Tips for Men to Pack in a Carry-On Bag
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- I will share tips to help men pack. Men, these packing tips are how my husband packs in his suitcase. If you pack for your husband, you will also pick up some tips for a man’s carry-on bag essentials. The number one packing tip for men is to remember that you will carry the essentials on vacation which can weigh your gym shorts down. So pack some shorts with a belt because inside your pockets are your travel wallet, rental car keys, and your phone (and maybe your wife’s phone if she’s wearing a super cute skirt). #packingtipsformen
Other travel tip videos for men:
I tested several: bit.ly/CompressionCubesReview
bit.ly/TravelUpdates2023
bit.ly/BasicTSARules
Pilot explains: bit.ly/OverHeadBinSpaceIG
Links:
My Amazon Travel Store: www.amazon.com/shop/traveltip...
Out of office shirt: bought it at the Maui Walmart
His backpack weighs 8 pounds empty-you don't want it! But it's Samsonite.
Man's Hawaiian shirt: bit.ly/3xp4LY4 (feels like a workout shirt)
My Hawaiian dress: bit.ly/3fV5Pgp
Dri-fit shorts: bit.ly/43swKaf
Cargo type shorts: bit.ly/3zSkIsU
Merrell shoes: bit.ly/3mvDVxt
Merrell sneakers: bit.ly/3zQopzm (best for Europe)
Merrell waterproof shoes: bit.ly/41mfXDG
Men trousers: bit.ly/3Bf0Z6k
Compression cubes: bit.ly/2K7eKOD
Boxers: bit.ly/3mi7ZNi
Men's swimsuit: bit.ly/3o7fWVO
Other swimsuit: bit.ly/40ZJaEO (with tie)
Above ankle socks: bit.ly/3wMsQHD
Pill organizer: amzn.to/3GAXnj8
Tech organizer: amzn.to/3GCOG85
Thin pullover: bit.ly/3kr4uk8
Different color: bit.ly/2UVH5g4
Salmon thin pullover: bit.ly/3xNR19U
Water bottle: amzn.to/3GzfshE (plastic)
Water bottle: amzn.to/41m7Sz8 (heavy)
RFID wallet: amzn.to/3KRjMeH
My RFID wallet: amzn.to/3o5D6vZ
Chapters:
00:00 Packing Tips for Men
00:20 Pack essentials in pockets with belt
:52 Pack water-resistant shorts
2:21 Line walls of suitcase with shoes
03:15 Packing tip for Men
04:25 Travel Hack
06:32 Pack toiletries for men
07:36 TSA tips for men
8:35 Pack technology cords
POP over and say hi:
Instagram: @TravelTipsByLaurie (My former channel name was LauriePOP Ideas That POP, but now I produce travel tip videos only)
Occasionally I use affiliate links, and all opinions that POP into my head are my honest ones.
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Wonderful ideas for packing for men! I usually start packing two weeks before vacation, and my husband starts packing the night before we leave. He has definitely forgot some important items! He watched your video and said “Hmmm…good ideas..I need to rethink my usual packing.” Yay!
Ooh that makes me so happy! I know they’re not for every guy but they’ll help some.
Haha, this just made me flash back to me having a checked bag, carry on and tote bag packed a week ahead of our honeymoon. Husband packed like 6h before. Someone had to go buy underwear halfway through our 1 week trip and it wasn’t me.
This is literally my boyfriend and I! Haha! We’re going on vacation next weekend, I’m already packed and he said “I can pack the day before.” 🤦🏽♀️
My husband's number one tip is to have his wife pack everything.
Haha!
My mom used to have me pack for her lol. She and her husband love going camping and she makes me come over to pack for her. Literally rarely wears all of what I help her pack and always tries to give me 7 outfits for a 3 day at most trip. I love her but she be cray cray. I have moved states and she recently went to Arizona and had to pack for herself for the first time in 22 years. Apparently she did good! lol I still tease her about having her 5 year old wrap their own presents for 20 years. (yes I did this. I wrapped a box for my present. She does not do good at tetris either)
Thank you Laurie, so very much! We flew to Florifa in February and your tips were so helpful to us. I had not flown in 28 years! It my family's first time on a vacation via flight and with an extended stay. Your tips helped us so much! Thank you.
Thank you so much!!! We are going on our dream European river cruise & you have covered so many of our concerns! Also, my hubbie is a clothes horse when traveling, you'd never know he was in the Army! So your tips will save us many "heated conversions" about packing...LOL!
Thank you for doing a video for us guys. Very helpful tips. Your videos are very helpful and well done. I find the shorts from Columbia are lightweight and comfortable and usually come with a non metal belt. The same goes for thier zip off pants, for traveling in the winter going to a warm location.
Your channel saved me. We recently traveled to Seattle for my FIL’s funeral. We had not flown in a couple of years. We have always checked our main bags. This time we only did carry ons. I’m converted!!! We even had a smaller plane from Denver to home (Tulsa) and the airline needed to have them stored below. It was no problem at all. I bought a “softish” rolling carry on bag like yours and it was perfect. I tend to be an over packer. The bag was more on the smaller carry on size. Your tips made it perfect for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
MY HACK:
I have a hanging toiletries bag I love, but it takes up too much space in a suitcase. Five of us were going to be sharing a small bathroom in a suite. So I packed my grouped items in individual clear bags. (Hair, teeth, face, body, etc) and I also packed a clear hanging shoe organizer. I took up very little space. I actually cut off the bottom half and still ten slots for my toiletries bags. Our teenage daughter took up a lot of the teeny tiny counter space some of the time. It was nice to model for her how one can be organized in a shared space. I could not have done it so well without you!
Oh that is wonderful!!!
This was a great video this time. Great ideas for packing my husband’s stuff. I do the packing and hadn’t t thought of a couple of these. Thanks.
Oh good! Thanks.
I always love your tips, they get me excited to travel like an old pro!
Yay team!!
Great timing! I am just getting ready to pack for hubby's business trip! Thanks!
Oh awesome! I hope you enjoy some alone time too.
Thank you Laurie. Love your tips! So helpful!
Thank you too!!
Wow… great video for the guys… thank you
Thank you for watching!
I love all your videos and travel hacks! I look forward to them!
Thank you Sue!
I’m taking my nephew and his two best friends to Club Med in Florida next month for his birthday trip (promised to him long ago when I was young, naive, and thought I’d be rich by now). These tips will definitely come in handy when I’m traveling with three 16-year-old boys. Thank you!
Now . . . Do you have any tips on how to make these teenagers binge-watch your videos so they can learn all this for themselves? 😂
Oh that is so funny! I can just see them now!
I strongly recommend icebreaker and smart wool merino wool for travel. A thin merino wool undershirt (t-shirt) keeps my hubby cool and sweat free. They NEVER stink and you can wear them several times. The socks are amazing too. Really great quality (although expensive) for minimal packing and extreme comfort. Love your videos!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks! It is great to see something for us guys.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks alot
Thank you for all the wonderful tips Laurie!!!! 🥰
You’re welcome!
I travel a lot with my sons and they love the dry fit clothing.
Women need more of that fabric.
Great video! Of course it took me a minute to figure out no adjustment boxers! 😂😂 On layering, merino wool base layers are great. They are very soft, wick away moisture and are odor absorbing. Can wear three or four times before they need to be washed. They also have outer layers like the thin pullovers and summer blends with linen. They are a little pricey, but worth the money. I get mine off Amazon. I buy the men’s base layers, because they have better range of motion and I have monkey arms. Women’s arm length don’t fit unless I buy 2x and I’m not a 2x. I just ordered a couple of the thin pullovers and 2 water bottles for my trip in 58 days to Europe!! My fingers are crossed, so far my trip is still a go!! Since I pack for my husband, this video really helped! Have a Blessed Day!!
EEEEK I love your tips; you should start a channel! So excited for your trip too!
My late Dad "retired" as the senior Flt. Engineer for PanAm when they went under. Life-long aviator since the 1950's. We airline kids were taught how to pack, and frankly, how to travel. And, yes we had to dress when we flew! Totally worth it! $75 R/T first class 747 to London....those were the days!!!
We always dressed up when we flew as children and it’s a difficult habit to break especially since my husband is also a pilot. I feel privileged to be able to fly “free” and I want to show respect to my husband and his airline by dressing business casual , I’m still comfy but look polished at the same time. We also experienced the shut down of Continental due to the tragedy of 9/11. On 9/12 my husband was unemployed, uninsured , etc. I feel grateful that I had my teaching career to see us through .
How amazing! Yes, it's hard to not dress professionally still.
We always dress up but still comfy whenever we fly. My hubby was wearing his leather jacket that we bought in Venice and his shoes from Florence and we got upgraded to business class from Heathrow on our flight home to San Diego 6 yrs ago. It was awesome and we feel blessed.
Any shorts and jeans I wear when traveling by airplane has the belt option. Thanks, Laurie, for providing these tips! I can learn new or updated travel tips for me and other males!
Do not miss this men’s video: bit.ly/PackingTips4Men
More helpful tips from you Laurie😀
Thanks
Thanks Anne!
Merino material for everything &/or simple shirts. Also, pack a packable bag for day use. Solids options for normally liquid stuff (shampoo, toothpaste). Also, compression socks for the flight & a buff to use as a mask, beanie, neck gaitor/warmth, handkerchief. Also: Powerbank.
Thanks!! Love compression socks idea. They really work for me.
Great tips! I appreciate that you share your insights and experience with us! My husband and I have discovered Hey Dude! shoes! They are so comfortable and look nice with shorts, jeans, or dressier pants! Very light weight so great for travel. Versatile and easy to travel with. Just wanted to share that!
Oh yes thank you for sharing Karen!
Never thought about belt shorts. Very good to know. Thank you and your husband !
I thought that was genius!
Bravo 👏 thank you for add more value
Thank you so much for watching!
Laurie, thanks for taking my suggestion to make a good men's packing video! Love your channel!
Yes 3 guys have urged me to do this. I hope they help many more men.
Great tips!! ☺️
Thank you!
I’m not packing for any gentlemen but I always check out your tips! I am right there with you on Peak Design-I have the camera bag (6L) & Tech pouch & love them. Very eco-sustainable too.
Ooh awesome to know Robin! Thanks for sharing
Just like to say hello, I watch your channel, all the time. They have given me some helpful tips on different things .
I appreciate that!
My husband’s go-to travel pants are golf pants. They are lightweight and perfect alternative to shorts for touring in the summer.
Great tip! I also like the womens' versions like at Chico's.
I use those myself :)
Great tips Laurie❣️🧳
Thank you!!
Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
I use a smaller hanging toiletry bag to put my electronics /tech stuff. I too also like to use the little first class bags to put my things in. You can find lots of stuff at thrift stores to use as packing bags/pouches. I love back to school sales as I can find many colorful bags or pouches to use. Also, pack a small cedar plank in your bag to keep it fresh or sneaker oder balls.
That's a great idea! Cedar is awesome. Have you heard of the wool odor packets?
Coal not wool
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie yes. On the wool oder packets. A good wool will not have oder when properly washed and worn.
Great video, thank you! This video is probably more useful to me than many aimed at women as I do not wear makeup or jewellery and most of my clothes are fairly unisex.
I am so glad it will help you!
I posted this on a different one, but it is a great one, here. for the airport outfit, wear pants that stay up without a belt, and wear a windbreaker with good pockets. put your belt and any pocket stuff that you don't need to get TO the airport into the carryon, and put the rest into the windbreaker as you go towards security. wear lace up shoes, with the laces untied and tucked inside the shoes. then at security, it is easy to slip them off and put them and the windbreaker into the bin. easy to slip them on at the end of security, and then get out of the traffic pattern to configure yourself into how you want to be when you are in the airplane.
Very helpful to do this!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie if I had to characterize my travel clothing choices, it would be "boring." going through airport security should be uneventful, and I choose my clothing with that goal in mind - without sacrificing comfort on the airplane, or looking like a slob, of course. even though I am aggressively casual, I do have my limits.
Thanks for these tips, Laurie. I only use briefs for my underwear because they take less space in my suitcase. I also can use a backpack or laptop briefcase to carry my laptop and smartphone. I keep my jewelry in the carry-on suitcase in the small compartment and place the liquids bag into larger compartment; both of these compartments are found on the front of the carry-on suitcase that I open upon entering the check-in line to the TSA checkpoint. My backpack has a mesh pocket in one of two main compartments in it to carry my laptop cord and the charging cable for my smartphone. The Charging head for my smartphone is kept in the front section of the backpack in the smallest compartment possible to fit it comfortably. I also carry a small case containing my flash drives and adapters for the micro SD cards. Hope this information is helpful in how I pack for a trip.
Also, I have a belt clip holster for my smartphone. When packing, I pack the smartphone inside the belt clip holster case. When heading to the airport, I pack the phone and case inside my personal item (laptop briefcase or backpack).
I love the men's shoes. Thinking my husband might need to look into these. He hates dress shoes but definitely needs something for a dressier look than his huge white sneakers.
Yes!!!! And they go with so many things.
Thanks for all the tips! It helps a lot. Question: I’ll be traveling to a tropical place where there are lots of bugs in houses. Does TSA allow to carry a pack of bug poison in the checkin luggage?
I'm so glad I found your channel! So many great tips! What is the backpack your husband is carrying at the very beginning of this video, I'm on the lookout for one for my husband. Thanks!
Hi; it is a Samsonite one and weighs 8 pounds empty. I do not recommend it, but he takes it every time. Here is a good one: bit.ly/3x0zo5m
Good advice. I pack plastic grocery bags with me for my worn clothes. I also hang up worn clothes at the motel/hotel to let them air out. Sometimes I intend to wash clothes in the sink with hand soap if I spill coffee on them, then I would hang them up to dry.
Thanks. There are also Tide sink packets that would clean a few pairs of shirts in a hotel sink fyi. Those would go in your liquids bag though. They're tiny and flat.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie cool, good to know.
So nice of you to switch it up and do a men’s travel items! Great items and tips. My husband is a polo shirt guy too! Love the Hawaiian shirt too! Love the travel wallet? Do you know where I could get one like it? Love and Happiness, Teresa
Hi Teresa! Everything is always linked in the description box but here is his wallet (I have the pink): rstyle.me/cz-n/e38ptsckgqp
I found it thanks
I do not talk about packing suits etc. Can you think of other video ideas for men's travel?
As a guy I say Allbirds shoes are the absolute best if you walk alot. We travel to Europe and walk the old towns for hours. Best ever.
Really?! Okay we will add this to the list.
Thank you so much for posting my video request. This information was well needed and your tips were fantastic. Is it a possiblity to show hubby or you packing his bag if not too personal? My hubby will be leaving for a week and I am having a hard time packing his things in a carry on(duffle bag) with his shoes included.
Oh awesome! I have a video called Packing Tips for Men if you search it with my title.
Thank you Laurie! This is so timely. I know your husband is a pilot. Does he use the same carry on suitcase that you do? I need to find the roomiest carry on size suitcase for my hubby.
He uses a super old one that is like $600 by a pilot. I have had mine and this is the 2nd one in 20 years. Crews use this type. Here is mine: bit.ly/36UzwbY
I use that same wallet! I just bought it for a girl's trip and it fits really well in my pants with a zipper. You can hardly see anything there! Highly recommend!
Thanks for sharing!!
Nice helpful video. My clothing tastes are quite differenr from Merrel shoes and Kohls but im guessing i can pack the same way with my style
Hopefully you picked up some other tips for men throughout the video. Thank you for watching!
Thanks again for pointing me towards this video. I was trying to scope out the shoes your husband was wearing but the links were not working. Perhaps they are no longer selling those models at Merrell...?
Probably not-but anything Merrell is top quality. DSW or the Merrell site will help.
# 1 Protection 😃
To keep passports safe and accessible my husband likes to wear shirts with chest pockets designed for this purpose. Ex officio, Eddie Bauer and Columbia all sell these. Much safer on his person than in a bag.
Awesome tips! Thanks you!
There are a type of socks at Dollar Tree that are for diabetics (at least that is what they claim) they have a looser top cuff which I find useful for my legs. They are one pair and they come in black or white but they don't fall and they have more than just the style I wear. They work really good not just for last minute oh I forgot my socks.
That's great!
Hi. I’d be interested in an episode on “what do flying professionals” travel with; both in terms of “types of bags” and “contents” (but primarily bags). On a recent trip I noticed that they mostly had 1) carry-on size, 2)underseat size 3) a pouch/purse-like item. They seem to use “J-hooks” too ? Thx!
Hi! Great idea; I will think about it. His backpack weighs 8 pounds so I would not recommend it and does not fit under every seat. He despises j hooks lol. But I will think.
Great tips! Do you have a link for the backpack your husband uses?
This is the same brand; it’s 2 years old and weighs 8 pounds! And with some airplanes it does not fit under the seat. So I would go with one like this: rstyle.me/cz-n/fmnw9tckgqp
It would be nice if we can get a video on European and UK security sometimes things are real different as far as size and what you can bring on carry on suitcases.
I just do not feel like an expert over there. Sorry!
I have reached a point where I only own one polo shirt and never wear it. I also don't carry a coat when I travel - I carry a windbreaker and layer underneath if I need more insulation. now granted, I'm from a colder climate, so I'm much more temperature tolerant.
That is so smart!
Help - my son's going to study abroad for a semester. Do you have a recommendation for a collapsable bag for souvenirs? One that folds up and doesn't take up much space, but about the size of a study shopping bag?
Hi, I would just use a grocery type tote.
Another question: on a recent trip (and 1st for us) on Basic-economy United: I prepared with the correct size personal carry item. But when we got to the airport they weren’t really checking (it was an Airbus 320). Is it hit or miss that they check? I saw many with personal carry size larger than “united basic” and many also with carry-on size. Or are they lax during the pandemic? Just wondering.
They have been lax on the surface but very inconsistent. I am told to not take out liquids in one airport and the very next day will have to take them out. Maybe it's new technology or new for that day and then it moves to another airport...or different security threat levels. We have to really listen. In precheck a guy had to take off his belt the other day.
I have that t-shirt!
Eeeeeek it’s one of my faves. Did you get it in Maui? I can’t find it on their site.
Very nice video. I remember non revving when the men were required to wear a sports jacket, shirt and tie and dress shoes. 1970
Can you imagine having to wear all of that or pack those things?
This was super helpful! However, my husband LOVES his colognes. We will be going to some nice dinners while were on vacation, what are the restrictions to bringing cologne? Is it the same as it is for the liquids?
Ooh awesome! Yes, since cologne is a liquid, its containers need to be 3.4 oz or less.
Or spray his clothes before the trip
FYI, that "belt option" are called belt loops.
My husband loves those dri-fit type polo shirts from Kohls. I just wish they would make them for women!!! We don't like wrinkles either!
Yes please!
👍👍
I’d love to try the dri-fit cargo shorts pictured in your video, but the ones linked in your notes are not the cargo version. Do you happen to have a link to that style? Thanks!
Let me check. These are mine: bit.ly/2Md5TJR Someone wrote that they are at Kohls now. Wait, the shorts for men?
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes, the dri-fit cargo shorts for men. 😊
@@NarrowRoadComm These are the closest we have found: bit.ly/3xMWz4l We found most at Costco over the years.
What time of year did y’all go to Normandy, I am planning on going in May 2022. Looking at temperatures it will be in the 50-60. With the wind coming off the water wondering if a jacket with a hood would be warm enough?
Oh it’s going to be cold if windy! I was in awe the whole time! It’s beautiful and so sad too. We went the beginning of June. Def pack a hat to wear under the jacket with a hood.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie looks like I will be going in June instead of May, I’m doing a Band of Brothers tour that will take me to England, France, Austria and Germany. I think thin layers is the way to go (I hope).
Your videos are very helpful, have not been out of the country since 1993, so it is starting over.
Hi Laurie, love your videos! I’m a amateur photographer from the uk, travelling to New York next year, I’m only taking one DSLR camera, is there a limit on the amount of camera batteries I can take? They will all be under the 100wah as they are just standard batteries, I know anything over you need pre approval. I want to take quite a few as I will be out daily taking pictures, but I don’t want to be stung at the airport. I’d appreciate it if you could help :)
I do not think so. I would download the free myTSA app and ask them. I traveled with my huge lights and camera but only one extra battery and all those cords and tripod and they did not need to screen anything. I think as long as they're in your carry-on, it's not a fire hazard.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thanks Laurie, I will do, thank you very much
What backpack does your husband use? I am trying to find one that fits the United measurements. I ordered one from Amazon that said it measured 17.5in * 13.5in * 7in. It seems taller when I measure it. It is a miraizen Smart Business Travel Laptop USB Anti-Theft Backpack/w Combo Lock + Organizer. Don’t need the lock except for when I use it at the amusement park-to walk around with. Can you tell me if that would fit as his personal item?
Hmmm his does not fit under some of the seats; it weighs 8 pounds by itself lol. We would buy a couple that you like that you can return. Remember that most backpacks (not his) can smush somewhat. This one is similar to his but more of a usable backpack:bit.ly/3x0zo5m And some high end school ones at Walmart are fantastic too.
Thank you!! :)
Do you have a link for the hanging toiletry bag?
I would recommend the EBags “Pack it Flat” toiletry bag. It comes in two sizes, and is flat, so it doesn’t take up too much room. You can pack it on the bottom of your suitcase under your clothes, or on top of them.
@@daynad8104 Thank you. It looks very nice.
@@yana1955-I love mine. I bought my BF a typical men’s toiletry bag, but I think I’m going to replace it with this one, instead. I really like how easily it packs.
I do not have a link-his is old. Thank you for watching!
Can you leave your belt on if it is plastic/nylon (no metal)?
Good question; I think you could. You can ask tsa on Twitter or Facebook Messenger "ask TSA."
I always use a plastic belt for exactly this reason.
I’m a very frequent intercontinental flyer and about 50% of the time if the security people point to my belt I just say ‘plastic’ and normally it’s good enough.
The only place I have had trouble is when flying in the US, where the TSA people are completely inflexible in this regard. It’s not worth arguing…
That's nuts - we both carry our own phones and money and passports at all times. If its a really risky area I carry the passports and most of the money - I am far less of a target than he is!
Whatever works! Cannot wait to need that passport again.
Does anyone ever use a travel vest with multiple pockets?
Hi several of my viewers use them.
Hack for anyone that is planning on exercising while on vacation and does not have access to laundry. Please take dryer sheets to include in your sweaty clothes bag or fold up with your clothes
Fantastic idea!!
What does your husband do for shaving cream?
He uses Dollar Shave Cream butter or something like that.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie thank you
Lol twinsies 🙂
Hahahaha
I must be blind...I can't find the links 😕
Oops I’m not at home to check. If on your phone, click the upside down tiny triangle. If on desktop click show more. Thanks!
Men's shoes are so bulky and hog so much space in a bag. My husband can manage three weeks in Europe with just a single pair of smart looking trainers. Similar to the blue Merrells you showed but with more subdued colors.
Men have it so easy sometimes!
My husband is the worst when it comes to packing. His travel tip would be...I let my wife repack my suitcase!
Probably best, a very wholesome tip
@@itsmeGeorgina 😄🤣
OMG so right away I thought "travel tips for me" hmmmm leave them at home!! rofl
My husband has never packed his own bag in 28 years , he doesn't even puck out his clothes, I guess I have him spoiled.
You're a great servant and helper!
I don't expect my husband to carry my stuff, I like being in charge of my own things.
I love it for me if it's helpful, but I do not expect it lol.
Remember to NEVER flush any kind of wipes - they clog up sewer systems and increase the cost of water treatment facilities, which cause taxes to increase in municipalities
Men ! Have less baggage, less expense & more fun on holiday - leave the wife at home ( bonus: you're both be more happy) .
Distance makes the heart grow fonder lol? It is nice having the house to myself sometimes, and I make sure I run errands for a few hours on a day that he is home so he has the house to himself sometimes too.
Stop with the sweaty clothes we don’t all pack nasty
He does exercise every day if he can so that is why his are sweaty.
It was tongue and cheek
@@robheb1355 Oh it did not make sense when I first read it.