What do you put in your hand luggage?

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If you are putting one large suitcase in the hold, and you are travelling alone on a long haul flight, what do you put in your hand luggage case?

I take a book, my laptop, earphones, some hand cream, and a few magazines. Plus one change of clothes in case my checked luggage gets lost. I have a long haul coming up and was wondering what other stuff people take to make their long flights more pleasant. I will be travelling for leisure purposes.

As little as possible as I hate hoiking heavy bags round an airport!

However on a really long flight I'd add to your list, a change of pants and basic toiletries to freshen up before landing (facial spray, moisturizer, wipes and toothpaste). A water bottle to fill up after security. And a scarf or something for layering with whatever blanket they'll provide.

Anti-bac wipes, puzzle book and nice pencils, savoury snacks, change of clothes, calm balm or lavender roller things, empty water bottle.

Pair of flip flops!

As little as possible! I do always carry bikini tops and a couple of bras though - I wear a 36hh and worry I'd be stuck if my case went missing

Medication, jewellery, iPad, headphones, anti bac wipes and spray, print outs of insurance policy, fligjt and hotel booking, photo of suitcase and contents, one change of clothes, book, hand cream, face spray.

Kindle
Colouring book and pens (I know..🤣)
Change of clothes
Period products
Wet wipes
Flip flops as my feet swell up once airborne!
Power bank and charger

To add to the list above. For long haul I take my neck pillow, hotel slippers, flight socks, eye drops and yoga block.

I use my yoga block to put my feet on and it take the pressure off my back.

I travel long haul a few times a year and I've not yet found the perfect luggage to accommodate all my gubbins.

Personal stuff, anything I don't want to lose and about 2 days worth of clothes and basic toiletries

Laptop & kindle, chargers, adaptor.
Passport & tickets.
A few packets of E-cigs.
Crossword book.
Bank cash bag with Euro coins.
Spare underwear, socks, T-Shirt & shorts.*

*Lesson learned from going to join ships and no bags arriving.

I fly a 24 hour journey several times a year, I did it last week. My carry on has:
Phone
iPad
Charger cables with old style usb plus plug adaptors (although most airlines have UK plugs),
Earphones wired and wireless
Earplugs
Silk eye covers
Spare leggings, knickers, t-shirt.
Basic toiletries for the shower in transit. Cashmere cardi,.
Thick socks and sliders.
Sunglasses
Spare foldable shopping bag
Passport
Wallet

I carry a small rucksack and handbag and check everything else in. I only ever wear sweaty betty Gary's and a t-shirt. The less the better!

This is so helpful, everyone. Thank you! I will be making a list of everything you have mentioned and then remove anything that duplicates what I already have listed!

Hi @Disco123456 .
Can you tell me what cashmere cardy you use please?
Thank you

Phone, charger/charging block (although one did get taken off me once at security), purse, Kindle, headphones, moisturiser if it's a long flight, passport, and then a pouch which I take everywhere with me which has painkillers, lip balm, a scrunchie, antibac gel, and Rennies! If it's long haul I might take an extra hoodie and some big socks too because I get so cold on planes.

Mine is from AllSaints but it's a few years old now.

Are you talking about the bag you put under the seat or in the overhead compartment?

For the under the seat bag -
Charger for phone
Antibac wipes
Hand sanitizer
Micellar water plus cotton balls
Facial moisturiser
Makeup
Small perfume spritzer
Travel toothbrush plus toothpaste
Mouthwash in travel size bottle
Reading glasses in sturdy case
Sunglasses in sturdy case
Spare socks, pants/ leggings, underpants
Snack bars
Tissues
N95 masks (I wear one on the plane and bring a few spares)
Medications - Tylenol, anti histamine, prescription med
Book

I wear a bum bag with passport, wallet, lip balm, and phone.

Overhead compartment bag - footwear for the trip, all underwear for the trip, any outerwear I'll need when I get off the plane, paor of jeans/ shorts, sweater or T-shirt, handbag I'm bringing with me, any gifts I'm bringing for host/ family/ friends.

I wear a hoodie and sweatpants on planes, plus Uggs. I find planes chilly. I like to bring a light scarf too.

Laptop, phone, charging cables plus global adaptor in case, water bottle, compression socks, painkillers, pair of pants to switch into and heat tech or airism layer depending which temp I am going to, book(s), colouring pencils & book, eye mask & ear plugs, plus neck pillow thing if going economy

Everything. I never check in a case. Just remember the 100ml rule for liquids

Book
Phone & charger
Purse
Paperwork/currency/passport
Magazine
Knickers
Socks
Aspirin
Immodium (just in case)
Antibac wipes
Antibac gel
Facemask (in case the people nearest to me are spluttering)
Snacks
Moisturiser
Toothbrush & mini paste
Chewing gum
Notebook and pen
Ear plugs

Packets of tissues
Nasal spray
Face mask./eye masks (sheet , moisturising variety)
Glasses/sunglasses
Hand sanitiser
Face spritzer
Moisturiser
Hand cream
Snacks (unless business class)
Phone with podcasts etc and earbuds
Travel wallet (passport, emergency credit card, insurance docs, change for trolley)
Toothbrush and paste
Change of clothes
Chewing gum/sweets
Dried fruit and rice cakes for snacking on

Kindle
reading glasses
Ipad
power bank
assorted chargers
nasal spray, eye drops, had cream, lip balm
some snacks
all paperwork I may need directly after arrival

A fresh top and underwear, I have 38HH boobs, getting decent bras is a nightmare.