12 Travel Packing Tips: Howdini Hacks

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  • Finally! Your vacation is here, but the thought of packing all your stuff into one suitcase is freaking you out. Howdini Hacks shares some space-saving travel packing tips so that you won't have to leave anything behind -- except for the stress.
    - Fold and roll to save space: 0:09
    - Stuff shoes with small items in resealable plastic bags: 0:25
    - Use the overlapping layer formation technique for jeans, jackets and dresses: 0:42
    - Pack blazers inside out ti avoid wrinkles: 1:05
    - Refill travel-size bottles for shampoo and conditioner: 1:15
    - Place plastic wrap over the bottles to avoid leaks and spills in the suitcase: 1:32
    - Use prescription bottles for cotton swabs: 1:42
    - Contact cases a great to store foundation or other makeup as well as little necessities: 1:50
    - Keep delicate jewelry secure thanks to press n seal plastic wrap: 2:03
    - Secure earrings together through holes of buttons: 2:26
    - Ditch heavy books and magazine. Go digital: 2:41
    - Sneak the heavy stuff into your travel partner's bag: 2:54
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  • @poeven
    @poeven 9 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    i have watched so many packing tips videos, but this actually had a few new elements to it... well done!

  • @joanz1255
    @joanz1255 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the tips, some I'd not seen before on TH-cam. And I liked the combo of rolling and bundling, makes a lot of sense.

  • @kritika1120JB
    @kritika1120JB 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it.. I'm going on my first trip.. And I can really use these hacks considering I'd have to carry a lot of warm clothes!

  • @AlisaLarchenko
    @AlisaLarchenko 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Howdini crew!! You'r doing a really great job! I myself have struggled w/ transporting earings for yeeears now and you've shared a great tip to solve this issue!! Huuge thanx!!

    • @howdini
      @howdini  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the kind words! We loved the earring/button hack too. Keep watching for more great tips and tricks!

  • @davonteashcraft
    @davonteashcraft 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! This was so helpful. I am going to summer camp in three days and this helped alot in my suitcase. I still have enough room to fit my closest! Thanks.

    • @howdini
      @howdini  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Glad we could help. Don't overpack though; you won't need your entire closet for summer camp! :-)

  • @aesthera.
    @aesthera. 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! The contact case tip was great! Very helpful, thank you.

    • @howdini
      @howdini  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks to you for watching!

  • @JR-eo7vt
    @JR-eo7vt 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whoa the button idea is genius!

  • @isra2679
    @isra2679 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was very helpful :-).Thanks for sharing!

  • @raudhahindonesia5264
    @raudhahindonesia5264 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    thank you very much. it really helps. we are going to mecca and medina for 9-14 days to do umrah.

    • @hallomhero1121
      @hallomhero1121 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Raudhah Indonesia allah accept your umrah sister ...

    • @simplyvani8285
      @simplyvani8285 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ry

  • @hangmai2020
    @hangmai2020 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks you so much, nice tips for my vacation

  • @dalialourenco1035
    @dalialourenco1035 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your tips :) Smart packing indeed.

  • @DelightfulTravellers
    @DelightfulTravellers 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. Well done! We truly enjoyed it.

  • @happychobits
    @happychobits 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    WOW GREAT IDEA WITH THE NECKLACES AND BUTTON+EARRINGS!!! genius!

    • @plygirlcutie
      @plygirlcutie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont agree, works well for the way down but really hard to deal with on the way back unless you pack more wrap with you

    • @gailmariage5318
      @gailmariage5318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use daily vitamin containers to put earrings in.

  • @alidalittle491
    @alidalittle491 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use ziplock bags, suck out the air with a straw placed in the corner or just squeeze out the air. It sops most of the wrinkles & is easy tompull out & put back in the case w/out rearranging, reforming etc. putting an outfit together in a bag is also great. Has been the best technique I've used yet.

  • @sheenubansal4395
    @sheenubansal4395 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow super amazing...lots of luv

  • @elydobbs2619
    @elydobbs2619 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm leaving on a trip tomorrow this helped a lot thanks!

  • @june1146
    @june1146 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My gosh! These hacks r soo amazing! I'll definately try dem for my next trip :) thanx for sharing guys ;)

  • @megancyrus9523
    @megancyrus9523 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great after being an au pair in ireland for a year I already bought one suitcase extra 😂 and I still can't seem to fit everything but this helped 👌

  • @xxamy-leighxx5929
    @xxamy-leighxx5929 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The roll clothes really does work because i do that all that the time and it saved soo much space!!!

  • @KismetBP
    @KismetBP 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips thanks!

  • @heatherframpton9693
    @heatherframpton9693 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for these tips, which I will use some with my goal of carry-on only packing for the second year in a row. 😊♥️

  • @JonesFamilyTravels
    @JonesFamilyTravels 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you had fun!

  • @snoozy1434
    @snoozy1434 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this video is very useful to me 'cause we're travelling to Egypt soon we are still packing our things

  • @ninipreciado3645
    @ninipreciado3645 9 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    you can also add a dryer sheet in your suitcase to keep clothes fresh.

    • @howdini
      @howdini  9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      nini isabel Good tip, thanks!

    • @senadpozderovic3274
      @senadpozderovic3274 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @MegaNasredine
      @MegaNasredine 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +nini isabel We just came back from Thailand, where we had an perfect holiday. I would strongly recommend +besttraveltrip. com+, they also can give you some trip plans by only entering a city or country. We will definitely book our next vacation again.

    • @ninipreciado3645
      @ninipreciado3645 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you

    • @macibell
      @macibell 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      00

  • @CW-pp7zc
    @CW-pp7zc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the plastic compression bags.

  • @milicavujovic8366
    @milicavujovic8366 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeaay thank you! I am going to Bugarska for two days and you helped me! Thanks!💞

    • @howdini
      @howdini  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad the tips helped, enjoy your trip!

  • @user-bn8pg7os8d
    @user-bn8pg7os8d 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally someone who combiner the rolling and bundling methods of packing i was planimg on doing a video of this 2 if it still doesnt fit u can use compression bags too :)... good job on the vid

  • @PrinceofMae
    @PrinceofMae 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for these tips. Very helpful :)

  • @katerinamTheKMProjects
    @katerinamTheKMProjects 9 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I do not understand how you can pack your shoes with your clothes like this. I put the shoes in a plastic bag and then put the bag in the suitcase.

    • @Sacra898
      @Sacra898 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Try cleaning

    • @katie3250
      @katie3250 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I put them in a shower cap

    • @katerinamTheKMProjects
      @katerinamTheKMProjects 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Sacra898 still you cannot get all the dirt away. Unless you are not walking around in the city and simply stay in a room. It's better if you put them in a shower cap or a plastic bag. I believe its a matter of cultural difference. For example I don't put the shoes in my closet. There is a special place for them and that is not near the clothes. No matter how clean they are, it is not healthy to store them with your clothes. You could store them near your closet, but not with your clothes. It is a matter of cultural difference. Like wearing your shoes in the house.

    • @Sacra898
      @Sacra898 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      katerina m​ what would I put over the bottom then? Because I want to be able to put my socks and underwear in the inside, I figured this was fine lol sozzz

    • @katie3250
      @katie3250 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sacra898 Put a shower cap on the bottom

  • @tonyaraccaro6824
    @tonyaraccaro6824 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just saw how to pack shoots. I love your video it helped me a lot for my first time with my trip.

  • @itzxxpersonxx5203
    @itzxxpersonxx5203 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG I was looking for a packing tips forever on TH-cam this is going to be sooooo helpful because I'm going to another place

  • @CinemaNaima
    @CinemaNaima 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you! This really helped

    • @howdini
      @howdini  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Naima Nader Thank YOU for watching! Glad to hear this helped.

    • @aarinidesai979
      @aarinidesai979 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      same.
      😉

  • @Cheryl-cg8kp
    @Cheryl-cg8kp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the idea of using the buttons to keep your earrings together. I like to take an empty pill bottle to put my rings and earrings in if I plan to go into the water. Saves space over a jewelry case and is easy to find. Also I always pack a few quart size bags and some small binder clips. I find that I like to pick up snacks here and there but don't necessarily want to eat it all in one seating. This helps to keep things tidy. I will pack a small cloth shopping bag with the items I want to enjoy while on the plane (snacks, tablet/reader, eye mask, earplugs). I pack this last on top. this way I have my hands free but just before boarding I pull it out and carry it on (or pull it out as soon as I get to my seat - as long as I'm not blocking people). In that bag I throw a small pack of antibacterial wipes so I can wipe down the tray, back of the seat (where the tray rests against when folded up and anything else I might touch. It's not that I'm a super germaphobe - just that airplanes are nasty germ carriers and I'm going on vacation - no time to get sick.

    • @nancymorgan4632
      @nancymorgan4632 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great tips Cheryl! I like the antibacterial wipes for the tray!

  • @dirksawyer5667
    @dirksawyer5667 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Straight to the point and most useful.

  • @gilanin
    @gilanin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best idea I found here was the plastic wrap for necklaces. I thought they would fold it lengthwise: thrice for example, a fold for each necklace. It might even save more space, because depending on the chain, you have to roll it loose if you are going to do it the way it is in the video.
    The one I would like to try is the blazer folded inside out. I find it could be bothersome to bundle wrap it to avoid wrinkles/fold marks, if you need it to be readily available.

  • @shookbish5481
    @shookbish5481 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to Sydney tomorrow! really really helped thanksss!

  • @laurencampbell51
    @laurencampbell51 8 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Buy a 10 pack of shower caps from the dollar store, and put them over you shoes to prevent dirt and grim getting in or on your clothes and suit case. Put a dryer sheet in a plastic bag and blow up the plastic bag, but remember to poke holes with a toothpick to keep your clothes fresh. Put your Pajamas on top of all your clothes so you can have easy access when you go to bed that night of you travel .

    • @Petra44YT
      @Petra44YT 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Lauren Campbell A shower cap? I always pack my shoes in plastic bags. The same for socks and underwear. Plastic bags are lightweight, and that way, it is all easy to find.

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      @locbui3571 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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      @jamalhussain6734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @christineoneill2112
      @christineoneill2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shower caps is useless not the best hack it doesn't fit to my husband's shoes size 11. Best options used plastic bags after use you can discard it plus it really protects our clothes from wet and sands from beach vacation.

    • @christineoneill2112
      @christineoneill2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Petra44YT Correct! Best hack those shower caps is useless for shoe size 11. Plastic bag really protects from wet and sands and you can discard it after use. No need to buy just save those grocery or shopping plastic bag for your next trip.

  • @salmabismal1569
    @salmabismal1569 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a big help thanks

  • @ilianaob2713
    @ilianaob2713 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to peru in three weeks for 2 months so this is very helpful!

  • @caroline6878
    @caroline6878 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great tip. I need to post this on my Facebook page.

  • @CrystalParr
    @CrystalParr 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to Haiti Friday and Boston in July. So this is very helpful!

    • @helenasavu7539
      @helenasavu7539 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      stay safe on your trip tomorrow!😁

  • @jackiewisneski5467
    @jackiewisneski5467 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to Disney world soon and this was super helpful thank you!

  • @WeBeYachting
    @WeBeYachting 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this video & thumbs up. Cheers from Sint Maarten

  • @faatmajuman5152
    @faatmajuman5152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips thanks for sharing 👍

  • @elizabethwang6082
    @elizabethwang6082 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your posting is so useful for me.

  • @aashikgurung4990
    @aashikgurung4990 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going for Newyork Fashion week and this is really very helpful

  • @HelenMeza
    @HelenMeza 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to Phoenix Arizona in 1 more week. That's a helpful tip.

  • @MoreFriesplease
    @MoreFriesplease 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I followed this one for my summer in France and last year in London too

  • @rabbanishaik279
    @rabbanishaik279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant idea

  • @786H20
    @786H20 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much i really liked packing socks into shoes idea and thr button hole earing idea... many thanks

  • @marexibinsa2915
    @marexibinsa2915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Amazing video. I really like it, these hacks are super helpful. Keep it up dear.

  • @Feliciatanktop
    @Feliciatanktop 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    These were amazing tips. My toner and face wash ALWAYS spill. Gonna try putting Saran Wrap over the bottle first

  • @christinekirsch3297
    @christinekirsch3297 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally some really great tips!!

  • @inactive5918
    @inactive5918 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This really helped!! Thank you!!

  • @deancharlescalubaquib8189
    @deancharlescalubaquib8189 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thank you this very helpful im gonna reatreat tommorow ty

  • @NerdyBao
    @NerdyBao 9 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Great now I have safety pins and make-up in my eye, thanks

  • @90iluvme
    @90iluvme 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful indeed. thanks 😃

  • @MazDelaCerna
    @MazDelaCerna 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for posting :)

  • @qwertyguujgfdqwerty3592
    @qwertyguujgfdqwerty3592 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey guys have lovely travel for everybody I'm also going to Tunisia after tomorrow so I will do like this

  • @paketliburanbali6887
    @paketliburanbali6887 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Tips. Thank You

  • @anshikachaubey3439
    @anshikachaubey3439 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow i mean thats amazing.....i will really use this trick for travelling in my native place

  • @azharabdulla7869
    @azharabdulla7869 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to the USA tomorrow this helped me a lot

  • @tjden.338
    @tjden.338 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Helpful video!

  • @suzannesadiiqa
    @suzannesadiiqa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Ha Ha ! try this with the Ryanair 10 kilo allowance.......everything has to go into the carry on including Ipads etc.
    One tip is to wear as many clothes as possible or at least something with lots of pockets foe travel docs, purse, earplugs and all the stuff you don't want to go to the locker for on the flight. I did like the earring tip though.....

  • @yasmin91423
    @yasmin91423 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If your going on a small trip and just taking a backpack put rolled up clothes the water holes on the side then you can also add hair brushes

    • @howdini
      @howdini  10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great tip, thanks for sharing!

  • @harshpatitripathi9373
    @harshpatitripathi9373 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are great....helped me a lot... thanx..

  • @melonyvance9005
    @melonyvance9005 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet page! Love it

  • @RizaTV
    @RizaTV 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    THis really help me!!! Ill be going home tomorrow in denmark from Paris

  • @lavvboii
    @lavvboii 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to travel in 3 days its super helpful thanks

  • @eiojgahum
    @eiojgahum 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My tip would be putting essentials in see-though bags or travel kits for easy tracking. My favorite plastic travel kits are from Roadeavour.

  • @gonzalo8317
    @gonzalo8317 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice. Thanks

  • @TJEllis
    @TJEllis 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Off to Oz for a year in 4 days, so I really should get packing!

  • @lizab1952
    @lizab1952 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that's awesome 👍

  • @CutiePie-te1tb
    @CutiePie-te1tb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I Live In Fiji n Im Moving Australia,So I Watched These And Turned Them Into Moving Hacks>"

  • @yoyonb87
    @yoyonb87 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is really helpful. tx for sharing

    • @howdini
      @howdini  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      veronica Tian Glad to help! Thanks for watching :)

  • @afsanarafiqshaikh9904
    @afsanarafiqshaikh9904 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice.so useful tips.

  • @LisaMarli
    @LisaMarli 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a bunch of 3" x 5" zip seal plastic bags at the craft store. They hold jewelry, pills, safety pins, extra business cards... in other words, they are very versatile and useful. The fact that they are bags mean they fit anywhere. One necklace potter bag to prevent tangling.
    I also pack a collection of 1 quart and 1 gallon freezer slider bags. They don't leak, so they are great to protect from spills. I use them for ice bags (wrap them in a wash cloth). And those yummy leftovers I brought back from dinner. And yes, if you are flying, that's the 1 quart bag you need for carry on liquids.

  • @srijaputta1379
    @srijaputta1379 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That really helped me :) thanks

  • @liannemalipot7741
    @liannemalipot7741 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just came home from vacation about 4 days ago and I already started watching this. My next vacation is when 2 weeks before summers over

  • @vestakac
    @vestakac 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful!

  • @haveless
    @haveless 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing channel man!

  • @GGSoneBAPBaby
    @GGSoneBAPBaby 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this looks super helpful. I'm going to Poland for 2 weeks one week from today. I was nervous about packing since this is my first international flight in 15 years. But I love these tips. Thank you :) your awesome

    • @Panda-no9jn
      @Panda-no9jn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow!! Really 15 years? Make sure to have fun!!!!!

    • @GGSoneBAPBaby
      @GGSoneBAPBaby 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      HeyIt'sMalak!​ I sure will

    • @Panda-no9jn
      @Panda-no9jn 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lelosa Imasuen great!! I'm also going to Morocco and Spain in only 1 week!!! Hella excited

    • @GGSoneBAPBaby
      @GGSoneBAPBaby 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +HeyIt'sMalak! omg Moracco sounds like paradise and Spain sounds perfect. Have fun.b

    • @Panda-no9jn
      @Panda-no9jn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Lelosa Imasuen I will for sure! Thanks for your reply!

  • @urmiisaha5485
    @urmiisaha5485 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tip:if u hv to carry a glass item like a glass bottle or avshow piece , place it on the cloth u hv to pack n just roll it down.keep it between other apparels n ur safe:)

  • @IvyEvangelista
    @IvyEvangelista 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice travel tips

  • @samarkhaled7884
    @samarkhaled7884 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @jankuhnert4768
    @jankuhnert4768 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really useful, thanks,

  • @riyaporwal3158
    @riyaporwal3158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank u great job

  • @travelzoomeducation3915
    @travelzoomeducation3915 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video !!

  • @thaisprieto309
    @thaisprieto309 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is awesome!

  • @jovitavillalpando2827
    @jovitavillalpando2827 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tips

  • @friendlyprincessamal
    @friendlyprincessamal 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are going to the phillipines in about 1 week and 5 days and this REALLY HELPED TY WE are packing today btw.... 😊

  • @aleksandarpostolov8783
    @aleksandarpostolov8783 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going on a school trip in one week for 5 days so this is realy helpful

  • @diidii83
    @diidii83 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super usefull!! Thank you!!!

  • @bradleyrichardsonuk
    @bradleyrichardsonuk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed this! Keep them cominggg! 🙏🙏

    • @howdini
      @howdini  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @goldeneyesupply48
    @goldeneyesupply48 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information!

  • @TVOrganizze
    @TVOrganizze 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One great tip for not over packing is that one bottom piece should go with 3 tops. So for every bottom take 2 or 3 tops.
    Another great tip is to atach some colorful ribbons on your luggage, this way when the luggage comes on the rolling treadmill luggage you identify so easy wichi one is yours.

    • @kellyvaters1689
      @kellyvaters1689 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      TV Organizze If you need to sit at the airport baggage carousel waiting for your bags, you've probably packed too much.

  • @pheart2381
    @pheart2381 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smart thinking dude!

  • @adelsakkir6183
    @adelsakkir6183 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Last one was my favourite!

  • @someoneoutthere3384
    @someoneoutthere3384 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to visit America the whole summer so of cource i will take a lot of things but this video did a lot to me

  • @dianneblake
    @dianneblake 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I take empty zip lock bags to put my dirty clothes in during the trip. It keeps odors away from the clean clothes and I can press out as much air as possible to flatten the bag. I put my liquids in a zip lock and stick in an outside suitcase pocket for easy access through airport security and to ensure there are no pesky leaks. When carrying a laptop, I put it in a separate bag for easy security inspection and to ensure it stays with me all the time. Don't forget to wear comfortable slip on shoes. ;-)