What to Pack in a Carry-On

Europe Edition, Casual Style, One Bag Only

Smart “Out of the Kitchen”

Trigger warning: This edition of my Smart in the Kitchen Substack is not about food. Close your browser or delete this email if obsessive-compulsive packing is not your thing. But, dear reader, if you're like me and the preparation and planning of your trip is half the fun, read on. I’ll also update my outdated and rather puny Paris Guide with a new Paris Recap and Paris Shopping Guide.

I started this packing list in my Notes app about a month ago. I want to be organized and have a tight edit, because there’s no way I’ll be checking a bag during my upcoming trip. Here’s where we’re at. I didn’t link every single item, but if you prefer links in the future, please let me know. And if I missed something important, hit reply. But also, maybe I don’t, so I have an excuse to shop on my trip!

Suitcase

I’m using either one of my kids’ Away carry-ons or a Biaggi expandable soft-sided carry-on I purchased from Amazon about a decade ago. It can fit a lot, but if it get…