Packing in a Carry on: Alba, Italy
I think we are getting better than ever with packing light- we had so much additional room in this bag! We traveled to Alba, Italy for the International White Truffle Festival– it was every bit as delicious as it sounds.
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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
- 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)
Quart Bag for 3 Ounce Liquids
- Tooth paste
- Travel size body lotion
- Travel size conditioner
- Travel size face wash
- Face moisturizer in repurposed container
- Steroids/Aquaphor (for my terribly dry skin)
Medium Packing Cube: Small Clothing Items
- Bra
- Underwear
- Socks
- PJS
- Two tank tops
Large Packing Cube: Clothes
- One pair black pants
- Four nice long sleeve shirts
- One sweater
- One scarf
- One belt
Front Compartment
- Euro plug with USB
- Various chargers for devices
- Travel umbrella
Laptop Compartment
- Chromebook
- Notebook/Paperwork/Pen
Bag checks in under the 8kg limit. Even though I had extra room in the packing cubes, I still had a bit of weight in the toiletry small packing cube that I could have cut out if I had too.
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
- Ankle boots
- Black blazer
- Scarf
- Fleece lined leggings
