Our Packing Tips

Keep Your Essentials To Hand

Wherever the destination, there’s a few key essentials we always reach for during the journey. Travelling can be stressful, so we’d recommend keeping your important documents, phone and wallet tucked away neatly in a compartment you can easily access. Having these essentials within reach is a smart way to streamline your travel experience (and will save you the stress of rummaging through your pockets at the airport).

If you’re looking for an all-rounder with plenty of compartments for your essentials, we’d recommend The Farini; a popular choice for hand luggage, featuring a zipped pocket in the lining to separate out your essentials. A true travel investment piece, the full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather is a smart, timeless look for the discerning traveller. With its 35 litre capacity, The Farini measures at a convenient W50 x H35 x D20 and complies with the majority of airline cabin restrictions.

Assemble a Comfort Pack

Comfort is always key, especially when travelling: think ear plugs, a cushioned eye mask and compression socks. It’s important to invest in clever luxuries as you embark on your adventures across the globe; it allows you to re-energise and recuperate in time to make the most of your trips ahead. Our key recommendations are noise-cancelling ear plugs (or headphones) to block out ambient noise, allowing you to enjoy your favourite music, movies, or audiobooks without disturbance. Don’t forget to pack a calming lavender mist to boost your sleep quality, upgrading your space with a luxurious scent whilst creating a calming aura ideal for relaxing.

Have Fresh Attire At The Ready

Packing a change of clothes within your hand luggage is sure to upgrade your travel game. For those long haul flights, a fresh change of clothes at your layover can give you a new lease of life, significantly enhancing your comfort level when you need it most.

Even for those shorter flights, refreshing your outfit once you reach your destination is the perfect way to ensure you’re feeling fresh, smart and ready to explore the moment you step off the plane. The Flero M features a practical 38 litre capacity, making for the perfect recommendation if you’re looking for a go-to hand luggage companion with plenty of space. A firm favourite, this luxury leather hand luggage combines elegant style and functionality, handmade by master craftsmen in the heart of Italy.

Perfect The Roll Method

If you’re packing clothes in your hand luggage, it’s all about maximising space and minimising wrinkles. The ‘Roll Method’ is a technique designed to help you efficiently fold your clothes to make the most of your packing space. Simply lay your garment flat on a surface, fold in half lengthwise and then tightly roll the garment from the bottom towards the neckline. This useful technique also offers a more well-organised way to access your clothing items without disturbing an entire folded pile.

Skip The Queues

Travelling with luxury hand luggage comes with its perks. Choose a travel companion that combines the convenience of a cabin-friendly size and the functionality of a large 45 litre capacity to experience the freedom of no check-in bags.

We recommend our classic, The Giovane M for jetsetters looking to skip ahead of the queues and glide through the airport, providing ample room to accommodate your valued belongings. The beautifully lined interior of The Giovane M features a spacious main compartment and a zipped pocket to separate out your essentials for easy access. Not only is this luxury luggage a testament to practicality, the contemporary combination of water resistant canvas and full grain leather is a statement of refined style and sophistication. Strong carry handles are complemented with an adjustable, detachable leather shoulder strap with robust clasps to allow you to choose the most comfortable way to travel.

The smart shape and versatility of The Giovane M will allow you to move swiftly through crowded space, without compromising on comfort or that all-important packing space.

Invest in Durable Hand Luggage

Our most crucial packing tip is all about the hand luggage itself. At Maxwell-Scott, we believe in investing in durable, timeless pieces that offer you a lifetime of travel companionship. When embarking on new adventures, the safety and integrity of your personal belongings is paramount. That’s why we believe that investing in luxury hand luggage designed to stand the test of time is key. At Maxwell-Scott, we handcraft our signature bags using only the highest quality leather, offering luxury pieces that are highly durable, sturdy and versatile. Designed in-house for the refined explorer, you’ll always enjoy an enhanced travel experience with a luxurious carry-on bag from Maxwell-Scott.

Refer to our useful list of airline cabin bag sizes to see which luxury luggage will best accommodate your upcoming trip:

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