I Packed for a 7-Day Cruise in a Carry-On (23 Outfits!) | Over-packer Challenge
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I am doing a challenge for myself to pack everything I need for this cruise for a week in this small carry-on.
I'm pretty proud of myself.
I'll be able to carry everything on. All my clothes, all my shoes, all my everything.
We are diamond plus level now. So we get a bag of free laundry each.
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I’m a notorious over-packer, but for this cruise, I challenged myself to pack everything I need for 7 days in one small carry-on and a backpack. In this video, I’m sharing exactly what I packed, how I packed it, and how I created 23 outfits using the 5-4-3-2-1 capsule wardrobe method, perfect for cruising, warm weather, and carry-on-only travel. 🚢 In this video you’ll see: • My full carry-on-only cruise packing list • How I used the 5-4-3-2-1 packing method • An outfit try-on showing 23 mix-and-match outfits • Shoes, dresses, layers, and accessories • How everything fits into a small international-size carry-on • Cruise must-haves (magnets, adapters, noise machine & more) • Why carry-on only makes embarkation day so much easier This trip is on Royal Caribbean, and I’m packing for warm weather, excursions, casual days, and dressier dinners - all without overpacking. ✨ If you’d like to see a toiletries packing video or want more carry-on-only cruise tips, let me know in the comments! Thanks so much for watching 💙 Items Mentioned/Shown in the Video: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting our channel. - Euro Adapter set: https://amzn.to/3Wyzu3e - Crystal’s backpack: https://amzn.to/4aMyMED - Laundry sheets: https://amzn.to/3Vqg7Kj - Royal Caribbean sized luggage tag holders: https://amzn.to/3VpxTNB - Magnetic clips: https://amzn.to/46Uufzs - 170 lb Magnetic hook (set of 4): https://amzn.to/49xim5P - Travel Organizer Pouches (Set of 6)**:** https://amzn.to/4g8eCc7 - Tide pens (set of 3): https://amzn.to/4cIKa5q - Downy Wrinkle Release (Pack of 2): https://amzn.to/46UryxI - Cruise Door Magnets Funny Cruise Ship Door Magnets (5 pcs): https://amzn.to/3MgA4he - Cruise Ship Door Decoration: https://amzn.to/46UrONc - Sea Bands for nausea: https://amzn.to/3YWOTNB - No Show Socks: https://amzn.to/3TKsSOy - Non-compression packing cube set: https://amzn.to/3JV9rAi - Tripped Travel Gear Toiletry set: https://amzn.to/4qC5UaH - Floral palazzo pants: https://amzn.to/4g0cS4X - White sneakers: https://amzn.to/49pqlS8 - Crocs sandals: https://amzn.to/49pqlS8 - Skechers California Comfort Wedge Sandals: https://amzn.to/4qC5UaH - Isabelle purse with wristlet option (similar): https://amzn.to/3O13jpi - No Show Socks: https://amzn.to/3TKsSOy - Bathing suit bottom (shorts style): https://amzn.to/424vbjx - Bathing suit bottom - skirt (similar): https://amzn.to/41uR1g1 - Black satiny skirt (similar): https://amzn.to/49uwY5C - Apple air tags: https://amzn.to/496qXul Quince Small Carry On (Not an affiliate link): https://www.quince.com/unisex/small-carry-on-hard-shell-suitcase?color=tan&size=one-size