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Help me pack ten days in ryan air under Seat

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Inheritednamechanged · 15/06/2026 22:39

To do a ten day holiday in europe with ryan air under Seat hand luggage only. I think I can do it but I have been met with FURIOUS resistance from people saying it’s impossible. Please tell me your best packing hacks for the smallest hand luggage. I can wash clothes six days in so that feels inmediately like only a six day holiday…. Help!

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Lumenade · 15/06/2026 23:09

If you hand wash underwear and bikinis you can take 3 of each (dr Beckmann handwashing soap sheets)

a pashmina and jacket on the plane as your evening layers

wear thicker top & trousers for journey along with sunhat and trainers

pack;
3 vest tops for day or night
2 shorts
1 skirt
2 dresses
1 playsuit
1 linen trousers
1 kaftan
1 thin pjs
1 evening sandal

smallest collection of toiletries / make up/jewellery you can manage - purchase when you’re there otherwise
kindle & headphones

XebraFish · 15/06/2026 23:09

Can you just buy all your toiletries at the airport once you’re through? I did this once in Asia, did two weeks in Japan in April (cold!) hand luggage only so went through check in etc and then went to the pharmacy and bought all my products etc there.

Thechaseison71 · 15/06/2026 23:00

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 15/06/2026 22:54

Honestly, under seat is tiny and you can't also take a handbag. If you upgrade to the next level so you can take (smaller than standard) overhead as well, that would be far better.

My DS did 8 weeks in Europe amongst various countries with underseat bag

CraftySeal · 15/06/2026 22:57

I'd probably take no toiletries at all and just buy shampoo, conditioner, soap, moisturizer, toothpaste at a supermarket once I was there.

Obviously wear as many layers as you can - you only need to actually wear them for boarding, you can take them off before/after.

Wear trainers, pack one pair sandals/flipflops.

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 15/06/2026 22:54

Honestly, under seat is tiny and you can't also take a handbag. If you upgrade to the next level so you can take (smaller than standard) overhead as well, that would be far better.

Thechaseison71 · 15/06/2026 22:52

ConverselyAttired · 15/06/2026 22:47

You need to wear your one pair of shoes and one pair of heavier trousers, and then you're going to have to roll up thin t shirts, underwear and a very very thin nightie. No books or heavy toiletries. I cannot stress how small the Ryanair bag sizer is - you might end up with advice from people who have done this with EasyJet but their bags are much bigger!

I don't think the underseat bag actually has any weight restrictions. . So it's only bulk that's the issue.

Bikenutz · 15/06/2026 22:52
  • Small shampoo bar instead of shampoo and soap.
  • Small tube 8 hour cream for all moisturising
  • Tiny hairbrush, travel toothbrush and paste.
  • Make sure you’re booked into accommodation that provides towels.
  • 5 light pants 🩲
  • Few pairs socks 🧦
  • 4 light tees
  • spare trousers or skirt
  • bikini
  • Upload books and media to phone
  • Wear a pair of go anywhere shoes, trousers, top, sweater or hoodie, waterproof coat
  • Charging cable for phone and adapter
CurdinHenry · 15/06/2026 22:52

ProfessorInkling · 15/06/2026 22:51

It’s fine. You can carry a small handbag and take a duty-free bag too. Mix and match outfits, kindle, magazine and toiletries from duty-free, good to go ✈️

It's definitely just one bag, no extra handbag

ProfessorInkling · 15/06/2026 22:51

It’s fine. You can carry a small handbag and take a duty-free bag too. Mix and match outfits, kindle, magazine and toiletries from duty-free, good to go ✈️

TallSturdyGirls · 15/06/2026 22:49

Do you mean the little rucksack? I did 6 days last week.
Wore jeans, tshirt, jumper, coat, hat, scarf and trainers, on the plane.
Thin PJs, 6 thin knickers and small socks, bikini, thin trousers, 2 pairs of shorts, 2 light dresses, leggings, thin top, thin shirt. Basic toiletries in mini bottles. Basic medicine. Small handbag with make up, passport, glasses, book. Put some stuff in coat pockets (two tshirts).

ConverselyAttired · 15/06/2026 22:47

You need to wear your one pair of shoes and one pair of heavier trousers, and then you're going to have to roll up thin t shirts, underwear and a very very thin nightie. No books or heavy toiletries. I cannot stress how small the Ryanair bag sizer is - you might end up with advice from people who have done this with EasyJet but their bags are much bigger!

Thechaseison71 · 15/06/2026 22:47

Where in Europe. Weather in Norway will be far different from Southern Italy

Landlubber2019 · 15/06/2026 22:45

Easy....

Daytimes
swimsuit
1 coverup
1 daytime dress
1 pair of shorts

Evening
Linen trousers x 2 or 3
Dress x 2
Skirt x 1
Blouse × 2
Tshirts x 4

Wear shoes/trainers
Pack sandals x 2

PissedOffAutistic · 15/06/2026 22:43

Decant toiletries into the ultra tiny bottles and pots sold by Muji. Layering - so you can add a cardigan if it's cold rather than having to have a whole new outfit. One pair of wear-everywhere shoes. Solid soap, as it's much smaller than shower gel set. Ditto shampoo.

Tryingtobegreenfingered · 15/06/2026 22:42

Where in Europe? Big place

SapphireSteel28 · 15/06/2026 22:41

I did three weeks with one! Just did washing and packed underwear in a neck cushion