Journal
Airline rules, packing lists and gear notes for traveling with one small bag.
Airline rulesPersonal item size limits by airline, October 2026
The published personal-item limits for 21 airlines, with a link to each airline's own page.
PackingHow to pack five days into a personal item
A tested list for five days in a 25 liter bag, and the order to pack it in.
GearCompression cubes vs packing cubes
What a second zipper actually does, and which one a small bag needs.
Airline rulesBasic economy bag rules, explained
Which US airlines include a carry-on on their lowest fare, and which give you only the space under the seat.
PackingThe one-bag weekend checklist
Everything for two nights away in a bag smaller than 20 liters.