Our Best Carry-On Hacks (That Actually Work)

Most people pack their carry-on the same way every trip and wonder why they always run out of space. In this episode, Chris and Katie share the hacks that actually make a difference, from why packing cubes might be hurting you in your roller bag to how coordinating colors before you pack changes everything. They cover roller bag strategy, personal item essentials, what to always have accessible on the plane, and the exact bags they are currently traveling with after years of heavy use. Plus, the new Chase Freedom Flex 5% categories are live for the quarter, and Katie stacks three Hilton card credits on a Conrad Las Vegas stay. Chapters: 00:00 The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 78 01:12 New Freedom Flex Card 5% categories 02:23 Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World 06:46 Carry-on roller bags 07:17 Packing cubes vs. packing flat 10:56 Travel toiletry bags 12:17 Packing for a winter trip 14:47 Headphones hack 16:16 Charging cords pouch 18:18 The carry-on gear we actually use New Chase Freedom Flex 5%-7% Bonus Categories [Q4: October to December] https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-freedom-5x-categories/ Conrad Las Vegas Review: https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/hotels/conrad-las-vegas-review/ Monos Carry-On Pro & Monos Checked-In Medium Luggage Review https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/monos-luggage-review/ Creators & Guests Katie Corrigan Seemann - Host Christopher Hassan - Host ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upgradedpointspod 📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast/id1807133164 📲 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61t4AF7hQiW4hh5eNcwqrZ 📲 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upgradedpoints/ 📲 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upgradedpoints 📲 Follow us  on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upgradedpoints ✉️ Upgraded Points Newsletter https://upgradedpoints.com/join-newsletter/