Courtney’s Personal Item Packing List

Almost all airlines allow for one personal item; a bag that will fit under the seat in front of you. While some people don’t take advantage of this allowance, I always bring a personal item. Here is a list of 5 items I pack in my backpack every time I fly and why.

• Chargers / Power banks

This one is pretty obvious. I always use electronic documents and boarding passes whenever I can, but will sometimes print my mom’s documents when she comes with me (evidence of us being from two drastically different generations). One time I thought my phone was plugged in all night to charge, but it actually hadn’t. Thankfully I had my chargers and power bank to juice up my phone so I still had all my documents and media for the trip. These FuelRods are a great option because they are rechargeable and can even swapped out at places like the Airport or Disney World.

• Headphones and earplugs

Airplanes are LOUD so I typically carry a pair of earplugs with me and put them in after take-off (they also help me fall asleep if I’m in a noisy environment). You might have read this and thought – but how can I listen to music with earplugs in? I have Shokz bone conduction headphones with ear plugs that work together as noise- cancelling headphones. A high-end pair of noise-canceling headphones can also do the trick, depending on your preference. I wear these at work, running, working out, and pretty much everywhere because (when I don’t also have earplugs in) I can still hear what’s going on around me. 

 

• Change of clothes

Flying can sometimes be unpredictable and you’re at the mercy of the weather and the airlines. If you’re flight has been delayed for a long period of time, you may want to have a change of clothes with you so you can refresh before you take off. I also bring a change of clothes with me, just in case my luggage is lost or delayed, so I’m not completely destitute. 

 

• Gum

I’m one of those people whose ears get all weird when flying and gum is by far what helps alleviate the pressure in my ears. My travel a days also tend to be long days – whether they are long, or just feel long – and after coffee, travel, and naps… you know where I’m going with this. Gum is the answer. 

• Empty water bottle 

You can’t bring a full water bottle through TSA with you because of the 3-1-1 rule, but you can bring an empty water bottle and fill it up once you’re through security. This definitely beats paying $5 for a bottle at the airport! I also like having my own bottle or tumbler to refill on my trip throughout the week with water or something more festive. 

 

Bonus

I always download a show, podcast, and/or some music for use offline. Yes, I know it’s 2023 and all airports and planes have Wi-Fi now, but it doesn’t always work and isn’t always the fastest. 

 

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