Ryan Air Hand Luggage Packing Guide For Girls

The Ryan Air Woman's Packing Challenge

If you want to get a cheap flight away- but you're a typical woman who packs a wheeled case for a night away, but you want to just take a carry on, you need to take stock. Packing extra can cost loads at the airport- or you will have to leave it! You need to get your scales and tape measure out to have access to Ryan Air's free 10kg luggage carry on limit.

It can be done, is the good news. From a city break in Barcelona to a hostel trip away for you and your boyfriend in Poland, keep it cheap and cheerful with this guide to looking good and saving more for drinks and dinners at the other side!

The Woman's Packing Challenge

This is your bag. It isn't posh, or sexy, but make friends, this is your new weapon against waiting for a rolling case and losing your luggage. This will fit into Ryan Air's online dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20. Mine was from some cheap bag shop- great for slinging on your shoulder. I like to keep an eye on my bag, a rucksack makes me paranoid. (Unless you wear it on your front - a bit like shouting 'rob me!' - in my opinion.)

Look for:

- Squidgy fabric for 'manipulation'

-A removable cardboard base

-A zip

The Cargo! For me this includes:

- 1 Maxi dress

-1 Plain black cotton dress

-One bright pencil skirt

-One black vest top

-Two striped vest tops

-One red pashmina

-One pair black ballet pumps

-One pair of flat sandals

-One beanie hat

-Straighteners

-Day bag

-Clutch bag

-Underwear

You might also want to add in (if you don't want to buy them)

Tooth brush, deodrant (roll on for the cabin), a small towel, mini soaps, a bikini, gloves and a coat. (I would recommend wearing some sort of jacket, be it denim or down.)

DON'T FORGET!

-No liquids over 100ml

-Put all your liquids in a clear baggy.

-Your bag has to hold duty free too!

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How to wear it!

1. A simple but punchy coloured outfit for evening drinks with flats when you don't want to splurge on a taxi.

2. A simple maxi dress great over sunburn or if you fancy clubbing- the length disguises your flats!

3. A chic french look outfit for inter-railing in style or sightseeing from the cafe.

4. A comfy outfit for a day shopping in the capital

5. An outfit for a chilly day looking around the churches or heading to the coastline.

6. The last night. A cover up for romance on the balcony.

And there you have it. 6 nights and days away all packed into one bag for carry on with a package airline so you can avoid those baggage fees. You can also beat Ryan Air at their own game and wear all your heavy layers. You can chuck on some biker boots, wear your heavy jeans and your big coat.

As you can see, a cheap package flight can be packed for with a little time spent thinking through your plans, the climate and cutting down. Remember that accessories can go a long way - and can multi task. The pashmina can make a great on flight pillow, the clutch can hold your make up or passports safe so they aren't loose and your shopping/day bag can hold smelly laundry when the time to travel home draws near and it's time to get your car from the airport. (I used Air Parks - banner should be below!) 

Let me know about your must have packing items!

Elaine