Here is how I managed to pack 1 week’s worth of a tropical vacation style into on carry-on for each person:

* wear your heaviest/largest item on the plane (jacket/hoodie), same with shoes (all of us always wear sneakers)

*organize you outfits by day and roll them up before putting them into the packing cubes

We have flown several times to destinations well over 7 hours and up to 16 hours with our 2 kids. After doing these trips, I have learned quickly what works best for us as a family. Some things are an absolute must to pack and some that we found that were not really that useful. I want to share these tips to help you on your next long flight with your kids, consider the below for surviving the flight.

Printable packing checklist for all family members to help prepare for a trip in a breeze. A very detailed list of things to pack for every single family member in order.