89 things to pack in your carry-on

I travel with two bags: a Keen Oswego messenger bag and a Dakota Rollaboard. 

During my last week long business trip, I packed, carried and wore the following 89 plus items on board in my carry-ons:

Carryons

  • Keen Oswego messenger bag
  • Dakota Rollaboard
  • Laptop (6 pounds)
  • Power cord for the laptop
  • Logitech IO2 Digital Pen
  • Logitech IO2 Travel Cradle*
  • Paper notebook for my IO2
  • Index cards for notes and lists
  • Books – at least one book (On my most recent trip to Australia I had six.)
  • 1 ballpoint pen
  • 1 mechanical pencil
  • My wallet – 2 credit cards, debit card, drivers license, health insurance card, cash
  • Cell phone
  • Cell phone charger
  • iPod nano
  • iPod usb cable
  • Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones
  • Business card holder with business cards
  • Travel cards – frequent flier cards, hotel cards, parking punch card
  • Polar Bear Coolers 6 Pack Soft Side Cooler* (for the hotel)
  • Eagle Creek Pack-It 2-Sided Half Cube
  • Eagle Creek – Pack It Half Cube
  • Eagle Creek Pack-It® Cube
  • Eagle Creek Pack-It® Folder 15"
  • Toiletry case
  • Toothbrush
  • Comb
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine products
  • Lipstick
  • Plastic bag (for security)
  • Hair gel
  • Toothpaste
  • Anti-zit cream
  • Under-eye concealer cream
  • Passport (on every trip – an alternate form of ID)
  • Plastic folder with printed itinerary and other papers
  • Sunglasses
  • Digital Camera
  • USB converter for camera's sd card
  • Camera battery recharger*
  • Keyspan PR-US2 Presentation Remote
  • Snacks: nuts, salami, jerky*
  • 1 USB thumb drive
  • Ibuprofen
  • Benadryl
  • Immodium
  • Pseudophed
  • Bandaids
  • Wireless headset*
  • Wireless headset "docking station"*
  • Charger for wireless headset*
  • 1 sweater
  • 1 suit
  • 1 pair sandals (or tennis shoes)
  • 1 pair of comfy shoes that will work with suits
  • 2 sets of pjs
  • 2 bras
  • 8 pairs of socks and underwear
  • 4 tshirts
  • 2 blouses
  • 3 pairs of pants
  • 1 belt
  • Eagle Creek Comfort Travel Pillow*
  • Bottle carrier – in case I buy any duty free*
  • 3 power adapters for Australia*
  • wireless router (for hotel room)

*Indicates things I might not carry on a shorter trip or a non-international trip.