How To: Pack the Perfect Carry-On

It’s here, you guys… My four-week trip to Asia! In fact, as you read this, it’s very likely that I’m blissfully Xanax’ed out somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean.

Juuust kidding.

Although packing up a month of my life was exceptionally challenging (I hate playing shoe favorites), you’re going to be proud of me: I am not checking a bag.

Yes, you read that right.

I recently touched on how I packed for my trip to Southeast Asia — but today, it’s all about the perfect carry-on. Before I get into the details, though, here’s a bit more on my travel itinerary, as some of you have requested:

For the first leg of our journey, we’re in Japan, where it’s winter. After a week, it’s off to Hong Kong, which is supposed to be in the mid-50’s. The bulk of our trip is spent in Thailand (and on a boat), where it’s hot and h-u-m-i-d.

My carry-on suitcase is a seasonal mess of separates, but it works. It will work.

Anyway, packing the perfect carry-on to get through that 13-hour flight.

I was recently introduce to Lo & Sons by my frequent flier friend, Hitha. The brand was kind enough to let me try out a bag for my trip, and I can tell you right now: The verdict is in and I’m obsessed.

Here’s what I’m bringing with me on my 18-hour flight (in addition to #Xanax):

For organization:

BaubleBar ‘Hello Gorgeous’ pouch
Flight 001 bag set
To Go bottles and jars
Go Clean laundry bag set
Colorful passport holder
Pinch Provisions ‘Skinny’ mergency kit
Michael Kors jetset wallet (a smartphone wallet is also a great choice)
Tory Burch cosmetics pouchette (love this one)

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For comfort:

Reversible snood
Foldable travel blanket
Cashmere sweatpants (yaaaas)
Brookstone memory foam neck travel pillow
Perpetual Shade sleeping eye mask
Wool socks or sheepskin moccasins

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For sustenance:

Trail mix (portion controlled in ziplock bags, as I have no self-control)
Vitamin C packets, B12 and fish oil supplements
Larabars (they’re just fruit and nuts)
Baby carrots, string cheese, an apple (things that don’t squish or spoil easily)

For entertainment:

DVF travel adapter
Macbook Air (with a protective Speck laptop case)
iPad (to catch up on digital mag subscriptions and Netflix queue)
Mophie charger and iPhone juice pack
Brookstone portable charger
Beats by Dre headphones (Frends headphones are cute, too)
Spotify Premium (there really is no other way)

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For societal decency (kept in my BaubleBar ‘Hello Gorgeous’ pouch):

Kiehls lip balm
Philosophy Hope in a Jar travel-sized face lotion
NARS lip & nail travel set
NARS face, cheek & eye palette
Pencil sharpener (I always forget this)
Origins GinZing refreshing eye cream
Evian facial spray
Toothbrush and mini toothpaste
Tocca travel-size hand lotion
NARS cosmetics travel brushes
Hand sanitzer

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My Lo & Sons bag will function as my day-bag once we reach our destinations, too. Perfect for exploring!

I can’t wait to share more updates from my trip, my travels and how I packed for the next four weeks. You can join me for the journey through my travel posts, here.

*Wearing: J.Crew linen tee (on sale), Big Star USA jeans, Alice + Olivia heels (similar), BaubleBar necklace // *In this post: O.M.G. bag c/o Lo & Sons, BaubleBar cosmetic case, Happiness Project daily journal, Tieks flats, IT by Alexa Chung

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