The things you pack in your personal item have the power to make or break your flight. Pack the travel essentials on this list to arrive at your destination, entertained, rested, and comfortable. And if worst comes to worst and your checked bag gets lost or delayed, you’ve got everything you need in your personal item to make it a little more bearable. Packing a personal item is honestly kind of a learn-by-doing craft that can take years to perfect, as each person will have a few personal tweaks to their packing list filled with essentials unique to their preferences. That said, there are ..read more

Find out how to make your luggage lighter by whittling down its contents and packing more efficiently. With these packing tips, your bag will shrink down to a far more manageable size and weight—without leaving behind any precious cargo. We know ... luggage weight limits on airplanes can be frustrating. But they’re there for a really important reason: to protect baggage handlers who transport your checked suitcase from the check-in desk to the plane. If you’re checking a bag, you’ll need to keep things under 40 or 50 pounds, depending on the airline. While that may seem impossible, we’ll ..read more

A staple for any frequent traveler, the humble packing cube is a hero product that takes the stress out of organizing and transporting your stuff. Before you try rolling, stuffing, and shoving things into your suitcase, learn how travel pros use packing cubes so you can save room when packing your luggage. But are packing cubes worth it? Perhaps you received packing cubes as a gift, or you picked some up based on rave reviews from other travelers. Now what? Are they just sitting in your closet, or maybe you’re using them for home storage? Worse yet, maybe you tried to use the packing cubes hap ..read more

Whether you’re planning to spend a long weekend in London, a semester abroad in Italy, or an entire summer in Europe traveling around the continent by Eurorail, don’t pack your bags without referencing this ultimate European packing list! Once you start planning a trip to Europe, it’s tempting to expand your journey from a single destination to several. Inexpensive intra-continental flights and the speed of the local rail system make it easier than ever to explore multiple countries during a single trip. And, considering the cost of flying to gateway cities like London, Rome, and Paris (fares ..read more

Packing Organization What To Pack on a Trip if You’re Working Remotely Alisha McDarrisJul 22, 2021 If you’re planning on working from remote locations, you’ll need a little more than just your trusty laptop to make it a productive trip. Discover some of the best organizational and tech tools that are essential for stress-free remote work from anywhere.  With so much time spent at home over the last year, for many of us, travel has never looked so appealing. And, with more of us than ever being able to work remotely, this makes for the perfect opportunity to extend our time away b ..read more

  Do you have burning questions about how to use  a duffel bag on your next trip? We asked our Eagle Creek pros to share their expert advice on organization and space-saving so you can easily use a duffel before your next trip.     When you imagine traveling with a duffel bag, what comes to mind? I’m going to guess that it’s a jumbled mess in a shapeless khaki or olive green lump, right? Well, duffels have changed, and traveling with them is a whole new process for even the most veteran globetrotters. We caught up with Eagle Creek experts to help answer travelers ..read more

The things you pack in your personal item have the power to make or break your flight. Pack the travel essentials on this list to arrive at your destination, entertained, rested, and comfortable. And if worst comes to worst and your checked bag gets lost or delayed, you’ve got everything you need in your personal item to make it a little more bearable. Packing a personal item is honestly kind of a learn-by-doing craft that can take years to perfect, as each person will have a few personal tweaks to their packing list filled with essentials unique to their preferences. That said, there are ..read more

Two different methods, one goal. Pack as much as possible into your luggage while making sure that your clothes don’t come out wrinkled and creased when you unpack at your destination.   Is rolling or folding clothes better when packing for travel? This is an age-old question that travelers regularly debate and often have strong views on! While some travelers swear blind that rolling clothes maximizes space, others argue that folding clothes reduces wrinkles. Does one really save more space or keep your clothes from creasing? And which method works best when paired with a packing cube sys ..read more

A staple for any frequent traveler, the humble packing cube is a hero product that takes the stress out of organizing and transporting your stuff. Before you try rolling, stuffing, and shoving things into your suitcase, learn how travel pros use packing cubes so you can save room when packing your luggage.  Perhaps you received packing cubes as a gift, or you picked some up based on rave reviews from other travelers. Now what? Are they just sitting in your closet, or maybe you’re using them for home storage? Worse yet, maybe you tried to use the packing cubes haphazardly on ..read more

Don’t get caught in the great outdoors unprepared. When you're packing for a camping trip, start with this list of the supplies, food, and gear you need to bring for a successful first adventure. Going on your first camping trip? Let’s talk about packing. Sure, a stay in the wilderness typically requires much less in the clothing and shoe departments than other vacations, but there are a few camping essentials you won’t want to forget. On most trips, if you forget to pack something, you can probably grab it at a nearby store. In the wilderness, though, it’s a different story. If you ..read more