Carry-On Only Packing Checklist — Save ₹500-₹2,000 on Baggage

Checked baggage costs ₹500-₹2,000 on budget airlines. For short trips (1-3 days), you can pack everything in a 7kg carry-on bag. Here's exactly what to pack.

Cabin Bag Limits (India)

• Weight: 7 kg (all airlines)
• Size: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
• Plus: 1 personal item (laptop bag/handbag/purse)

The Checklist ✅

Clothing (for 2-3 day trip)

• ☐ 2 t-shirts/shirts (roll, don't fold)
• ☐ 1 pair trousers/jeans (wear the heaviest pair)
• ☐ 1 pair shorts/comfortable pants
• ☐ 3 pairs underwear
• ☐ 3 pairs socks
• ☐ 1 light jacket/hoodie (wear it on the plane)

Toiletries (100ml rule)

• ☐ Toothbrush + travel toothpaste
• ☐ Deodorant (solid, not spray)
• ☐ Moisturizer (under 100ml)
• ☐ Lip balm
• ☐ All liquids in clear ziplock bag

Electronics

• ☐ Phone + charger
• ☐ Earphones/earbuds
• ☐ Portable power bank (under 27,000 mAh)
• ☐ Laptop (if needed, in separate bag)

Documents

• ☐ Photo ID (Aadhaar/DL/Passport)
• ☐ Boarding pass (digital or printed)
• ☐ Hotel booking confirmation

Packing Hacks

1. Roll clothes instead of folding — saves 30% space
2. Wear bulky items — jacket, boots, jeans on the plane
3. Use packing cubes — compression cubes from ₹200 on Amazon
4. Skip "just in case" items — you can buy anything at your destination
5. Carry an empty water bottle — fill after security