# Carry-on packing list — what to keep with you on the plane

Your carry-on is the bag that saves the first day even when the checked luggage is delayed, so documents, chargers and medication belong in it. Share the list through a room code with your travel mate and skip the last-minute scramble at security. No sign-up needed.

**In short:** A carry-on bag should hold ID or passport, boarding pass, a power bank, phone charger, clear liquids bag, medication and a spare outfit first. Power banks belong in the cabin, not in checked luggage, and liquids are generally limited to 100 ml per container. Size and weight limits vary by airline, so check them before you fly.

## What's on the list

### General

- ID and passport
- Boarding pass and booking — on phone and printed
- Power bank — cabin only, not checked
- Phone charger and cable
- Clear liquids bag — usually 100 ml per item
- Medication — in original packaging
- Headphones
- Spare outfit — 1 set
- Wallet and cards
- Empty water bottle — fill after security
- Pen — for arrival forms
- Neck pillow — for long flights
- Eye mask and earplugs — can wait
- Book or tablet
- Light cardigan or scarf — cabins can be chilly

### Personal care

- Toothbrush and mini toothpaste

### Sweets & snacks

- Snacks — solid food

## Tips

- Size and weight limits vary by airline, so check the airline's current rules on its website before you pack.
- Keep what you must take out at security (clear liquids bag, laptop, power bank) on top, within easy reach.
- Carry an empty water bottle through security and fill it afterwards; no liquid-rule trouble, and no thirst on board.
- Put valuables, medication and a spare outfit in the cabin bag so a delayed suitcase won't spoil day one.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much liquid can you carry in a cabin bag?

There is generally a limit of 100 ml per container, and all containers must fit in a single clear bag. The rule can vary by airline, airport and country, so check the current rules before you fly.

### Can a power bank go in checked luggage?

The general rule is that power banks and other lithium battery devices travel in the cabin bag, not in checked luggage. The capacity limit can vary by airline, so check its rules before flying.

### How big and heavy can a carry-on be?

Size and weight limits vary by airline and fare type, and low-cost carriers in particular enforce them strictly. Check the current limit on the airline's website before you pack.

### Can I change the list?

Of course. The ready-made list is just a starting point: delete, add, move items between categories.

### Do I need an account?

No. A room code is all it takes — no email, password or signup.

### How long is the list kept?

As long as you use it. A list is only deleted after a month without any activity; even opening the room resets the clock.

### Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. With the room open, tap "Save Room" to add it to your home screen and open it with one tap.

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