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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

The Key to Carry-On Travel

The Key to Carry-On Travel

An Instagram post of my carry-on bag and tote generated lots of interest and questions. I listed all of the items I packed and mentioned how the perfect tote bag was the essential piece that makes carry-on travel feasible. Aside from being generously sized, the perfect tote needs to zip close, have interior and exterior pockets, and a sleeve to slip over the handle of a carry-on roller suitcase. This tote has those features, plus it’s waterproof – handy if someone in front of you spills something on the ground on a flight and your tote bag is sitting on moisture for hours.

It’s the large Baseline Tote by Briggs and Riley. You can read about the numerous features on the sites that sell it, but just know, it’s sturdy and well-made at a friendly price. I wouldn’t have success with carry-on travel without it.

In the photo above, it’s packed with the following:

-large cashmere travel wrap
–scarf
–gloves, hat, umbrella
-Chanel small handbag
-crossbody running around bag
-Max Mara puffer coat (similar)
–makeup bag and brushes
-toiletry bag (non-liquids)
-clear liquids bag
-lap top
-ipad
-phone
–chargers
–headphones
-small zip pouch with flight essentials

Crazy, right? If you’re considering a tote, this is the one. I did my homework and researched a ton of them until I found the Baseline. It’s a game changer.

And to those of you who asked, the suitcase is Tumi Alpha 2 Continental carry-on, pictured below.

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  1. KSL

    December 5, 2018

    That tote really looks so functional. Also, who makes your black lace up boots in the photo?

    • Karima

      December 5, 2018

      Boots are Rag and Bone.

  2. Liz Velasquez

    December 5, 2018

    Does that fit underneath the seat? I assume that your carryon goes in the overhead

    • Karima

      December 5, 2018

      Yes it does.

      • Elizabeth Velasquez

        April 19, 2019

        I received the tote today. It is such a well thought out design! Cannot thank you enough for the recommendation

        • Karima

          April 21, 2019

          I’m so glad you like it as much as I do.

  3. MBW

    December 9, 2018

    Great post! I totally agree the tote is a gamechanger when it comes to carry-on travel. I love nothing more than arriving at my destination and not fretting if my bag will arrive. I like The Weekender by Paravel as another option. I have the cadet navy with my initials handpainted on (a service they offer). It too is waterproof, fits under the seat, fits over the roller bag handle, but does not have external pockets. I love hearing how others pack for travel.

    • Karima

      December 9, 2018

      I feel the same way. I love having my bag with me at all times.

  4. Julie Elmore

    July 7, 2019

    I love this bag. Thank you for doing all the investigative work (and everything you curate). Love your style, advice, and this bag!

    • Karima

      July 7, 2019

      Thank you Julie. I hope it works as well for you as it does me!

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