What's in my bag?

I have learned to keep pretty well focused when I'm packing my carry-on bags. I usually have a backpack and my purse (or "personal item").

I very rarely have less than 2 flights, so my lists describe items that are good to have for trips with connections.

So what's in 'em?

Personal Item:

(mine is a medium-sized purse)

• wallet with ID
• phone (with extra battery)
• headphones
• socks
• sometimes planes and airports are cold
• hand wipes
• any OTC medicines
• lip balm
• pen (black or blue)
• if you're traveling internationally, you will probably need to fill out an arrival card and customs form-- which will need to be done in black or blue
• a little powder concealer
• again, if you're travelling internationally, you may need to pass through a quarantine checkpoint... I've never been stopped, but I'm always really aware of how crappy, pale, and greasy I look after flying for a long time

NOTE: I don't keep my passport in a bag. I keep it on my person or in my hand. I keep my boarding pass in the passport.

Carry-on Bag

(mine is usually a medium-sized, every-day style backpack)

• electronics
• Laptop or tablet
• iPod
• camera(s)
• chargers for all electronics
• I HIGHLY recommend purchasing a wall charger with a detachable USB cord. I'm able to charge my phone, iPod, and camera with 1 wall unit so I just need to pack the small USB connector cords.
• converter plugs
• a tightly-packed change of clothes
• underwear
• socks
• top
• (2) zipper bags with toiletries
• 1 with face wash, moisturizer, toothbrush, and toothpaste
• 1 with a face cloth (alone in its bag so when you use it, it wont get the other supplies wet!)
• small snacks
• water
• anything breakable
• anything you'll want/need during a layover (ie; magazine, book, nail polish, etc...)

Next up:

What to wear.