We give you an overview of what should be in your hand luggage!
Is your long-awaited vacation finally here and you're now faced with the challenge of packing? Are you wondering what to put in your main luggage and what to put in your carry-on? Or are you just planning a short city break and are only travelling with carry-on luggage in which you want to fit everything you need for the short trip? Regardless of whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or a casual traveller, well-packed carry-on luggage can make the difference between a stressful trip and a relaxing experience. Whether you use a backpack or a suitcase is up to you, but we think you'll have more flexibility with a backpack .
Table of contents:
Important Documents
Electronics & Entertainment
drugstore items
Clothing & Accessories
snacks & drinks
Tips for efficient packing at a glance
Our selection of backpacks for hand luggage
Important Documents
Before you start your trip, it is important to make sure you have all important documents and personal items with you.
This includes:
✓ Passport or identity card
✓ Driving license
✓ any required visas
✓ Credit/EC card and some cash
✓ Insurance card and any medical documents
✓ Flight tickets, hotel reservations and any printouts of travel plans or booking confirmations.
It is advisable to store important documents safely and easily accessible. Our sustainable backpacks all have practical mesh inner compartments that make it easy for you to store important things safely. If that is not enough for you, you can also use one of our travel bags to further organize and store your documents.
Our Oak backpack models in black or brown have an anti-theft compartment on the back - where your documents are safely stored.
Electronics & Entertainment
The most important electronic device for any trip is probably your mobile phone, along with its charger and possibly a power bank.
When it comes to entertainment during your trip, it's a good idea to bring a few electronic devices with you. A tablet or e-reader can help make your time on the plane more enjoyable. Don't forget to pack your headphones too so you can enjoy music or movies without being disturbed.
Checklist:
✓ Mobile phone with charger
✓ Headphones
✓ E-reader or tablet if necessary
✓ Power bank if necessary
drugstore items and personal care products
In addition to the essentials like toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush and deodorant, there are a few other things you should pack in your hand luggage. If you want to take liquid items with you, make sure they comply with safety regulations and are stored in a clear bag.
Tip: If you are only travelling with a carry-on backpack , you can also buy your care products in small travel sizes or fill them into appropriate small containers.
Checklist:
✓ Toothbrush
✓ Toothpaste
✓ Deodorant
✓ Sunscreen
✓ contact lens solution if necessary
✓ personal hygiene items
✓ Disinfectant gel
✓ Shower gel/shampoo (tip: shower gel and shampoo are often free in hotels)
clothing and accessories
When choosing clothes for your trip, it is important to consider both comfort and the weather at your destination. Pack clothes that are easy to combine. Of course, it makes a big difference whether you are travelling exclusively with hand luggage or just taking hand luggage with you as a supplement.
Even if you are going to check in a piece of luggage, it is advisable to have a change of clothes in your hand luggage so that you can spend a night without your luggage if necessary. It can always happen that luggage does not arrive at the destination.
Tip: You can save additional space by rolling your clothes instead of folding them.
Also think about comfortable shoes that are suitable for a longer sightseeing tour. However, if you are only travelling with hand luggage, it is advisable to already wear these so as not to block unnecessary space in your hand luggage.
snacks and drinks
Depending on how long your upcoming trip will be, it is important to be well-stocked with snacks and liquids. So pack some of your favorite snacks, such as nuts, that can satisfy your hunger between meals. Please note that there are certain restrictions on liquids in your hand luggage. Also avoid spicy or strong-smelling foods so as not to disturb other passengers.
Tip: Don't forget to pack an empty reusable water bottle that you can fill up after the security check. This way you don't have to buy expensive water at the airport and later at your destination!
Tips for efficient packing at a glance
To help you pack your hand luggage efficiently, we have put together some additional tips for you:
- Consider purchasing certain items locally to save space.
- Roll your clothes to save space and avoid wrinkles.
- Use multipurpose products, such as a scarf that can also serve as a blanket.
- Make sure your liquids comply with safety regulations and are stored in a clear bag.
- Pack delicate items in your carry-on luggage to avoid possible damage in checked baggage.
- Remember that you have to adhere to certain weight and size restrictions for hand luggage. We have put together a small overview of our hand luggage backpacks and well-known airlines.
Enjoy your trip with a well-packed carry-on backpack
A well-packed carry-on backpack can greatly improve your travel experience. With the right selection of clothing, drugstore items, consumer electronics and other essential items, you will be well prepared and can enjoy your trip stress-free.
