Packing with a carry-on is an art, and who better to ask how to become a master packer than those that work at 39,000 feet? Cabin crews will fly to Australia with nothing but a holdall, so they're experts at travelling light. "We only ever get around 48 hours on a long-haul layover, so we normally take just a carry-on unless we plan to shop or it's an unusually long trip," one flight attendant tells us. Another recalls doing a nine-day trip in Singapore with just a carry-on, proving ruthless packing isn't as hard as you might think.
Scroll below to see a flight attendant–approved guide to packing for a long-haul flight.