Flight Essentials to Pack in Your Carry On

I’ve listed all of the long haul flight essentials that you should pack in your carry on. These items have truly changed the way I view long haul flights.

Long haul flights can seem like they are a million hours long, especially when you don’t pack the essentials. I’ve definitely learned from my mistakes, so now I will be sharing this packing guide.

Flight Essentials to Pack in Your Carry On

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iPad

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Noise Canceling Headphones

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Light Jacket

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A Change of Clothes

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Compression Socks

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