Travel Products Style Shopping How to Pack the Ultimate Carry-On By Caroline Tell Caroline Tell Instagram Twitter Website Caroline Tell is a lifestyle writer focusing on style, travel, social trends, and wellness. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, W, Travel + Leisure, Robb Report, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on September 24, 2015 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Dave Greenwood/Getty Images With even historic stalwarts—here's looking at you, JetBlue—charging hefty baggage fees, there's never been a more important time to master the art of packing a carry-on. An oft-discussed topic in the travel community, the contents of one's carry-on must be carefully curated. What exactly will you need for a set number of hours while you're separated from the rest of your belongings? What will help you enjoy your flight while also ensuring you arrive at your destination looking fresh and relaxed? Basic tech items like a great pair of noise-canceling headphones and an extra battery back will go a long way in the friendly skies, while little beauty boosts like a lavender-filled eye mask or a sandalwood shaving kit for men will have you looking rested even after a red-eye. But should the infant behind you happen to have colic, don't forget those oversized sunglasses. Women’s Courtesy of Net-A-Porter Aromatherapy Associates eye mask, $80. Courtesy of Sephora Sephora Deluxe Airless Travel Kit, $19. Courtesy of Nordstrom Christian Dior Metaleyes Retro Sunglasses, $430. Courtesy of Saks.com Tumi Vapor Lite international carry-on, $475. Courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff Botanical iPhone charger, $78. Men’s Courtesy of Brookstone LSTN Ebony Wood Bowerys Earphones, $49.99. Courtesy of Saks.com Valentino Camouflage Nylon Washbag, $545. Courtesy of Saks.com Mulberry leather holdall bag, $2,300. Courtesy of Mr. Porter Tumi Continental Expandable Carry-On, $596. Courtesy of Nordstrom Razor MD Essential Sandalwood Travel Kit, $36. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit