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What to Pack in Your Carry-On Luggage for Summer Travel
Everyone can use some good rest and relaxation, and we’re more than looking forward to getting away for a stress-free summer vacay this year.
But between airlines losing luggage, long waits for picking up checked baggage and general travel woes plaguing our airlines, it might be time to simplify your travel this season by packing all of your belongings in a carry-on bag. Not sure how you’ll fit a week’s worth or more of essentials into a TSA-approved 22×14-inch suitcase? TikTok is here to help.
The video-sharing app is chock full of travel hacks for condensing your clothing and other must-haves into your carry-on luggage. Convenient and affordable products such as packing cubes, refillable toiletry bottles and shoe bags make it easier than ever to pack small. We’ve also found plenty of little luxuries for making even the longest flights bearable: compact neck pillows, noise-canceling headphones and packable footrests, to name a few. Of course, smooth summer travel starts with a great suitcase, so we’ve included our favorite carry-ons to shop.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best TikTok-approved travel products to shop on Amazon and from around the web to help you skip the dreaded check-in line and avoid bag fees, from vacuum-sealed travel bags to the internet’s favorite carry-on suitcases.
The Best Packing Essentials for 2024
It’s not really about the luggage, it’s about how you pack your luggage that makes the difference. We’ve found all kinds of nifty packing gear that will make you more organized and more streamlined than ever.
Apple AirTag
Keep an AirTag in your carry-on for security just in case you become separated from your luggage.
Best Travel Accessories for 2024
Now that you’ve packed your carry-on, here’s everything you’ll want nearby to make your day of travel go as smoothly as possible.
Saucemoto Dip Clip (Pack of 2)
Dipping fries in ketchup when you’re driving can seem impossible, but these sauce holders, seen on Shark Tank, are here to save the day. They attach to the air vent and can hold ketchup in the removable white tray, or the tray comes out to hold bigger sauces that already come in a container with a peel off top.
Beautural Mini Travel Steam Iron With Dual Voltage
If you’ve been thinking of a travel iron, just read this customer’s review: “I originally bought this to use for traveling as I was getting sick and tired of using the irons that come in hotels that are cheap and spill water everywhere. This little iron was such a good buy, very small, easy to travel with, not heavy at all. Heats up pretty quickly and easy to use. I have also started using this for day to day use. Because it is so small, it stores well as well.”
Best Travel Entertainment for 2024
If you’re in for a long flight or cross-country drive, you’ll need some on-board entertainment. Here are our top choices.
Disney+ Subscription
There are a lot of streaming services you could watch during your travels, but Disney+’s offerings of Marvel, Star Wars and classic movies and shows means you’ll have countless hours of content to keep you occupied. Plus, you can bundle it with Hulu for even more hit shows and movies.
Best Carry-On Suitcases for 2024
Now that you have all your other essentials, it’s time to get a carry-on suitcase that’s ideal for your specific needs. Here are some of the best carry-on luggage options from around the web.
Away The Carry-On
This Away bag boasts flashy features such as a durable polycarbonate hard shell, spinner wheels and a TSA-approved, ejectable USB charger. The classic rolling hardside luggage with a retractable handle is designed to fit in most major airlines’ overhead compartments, making it a great go-to Carry-On bag for travel, regardless of your destination.
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