What to Pack In Your Carry-On Bag for Smooth Spring Break Travel, According to TikTok

After such a long and dreary winter, we're more than looking forward to getting away this spring.
But between airlines losing luggage, long waits for picking up checked bags and general travel woes plaguing our airlines this past year, it might be time to simplify your spring break journeys this season by packing all of your belongings in a carry-on. Not sure how you'll fit a week's worth or more of essentials into a TSA-approved 22x14-inch suitcase? TikTok is here to help.
The video-sharing app is chock full of travel hacks for condensing your clothing and other must-haves into a carry-on. Convenient and affordable products such as packing cubes, refillable toiletry bottles and shoe bags make it easier than ever to pack small. We've also found plenty of little luxuries for making even the longest flights bearable: compact neck pillows, noise-canceling headphones and packable footrests, to name a few. And of course, smooth traveling starts with a great suitcase, so we've included our favorite carry-on bags to shop.
Below, we've rounded up the best products to shop on Amazon to help you skip the dreaded check-in line, from vacuum-sealed travel bags to the internet's favorite carry-on suitcases. For even more travel hacks, check out the best luggage deals to shop, best Amazon luggage sales and our favorite Dagne Dover bags to snag on sale.
Best Packing Essentials for Spring 2023
It's not really about the luggage, it's about how you pack your luggage that makes the difference. We've found all kinds of nifty packing gear that will have you more organized and more streamlined than ever.
Best Travel Accessories for Spring 2023
Now that you're packed, here's everything you'll want nearby to make your day of travel go as smoothly as possible.
Best Travel Entertainment for Spring 2023
Based on people traveling just like you, The White Lotus explores the dysfunctional lives of wealthy guests staying at an upscale resort. Each day reveals something new about each character, played by an all-star cast including Jennifer Coolidge and Aubrey Plaza. Winning multiple awards this year from Golden Globes to Emmys to Critic's Choice Awards, this outstanding series is one you won't want to miss. It's available to stream on HBO Max.
Haven't had the time to watch the movie that's been sweeping awards season all year? Everything Everywhere All at Once has won numerous awards since its release in March 2022 — including the 2023 Best Picture Oscar — and you'll understand why when you watch it for yourself. It's available through Showtime, so you can stream it directly through their app or stream it with Showtime add-ons if you have Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+ or Hulu. You can also buy the movie through Amazon or Apple TV+.
Best Carry-On Suitcases for Spring 2023
This Away bag boasts flashy features such as a durable polycarbonate hard shell, spinner wheels and a TSA-approved, ejectable USB charger. The classic rolling hardside luggage with retractable handle is designed to fit in most major airlines' overhead compartments, making it a great go-to Carry-On bag for travel, regardless of your destination.
This Rockland Melbourne Spinner Luggage makes traveling easier by being extremely lightweight. While protecting your items, the wheels rotate 360 degrees for a smooth and seamless stride in the airport. Although it is compact, this carry-on luggage has the ability to hold everything you need for a short vacation.
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