10 Days In a Carry-On

Heather Poole, a flight attendant from Los Angeles, demonstrates how to pack enough for a 10-day trip into a single standard carry-on.

10 Days In a Carry-On

With more airlines charging for checked baggage, Ms. Poole’s tips save both space and money — and time, if you include the benefit of skipping the wait at the luggage carousel.

I like my tools and pocket knife. Too much of my life is not allowed in the cabin.

I can bear a limited time without them.