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Cape Town - If you're a budget traveller wanting to save on baggage fees, you'll need to know how to pack like a pro to get a weekend's worth of necessities in one small carry-on bag.
Here's Traveller24's trusty check-list on how to get everything you need into one 56 x 36 x 23cm, 7kg carry on.
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1. purse or wallet including cash, card, ID
2. phone charger and plug adapter
3. medication
4. make-up
5. x1 backpack / handbag (for both day and night)
6. Vanity pack with only the necessary toiletries
Clothing
7. x1 pair of undies per day + 2 or 3 extra
8. x1 pair of socks per day + 2 extra
9. x1 adjustable, multi-way bra
10. x1 pajamas
11. x1 pair of jeans
12. x 2 shirts/ t-shirts / blouses
13. x 2 bottoms (make sure they're comfy and weather appropriate)
14. x 1 knitwear / warm hoodie
15. x 1 dress / fancy shirt
Optional extras
16. x1x coat with a hood / jacket / waterproof windbreaker
17. x1 swimsuit / trunks (if going to the coast or water’s edge)
18. x1 additional shoes
19. minimal accessories [including hairdryer/straightener]
20. Sarong [can double up as a towel, if necessary]
Shoes take up most space in a carry-on bag. Be smart and wear a pair of trusty sneakers that can go with every outfit throughout the weekend. If you do pack summery slops, make sure they're flat and light.
Unsure of how to get all the items listed above into your suitcase? WATCH: How to pack a weekend’s clothes and shoes in one tiny carry-on bag for the best trick on packing for your weekend away.
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Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that low cost airline Skywise does not allow free checked-in luggage.
