I've Already Flown 100,000+ Miles This Year-These 15 Carry-on Must-haves Never Leave My Bag, From $7

"As a travel writer, I'm often asked how I manage to get everything into a single bag (carry-on-only travelers, unite), and after 51 flights and 238 hours in the air this year alone, I've got my packing system down to a science. Whether I'm boarding an overnight international flight or jetting off for a quick weekend assignment, there are a handful of tried-and-true items that always make it into my carry-on."

"I've had an Away suitcase since its first iteration (nearly 10 years, and yes, that O.G. carry-on is still going strong!). I've used other luggage, but my trusty carry-on always makes the cut. It's lightweight but somehow fits everything, from weekend trips to weeklong jaunts when I pack strategically. The compression system inside is genius, and the sectioned divider keeps my dirty clothes from contaminating the rest of my items (major win)."

Extensive carry-on-only packing practices distilled into 15 essential items used across 51 flights and 238 hours in the air this year. Items include small comforts for in-flight comfort and practical tools for security lines, hotel check-ins, and travel logistics. The selections were tested through delays, layovers, red-eyes, and long-haul flights. A lightweight Away carry-on offers a compression system, sectioned divider to separate dirty clothes, and 360-degree spinner wheels for easy mobility. A Calpak Luka Duffel functions as a capacious personal item that fits under the seat while holding clothes, laptop, snacks, and toiletries.

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