so check yours.

FAA guidance ↗ · ICAO rule ↗
07

Keep essentials with you

Medicines, documents, jewelry, chargers and a change of clothes travel in your carry-on, never in a checked bag.

08

Weigh and track your bag

Weight limits vary by airline and fare, so check yours and weigh the bag at home. Put a tracker and a name tag inside and out, and take a photo of what’s packed.

09

Leave room for souvenirs

Pack to about three-quarters full, or bring a foldable tote. Wear your bulkiest shoes and jacket on the plane.

Worth buying

Worth having before you go.

The things we reach for most on our own trips. As with hotels, there are good options at every level, from luxury to great value.

Luxury luggageTumi · Rimowa
Smart designAway · Eagle Creek
Great value, built to lastTravelpro · Target

Packing cubes

Keep everything organized and compress soft clothing.

Where to buy: Eagle Creek · Target · Amazon

Luggage tracker

See where your checked bag is from your phone.

Where to buy: Apple · Best Buy · Amazon

Power bank

Choose one rated 100 Wh or less so it’s allowed on most flights without approval.

Where to buy: Anker · Best Buy · Amazon

Universal adapter

One with USB-C ports charges several devices from a single outlet.

Where to buy: Best Buy · Target · Amazon

Outdoor gear

Boots, layers and rain shells for parks, ranches and snow. Try boots on in person.

Where to buy: REI · evo · Boot Barn

Travel toiletries

Refillable bottles, mineral sunscreen and a small first-aid kit.

Where to buy: Target · CVS · Walgreens

Store links are suggestions only; we don’t receive anything from them. Airline and destination rules change, so confirm the details for your flight and destination before you travel.

Ready for the next trip?

You pack. We’ll take care of the rest.

Tell us who’s traveling and what you want the time to feel like. Cesar and Alex will help shape every detail with our partners on location.

START PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY