Packing in a Carry On: Barcelona

Packing in a Carry on: Barcelona

I have exciting news (!) – I created a video for how to pack in a carry on to help bring these photos to life. Below is the list of items that I took to our recent trip to Barcelona. I hope you enjoy the video!

The bag: EBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible

Packing cubes (Amazon or Ebags) size small, medium and large

Small Packing Cube: Toiletry Bag

• Straightener
• Medications
• Deodorant
• Bar of solid soap
• Contacts
• Solid sunscreen
• Lush solid shampoo
• Razor /Spare razor head
• Toothbrush with sanitizer pod
• Hair Brush
• Band-Aids and Q-tips
• Jewelry
• Makeup bag (foundation, brushes)
• Eye makeup bag (shadow, liner, highlighter)
• Hair accessory bag (headband, sock bun, bands, bobby pins, hair ties, hair clip)

And organize with bags like below:

Quart Bag for 3 Ounce Liquids

• Tooth paste
• Travel size body lotion
• Travel size l’occitane hand cream
• Travel size conditioner
• Travel size face wash
• Face moisturizer in repurposed container
• Travel size sunscreen
• Steroids/Aquaphor (for my terribly dry skin)

Medium Packing Cube: Small Clothing Items

• Bra
• Underwear
• Belt
• Warm socks
• PJS
• Two tank tops

Large Packing Cube: Clothes

• Two pants
• Five long sleeve shirts
• One dress

Front Compartment

• Euro plug with USB
• Various chargers for devices

• Travel umbrella

• Draw string bag
• Eye mask
• Kindle

Side pocket: Rain cover for backpack

Laptop Compartment

• Chromebook
• Notebook
• Pen

Crossbody Purse

• Passport
• Wallet
• Gum
• Lip balm
• Glasses and case
• Small notebook and pen

What I wore on plane

• Basic tank top
• Basic long sleeve shirt
• High black boots
• Black blazer
• Jewelry
• Bra, underwear and socks
• Fleece lined leggings

Watch the video here. Happy travels!