Packing · 8 min read
What to Pack for a Long-Haul Luxury Trip
Long-haul travel rewards restraint at the suitcase and discipline in the cabin. This is the edit we actually pack for trips over twelve hours, nothing more, nothing decorative.
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The carry-on
One refined carry-on does almost everything on a long-haul. Pack it for landing, not for the flight: clean change of clothes, toothbrush, the next book, and the chargers you'll want at the hotel.
- No. 01
Tumi 19 Degree Aluminum Carry-On
Anodized aluminium shell, whisper-quiet wheels, packs cleanly for two weeks. The case we keep returning to.
Read the review - No. 02
Away The Carry-On
Lighter polycarbonate alternative with a hidden compression panel. Easy to lift one-handed into the bin.
Read the review - No. 03
A Cashmere Wrap
Blanket, scarf, pillow. The single most useful object on a long-haul, and the one we never travel without.
In-flight comfort
Noise-cancelling headphones, an eye mask, and a refillable water bottle filled after security. Skip the airline socks; bring your own.
- No. 01
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Cancellation that flattens the engine drone of a long-haul cabin into something close to neutral.
Read the review - No. 02
Briggs & Riley Everyday Essentials Kit
A structured toiletry kit with a wipeable lining and a hook for the back of a hotel bathroom door.
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Tech that earns its weight
A 20,000 mAh power bank, a slim universal adapter, and a single short USB-C cable do almost everything. Add an eSIM for landing without a SIM swap.
- No. 01
Anker Retractable Power Bank
The USB-C cable lives inside the bank and reels back when you let go. Nothing to unspool at the gate.
Read the review - No. 02
Anker Nano Travel Adapter
Handles UK, EU, AU, and US plug standards from one body, with a fast USB-C port built in.
Read the review - No. 03
Peak Design Small Tech Pouch
Origami pockets that keep cables, passport, and adapters separated without any of it touching.
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What to leave behind
A second pair of shoes you 'might' wear. A jacket you packed for the photo. A laptop you do not actually need. Long-haul trips reward fewer choices, not more.
Plan The Trip
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