Help me pack ten days in ryan air under Seat

That's not the cheapest option. The cheapest option is on the far right past the more expensive deals.

No because I don’t take one lonely swimsuit for a 2 week holiday like you lot.

Even just having to put it back on when it’s still wet is gross never mind when it’s stinking from days of wear on end. It’s practically crawling itself to the washing machine by the time you’re going home.

I have travelled for 2 or at a push 3 nights with the Easyjet underseat bag only but definitely couldn't have done longer, or with the old Ryanair size. They have increased their sizing a bit but I still think it's a bit smaller than the Easyjet one.

DH and DS did 2 nights away each with a Ryanair old size but that was essentially 2 t-shirts and two sets of underwear each plus toiletries.

Like other posters I think that limiting to a very small number of items of clothing for a 10 day holiday feels absolutely miserable given what the overall cost will be for the trip.

I personally want to feel good about myself and I wouldn't wearing the same clothes over and over again for 10 days even in a 'mix and match' way.

I agree.

It sounds like some pp are taking one or two days’ worth of clothes for anywhere between 7 and 14 days. Constantly rewearing and washing things, rather than spend £30 for 10 kg of luggage. Why would you???

I don't have any issues, the sun also kills bacteria on them when drying. Although I only mentioned that I wash them if necessary, not that I was repeatedly washing the same ones over and over again on holiday. Do you wash your swimsuits on holiday?

You simply cannot wash knickers by hand in a hotel sink to be anywhere near as clean as a washing machine will get them, not least when you’re dunking the same grim pair back in the sink multiple times over the course of a holiday.

Delightful.

I'm capable of properly washing by hand

I think some posters are confusing the small cabin bag with free under seat bag. The under seat has to fit under the seat! I flew two weeks ago and they were checking . Ryanair has instituted a staff bonus for identifying cheeky fs trying to sneak through - fair enough. Why should I be paying when someone else sails through with a ginormous oversized backpack?

I agree that the competitive underpacking sounds desperate and grim! Eeuugh - imagine being squashed amongst a thousand Brit tourists at the Trevi Fountain - all wearing six-day-old knickers 🤢

Take washing liquid

2 dresses, wear one and pack one. And yes, the swimsuit will also get rinsed in the shower. Even if you bring 2 surely you are washing them?

That’s not the cheapest ticket, a wheelie case in the over head locker along with an under then seat bag is a paid add on.

That's only if you take any of the bundles offered at the first run of the 'extras we want to sell you'. You can bypass that one and select seat only without a bag later down the line.

Of course they want you to pay £30-40 to choose a seat and take on a bag you may or may not need so they'll try and sell you that before offering you the chance to stick with the one small cabin bag and pay about £10 for a seat of your choice, or take what you're given for free later in the booking process.

Why are you taking only underseat bag OP. I flew a weeks ago with Ryanair, and the cheapest seat options gave one piece of handluggage that fits the overhead bin (typically a small wheelie case), and the personal items bag that goes under the seat. So are all your efforts needed?

I’m not taking annual leave to rewear knickers for two weeks that have been licked in the sink a few times.

Some of you are just fucking grim.

One single dress and one single swimsuit for 2 weeks?

Assuming by "Europe" you're going to a sunny/warm city location but please do let us know as it'll be much harder to pack light for a colder climate. Also, are you staying in one place or are you visiting different locations in Europe?

• buy your bigger toiletries when you get there, assuming you're in one hotel or apartment the whole 10 days.
• wear your bulkiest footwear on the travel day - this could be your chunky trainers or doc martens - whatever you'll use for any days with lots of walking. You can slot some flat leather sandals down the side of your bag as an alternative option. I did a trip with my converse daps and a pair of flat leather sandals.
• only pack your essential makeup bits. You don't need all your eyeshadows ever. same with jewellery, wear your favourite stuff and opt for things that'll go with everything. Of course, it doesn't take up loads of room but it's one less thing to worry about
• take stuff that you could wear for different situations, so a satin midi skirt that you can dress up for an evening meal or wear with a tee for day time exploring. or a silky cami dress that looks lovely in an evening situation with your sandals but you can wear over a tshirt with your trainers for a day out.
• you might not need to take socks depending on where you're going and your footwear. take undies that go under anything. do you need your swimming cozzie?
• does your accommodation provide a towel? if not, take a microfibre one.
• think layers rather than bulky jumpers.
• a denim jacket that rolls up small is better than a leather jacket you have to lug around everywhere
• a denim skirt/shorts will go with every top you own and can be worn over and over again
• you don't need loads of different chargers - get one of those power banks with 4 different wires on and just charge that
• take a kindle rather than bulky books or be prepared to borrow what other people leave at the hotel
• check what's at the hotel - you probs don't need hair dryer.
• the ryan air spaces are tiny so do double check your bag will fit. squishy is your friend. I took a big rucksack with the exact right measurements and it was fine.
• do you really need a different outfit to change into every evening? I never do on our family hols but I did on a recent city break. it was all lightweight, took up v little room.

It's not impossible

Then you have to bring that through the airport with you, I just can't be bothered.

This in spades.

A cabin bag added prior to the airport is cheap, just get a bag.

Did ten days in Malta with a shade under a kilo including phone 😎

This was my personal fave ;-)

Ahhh ok. Makes sense thank you

Yes! Some of the competitive under packing here is hilarious!

It depends why you're flying. I went to meet my friend's new baby and flew up to Scotland for £50 return, but I only needed 2 nights stuff which easily fit into an easyJet bag. I bought a Costa in the airport but I would have bought one if I drove or went by train - I don't see that as a flight cost.

You can get stuffable travel pillows which will hold quite a lot. Also any toiletries and clothing you buy in duty free doesn't count. But by the time you've done that, and had to leave the almost full toiletries behind its often cheaper just to pay for a small case.

I've had plenty of flights that pretty much do cost £50 each way, or not much more, including proper luggage. My last flight to Malaga was something like £105 return, Jet2 on the way out, which includes a 10 kg cabin bag as standard and RA on the way back, where I paid for a 20 kg hold case because the bag I take on Jet2 flights is too big to use on RA flights and I had things to bring back.

I don't pay to select seats or buy anything on the plane but do splash out a whole £6 on flights out of the UK on a Boots meal deal which, due to careful selection, is sufficient for breakfast and lunch as I usually get a sandwich or pasta bowl, smoothie and yogurt/cereal pot.