Packing with Packing Cubes-10 Days in a Carry On {Fall Trip}

 I've got travel on the brain lately and I've been obsessed with packing videos and tutorials.  I'm inspired to try and pack everything I need for a 10 day trip to Europe in the fall in just a carry on suitcase (plus personal item).

This is just a practice run but I'm pretty sure I'm going to be able to do this for our upcoming trip.   *Note - This isn't exactly what I'm planning to pack, just an experiment of what I could pack.*

Here's what I packed:

3 pairs of jeans (black jeggings, dark wash skinny & white)

2 skirts (denim & black)

1 dress (multi)

1 blazer (black)

1 puffer jacket (black)

1 sweatshirt (grey)

1 long open cardigan (grey)

1 short button cardigan (black)

1 tunic sweater (black)

2 long sleeve tees (black and striped)

1 short sleeve tee (navy)

2 button down shirts (chambray & blue gingham)

1 dressy top (black pattern)

3 tank tops

1 pj pant/1 pj top/1 robe

1 pair work out leggings and top

3 scarves

2 pairs of shoes (low booties & TOMS flats)

6 socks/2 tights/2 bras/5 undies (we'll have a washing machine at our destination)

1 pair of gloves

Jewelry/Hair brush/Mirror/Hair Clip

I tried to pack things that I could mix and match and wear more than once.

 How did I fit all of this into a carry on suitcase? I used packing cubes to keep everything organized and compressed. I ordered my set from Amazon and there are so many brands and sizes to choose from.  My set came with a few different sizes so that was a good way to start out.

 It takes some trial and error to figure out which way to fit them into your bags. I added the shoes in on one side (normally I'd wrap them in a bag or shower cap). If I was bringing boots, I'd probably wear them on the plane because they are heavier/bulkier for packing.

The largest packing cube fits perfectly on the left side of the suitcase.

 Here is everything set out before packing it into the suitcase.  I only used 3 of the 4 packing cubes that came in the set.

 And I'm packed!  This was just a practice run but I think I can do it.  Before I go I'll have to figure out my outfits based on the predicted weather like I did for our last trip to Europe.

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