How to pack two weeks into a carry-on

Packing light is not about sacrifice; it is about freedom. The key is a color palette. If every item works with every other item, you do not need outfits — you just need a modular system.

1. The Rule of Three. Three pairs of socks, three shirts, three pairs of underwear. Wash one, wear one, dry one.
2. Roll, Do Not Fold. Rolling clothes saves space and prevents deep wrinkles. Use packing cubes to compress everything further.
3. Wear Your Heaviest Items. Your boots and jacket stay on your body during the flight, not in the bag.

Can I really fit two weeks in a carry-on?

Yes. The trick is a color palette and the wash-wear-dry rotation.