Confessing My Carry-On Only Packing Mistakes: What I Wish I'd Known

My husband and I spent five weeks in Europe in fall 2025, and it was my first time traveling carry-on only abroad. In today's video I'm sharing my embarrassing packing fails (and some surprising victories) to help you plan appropriately for your next adventure. Timestamps: Intro: Start - 01:20 Mistake 1: Personal Item Choice 01:21-03:42 Mistake 2: Packing for the Minimalist I Am Not 03:43-08:52 Mistake 3: Shopping Without Test Packing 08:53-12:35 Mistake 4: Insufficient Zippered Pouches 12:36-14:53 Mistake 5: Ignoring Pack Weight 14:54-17:56 Conclusion: 17:57 - End