10 tips from a packing pro on travelling with just carry-on luggage

If you’re planning a trip away soon and can’t be dealing with the cost of checking on luggage, listen up.

When it comes to packing, there are two types of people.

Those who have it down to a fine art, packing multi-functional items of clothing that match with everything and have never had to know the struggle of a burst bottle of travel-size shampoo, and those who break out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of getting their suitcase down from the attic.

If you fall into the second camp, don’t despair.

Packing expert and owner of Dust and Rock Susan Furniss-Radley is here to help, and has shared 10 of her top tips for travelling with just carry on luggage.

1.    Plan a rough outfit itinerary before you go

If you know what you’ll be doing each day, you’ll know how many outfits you’ll need for nights out, how many days you’ll spend on the beach, how much walking etc.

2.    Limit yourself to two pairs of shoes

Shoes are the things to take up the most space in your case so stick to one or two pairs of shoes. Wear your bulky ones on the plane and slip the smaller pair in your case.

3.    Get the largest lightweight case allowable

4.     Bring a bag in a bag

5.    Pack versatile items

6.     Use packing cubes