What Brian Kelly (a.k.a. The Points Guy) Brings in His Carry-on

This might sound like a lot to carry with you, but I bring my ownpillowand blanket with me whenever I’m traveling domestically, because those flights never offer them, and I need to be able to get mybeauty sleepwherever I can. I typically pick one up at the airport. Even if the airline does offerpillowandblankets, here is something you didn’t want to hear — they are rarely washed.

These are my must-have for every flight, especially the red-eyes andlong hauls. You never know when a crying baby will be seated right behind you. Theseheadphoneshelp me tune out everything and anything.

Whenever I see people go to the bathroom mid-flight without their shoes on, it makes me cringe. It’s okay to take yourshoesoff and let your feet breathe, but going to the bathroom on a plane without your shoes on is a no-no — the water on the floor is not water! The slides are also easy to slip on versus waking up in a haze and trying to find your shoes and tie them.

Thisbagis incredibly versatile — I can take it from plane to meeting to dinner. It’s easy to throw over your shoulder when you’re running through the airport to make your flight, and it fits all of my necessities.

Thiswalletis sleek and compact but still has a place for everything I need on the go. You never know when a good deal is going to come up, and you always need to have your passport on you.

I don’t travel without these — they are the most comfortablepantsever. In fact, I am wearing them right now.