We're getting ever closer to winter when, chances are, you'll be dying to get away. If you're like us, you may have never quite nailed the whole packing situation. No problem.
We tapped a true expert in the field — a veteran flight attendant — to help. Sakkara Barnwell has traveled to 14 countries across four different continents, and she has some serious experience when it comes to the items that can make or break a trip. Whether you’re visiting your mom in Florida for the holidays, heading to a tropical island for some breezy R&R or taking the European vacay of your dreams, you'll benefit from her wisdom and product picks below.
Even better: prices start at just $7. So stow your carry-on, fasten your seatbelts and take in these trip-transforming tips. With the limits on carry-on size, it can be hard to find the perfect personal bag for flights.
Check out what Barnwell says about this, her favorite travel bag. "It has a proper laptop storage area, a space designated for easy access to a portable charger, and pockets, pockets, pockets!" she says. "This is the perfect way to pack a lot and keep it all organized.
" Once you've got your luggage situation sorted, you'll want to make maximum use of the real estate within. Packing cubes offer a place for everything and keep everything in its place. The large cube here, just over 17 inches long, is sized right to hold (and consolidate) a stack of clothes.
The smallest can corral randoms like charging cords. They also make unpac.