How to Pack the BRAW Explorer 2 for a Weekend Like a Pro
One Bag. Three Nights. Sorted.
Three nights. One bag. Nothing in the hold. That is the goal. City break, beach run, or hauling across train platforms like you own the place. Packing right is the whole game.
The BRAW Explorer 2 was built for exactly this. It drops under the seat, clears Ryanair's free bag check, and carries far more than its size lets on, thanks to the removable ClipPod, smart compartments and compression that actually works.
Here is how to get the most out of it.
Flying something other than Ryanair? Here is the free under-seat bag size on Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air and Vueling.
Fits Ryanair free at 40 x 30 x 20 cm
Why the Explorer 2 Works for Carry-On-Only Travel
Before we get into socks and toiletries, the hardware.
- Hits Ryanair's free under-seat size at 40 x 30 x 20 cm when packed down, so it drops straight into the gate sizer
- Around 24 litres of space in the base, and the vacuum ClipPod lets you pack like it is closer to 32
- Three levels of compression: a removable vacuum ClipPod for 8 litres more kit, a zip extension for another 5, and external straps to pull the lot in tight
- The ClipPod unclips in seconds with its own shoulder strap, so it doubles as a second bag for laundry, the beach or a day out
- Odour-proof, water-resistant section in the main compartment for shoes or worn kit
- 16in laptop sleeve with Aquaguard zips and a 1 inch drop zone. Fits a 16in laptop bare, or a 15in in a case
- Hidden security pocket for your passport, a vertical luggage pass-through for the trolley handle, and a water bottle holder that zips flush when you are not using it
- Three ergonomic handles and detachable padded straps for backpack or briefcase carry
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Step-by-Step: How to Pack Like a Pro
1. Roll It, Don't Fold It
Rolling saves space and kills creases. Pack by outfit, not by item, so you are not overthinking it.
- Weekend rule: 3 tops, 1 bottom, 1 hoodie. You are away three days, not three weeks.
- Stuff socks and pants into your shoes to use every inch.
- Load the rolled clothes into the ClipPod, seal it, then draw the air out and watch it flatten. Do it in seconds with the WEE Pump.
2. Wear Your Bulkiest Bits
Trainers, hoodie, coat, whatever eats the most space goes on you, not in the bag. It is cold on the plane anyway.
3. Load Heavy to Light
Heavy items, shoes and your toiletry bag, sit at the base or against your back for comfort. Lighter stuff goes on top for easy access.
Organise by Pocket: Know Your Bag
How to use every compartment properly:
| Section | What goes there |
|---|---|
| Hidden security pocket | Passport and documents |
| Front pocket (Aquaguard zip) | Liquids in a clear pouch, quick for security |
| Main compartment + ClipPod | Rolled clothes, vacuum-compressed |
| Odour-proof base section | Shoes or worn kit, sealed and water-resistant |
| Drop pockets and elasticated pouches | Snacks, sunglasses, charger, Kindle |
| Laptop sleeve (Aquaguard, 1 inch drop zone) | Fits a 16in laptop bare, or 15in in a case |
| Flush water bottle holder | Bottle, zips away when not in use |
Weekend Essentials: The BRAW Carry-On Checklist
Everything for a 3-night trip. No more, no less.
Clothes
- 3 tops
- 1 pair of trousers or shorts
- 1 hoodie or jacket (wear this)
- 4 pairs of pants
- 3 to 4 pairs of socks
- 1 pair of trainers (on your feet)
- 1 pair of sliders or smarter shoes
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and travel toothpaste
- Solid deodorant
- Solid shampoo or body bar
- Razor
- Makeup or hair products
- Any meds or painkillers
All liquids in a clear bag, stored top or front for fast airport access. The WEE BRAWs 3L Toiletry Wash Bag keeps it all sealed and sorted.
Tech and Travel
- Phone charger and power bank
- Headphones
- Passport or ID
- Sunglasses
- Book or Kindle
- Snacks (non-negotiable)
- Empty water bottle (fill after security)
Pro Packing Tips for Explorer 2 Owners
Leave Room to Bring Stuff Back
Souvenirs, chocolate, the odd fridge magnet, they always sneak in. Leave 10 to 15% of the bag free so the trip home is not a wrestling match.
Keep Clean Stuff Clean
Did not wear it? Do not wash it. Seal worn kit into the odour-proof section, or vacuum it down in the ClipPod, and the smell stays locked away from your fresh gear.
Switch to Briefcase Mode at the Gate
Tuck the straps in and grab the side or top handle once you are through security. It slides under the seat or into the overhead without catching every other traveller's elbows.
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