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The one-bag packing list for a week

Everything for seven days in a carry-on. Print it, cross things off, leave the rest.

Clothes (wear the bulkiest set)

  • 4 tops, 2 bottoms, 1 layer (fleece or light sweater), 1 outer layer if needed
  • 5 pairs of underwear and socks (wash once)
  • Sleepwear, swimwear if relevant
  • 2 pairs of shoes maximum: the ones you wear plus one

Toiletries (100 ml rule)

  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, razor
  • Solid shampoo and soap, or 100 ml bottles
  • Sunscreen, medication, plasters, painkillers

Tech

  • Phone, charger, one multi-port adapter for the destination's sockets
  • Power bank in the cabin bag, headphones
  • Laptop or tablet only if you will use it

Documents

  • Passport, travel insurance details, booking confirmations saved offline
  • One backup card kept separately from the wallet
  • Photocopy or photo of the passport

Leave at home

"Just in case" outfits, full-size toiletries, more than one book, a second pair of jeans.

Last reviewed: 21 October 2026. Schedules and fees change; confirm with the operator before you book.