Johnsen shared all the secrets to a perfectly packed personal item and small rollaboard, which went with her on 68 flights last year from Canada to Los Angeles and New York dozens of times.
Top 10 carry-on essentials
Video: Try these carry-on hacks to making packing a breeze
When it comes to packing a personal item, Johnsen recommends using pouches to categorize and easily access things like electronics or toiletries.
- Noise canceling headphones
- Bluetooth adapter (to use your headphones with the in-flight system)
- Computer, tablet, e-reader or book
- Tech pouch - cords, adapters, chargers
- \"Essentials\" pouch - lip balm, painkillers, tissues, toothbrush, throat lozenges, hand cream
- External battery pack/portable charger
- Sweater (\"My flight attendant mother says with black cashmere, you can't go wrong,\" Johnsen said.)>
- Eye mask
- Small water bottle
- Sunglasses
Carry-on packing tips
Whether you're already a carry-on queen like Johnsen or made a New Year's resolution to pack lighter, here are some more specific tips to make the packing process a breeze.
\"If you really think about what you wear in a week, you definitely have a selection of favorite pieces,\" Johnsen said. \"Focus on a capsule collection of clothing, with favorite basics. You need to be able to get at least three wears out of each piece you bring.\"
For packing:
Put silks inside of your cottons, and then roll to avoid wrinkling.
Fold larger items (sweaters/denim).
Roll layering pieces (t-shirts).
Fill your shoes with socks or smaller items.
Choose multi-purpose shoes. For example, a shoe you can work out in and also wear with a trouser -- which is Johnsen's sole purpose at her footwear company, Common Ace.Packing cubes are for checked bags, unless they're compression ones.
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