What do you take along in your carry-on ?  

I take a lot in my carry-on, usually a backpack or duffel bag. The obvious essentials (for me) would be my iPod Touch, cell phone, wallet, and tylenol. I also bring along a book to read while waiting for the plane, and usually a bunch of food so I don't have to buy anything overpriced at the airport. On long flights and when I'm connecting through different airports, I always keep an extra pair of clothes and backup necessities (toothbrush, contact case, etc.) in case something happens to my luggage and it is delayed in arriving.

It has been ten years since I last traveled anywhere. I still like to travel but as I've said before, I can't afford it these days. The things I usually put in carry-on would be my eye drops, makeup, hairbrush or comb, something to read, breath mints. That's all I can think of but those are the main items. Kathy.

hi greenline,

i appreciate your interest in mylot, though you are busy with your business, still you are spending your time for mylot, hats off to you,

thank you

I usually have the essentials and a day or two batch of clothes. Because I travelled once a few years ago and my luggage was mistakenly left at the country were we stopped over. So I had to wait for a day for the airline to ship it to my doorstep. Good thing I had some extra clothes to change in.
I think it is better to always be prepared, especially in cases like these or when your airline is delayed.

Hey greenline! It's been so many years since I travelled! I
haven't travelled since before 9/11! In fact, I am getting
ready to go to Florida to see my mother and I have no idea
actually about all the rules and changes! I do know some of
them, but am not totally clear on everything. I know that now
there are alot of things that are not allowed to be in carry-on
baggage and I do hope that I remember what not to bring! I
know it is kind of silly probably to you who travels on those
long overseas flights all the time and I'm only going on a
3 hours flight! I am not a good flier either! I am quite scared!
That is one of the reasons that I haven't flown! I hate being
on a plane and avoid it like the plague, but haven't seen my
mother in 10 years so it's time!

Food, cell phone, iPOD, nausea medicine, dramamine and money.

The very first thing (and only important) are my meds. Then I take along something light to read, clothes to change if I go to a place where they have different weather. I only travel for pleasure so I would not take work.

In my handbag I take my camera, memory cards and batteries. I like to have my sunglasses in a case. I have tissues as well. In my money belt I have my passport, tickets, money, debit card and travel insurance details. In my carry on bag I take my travel guide book, a magazine, a note book with a pen and a few snacks. Airport security has made sure that bottles of water are stopped at the security gate. That is a shame because bottle water at an airport can be pricey. I don't really like getting on a flight feeling thirsty.

I take a full change of clothes in my carry on bag. This came in very handy for me on my honeymoon. I was so nervous that I got sick on the airplane and had to get changed in the bathroom. Thank goodness I had my change of clothes in my carry on bag.