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FYI, if you travel Premium economy plus, your trays are in the side pocket so the tray cover will not work. Also, is the 15.6" backback big enough to hold everything? Do you think the 17 or 18" would be better? Or will they not fit under the seat in front of you? I have a TUMI that I travelled with me while working (airplane every week) but it does not have the depth to hold a compression bag. Last time I took it to Europe, I had my clothes take up half the space in the bag with just a few items. I do like the weight of it though and the "squishability." Thanks for posting your videos. I have been enjoying them! Leaving for Lake Como in September.
Thank you Laurie for your time to put these videos together; they're SO helpful. ✋😆I am a bag-a-holic (pouches included.) You just helped me explain to my husband why my different variations are necessary. All bags & trips are not created equal.
at your recommendation, I bought the airplane tray cover with pockets as you showed in this video, and I actually pack the essentials I will be using on the plane ride right into those pockets and as soon as I get on the plane, I slip it right over the tray and then fold the tray back up until we are in the air...ezpz! No need to dig through my bag once I sit down in my seat to get this stuff all ready for my flight!
HINT: When we last flew in Dec. our plane was changed to a Dreamliner. We flew WestJet. On the Dreamliner there is no tray from the back of the seat in front. The trays all come up from the side of the seats. The airplane tray cover would not have worked on that particular plane. Be sure you know ... google image search for the seats on the particular plane, specific to the airline you will be travelling on. :)
I too bought the tray cover and love it. I like the idea of “pre packing” and will try on my next flight this summer. Do you know if I would be able to use one of the “airplane foot hammocks” with it? Thanks Laurie for all of your helpful hints!
Use clear freezer baggies that come in all sizes. They are cheap and clear and the freezer ones are a bit thicker. I take extra baggies to use while on vacation. They always come in handy for a million purposes.
I absolutely adore using Ziploc bags because they fit nicely into my backpack, prevent leaks & are waterproof, slide in/out easily, weigh nothing, can eliminate too much air in the bag or add air to protect things, and work much like a vertical file system! I label the bags with different colored Sharpies so at a glance I can figure out whether it's medication (T1D- carry LOADS of pump supplies & other meds), electronics, or my spare clothes. Checkpoint Charlie is already frustrating & anxiety-inducing. Being able to see things clearly labeled makes it so much easier when I need to grab a bag and figure out its contents. I've tried so many of the cute toiletry or travel type bags, but I always go back to a clear plastic zip bag. I also like having things labeled because when it's time to return home from my trip, I know exactly where my belongings need to be. 😁😉 Glad to see I'm not the only one that prefers this system. ❤️
I'm a very petite woman, and the only time I appreciate being so short is when I'm flying in an airplane. I'm the only one on the plane who has enough space!
I'm one of those who does not like a lot of pockets in my personal item bag. It stresses me out to try to remember where I put things. I must have, though, an outside pocket to put my ID and ticket so I can access them easily in TSA and have a place to put them back to not lose them. Thanks for more great tips.
One suggestion is if you do not have a lot of pockets and choose to use smaller pouches to stay organized. When you are packing take a photo of the pouch and all the items inside. If you have different color or types of bags that might be helpful. I have also used a label maker and placed the labels so I can see them when I look into the bag.
I took a smallish carabiner on a recent trip to the UK, only travelling by trains/bus/taxi. During the flights, I packed my down jacket into its pocket and used the carabiner to attach it to my (rather full) personal item bag -- as I check a bag and only take a small backpack on the plane. Then in the UK, on a rainy day I used it to hang my very wet umbrella off my handbag when it wasn't raining or I was indoors. You can also use it to hang a toiletry bag off a hook. I think they are so handy!
I absolutely adore all the different sized s-biners that nite-ize offers! I have brought them on every vacation and they're so incredibly useful! They also have locking mini s-biners that I use to lock zippers, fantastic for pickpocket heavy areas.
I ALWAYS take a carabiner with me now. I even use it to hook my reusable shopping bag to my backpack after a quick trip to the market so I don’t have to carry it!
When you say it is less stressful to not have your personal item bag stuffed full, that is so true. There is so little room in the airplane and wrestling with a full bag gets really difficult and frustrating, even at the gate.
100%. My personal bag is a LoveVook backpack and I love it. Flying to my destination it was not overpacked, BUT coming home on my return flight for some reason it was overstuffed and it was almost unmanageable. Thank goodness our flight, in economy plus and first class was almost empty and I had an empty seat to sit the bag on and unload anything so I could search inside.
Hey, we just got back from Europe on Delta (yes, we were part of the nightmarish delays). They announced at the beginning of one of the long flights that we were not allowed to use portable chargers during the flight. I’m not sure why, but I thought I’d warn y’all so everyone can be sure their phones are charged up before boarding. ✈️
Love your videos, Laurie! I used several tips on my recent trip to Italy. Regarding packing a personal item bag, I like to have pouches that have different textures. This helps me locate what I need in a darkened plane with minimal space to yank out my backpack and root around.
I'll NEVER get on an airplane again without thinking about the mammogram comment!! I can't stop laughing! I am anxious to hear your opinion, if you ever end up using the Foldie on a flight. I have been curious about that product, and have often thought, "What would Laurie do?"! I look forward to your videos even when I don't have an upcoming flight. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
Since there are many bags on the market that are of good quality, affordable, and can be worn with confidence, *gtdupe* why would you still buy fake bags?
Just an idea, if you have one T shirt in that small cube in your personal item bag, you could take it out and fit a solid colour tank/shell and 3 or 4 translucent scarf-like tops that layer over the same tank into the same amount of space. A lot more clothing options in the same footprint, as long as you wash the tank out each night. The microfiber ones that Chicos sells have a lovely silky texture and will absolutely be dry by morning.
We wear travel pouches inside our jacket/sweater to hold our id/passport/credit cards/ etc. It´s small and flat and I´ve never had a problem travelling internationally (which is how we are usually flying.)
Can’t stress enough taking a change of clothes! We checked luggage last year and they were delayed by about 18 hours. We were wearing clothes for a cooler overnight flight and landing in a hot humid city. We were able to change into shorts and enjoy our day even without the suitcases. As well I had a small version of toiletries/my essentials pouch so I could brush hair etc. Laurie your videos and tips are essential and everyone can use them. Thanks!
Heads up. Watch your under the seat in front of you bags. Five hours into a ten hour flight the young person in front of me was tugging on my backpack trying to pull it up to her. She probably would have cleaned me out. All my valuables were in it! Probably thought the old lady (me!) was asleep by now. I rest my both feet on it and felt her tugging! Never trust anyone!!
For a makeup brush bag I use an old umbrella case. My umbrella had broken and I was going to throw it away. I looked at that small drawstring bag that holds the umbrella and thought about my makeup brushes. I turned it inside out, cut off the extra length from the bag and had a drawstring bag for my brushes. It has worked great!
I really liked what you said about the sanity check when you are organizing a personal bag. I am the person who doubles, triples, and at times quadruple checks my personal bag before I leave for the airport. I’m always so freaked out I’m going to forget something. In my brain, I map out where in my bag the most logical place I will be grabbing my Kindle or my wallet or my phone from. That helps me to remember to put that item in. Great tips.
Toiletry bag tip. Put everything in the bag, zip it and then shake it/swing it. Everything will settle and you can see where all of the voids and spaces are to adjust as needed.
Have learned so much from your vlogs. Friends and relatives always make fun of me watching you tube but they get so stressed when travelling with bulging cases with extra charges, come without so many things, cant find anything etc etc and I breeze through customs thanks to all your tips and tricks.
sadly, Mrs K's medical needs pretty much fill her carryon. I have a personal rule that I completely empty anything I am going to be packing in, before I start packing, and then start my air trip outfit with empty pockets. it can save an awkward situation in security, as has hit headlines this spring. I'm also the checklist guy. I make a checklist for what I am taking and where it gets packed. then it goes into a bag with paper copies of all the specifics of the trip, like hotel reservations, rental cars, etc. I also, if I can, print a paper copy of my boarding pass and put it in my passport as a bookmark, although on our last trip, Alaska wanted to do it paperless.
Bless your heart, a mammogram is exactly the way to describe being in an airplane seat these days!! Don't think I'll be able to get that image out of my mind next time I'm flying LOL! I make sure I will not have to get anything out of my personal item bag during the flight by placing everything I might need en route in either a pocket or my tray table pockets thingie (the one you mention here, it is such a travel game changer, I don't know how I ever flew without it) after I go through security. That way, there's no fumbling required.
I love my lovevook personal item bag BECAUSE of all the pockets. A logical pocket for each essential travel item makes it easier to remember where everything is. Your packing tips have made the CATSA line much less stressful for me when i travel. Thank you, Laurie ❤
I love my Lovevook bag as well. CATSA leaving Vancouver was a NIGHT MARE for me. I was in a wheel chair and had no control over what was put up on the belt, in the grey bin etc. There was an wheel chair attendant and he was putting my stuff in bins and on the belt. I was trying to watch all my items, and we were rushed as we waited over 2 hrs. for wheel chair at the check in desk. My C-pap machine ended 3 conveyor belts over!! I had to call my daughter back into the CATSA area to go and retrieve it for me. Plus, I had bought clear bags on Amazon with the correct size according to the CATSA website. The agent tore my bag apart, and literally dumped my liquids bag upside down into my personal bag and told me I had the wrong type of bag, and that I was to use the plastic bags they provide in the CATSA area. * I was also in the special line for people with disabilities etc. as it was supposed to be less stressful for me and my family was altogether with me. I had to ask for some bags for future use, return flight... I politely told her I had checked on CATSA website and went by the guidelines and had no idea the plastic bags were supplied in their line. Also she of course discovered my small crochet bag with my yarn, project, acrylic hook and a pair of specific very small scissors that were allowed by the size I had researched. She called out to her supervisor, who then told her that those were allowed and were in the size parameters. She was in a "MOOD" and was really not a helpful nor patient person. She was downright rude. She is exactly the type of agent that everyone warns about. I thought all would be fine and that all was an exaggeration. NOPE!!!
Used some of your tips for my recent trip. Security was not an issue, pulled out my liquids bag and had my passport and boarding pass in a front pocket. Thanks for the info Laurie
🇦🇺 Aussie traveler here! I like to travel with a 7kg personal item only, and a thin hip belt to go in the airplane seat pocket with my phone and wallet inside. A tip from me is that if a personal item bag is important to you, don’t accept upgrades to the emergency row. You get the leg room but they won’t let you put a bag under the seat to keep the aisle clear.
I always thought of my personal bag as an extension of my carry on. For wearable items and needed essentials. If one is strategic, it can fit up to a week or so of additional wearables, etc. Anything to avoid checking bags. Thanks for your tips.
I watched another video about TSA agents stealing from your bags as you walk thru the screening. It was suggested putting id/passport, etc, deep into a pocket to make it difficult for them to get to. Best if zipped. I will use the little double caribiners you showed us to secure the zipper. Not locked but harder for them to get to. In other counties, I've had to remove my money belt. It will also go deep into a zippered pocket. I love your videos.
I pack my liquids bag and my airplane bag standing up either vertically or horizontally towards the top of my personal items bag and not flat as you've shown. That way if you need to pull one of them put it will slide out rather than having to take one out to get to the one underneath.
Hi, Lauri - I'm sure you've heard this already but if your eyes are watering while reading can be an early sign of cataracts. If you haven't had an eye check up in a while, I would mention your issues next time. Safe travels n love ur vids!
I noticed your speech was delivered more slowly in this video. I love it, so chill! I enjoy all your videos but for some reason I did appreciate this slowed-down style.
I really like your idea of using a compression bag for your personal bag. Planning on putting everything I won't need till arrival in it. I will save me hunting around for the things I need in the airport and on the plane. Thanks Laurie, your the best!!
Another vid packed with tips! I think the reason we all stood up our toiletries was to prevent leakage - the leakproof containers and skins are a more recent addition. But they certainly have allowed us to “play Jenga” with our liquids in new way. 😂
I am not flying. I am packing shoeboxes for Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child. Packing a shoebox and backing a travel bag are similar. Filling all the useable space. Compress items into small space. Enjoy seeing the various items used to pack. Thanks.
I would like to add one thing. To your compression cube where you put a shirt, two undies, and socks, I would add a night shirt or thin pajamas. Just thinking about not having something to sleep in makes me anxious.
Another stellar video Laurie! One comment about that lovely tray table cover: on some airlines, the table folds in half to stow it & it can’t be locked in place w/the cover as it becomes too thick. But I still take it hoping for the best! As well as the “mammogram” comment (an instant classic 😂) I like the new animated graphics. Thanks as always for your great tips!
I find having so many pockets in my personal bag stressful. I packed compression socks in the bottom of a pocket but forgot where, and I needed them desperately. I usually ask for a window seat so I can use this bag as a footrest for my short legs.
I just came back from a 4 day trip and I was able to pack all in my luggage (Level 8 with laptop) & personal bag thanks to your tips. I used compression bags which made such a difference and I was able to save space in my liquid bag by decanting into smaller containers. I also placed my pill containers in different spots! Thank you!
This may sound unnecessary for some, but it helps me (especially with $) I have a card written with where I have or keep various items. Or I will put a little tag on the outside of the small bag as to its contents. Especially when my compression bags aren’t see through.
Oh, it's smart! My stuff is overflowing and I can't remember where I have all my gear...like my magnifying travel mirror-finally found it after almost a year! It was in a mock tsa box this whole time.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I especially got a kick out of your passport discovery! Made me get up to insure I knew where our passports are! Thanks from all of us for making our travels more enjoyable and less stressful.🥰
Hi Laurie, this really one of the most thorough and helpful travel videos I’ve seen ever. Plus your tip to PRACTICE the steps to go through security! I’m a big believer in a practice run, and it’s great to be validated 😝 Thanks for such a great collection of tips and links to the actual items! Also, “LIKE A MAMMOGRAM” OMGGGGGGG
I tried your tip regarding laying items horizontally in your toiletries bag and I had so much room for more should I need. But in packing, less is more! Thanks for your hard work.
Something to just know is that different airports have different TSA requirements. For example, SFO (San Francisco) doesn't require you to remove your shoes UNLESS there's heightened security that they're watching out for. A friend who works for FEMA so travels a lot told me that this is happening because airport security is being upgraded so if an airport has already been upgraded then the shoe rule has changed. When I was traveling through Philadelphia in May, they made me put all of my electronics & liquids back into my personal item before they would send it through the scanner. So just be prepared for changed conditions. Love your videos.
I also think that they change things daily or even more often to what the will be the protocols within the rules; to keep everyone on their 'toes' and so travellers are not complacent and it helps find problematic travelers.
I agree! Also an extra bra. If you're wearing a black one, pack a beige one in your personal item bag. If your suitcase goes missing, shopping for a swimsuit or a bra is a hassle.
@@susanwexler6983 100% especially if you are someone like me that is oversized and has walking disabilities.... shopping would be h_ll in a foreign country for those items.
I love your striped backpack and I bought one after seeing yours! It helps to alway pack pockets with the same items each trip. I can always find everything. 😊
Thanks for all the tips! In my emergency clothes bag (a large ziploc) at the bottom of my personal item, I include a pair of leggings as well as a shirt, underwear, and a sorts bra. I've never needed them yet, but I know if I don't pack them, I will next time! lol
I couldn’t find compression cube to fit bottom of my backpack, so I’m planning to use my food vacuum sealer . Thanks for reminder to add leggings to this!
I like bags with very few pockets so I can customize by pouches. Then my pouches are easy to remove at my destination. For my phone I wear a small cross body bag with a zipper compartment I can easily drop the phone in. I recommend against cross body bags with flaps over the opening - you need two hands to open it and put your phone in or take it out.
For me the more pockets the personal backpack have the better. And if the items i put in those pockets are smaller i still use some sort of pouch for them. Anything i may need on the plane and even on the airport while waiting goes in the outside pockets like chargers, glasses , cords , medication , iPad . Then in the outside smaller pocket i put my extra change of clothes - instead of cubes i fold them flat and put in a ziplock bag , then i pull the air out of it , the whole thing becomes almost flat and fits perfectly in that pocked without bulge it - those clothes are for just incase the once i wear get dirty from something at the airport or in the plane , and i can easy grab them without opening and dig in the the main pocket for them. Then anything else goes inside the bag. For me also less reasons to open the main pocket the better , that way curious eyes can't see where is what .
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Something i bought on a whim for all black suitcase, became a must have for me after i though about the pluses it gives . And that is a suitcase protection cover - it can make your luggage easy to spot when waiting for them , and it protect it from scratches. But for the carry on one id say it gives you a protection from thefts - no one can easily remove it without being noticed by you or everyone else around. Cheap amazon thing that is helpful in more than one way and not just for some fashion , and i don't see any travel gurus mention them , and i know a lot of people may have not even heard about it.
I also rely on small pouches to corral loose items within the pockets of a tote or backpack after having unmentionables FLY into the air as a security officer rummaged around. The pouches and translucent compression cubes are godsends. Happy travels!
Taking Mom to see some relatives she hasn't seen in 30 years. She is hearing impaired and has ambulation concerns (can use a cane but not for more than .5 miles, Steps are a problem. Heat is a problem (we're going to Iowa in the summer). Have reserved wheelchair for airports. What else would you suggest. TIA
I carry a neon yellow nylon bag (smwll with a drawstring and super light weight, fits in my pocket), as I approach TSA I put EVERYTHING inside it. Watch, phone, items from my pockets, sunglasses, earbuds, purse, ID, belt, water bottle, ....all of it. As I pass TSA I grab my neon yellow bag and go. Quick, simple and hard to mess up. NEVER lost anything at an airport.
I like pockets to help stay organized too. Most bags didn't have enough pockets for me so I bought a lightweight purse organizer to add those needed pockets. And it's easy to move to another bag if needed.
Just packed for a road trip weekend away. Packed my bathroom bag vertically and only needed one bag vs. two !! Everything does fit better vertically :)
I love my tray pouch! I pack it before I leave home and after I go through security, I put I iPad in there. When I get to my seat I pull it out of my personal item for flight
Catherine from Georgia USA here! Great Ideas! I like clear plastic zipper bags. One idea you shared a while back is a RED! Lid for jewelry. I use an old round RED! Tupperware Lid. I always keep a pack of tissue in my handbag inside personal bag to use in toilets with NO tissue. I think we are supposed to put all snacks and food in a gallon bag, not loose.? The rules and regs constantly change and make us so crazy. I have GLOBAL ENTRY/PreCheck. Thanks for all you do to help us Miss Laurie.
I haven’t read through all the comments but I always pack a swimsuit as well as a change of clothes in my backpack. Who wants to buy a pricey suit at the resort or worse, have to go swimsuit shopping your first day? I also have everything essential for the flight in one clear pouch, glasses, reader etc. that I grab from my purse and put in the seat pocket. When I pack I have a list of everything I put in my backpack or personal item so that I can pack quickly and not miss anything. I still need to streamline and your vlog is helpful.
Hi yes!!! That is one I use in my pool bag-I put the coverup and swim suit in the pool bag and roll it to a rectangular shape and put it in the bottom of my bag.
I bought a miracle suit maybe 2 years ago. Those are not cheap! I did not realize how worn out the material had become till I put it on at the resort. That’s not the best place to discover that. But you would think that miracle suit would stand up better to salt and sun.
I loved your fanny pack idea. I have put an assortment of must have items that fit in it. Meds, lotion, compression socks, ink pen, phone, charger, lipstick, mints. Toothpaste, toothbrush, toothpicks, ect. That made total sense! This video is priceless as well for my carry one.
I have the Lovevook backpack as my personal item bag. It’s been great for many flights, it would fit under the seat nicely, but my last trip I was on a United 757-200 on the isle in regular economy, and could not fit it under the seat at all! I spoke to the flight attendant about what I should do and luckily she said the two seats next to me would be empty. I was able to use the middle seat to store my backpack under the seat. Lucky for me, otherwise I don’t know what I would have done.
It's 15.6. I love it and it always fit in other planes. Just not this one. There wasn't any mechanical boxes or additions to the space. And I packed it with my usual items. @TravelTipsbyLaurie
I got several Foldies and love them. For flying, I decided to get a felt tote bag organizer for the inside. It has various size pockets and looks like it will be easy to see everything. A change of clothes in a compression cube fits perfectly under the organizer and keeps the bottom stable - like you've advised - THANK YOU! Love your videos!
Laurie, I’ve watched you for years and have loved watching your channel. Thank you!!! …have you ever heard of the Tobiq personal item bag? It’s pretty amazing (especially for kids). Just thought I’d pass on a recommendation, since all of your recommendations have helped me! 😊❤
I bought the airplane tray table cover pouch for my recent trip and LOVED it. The flight attendant said she had never seen one before. Unfortunately/fortunately on the trip home I was upgraded to Economy Plus where the tray table came out of the armrest and I could not use the table cover pouch. I was grateful for the extra seat space but in the future will pack my under seat bag differently just in case!! As you have mentioned in a previous video, aisle seats often have a smaller under seat space and my bag didn't fit very well. Fortunately they didn't make make me stow it above, as it had many items I needed during the flight . So many variables!!
Laurie, just a suggestion: When you have text like re the Tulum airport, maybe put it on top of the screen. When pausing to read it, TH-cam has these maddening ridiculous overlays and anything midscreen or lower is not readable.
Hi Laurie. I’ve watched you for years and now I’m flying to my daughters wedding in Oregon from Chicago. I’m watching more videos and I’m trying to see what I can carry her gifts in safely….. I’ve got a checked and no option of carryon only a personal bag for my hubby and I each.
My husband takes high blood pressure meds n others that are prescribed does he need to leave that in bottle or or he use the small bags (35) to put for each day of trip
I still don't understand how those size of a backpacks, which yes does fit under the seat, is anywhere near what every airline I have ever gone on says rules and measurements for size, Rules are half what your showing, and everyone else is showing, I think. Check for sure . I take backpack as carry one item! Your personal item bags are so much bigger than any regulation I have ever seen size wise. And then where do you put your feet? Would like you to go over different airlines and regulations ( all similar) and show regulation bag size for personal items. What the point of measuring and wieghing everything else when that is allowed to be so wrong.
He last trip I used a purse organizer that zipped.I’m now rethinking that as it was about the same size as the seat pocket and I had too much stuff in it. Def going to do different pouches with whatever bag I choose
In the event I have to gate check my wheelie backpack which is my carry on bag and can only bring in the cabin my personal item bag I keep in my personal item bag a couple of TSA locks so I can lock up my back pack which does not have built in locks.
TY for incorporating my suggestions for mentioning the FOLDIES bag. I have a purple one that I currently use as a gym bag -- until I travel next year. The extra bag that comes with it will be a holiday gift for a gal pal. FOLDIES directly has a wonderful customer service department that is on top of all possible problems with delivery, malfunctions, etc. Also, I learned to keep an itinerary list/with pictures of where I placed everything in various pockets.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I agree Laurie. For my age and disabilities, I would find the FOLDIES not the right choice for me. I found the LOVEVOOK bag in an appropriate size, and it fight on my suitcase when transiting thru the airports, and it fight under the seat in front of me, and was the right size that even my 12 and 8 yr. old grand daughters could be helpful and carry it on their shoulder. Plus, I do love all the pockets. AND, it opens at the top like Mary Poppins carpet bag and stays open when you are needing to go in and out of it.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie According to the website, if not fully expanded, it has a trolley sleeve that can be put over either a weekend or personal suitcase. The next time that I travel via UA etc., I will check the measurements.
For me, I use my personal item for things I will actively need on the flight. Anything else that would still be needed, but maybe not all the time goes in the overhead.
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FYI, if you travel Premium economy plus, your trays are in the side pocket so the tray cover will not work. Also, is the 15.6" backback big enough to hold everything? Do you think the 17 or 18" would be better? Or will they not fit under the seat in front of you? I have a TUMI that I travelled with me while working (airplane every week) but it does not have the depth to hold a compression bag. Last time I took it to Europe, I had my clothes take up half the space in the bag with just a few items. I do like the weight of it though and the "squishability." Thanks for posting your videos. I have been enjoying them! Leaving for Lake Como in September.
“Like a mammogram” 🤣🤣
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Came to the comments as soon as she said that😂
I came here to say that! 😂😂
My all time favorite analogy of an airplane seat, as tight as a mammogram!
Thank you Laurie for your time to put these videos together; they're SO helpful.
✋😆I am a bag-a-holic (pouches included.) You just helped me explain to my husband why my different variations are necessary. All bags & trips are not created equal.
I’m a bagaholic too and a Lug Nut! I love their brand more than any other for the great organization and beautiful, light and cute interior colors.
Bag-a-Holic #3! I have several personal item bags & love them all.
I totally get it; I just cannot remember where I put things sometimes. I bet you had all the colored pencils organized in 3rd grade too lol.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie ✋ 🫣 I sure did lol.
Add me to the bag a holic list. It's a science to which bag goes where
at your recommendation, I bought the airplane tray cover with pockets as you showed in this video, and I actually pack the essentials I will be using on the plane ride right into those pockets and as soon as I get on the plane, I slip it right over the tray and then fold the tray back up until we are in the air...ezpz! No need to dig through my bag once I sit down in my seat to get this stuff all ready for my flight!
I think I’ll do that next time.
Great idea!
HINT: When we last flew in Dec. our plane was changed to a Dreamliner. We flew WestJet. On the Dreamliner there is no tray from the back of the seat in front. The trays all come up from the side of the seats. The airplane tray cover would not have worked on that particular plane. Be sure you know ... google image search for the seats on the particular plane, specific to the airline you will be travelling on. :)
That’s a great idea. Thanks for that.
I too bought the tray cover and love it. I like the idea of “pre packing” and will try on my next flight this summer. Do you know if I would be able to use one of the “airplane foot hammocks” with it?
Thanks Laurie for all of your helpful hints!
Use clear freezer baggies that come in all sizes. They are cheap and clear and the freezer ones are a bit thicker. I take extra baggies to use while on vacation. They always come in handy for a million purposes.
Yes, I have a whole video on plastic bags. Great tips
The best part about then too is that they weigh practically nothing and are waterproof!
It's just another way of saying "ghetto" for poor people wearing imitations. BUTTTTT It's a smart investment when rich people do it *gtdupe*
I absolutely adore using Ziploc bags because they fit nicely into my backpack, prevent leaks & are waterproof, slide in/out easily, weigh nothing, can eliminate too much air in the bag or add air to protect things, and work much like a vertical file system! I label the bags with different colored Sharpies so at a glance I can figure out whether it's medication (T1D- carry LOADS of pump supplies & other meds), electronics, or my spare clothes. Checkpoint Charlie is already frustrating & anxiety-inducing. Being able to see things clearly labeled makes it so much easier when I need to grab a bag and figure out its contents. I've tried so many of the cute toiletry or travel type bags, but I always go back to a clear plastic zip bag. I also like having things labeled because when it's time to return home from my trip, I know exactly where my belongings need to be. 😁😉 Glad to see I'm not the only one that prefers this system. ❤️
“Squeezed tight like a mammogram” is the best thing I have heard this year
Like a mammogram!?! Ain’t nothin getting between that 😂 Thanks for the chuckle. Awesome video!
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I'm a very petite woman, and the only time I appreciate being so short is when I'm flying in an airplane. I'm the only one on the plane who has enough space!
It comes in handy being a firefighter too, I've found, fitting in confined spaces lol.
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Like a mammogram…best description ever! 😂
I'm one of those who does not like a lot of pockets in my personal item bag. It stresses me out to try to remember where I put things. I must have, though, an outside pocket to put my ID and ticket so I can access them easily in TSA and have a place to put them back to not lose them. Thanks for more great tips.
I think that’s the best pocket ever on the outside.
One suggestion is if you do not have a lot of pockets and choose to use smaller pouches to stay organized. When you are packing take a photo of the pouch and all the items inside. If you have different color or types of bags that might be helpful. I have also used a label maker and placed the labels so I can see them when I look into the bag.
I always get excited when I see you’ve dropped a new video! Lots of great ideas in this video. Thanks, as always!
Yay! Thank you!
Such great advise!!!❤❤❤
I took a smallish carabiner on a recent trip to the UK, only travelling by trains/bus/taxi. During the flights, I packed my down jacket into its pocket and used the carabiner to attach it to my (rather full) personal item bag -- as I check a bag and only take a small backpack on the plane. Then in the UK, on a rainy day I used it to hang my very wet umbrella off my handbag when it wasn't raining or I was indoors. You can also use it to hang a toiletry bag off a hook. I think they are so handy!
Such a handy travel hack item and tiny to pack!
They are also great for securing zipper closures on your purse. Make it difficult for the pick pockets.
Hi I have used your hints before including 5 weeks in the USA. Whilst packing tips were excellent I had to borrow a case for all my souvenirs 😅
I absolutely adore all the different sized s-biners that nite-ize offers! I have brought them on every vacation and they're so incredibly useful! They also have locking mini s-biners that I use to lock zippers, fantastic for pickpocket heavy areas.
I ALWAYS take a carabiner with me now. I even use it to hook my reusable shopping bag to my backpack after a quick trip to the market so I don’t have to carry it!
When you say it is less stressful to not have your personal item bag stuffed full, that is so true. There is so little room in the airplane and wrestling with a full bag gets really difficult and frustrating, even at the gate.
I just realized that too in the last year.
100%. My personal bag is a LoveVook backpack and I love it. Flying to my destination it was not overpacked, BUT coming home on my return flight for some reason it was overstuffed and it was almost unmanageable. Thank goodness our flight, in economy plus and first class was almost empty and I had an empty seat to sit the bag on and unload anything so I could search inside.
Like a mammogram 😂😂😂 These are great tips thank you. I like matching the pouch to the shape of the pocket in the bag!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey, we just got back from Europe on Delta (yes, we were part of the nightmarish delays). They announced at the beginning of one of the long flights that we were not allowed to use portable chargers during the flight. I’m not sure why, but I thought I’d warn y’all so everyone can be sure their phones are charged up before boarding. ✈️
I had that on a recent flight but it was just for take off and landing. We could charge while in flight.
I have $5000 and would rather buy *gtdupe* and deposit $4,500 into my bank account
Love your videos, Laurie! I used several tips on my recent trip to Italy. Regarding packing a personal item bag, I like to have pouches that have different textures. This helps me locate what I need in a darkened plane with minimal space to yank out my backpack and root around.
Ooh I forgot to mention that tip. Good one! Thx
“…squeezed tight like a mammogram…” LOL 😂😂😂
I’ve actually had my personal item bag be too big to fit under the seat in front of me. That taught me to leave some room!
I'll NEVER get on an airplane again without thinking about the mammogram comment!! I can't stop laughing! I am anxious to hear your opinion, if you ever end up using the Foldie on a flight. I have been curious about that product, and have often thought, "What would Laurie do?"! I look forward to your videos even when I don't have an upcoming flight. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
Thank you so much Terry!
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Since there are many bags on the market that are of good quality, affordable, and can be worn with confidence, *gtdupe* why would you still buy fake bags?
Just an idea, if you have one T shirt in that small cube in your personal item bag, you could take it out and fit a solid colour tank/shell and 3 or 4 translucent scarf-like tops that layer over the same tank into the same amount of space. A lot more clothing options in the same footprint, as long as you wash the tank out each night. The microfiber ones that Chicos sells have a lovely silky texture and will absolutely be dry by morning.
And matching up the footprint. Great tips!
Squeezed tight, like a mammogram. Love you Laurie! ❤️
We wear travel pouches inside our jacket/sweater to hold our id/passport/credit cards/ etc. It´s small and flat and I´ve never had a problem travelling internationally (which is how we are usually flying.)
Can’t stress enough taking a change of clothes! We checked luggage last year and they were delayed by about 18 hours. We were wearing clothes for a cooler overnight flight and landing in a hot humid city. We were able to change into shorts and enjoy our day even without the suitcases. As well I had a small version of toiletries/my essentials pouch so I could brush hair etc. Laurie your videos and tips are essential and everyone can use them. Thanks!
That’s crucial for every trip. Thanks for watching!!
Heads up. Watch your under the seat in front of you bags. Five hours into a ten hour flight the young person in front of me was tugging on my backpack trying to pull it up to her. She probably would have cleaned me out. All my valuables were in it! Probably thought the old lady (me!) was asleep by now. I rest my both feet on it and felt her tugging! Never trust anyone!!
Good tip!
For a makeup brush bag I use an old umbrella case. My umbrella had broken and I was going to throw it away. I looked at that small drawstring bag that holds the umbrella and thought about my makeup brushes. I turned it inside out, cut off the extra length from the bag and had a drawstring bag for my brushes. It has worked great!
EEEK I love that travel hack! Thank you
I really liked what you said about the sanity check when you are organizing a personal bag. I am the person who doubles, triples, and at times quadruple checks my personal bag before I leave for the airport. I’m always so freaked out I’m going to forget something. In my brain, I map out where in my bag the most logical place I will be grabbing my Kindle or my wallet or my phone from. That helps me to remember to put that item in. Great tips.
Thank you!
Toiletry bag tip. Put everything in the bag, zip it and then shake it/swing it. Everything will settle and you can see where all of the voids and spaces are to adjust as needed.
Great hack-also good for your suitcase once packed.
Make sure that you're ID/Passport is not expired.
Have learned so much from your vlogs. Friends and relatives always make fun of me watching you tube but they get so stressed when travelling with bulging cases with extra charges, come without so many things, cant find anything etc etc and I breeze through customs thanks to all your tips and tricks.
sadly, Mrs K's medical needs pretty much fill her carryon. I have a personal rule that I completely empty anything I am going to be packing in, before I start packing, and then start my air trip outfit with empty pockets. it can save an awkward situation in security, as has hit headlines this spring. I'm also the checklist guy. I make a checklist for what I am taking and where it gets packed. then it goes into a bag with paper copies of all the specifics of the trip, like hotel reservations, rental cars, etc. I also, if I can, print a paper copy of my boarding pass and put it in my passport as a bookmark, although on our last trip, Alaska wanted to do it paperless.
Thx for the updates.
Bless your heart, a mammogram is exactly the way to describe being in an airplane seat these days!! Don't think I'll be able to get that image out of my mind next time I'm flying LOL! I make sure I will not have to get anything out of my personal item bag during the flight by placing everything I might need en route in either a pocket or my tray table pockets thingie (the one you mention here, it is such a travel game changer, I don't know how I ever flew without it) after I go through security. That way, there's no fumbling required.
Yessss so glad you pioneered this bag for everyone Jen. They love it!!
I love my lovevook personal item bag BECAUSE of all the pockets. A logical pocket for each essential travel item makes it easier to remember where everything is. Your packing tips have made the CATSA line much less stressful for me when i travel. Thank you, Laurie ❤
I love my Lovevook bag as well. CATSA leaving Vancouver was a NIGHT MARE for me. I was in a wheel chair and had no control over what was put up on the belt, in the grey bin etc. There was an wheel chair attendant and he was putting my stuff in bins and on the belt. I was trying to watch all my items, and we were rushed as we waited over 2 hrs. for wheel chair at the check in desk. My C-pap machine ended 3 conveyor belts over!! I had to call my daughter back into the CATSA area to go and retrieve it for me. Plus, I had bought clear bags on Amazon with the correct size according to the CATSA website. The agent tore my bag apart, and literally dumped my liquids bag upside down into my personal bag and told me I had the wrong type of bag, and that I was to use the plastic bags they provide in the CATSA area. * I was also in the special line for people with disabilities etc. as it was supposed to be less stressful for me and my family was altogether with me. I had to ask for some bags for future use, return flight... I politely told her I had checked on CATSA website and went by the guidelines and had no idea the plastic bags were supplied in their line. Also she of course discovered my small crochet bag with my yarn, project, acrylic hook and a pair of specific very small scissors that were allowed by the size I had researched. She called out to her supervisor, who then told her that those were allowed and were in the size parameters. She was in a "MOOD" and was really not a helpful nor patient person. She was downright rude. She is exactly the type of agent that everyone warns about. I thought all would be fine and that all was an exaggeration. NOPE!!!
I am so glad!!! Love all the pockets too.
Used some of your tips for my recent trip. Security was not an issue, pulled out my liquids bag and had my passport and boarding pass in a front pocket. Thanks for the info Laurie
Thanks so much for these great tips. I am traveling to the Caribbean in a few weeks. I haven’t flown in ten years, and I’m a “wee” bit nervous. 😉🙏🏼
You'll do great; don't miss the walk through the tsa line video if it would help.
🇦🇺 Aussie traveler here! I like to travel with a 7kg personal item only, and a thin hip belt to go in the airplane seat pocket with my phone and wallet inside.
A tip from me is that if a personal item bag is important to you, don’t accept upgrades to the emergency row. You get the leg room but they won’t let you put a bag under the seat to keep the aisle clear.
Same with the bulkhead.
I always thought of my personal bag as an extension of my carry on. For wearable items and needed essentials. If one is strategic, it can fit up to a week or so of additional wearables, etc. Anything to avoid checking bags. Thanks for your tips.
Thanks for watching!
I watched another video about TSA agents stealing from your bags as you walk thru the screening. It was suggested putting id/passport, etc, deep into a pocket to make it difficult for them to get to. Best if zipped. I will use the little double caribiners you showed us to secure the zipper. Not locked but harder for them to get to. In other counties, I've had to remove my money belt. It will also go deep into a zippered pocket.
I love your videos.
Oh yes, you cannot wear the money belt in airport security. Thx!
I pack my liquids bag and my airplane bag standing up either vertically or horizontally towards the top of my personal items bag and not flat as you've shown. That way if you need to pull one of them put it will slide out rather than having to take one out to get to the one underneath.
Hi, Lauri - I'm sure you've heard this already but if your eyes are watering while reading can be an early sign of cataracts. If you haven't had an eye check up in a while, I would mention your issues next time. Safe travels n love ur vids!
Thanks! I have dry eye sometimes too. Very regular with the eye doc💙 I’m all for surgery if it would help.
I noticed your speech was delivered more slowly in this video. I love it, so chill! I enjoy all your videos but for some reason I did appreciate this slowed-down style.
I thought many many people would not like it. It drove me crazy editing it.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I think the slower speed helps me absorb what you're saying better. It has time to sink in :)
@@kimelizsabeth I agree.
I usually play her videos at 1.25 speed, but that could be because I'm from NY
I really like your idea of using a compression bag for your personal bag. Planning on putting everything I won't need till arrival in it. I will save me hunting around for the things I need in the airport and on the plane. Thanks Laurie, your the best!!
Another vid packed with tips! I think the reason we all stood up our toiletries was to prevent leakage - the leakproof containers and skins are a more recent addition. But they certainly have allowed us to “play Jenga” with our liquids in new way. 😂
How do you like the skins? They're so soft but I don't know that I need them.
They’ve been pressed into service as an added step for piece of mind if I have doubts about a container.
I am not flying. I am packing shoeboxes for Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child. Packing a shoebox and backing a travel bag are similar. Filling all the useable space. Compress items into small space. Enjoy seeing the various items used to pack. Thanks.
That is awesome!
I would like to add one thing. To your compression cube where you put a shirt, two undies, and socks, I would add a night shirt or thin pajamas. Just thinking about not having something to sleep in makes me anxious.
Another stellar video Laurie! One comment about that lovely tray table cover: on some airlines, the table folds in half to stow it & it can’t be locked in place w/the cover as it becomes too thick. But I still take it hoping for the best!
As well as the “mammogram” comment (an instant classic 😂) I like the new animated graphics. Thanks as always for your great tips!
Thank you!!!
Squeezed tight like a mammogram!😂 Love it!🤣
All of us women can relate to that one!
Great video. Our next trip is by car, but many of your tips can apply to packing for a non-flying vacation, thanks so much!
Have fun!
AMEN SQUEEZED tight like a mammogram !!woo hoo mjgpghpa
I find having so many pockets in my personal bag stressful. I packed compression socks in the bottom of a pocket but forgot where, and I needed them desperately. I usually ask for a window seat so I can use this bag as a footrest for my short legs.
Yes many feel the same way.
I just came back from a 4 day trip and I was able to pack all in my luggage (Level 8 with laptop) & personal bag thanks to your tips. I used compression bags which made such a difference and I was able to save space in my liquid bag by decanting into smaller containers. I also placed my pill containers in different spots! Thank you!
That is awesome!
Your videos are SO helpful! Thank you for your great visuals and tips to help us.
You are so welcome!
"Squeezing tight like a mammogram "... 😂😳
It feels like it right??
This may sound unnecessary for some, but it helps me (especially with $) I have a card written with where I have or keep various items. Or I will put a little tag on the outside of the small bag as to its contents. Especially when my compression bags aren’t see through.
Oh, it's smart! My stuff is overflowing and I can't remember where I have all my gear...like my magnifying travel mirror-finally found it after almost a year! It was in a mock tsa box this whole time.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I especially got a kick out of your passport discovery! Made me get up to insure I knew where our passports are! Thanks from all of us for making our travels more enjoyable and less stressful.🥰
Loved your mammogram comment 😂
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Hi Laurie, this really one of the most thorough and helpful travel videos I’ve seen ever. Plus your tip to PRACTICE the steps to go through security! I’m a big believer in a practice run, and it’s great to be validated 😝 Thanks for such a great collection of tips and links to the actual items! Also, “LIKE A MAMMOGRAM” OMGGGGGGG
You are so welcome!
Love this! You have converted me to carry on instead of checking my luggage.
WHAT?! I bet you will discover even more ways to pack less once you do it a few times. Yay
I tried your tip regarding laying items horizontally in your toiletries bag and I had so much room for more should I need. But in packing, less is more! Thanks for your hard work.
Glad it was helpful!
Something to just know is that different airports have different TSA requirements. For example, SFO (San Francisco) doesn't require you to remove your shoes UNLESS there's heightened security that they're watching out for. A friend who works for FEMA so travels a lot told me that this is happening because airport security is being upgraded so if an airport has already been upgraded then the shoe rule has changed. When I was traveling through Philadelphia in May, they made me put all of my electronics & liquids back into my personal item before they would send it through the scanner. So just be prepared for changed conditions. Love your videos.
BTW - I have a cross body phone case that I wear when traveling & airline check-in has never counted it as a personal item.
Yep
I also think that they change things daily or even more often to what the will be the protocols within the rules; to keep everyone on their 'toes' and so travellers are not complacent and it helps find problematic travelers.
One other item that i consider essential for putting into that personal item packing cube is a swimsuit
I agree! Also an extra bra. If you're wearing a black one, pack a beige one in your personal item bag. If your suitcase goes missing, shopping for a swimsuit or a bra is a hassle.
@@susanwexler6983 100% especially if you are someone like me that is oversized and has walking disabilities.... shopping would be h_ll in a foreign country for those items.
Love the "TSA gray bin" and the scooting suitcase!!😂😂😂
I love your striped backpack and I bought one after seeing yours! It helps to alway pack pockets with the same items each trip. I can always find everything. 😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for all the tips! In my emergency clothes bag (a large ziploc) at the bottom of my personal item, I include a pair of leggings as well as a shirt, underwear, and a sorts bra. I've never needed them yet, but I know if I don't pack them, I will next time! lol
Thanks for sharing!!
I couldn’t find compression cube to fit bottom of my backpack, so I’m planning to use my food vacuum sealer . Thanks for reminder to add leggings to this!
I like bags with very few pockets so I can customize by pouches. Then my pouches are easy to remove at my destination.
For my phone I wear a small cross body bag with a zipper compartment I can easily drop the phone in. I recommend against cross body bags with flaps over the opening - you need two hands to open it and put your phone in or take it out.
For me the more pockets the personal backpack have the better. And if the items i put in those pockets are smaller i still use some sort of pouch for them. Anything i may need on the plane and even on the airport while waiting goes in the outside pockets like chargers, glasses , cords , medication , iPad . Then in the outside smaller pocket i put my extra change of clothes - instead of cubes i fold them flat and put in a ziplock bag , then i pull the air out of it , the whole thing becomes almost flat and fits perfectly in that pocked without bulge it - those clothes are for just incase the once i wear get dirty from something at the airport or in the plane , and i can easy grab them without opening and dig in the the main pocket for them. Then anything else goes inside the bag. For me also less reasons to open the main pocket the better , that way curious eyes can't see where is what .
Good points!!!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Something i bought on a whim for all black suitcase, became a must have for me after i though about the pluses it gives . And that is a suitcase protection cover - it can make your luggage easy to spot when waiting for them , and it protect it from scratches. But for the carry on one id say it gives you a protection from thefts - no one can easily remove it without being noticed by you or everyone else around. Cheap amazon thing that is helpful in more than one way and not just for some fashion , and i don't see any travel gurus mention them , and i know a lot of people may have not even heard about it.
I also rely on small pouches to corral loose items within the pockets of a tote or backpack after having unmentionables FLY into the air as a security officer rummaged around. The pouches and translucent compression cubes are godsends. Happy travels!
Thanks for sharing. I enjoy watching your videos. ✈️❤️
So glad!
Your dog is so cute😊 he wants your attention while you're blogging 😅
I learned so much from you, thank you!
Precious!!!
Taking Mom to see some relatives she hasn't seen in 30 years. She is hearing impaired and has ambulation concerns (can use a cane but not for more than .5 miles, Steps are a problem. Heat is a problem (we're going to Iowa in the summer). Have reserved wheelchair for airports. What else would you suggest. TIA
Hi, have you considered TSA Cares? I interview officers in here: bit.ly/SpecialNeedsInAirportSecurity
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you ! Totally new information for me!!
I carry a neon yellow nylon bag (smwll with a drawstring and super light weight, fits in my pocket), as I approach TSA I put EVERYTHING inside it. Watch, phone, items from my pockets, sunglasses, earbuds, purse, ID, belt, water bottle, ....all of it. As I pass TSA I grab my neon yellow bag and go. Quick, simple and hard to mess up. NEVER lost anything at an airport.
I like pockets to help stay organized too. Most bags didn't have enough pockets for me so I bought a lightweight purse organizer to add those needed pockets. And it's easy to move to another bag if needed.
That's a great idea!
Now this is perfect timing!! I need to get my personal item bag sorted. Leaving next week for Europe
Ooh, have a beautiful and yummy visit!
Just packed for a road trip weekend away. Packed my bathroom bag vertically and only needed one bag vs. two !! Everything does fit better vertically :)
I love my tray pouch! I pack it before I leave home and after I go through security, I put I iPad in there. When I get to my seat I pull it out of my personal item for flight
Like a mammogram.😂 My family calls them smashoramas
The last few times I’ve flown TSA only wants my identification- no “plane ticket” at all.
That’s great-it’s the tech they are using or testing.
Catherine from Georgia USA here! Great Ideas! I like clear plastic zipper bags. One idea you shared a while back is a RED! Lid for jewelry. I use an old round RED! Tupperware Lid. I always keep a pack of tissue in my handbag inside personal bag to use in toilets with NO tissue. I think we are supposed to put all snacks and food in a gallon bag, not loose.? The rules and regs constantly change and make us so crazy. I have GLOBAL ENTRY/PreCheck. Thanks for all you do to help us Miss Laurie.
Sooooo funny " like a mammogram ".
Greetings! I tend to like a personal item bag with fewer zip compartments. I get confused where I put things if I have to many choices.🤣
Yes! I can see that.
I haven’t read through all the comments but I always pack a swimsuit as well as a change of clothes in my backpack. Who wants to buy a pricey suit at the resort or worse, have to go swimsuit shopping your first day? I also have everything essential for the flight in one clear pouch, glasses, reader etc. that I grab from my purse and put in the seat pocket. When I pack I have a list of everything I put in my backpack or personal item so that I can pack quickly and not miss anything. I still need to streamline and your vlog is helpful.
Hi yes!!! That is one I use in my pool bag-I put the coverup and swim suit in the pool bag and roll it to a rectangular shape and put it in the bottom of my bag.
I bought a miracle suit maybe 2 years ago. Those are not cheap! I did not realize how worn out the material had become till I put it on at the resort. That’s not the best place to discover that. But you would think that miracle suit would stand up better to salt and sun.
Thank you, my favorite packing travel channel!!❤❤
Yay! Thank you!
I loved your fanny pack idea. I have put an assortment of must have items that fit in it. Meds, lotion, compression socks, ink pen, phone, charger, lipstick, mints. Toothpaste, toothbrush, toothpicks, ect. That made total sense! This video is priceless as well for my carry one.
I have the Lovevook backpack as my personal item bag. It’s been great for many flights, it would fit under the seat nicely, but my last trip I was on a United 757-200 on the isle in regular economy, and could not fit it under the seat at all! I spoke to the flight attendant about what I should do and luckily she said the two seats next to me would be empty. I was able to use the middle seat to store my backpack under the seat. Lucky for me, otherwise I don’t know what I would have done.
Wow! Good to know. Thanks for sharing.
Thx for that update. What size is your lovevook? Was there a foot rest or a mechanical box in the way?
It's 15.6. I love it and it always fit in other planes. Just not this one. There wasn't any mechanical boxes or additions to the space. And I packed it with my usual items. @TravelTipsbyLaurie
I am going to practice to become more comfortable. Great idea so maybe I won’t sweat from stress and call attention to myself by TSA.
You got this!
I got several Foldies and love them. For flying, I decided to get a felt tote bag organizer for the inside. It has various size pockets and looks like it will be easy to see everything. A change of clothes in a compression cube fits perfectly under the organizer and keeps the bottom stable - like you've advised - THANK YOU! Love your videos!
Great idea!! I forgot about helping to make it sturdy on the bottom; great reminder.
Laurie, I’ve watched you for years and have loved watching your channel. Thank you!!! …have you ever heard of the Tobiq personal item bag? It’s pretty amazing (especially for kids). Just thought I’d pass on a recommendation, since all of your recommendations have helped me! 😊❤
Ooh, all those zippers! How interesting. Thank you!
The absolute best video for packing/organization. Your TSA tips helped me so much on a recent trip. Thank you!
Like a Mammogram, only women get it❣️
I bought the airplane tray table cover pouch for my recent trip and LOVED it. The flight attendant said she had never seen one before. Unfortunately/fortunately on the trip home I was upgraded to Economy Plus where the tray table came out of the armrest and I could not use the table cover pouch. I was grateful for the extra seat space but in the future will pack my under seat bag differently just in case!! As you have mentioned in a previous video, aisle seats often have a smaller under seat space and my bag didn't fit very well. Fortunately they didn't make make me stow it above, as it had many items I needed during the flight . So many variables!!
Ooh good to know!
Laurie, just a suggestion: When you have text like re the Tulum airport, maybe put it on top of the screen. When pausing to read it, TH-cam has these maddening ridiculous overlays and anything midscreen or lower is not readable.
Thank you so much!! I always forget that.
Wear a lightweight vest with lots of pockets for phone, passport, keys, , bank cards, cash, glasses etc. Frees up space in the personal bag..
Hi Laurie. I’ve watched you for years and now I’m flying to my daughters wedding in Oregon from Chicago. I’m watching more videos and I’m trying to see what I can carry her gifts in safely….. I’ve got a checked and no option of carryon only a personal bag for my hubby and I each.
Have fun!
How fun- maybe mail gifts to Chicago?
My husband takes high blood pressure meds n others that are prescribed does he need to leave that in bottle or or he use the small bags (35) to put for each day of trip
Have your pharmacist print off prescription labels. The label can be placed on small plastic bags. One bag per prescription. Much easier to pack!
@@cavgrey8 thank you so much
Hi or he can use a pill organizer.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you
I still don't understand how those size of a backpacks, which yes does fit under the seat, is anywhere near what every airline I have ever gone on says rules and measurements for size, Rules are half what your showing, and everyone else is showing, I think. Check for sure . I take backpack as carry one item! Your personal item bags are so much bigger than any regulation I have ever seen size wise. And then where do you put your feet?
Would like you to go over different airlines and regulations ( all similar) and show regulation bag size for personal items. What the point of measuring and wieghing everything else when that is allowed to be so wrong.
"Squeezed tight like a mamogram" L O L
Those batteries are a huge deal. A UPS sorting center almost burned down like last year due to someone not being careful with some in an 18 wheeler!
He last trip I used a purse organizer that zipped.I’m now rethinking that as it was about the same size as the seat pocket and I had too much stuff in it. Def going to do different pouches with whatever bag I choose
In the event I have to gate check my wheelie backpack which is my carry on bag and can only bring in the cabin my personal item bag I keep in my personal item bag a couple of TSA locks so I can lock up my back pack which does not have built in locks.
TY for incorporating my suggestions for mentioning the FOLDIES bag. I have a purple one that I currently use as a gym bag -- until I travel next year. The extra bag that comes with it will be a holiday gift for a gal pal. FOLDIES directly has a wonderful customer service department that is on top of all possible problems with delivery, malfunctions, etc. Also, I learned to keep an itinerary list/with pictures of where I placed everything in various pockets.
They are amazing!! But I think it’s more a carryon than personal item bag.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I agree Laurie. For my age and disabilities, I would find the FOLDIES not the right choice for me. I found the LOVEVOOK bag in an appropriate size, and it fight on my suitcase when transiting thru the airports, and it fight under the seat in front of me, and was the right size that even my 12 and 8 yr. old grand daughters could be helpful and carry it on their shoulder. Plus, I do love all the pockets. AND, it opens at the top like Mary Poppins carpet bag and stays open when you are needing to go in and out of it.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie According to the website, if not fully expanded, it has a trolley sleeve that can be put over either a weekend or personal suitcase. The next time that I travel via UA etc., I will check the measurements.
@@MsBackstager It looks huge.
For me, I use my personal item for things I will actively need on the flight. Anything else that would still be needed, but maybe not all the time goes in the overhead.
That makes sense.
What about Swiss Air carry on weight limits of 8kg and one personal item ? Do they weigh the bags at the gate before boarding?