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Packing Carry On Only For A 7 Day Cruise

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👁️ 159K views📅 9 years ago⏱️ 10:44

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The creator demonstrates how to pack for a seven day warm weather cruise using only a carry-on suitcase and a personal backpack. To achieve a minimalist mindset, the creator suggests setting aside all desired items and removing unnecessary pieces to avoid overpacking. Key strategies include planning outfits rather than individual pieces, choosing a cohesive color palette with neutrals, and selecting wrinkle resistant fabrics. The creator recommends wearing bulky items like jackets and sneakers on the plane to save space. For organization, the video suggests rolling clothes instead of folding them and using Ziploc bags for liquids and wet items. The creator also advises limiting footwear to three pairs and utilizing small spaces, such as stuffing socks into shoes. The demonstration concludes with a specific breakdown of clothing items, including five versatile dresses, swimsuits, and essential toiletries, showing how these items can be repurposed throughout the trip to maximize the limited luggage capacity.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Yes, I am a self-p profofessed overpacker. Normally, I pack a lot of things I might need and a lot of extra comfort type things that I could probably do without.

Now, when traveling carry-on only, you'll find the strategy of rewearing and mixing and matching items invaluable.

Pack no more than three pairs of shoes. Shoes are usually the heaviest and most awkwardly shaped items that you'll be packing, making them difficult to accommodate.

Dresses are really good choice when cruising to warm weather destinations. They're easier to pack than a top, bottom, and belt ensemble.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Set everything aside you want to pack and remove what you don't need.
Check airline size and weight requirements for carry-on bags.
Wear bulkier items on the plane to save space.
Think in outfits, not pieces, and plan for specific activities.
Rewear and mix and match items; consider quick-dry fabrics.
Keep a sharp eye on your color palette with neutrals.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Forgetting main luggage when packing carry-on only.It's good to pack smart; you don't need that much stuff.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to pack for a 7-day cruise using only a carry-on?
QWhat strategies help avoid overpacking?
QWhat clothing and items are essential for a warm-weather cruise?

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