Chapter 04 — Travel, Food & Lifestyle

How do I pack for a week in a carry-on?

Roll clothes, pick a color palette so everything mixes, wear the bulkiest layer on the plane, and use packing cubes. Two bottoms, four tops, one shoe change is enough for a week.

Follow-up questions

Best carry-on bag?

A 40L soft-side with a laptop sleeve fits most airlines. Away, Peak Design, and Muji are the popular picks.

Liquid rules?

100 ml bottles in a 1L clear bag. Buy full-size in destination or use bar soap and shampoo bars.

How do I not wrinkle a suit?

Fold it inside out around a tissue paper roll, or use a garment bag and hang immediately on arrival.

What always gets forgotten?

Charger, adapter, prescription meds, and a copy of your passport. Photograph everything before you fly.

What can't I bring?

Liquids over 100 ml, sharp knives, most sporting equipment, and lithium batteries above 100 Wh.

Best carry-on brand?

Away, Monos, and Travelpro Platinum Elite all last years. Aluminum looks great but dents.

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