""I would never pack my over-the-ear headphones in my carry-on again unless the flight was overseas, and I was planning to do a movie marathon or really needed the noise cancellation feature to try and sleep,""
""They are excellent quality and so much more comfortable than earbuds for long-haul flights, but really take up a ton of space,""
""And once I get to my destination, I never use them either, which means they are continuing to waste space the whole trip.""
Professional travelers prefer carry-ons for speed and convenience but deliberately avoid certain items that reduce space or cause issues. Items that are messy, breakable, large, clunky, or likely to trigger security scrutiny are poor choices for carry-on packing. Over‑ear headphones are cited as a common example: they offer comfort and noise cancellation for long flights but occupy significant space and often go unused at the destination. Travelers balance in‑flight needs against on‑the‑ground practicality, prioritizing compact, multipurpose items and leaving bulky or seldom‑used gear out of carry-on bags.
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