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Thanks! More to come (eventually).

Thanks for the feedback, and I'm glad the list was useful! Happy packing.

Fair enough, haha. I've since moved on from that terrible wallet to the Slimfold Soft Shell Micro.

Thanks, will do! Glad I could help.

You're right, my setup is definitely on the higher end and many of the items might break the bank for budget travelers. I've been pondering making a "Budget Travel Gear" video for my readers/viewers who can't afford my setup.

@@thepackablelife Well, let me qualify my observation. It looks like you do a lot of traveling professionally, so I get it; if you're a "professional traveler" you need professional everything: gear, clothing, etc. As a working musician, I play a high end, top of the line brass instrument. If I were just a beginner or "intermediate" player spending money on a high end instrument wouldn't be worth it. But, my guess is that most of the people watching this vid or not going to be "professional travelers". So yes, a budget gear vid would be helpful; thanks for considering it. That said, I'm impressed with the gear you describe in this video.

@@MrRezillo Thanks for the great feedback, I really appreciate it. Recommending high end gear that isn't super approachable to much of my audience has always been a concern of mine, but I also don't want to be disingenuous and recommend products that I have little to no experience with just because they're more affordable. I've been brainstorming ways to approach my next video, so I appreciate your feedback; it'll help guide the process. Cheers!

@@thepackablelife Part of my post got deleted some how. I just wanted to mention: I'm a semi-professional musician. I play a professional level instrument (trumpet) that costs a lot more than a beginner or intermediate model, because I "outgrew" those models. So, I understand that if you're a professional who travels a lot, you need to have the best gear, not just your equipment but everything you pack. People who don't travel much won't need that level of gear. And yes, I appreciate your integrity in not recommending cheaper items you haven't used personally. Okay, I've belabored the point enough! Looking forward to watching your other videos.

Thanks so much! I'll keep this in mind when I make my packing list for 2025.

For what I do (full-time blogger with a professional camera setup), I'd say this packing list is fairly minimalist. If I weren't a blogger/UA-camr, I'd probably leave the camera gear at home and would consider taking an iPad instead of a laptop. I've also gone back and forth between only wearing one pair of shoes instead of the boots/shoes combo, so if I can ever find a pair of do-it-all shoes that I love, I could significantly lighten up my back by wearing the shoes and leaving the boots behind.

@@thepackablelife Thanks for responding. I'm sure you have better to do, I appreciate. Now, why did I say it's not minimalist? You carry things that you don't need if you are to go minimalist. For example, you don't need a laptop case, especially when you have a proper travel bag. With a laptop like a Macbook, you don't need a stand, nor a separate keyboard, let alone a mouse in addition to the built-in trackback (even for work. I'm on my computer 12 hour a day, and can't travel without it, I write papers, prepare lectures and conferences, and I've never need a separate keyboard and mouse. At the office or home, I like using those stuff for comfort, but not on the road, especially for a minimalist experience). You don't need a razor+clippers (a more minimalist option is to bring a device like Philipps' One Blade to shave and groom your hair and hairs). Also too many pouches/bags in your toiletries bag .. it seems you really like Zpack's little stuff ;) Why a JBL speaker? Why a leather case for your passport that is heavy (heavier than other options) and really carries nothing but your passport. Once again, some cool stuff in your video, but it's not a minimalist packing list. Now I'm looking forward to your next minimalist list ;)

Glad you liked it!

I appreciate it!

Thank you! More to come...

My setup is definitely not too heavy to carry onto an airplane. I've done so dozens of times.

Thank you!

Thanks! And, yes, I understand that paying $20 for socks is a bit steep, but Darn Tough will send you a new pair of socks for free if yours wear out.

Thank you. I tried to make it as straightforward as possible.

Yes, great company with great products.

Weight or cost?

If you love the adventure, the cost is just a number

Glad you enjoyed it!

I'm definitely considering a "How I pack my gear" video. (You can see me unpacking my backpack early on in the video to get a vague idea of how everything fits, btw.)

Fully packed with winter gear is 19.0 pounds

I don't bring three pairs of shoes... I wear boots and pack minimalist shoes like you do. And I don't bring my minimalist sandals on every trip, though they'll always come along if I'm staying in a hostel, going to the beach, or plan on frequenting gyms/pools/saunas/etc.

I will definitely make more! I'm trying to find time to film with a newborn baby at home, but will make it happen once things calm down a bit.

You're the second person that has told me this, so I should probably look into it! Thanks for the suggestion.

Yeah, I was not expecting to get all of the exposure on my first video, but I"ll take it! Thanks for the kind words.

Thanks for following along all of these years! I'm excited to turn over a new leaf and get into UA-cam (finally). I definitely plan on making more videos; any specific videos/topics you'd like to see?

​@@thepackablelife Yes, please, if it is possible to touch on the topic: "How to get along with women." Thank you.

Me too. Best in the business. I have since replaced my Bagger ULTRA 25 with the TOM BIHN Techonaut 30... best one-bag travel backpack ever.

Thank you! Yes, I've been really fascinated by imparting the ultralight tactics I've learned from backpacking into the travel realm. Sure, it's a bit tough to be "ultralight" when you're carrying laptops and camera gear around, but I think I've done a decent job. Would love to check out your setup. Is it published anywhere online?

@@thepackablelife yes, hard to be ultralight when carrying a laptop indeed, but the principles still remain. I don't have anything online anywhere. As of right now I just consume the content. Pretty similar to yours though. Just a lot of GarageGrownGear stuff & I lean more towards Hyperlite over Zpacks.

Thanks so much, and great question. I use this adapter for international travel: www.aukey.com/products/aukey-universal-qc-pd3-0-travel-plug-adapter-power-converter-with-4-ports

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. More content coming eventually.

Thanks! I only recommend products that work for me. Nobody sponsors my videos or pays me for brand exposure.

Thanks so much! I'm excited to make more content with the same style/delivery. I'll be busy in the coming weeks, but I'll get some more videos out soon enough.

I think you can go up to a 25-liter bag without any issues! The Zpacks bag I recommend in this video is 25 liters and fits perfectly in the personal item bins at the airport.

@@thepackablelife Thank you for your advice. Where can I order the Zpacks bag? Does Zpacks bag has 20 L in case I will be carrying small gadgets including phone, medicine, id, credit card, cash, a pair of pants , 2 blouses and incontinence essentials only? I have several backpacks with different sizes but I like what you recommended. Thank you again. By the way, I have severe back problem too!

Thanks!

I will post more, I promise! I've got a big life event coming up within the next week 👶, but I'm going to try my best to film a video beforehand. Wish me luck!

Great to hear that my advice works well for the ladies, as well! Happy travels to you.

Thanks, Rod! Got another one in the works.

I actually had a third-party battery expand and get stuck in an old Olympus camera. You think I'd learn! I've recently upgraded to the X-T4, and will buy a couple of Fuji batteries as backups. No more cheap Amazon knockoffs. I'll be sure to mention this in my next video where I mention the camera/batteries.

Glad you found the video helpful! Another one in the works.

Thank you!

Thanks! I have another video in the works that will dive into some of my all-time favorite travel items... I tried to film another video yesterday, but it was a disaster on multiple levels. Definite learning experience haha.

Thank you! Will do.

Thanks! Really appreciate it. Already working on refining it for the next video haha.

I'll definitely check them out. How durable are they?

@@thepackablelife not too durable sadly

Good question! I've only ever had my personal item bag weighed once, and it was in Europe. Can't remember the airline. All I needed to do was take my laptop and water bottle out beforehand, hand them to my travel buddy, weigh my bag, and get approval. To this date, I've never had any issues with my personal item bag being too big or too heavy.

Thank you!

Great to hear my tips translate well for the ladies! Happy (minimalist) traveling.

Thank you! More in the works.

Thank you! Happy to hear that you like my style and found some gear for your upcoming trip on my list. (And, yes, the pack is incredible.) Have a great time on the Camino!

It's the best way to travel! What bag do you use?

@@thepackablelife it’s a 25L packable backpack from "Nanwei". A $15-$20 usd backpack but I love it, I have used it for 3 weeks trips to Brazil and Peru, Planning to update it to the 30L travel backpack from Peak Design, also fits under the seat

@@Leonel_Ruiz Hell yeah! Those cheap Chinese brands can work out sometimes. Great call on the Peak Design; it seems like a very well-made pack.

Thank you 🙏