Summer travel season is in full swing! My travel bags are always packed and I am sharing a few of my must haves and favorites. These are my current go to items that all fit into my carry on and keep me comfy, happy and stylish.
Summer Travel Must Haves
I have perfected the art of traveling with just carry on baggage if my trip is less than a week. Having the right gear, clothes and creature comforts are key for me. These are a few of my must haves for summer 2025. This post contains affiliate links.
Beis Carry on Roller Bag and Weekender tote
I have had this set for 4 years and it’s been literally around the world with me. The weekender tote is one of the keys to success for carry on packing. It has a zippered compartment at the bottom that can hold 2 pairs of shoes! The Weekender also slips right over the handle of my wheeled carry on and fits under the seat on the plane. These 2 piece together are fabulous!
Halfday duffle
My husband loves this Halfday duffle that holds a suit jacket or dress wrinkle free with its genius, low profile design. The new wheeled version is even better for a long weekend trip also carry on approved. This link gets you 20% off.
Hanging toiletry bag
This large toiletry bag holds all of my necessities, make up and hair items. It has clear zippered pouches so TSA approved and hangs up at your hotel.
What I’m wearing
Travel Outfit
Being comfortable while traveling is essential. This 2 piece set from amazon is available in tons of colors, super well priced, comfy and looks put together. Pair it with your favorite sneakers.
Site see in style and comfort with a trendy washable linen dress( like this or this) and this crossbody sling that holds your water bottle.
What’s in my bags?
Venty Fan
I’ve had this amazing, compact travel fan for 2 years now. How did I ever live without it? Hot hotel room or cruise ship? Venty has you covered! This powerful little fan extends to 3 feet, has a night light and remote. Highly recommend!
Charger block
With so many cords and things that need charging this charging block is my go to.
Eye Shades
Want to catch a Power Nap on the plane? Hotel or AirBnB too bright? Pop on a pair of these adjustable eye shades for a fab night’s sleep.
Entertainment needs
For watching a movie on my iPad mid flight, I love my Beats headphones for great quality and comfort. For getting my Peloton workouts done, power walks, runs and sweaty gym classes: the H2O Audio ear buds are my pick. Long lasting battery and clear audio.
Yes, I do fit all of these items, that keep me more comfortable, into my carry on bags.How about you? Any of these in your travel bag? Have any to add to my list?
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I think it will be a long time before I can travel with just a carry on! These are great ideas. I bet those eye shades would be helpful for when I share a room with the kids and need to leave a night light on.
yes, when you have little ones there is so much stuff! The eye shades are the best and really help
Not having to wait for bags at then end of a flight is the best! I like that travel outfit, too. I always make sure that my whole body is covered when I enter the plane so that I don’t have to make skin contact with the unhygienic airplane seat. I’m paranoid, I know! 😂
ha I feel ya! I like to wear pants on a plane even when it’s really hot out
It’s been ages since I’ve had to check a bag, so I’m all about carry-ons! That hanging toiletry bag looks like total perfection! I love the idea of hanging it so all the individual bags aren’t crowding the limited counter space.
yes it’s perfect I love it