{"id":9094,"date":"2026-10-04T14:57:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T03:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/home\/?p=9094"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:57:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T03:57:40","slug":"carry-on-packing-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/home\/carry-on-packing-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Carry-On Packing Tips I&#8217;ve Learned From 30 Years of Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carry-on packing tips<\/strong> are something I&#8217;ve picked up plenty of after more than 30 years of travelling around Australia and overseas. And one of the most important lessons I&#8217;ve learned is simple: <strong>packing lighter can make travelling so much easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Travel has been a huge part of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Many of you will know me through my dad, <strong>Mal Leyland<\/strong>, and our family&#8217;s long association with travelling Australia. I&#8217;ve been fortunate enough to spend years on the road, travelling to some incredible parts of this country and experiencing everything from remote outback adventures to long road trips, flights and overseas holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And after all those years, you&#8217;d think I&#8217;d have packing completely mastered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I certainly haven&#8217;t always been a light packer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9096\" src=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-packing-bag-image-1024x683.png\" alt=\"carry-on packing tips\" class=\"wp-image-9096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-packing-bag-image-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-packing-bag-image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-packing-bag-image-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-packing-bag-image-370x247.png 370w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-packing-bag-image-270x180.png 270w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-packing-bag-image-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-packing-bag-image.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#1-start-with-the-right-carry-on-bag\">1. Start With the Right Carry-On Bag<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-pack-for-the-holiday-youre-actually-taking\">2. Pack for the Holiday You&#8217;re Actually Taking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-keep-your-carry-on-organised\">3. Keep Your Carry-On Organised<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-wear-your-bulkiest-items\">4. Wear Your Bulkiest Items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-keep-the-important-things-close\">5. Keep the Important Things Close<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-pack-for-the-journey-not-just-the-destination\">6. Pack for the Journey, Not Just the Destination<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-dont-fill-every-last-bit-of-space\">7. Don&#8217;t Fill Every Last Bit of Space<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#one-of-my-most-important-carry-on-packing-tips\">One of My Most Important Carry-On Packing Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-years-of-travel-led-me-to-cloud-travel\">How Years of Travel Led Me to Cloud Travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#come-along-on-my-next-adventure\">Come Along on My Next Adventure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udc99-follow-cloud-travel-on-facebook\">\ud83d\udc99 Follow Cloud Travel on Facebook<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1791069077121\">What are the best carry-on packing tips for travelling lighter?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1791069235839\">What should I always keep in my carry-on bag?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1791069252383\">How can I avoid overpacking my carry-on?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There was a time when I&#8217;d pack for every possible situation \u2014 extra clothes, extra shoes and all those things I&#8217;d throw into the bag because <em>&#8220;I might need that.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Experience has taught me differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">These days, I think good packing isn&#8217;t about squeezing as much as possible into a suitcase. It&#8217;s about taking the <strong>right things<\/strong>, staying organised and making the journey as easy as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">So here are <strong>seven of my favourite carry-on packing tips<\/strong>, learned from more than 30 years of travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"1-start-with-the-right-carry-on-bag\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf5adc11464348c0152c793c3ac61dbe\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>1. Start With the Right Carry-On Bag<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A good carry-on bag can make an enormous difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I look for something lightweight, comfortable to carry and, importantly, easy to organise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Useful compartments mean you&#8217;re not constantly digging through the bottom of your bag looking for your glasses, charging cable or passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">One of the really great carry-on packing tips I particularly like is a <strong>foldable backpack<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9097\" src=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-on-kuranda-platform-with-backpack-768x1024.png\" alt=\"carry-on-packing-tips\" class=\"wp-image-9097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-on-kuranda-platform-with-backpack-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-on-kuranda-platform-with-backpack-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-on-kuranda-platform-with-backpack-600x800.png 600w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/carmen-on-kuranda-platform-with-backpack.png 1086w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><code>Carry-On Packing Tips \u2013 Wear Your light comfy Clothes<\/code> in warmer climates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It takes up very little room when it&#8217;s packed away but gives you an extra bag when you arrive at your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">They&#8217;re handy for sightseeing, day trips, shopping, excursions or simply carrying a few essentials when you don&#8217;t want to take your main bag with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"2-pack-for-the-holiday-youre-actually-taking\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adf3920b850e489a86862103084c859e\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>2. Pack for the Holiday You&#8217;re Actually Taking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This sounds obvious, but it&#8217;s probably one of the easiest carry-on packing tips is to reduce what you pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t pack for every situation that <em>might<\/em> happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, think about what you&#8217;re genuinely going to be doing each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I like taking clothes that can be mixed and matched. A few versatile pieces can create several outfits without taking up half your luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If something you&#8217;re considering packing only works with one outfit, ask yourself whether you really need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Quite often, the answer is no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"3-keep-your-carry-on-organised\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f83a4d59e422cbab40e12f31f47e4cf\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>3. Keep Your Carry-On Organised<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of my most practical <strong>carry-on packing tips<\/strong> is to keep everything organised.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Packing cubes, organisers and separate pouches make it much easier to know where everything is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You can keep underwear together, separate your tops and bottoms, and have another small organiser for cables and chargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It becomes particularly useful if you&#8217;re travelling around rather than staying in one hotel for your entire holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s nothing worse than having to unpack your whole bag just to find one small thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"4-wear-your-bulkiest-items\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06c02dcdab32ea5b0d2914851c94e192\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>4. Wear Your Bulkiest Items<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If I&#8217;m taking a jacket, jeans or heavier shoes, I&#8217;ll often wear them while I&#8217;m travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your lighter clothes and shoes can then go into your luggage, leaving valuable space for everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9103\" src=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Pink-Winter-Outfit-at-Alpine-Lake-Lookout_edited-2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Pink-Winter-Outfit-at-Alpine-Lake-Lookout_edited-2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Pink-Winter-Outfit-at-Alpine-Lake-Lookout_edited-2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Pink-Winter-Outfit-at-Alpine-Lake-Lookout_edited-2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Pink-Winter-Outfit-at-Alpine-Lake-Lookout_edited-2-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Pink-Winter-Outfit-at-Alpine-Lake-Lookout_edited-2-512x768.png 512w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Pink-Winter-Outfit-at-Alpine-Lake-Lookout_edited-2.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><code>Carry-On Packing Tips \u2013 Wear Your Bulkiest Clothes<\/code><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Comfort comes first.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">wearing my bulky jacket when flying also gives me the jacket to wear as a blanket or scrunch up and lean on making flying and sleeping a little more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"5-keep-the-important-things-close\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcb1dbf1254bf920e24e3c6848db3238\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>5. Keep the Important Things Close<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are certain things I always want within easy reach when I&#8217;m travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your passport, wallet, phone, medication, travel documents, chargers and valuables should be somewhere safe but accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I like keeping smaller essentials together in a separate pouch rather than scattering them through different pockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">That way, when I need something, I know exactly where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And there&#8217;s another reason to keep your essentials in your carry-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Checked luggage doesn&#8217;t always arrive when you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"6-pack-for-the-journey-not-just-the-destination\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a167ddd5cf6324359a7fbc4e578c4ff\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>6. Pack for the Journey, Not Just the Destination<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Your carry-on isn&#8217;t only about what you&#8217;ll need when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Think about the journey itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on how long I&#8217;m travelling, I might have headphones, a charging cable, something warm for a cold aircraft cabin and a few personal essentials within easy reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For a longer journey, I&#8217;ll also pack a change of underwear and a fresh top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If your checked suitcase decides to take a different holiday from you, at least you&#8217;ve got enough to get through the first day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"7-dont-fill-every-last-bit-of-space\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e250b8f9d4c87a1d801639fdcb5f465d\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>7. Don&#8217;t Fill Every Last Bit of Space<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This is probably one of my favourite carry-on packing tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Leave some room.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s tempting to use every centimetre of available space before you leave home, but you&#8217;ll probably be grateful for that spare room later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You might buy something on your travels, need somewhere to put your jacket or simply discover that everything refuses to fit quite as neatly when you&#8217;re packing to come home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A little bit of spare space gives you flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"one-of-my-most-important-carry-on-packing-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4b0a27746080ea02317f433f27f6999\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>One of My Most Important Carry-On Packing Tips<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOf all the <strong>carry-on packing tips<\/strong> I&#8217;ve learned over the years, one simple question has probably saved me the most space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Am I genuinely going to use this?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If the answer is no \u2014 or even <em>probably not<\/em> \u2014 it usually comes out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After more than 30 years of travelling, I&#8217;ve realised that packing lighter gives you something much more valuable than a little extra room in your suitcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It gives you freedom.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Less to carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Less to keep track of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Less time spent unpacking and repacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And more time to enjoy where you&#8217;re going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"how-years-of-travel-led-me-to-cloud-travel\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ef9123abe887c3b3ababbb178e004d0\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>How Years of Travel Led Me to Cloud Travel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">All those years on the road have also given me plenty of ideas about the little things that can make travelling easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And that&#8217;s part of the reason I&#8217;ve decided to start something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve recently launched <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61595028091476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Travel<\/a><\/strong>, my new online travel store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Cloud Travel brings together practical travel accessories designed to help travellers stay organised, pack smarter and make their journeys a little more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI&#8217;ll also be sharing more <strong>carry-on packing tips<\/strong>, travel advice and practical ideas through Cloud Travel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a different venture from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leylands Travel Australia<\/a><\/strong>, but the inspiration behind it comes from exactly the same place \u2014 <strong>my lifelong love of travel and exploring Australia and the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After so many years travelling with Dad, working with Leylands Travel Australia and sharing our adventures, this feels like a natural next step for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m taking what I&#8217;ve learned from actually being on the road and using those experiences to help choose practical products that I believe can make travelling that little bit easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And I&#8217;m only just getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9102\" src=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/travel-backpack-image-of-carmen-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/travel-backpack-image-of-carmen-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/travel-backpack-image-of-carmen-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/travel-backpack-image-of-carmen-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/travel-backpack-image-of-carmen-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/travel-backpack-image-of-carmen.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"come-along-on-my-next-adventure\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45e11bd0fecdc56f52c15171bf723887\" style=\"color:#c2452d\"><strong>Come Along on My Next Adventure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve followed <strong>Mal Leyland<\/strong>, our family adventures or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leylands Travel Australia<\/a><\/strong> over the years, I&#8217;d love you to come along with me as I build <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudtransit.myshopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ll be sharing more of my personal travel tips, packing advice, ideas for making travel easier and, of course, the products I&#8217;m discovering along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI hope these <strong>carry-on packing tips<\/strong> help make your next trip a little easier.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"\u2708\ufe0f-visit-the-cloud-travel-store\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2708\ufe0f Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudtransit.myshopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Travel Store<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Explore <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudtransit.myshopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Travel<\/a><\/strong> and my range of travel accessories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"\ud83d\udc99-follow-cloud-travel-on-facebook\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a6d8931482760cc0fc05dae2f0d2cd9e\">\ud83d\udc99 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61595028091476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow Cloud Travel on Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;d particularly love to see some familiar faces from the Leylands community over on 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Explore further.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carmen Leyland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791069077121\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the best carry-on packing tips for travelling lighter?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Some of my best <strong>carry-on packing tips<\/strong> are to choose versatile clothing, wear your bulkiest items while travelling, use packing organisers and only pack things you know you\u2019ll actually use. I also recommend leaving a little spare room in your bag for anything you pick up along the way.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791069235839\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">What should I always keep in my carry-on bag?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>I always recommend keeping important items such as your passport, wallet, phone, medication, travel documents, chargers and valuables in your carry-on. For longer journeys, I also like to pack a fresh top and change of underwear in case checked luggage is delayed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791069252383\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I avoid overpacking my carry-on?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>After more than 30 years of travelling, my favourite trick is to look at each item before closing my bag and ask, <strong>\u201cAm I genuinely going to use this?\u201d<\/strong> If the answer is probably not, I leave it at home. Packing lighter means less to carry, less to keep track of and more freedom to enjoy your trip.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carry-on packing tips are something I&#8217;ve picked up plenty of after more than 30 years of travelling around Australia and overseas. 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