9 Things You Need in Your Carry-On Bag

I have this not-so-secret fantasy that I’ll get a call to throw my bag together and be ready to go on some mysterious flight in 10 minutes or less. Because of that, I keep my travel kit ready to go at a moment’s notice with the essential things I need on a flight. It’s easy to grab and throw in my carry-on bag and has all of the essentials I need to make it through a flight. Here are the nine things you need to keep in your carry-on bag for a successful flight.

Here’s a peek at what’s inside:

• <a href="1oz Purell Jelly Wrap, Assorted color, 2 pack“>Hand sanitizer/<a href="Wet Ones Antibacterial Hands & Face Wipes, Citrus Scent, 20 Count Travel Pack (Pack of 6)“>wet wipes – I’m not a germaphobe, but, let’s be honest, people aren’t the cleanest on flights. I like to use a <a href="Wet Ones Antibacterial Hands & Face Wipes, Citrus Scent, 20 Count Travel Pack (Pack of 6)“>wet wipe on the seat arms, tray table, top of the seat (where your head goes), etc. It just makes me feel a little better to do a quick wipe down when I sit down. Plus, it comes in handy if they’re out of soap in the bathroom!
• Sleep Eye Mask – This helps me sleep on the flight (not that I really need that)… and keeps me looking fabulous while doing it.
• Contact Solution and <a href="Mini Stylish Simple Contact Lens Travel Case,Aneky Container Kit Set Contacts Lens Hard Case Travel Kit Mirror with Bottle with Tweezers Container Holder (Rose Gold)“>Lens Case – The minute I hop on a flight, I take my contacts out so I can let my eyes rest… and not sleep with my contacts in. (Did I mention I always fall asleep on the plane?) I’d take my contacts out before I get on the flight, but I don’t like to wear my glasses for too long.
• Travel Toothbrush and Toothpaste – No one likes getting off the plane with bad breath, so I keep a small toothbrush and toothpaste in my kit.
• Eye-Wetting Tears – My eyes get super dry and itchy especially in the dry cabin air on the plane, so I always keep a small bottle of eye drops handy. I use them throughout the flight and immediately when we land. Dry eyes don’t look good on anyone.
• Moisturizing Face Spray – Dry eyes, dry skin. That beautiful airplane air just leaves you looking so refreshed, doesn’t it? I spray this coconut water hydrating mist on my face throughout the flight and right when we land. I don’t need dry patchy skin when I get to my destination.
• Chapstick or lip cream – It’s super moisturizing and helps my lips from getting chapped during the flight. Did I mention the dry, dry air in the cabin?
• Under eye mask and sheet face mask – Throw on a sheet mask or a pair of under eye masks to arrive to your destination refreshed and ready to go. You’ll look like you slept a full eight hours in first class!
• Tylenol Extra Strength – You never know when you’ll need to pop a few thanks to that crying baby in row 14, seat A (wait, how did a baby get a window seat?!)
• Shout Wipe & Go – If you’re as klutzy as me, you already know how important these are. Keep a few in your bag, and you’ll save yourself some stress and pain later.

What do you keep in your ready-to-go travel bag? What travel advice am I missing?