Kathmandu is a quality bag, can be a little on the expensive side but good things aren't cheap, after watching your old video searching for a new bag it's good to see you finely got a comfy hiking pack, Thanks for the vids cheers!
Super helpful! I'm in search of some neutral, semi wrinkle free T's and now you made me think I should bring pants. I really don't want to have to buy stuff in NZ or AUS 😁
Love the way you pack your backpack!! I definitely need to get some of those bags to roll my clothes up in. It keeps everything organized and separated! Also love your elephant pants!! Can't wait to see your next vid!! :D
+Mari Johnson yes i have watched all the vlogs on ur NZ trip. very helpful indeed. u inspired me to travel whole of NZ which i will be doing soon. - Love from Singapore!
Thanks for sharing Mari! Your circle scarf thing is so cool! From the way you described it, I feel the same way about my sarong that I got in Bali, Indonesia. I LOVE it!! I bring it with me everyehere while I am travelling because it is a really nice light blanket, it's soft, small, and AWESOME! I never call it a sarong though, my family always calls them "Bali Blankets".
And ALL of that fits into your backpack? Nice! You're costing me money Mari. After watching 4 of your videos (and because I travel extensively), I took your advice and bought one of those compact shopping bags that fits into a very small zippered pouch -- also a Healthy Human insulated, water or hot beverage stainless steel bottle. A fast-drying, micro-fiber travel towel, and a set of 4-travel cubes for packing clothes separately into a suitcase. Lots of USEFUL stuff. Thanks for your recommendations!
This is great! im actually planning to do some first time solo traveling pretty soon. Gonna start with a few places around the U.S. then maybe the following year or so head over seas. I never really thought of the packing cubes, or whatever you called them in the video.. but definitely not a bad idea to keep types of clothes separated.. especially when using a large backpack.. I generally use a 40L rucksack, and when you use a top loading bag like that, its a royal pain in the ass fishing around for stuff in there.. thanks for the useful tips. :) i subscribed by the way.
Hi Marie, I have a question: I am in Australia and will be needing to send home a box too as I will be travelling NZ and Indonesia afterwards, can I ask which company you used? Was it just Australia post? I am researching online for the cheaper and safer option :)
Where's your next destination Mari? I've moved into a cheaper place/sold my car to save up for the Europe trip I've been hypothetically planning the last three years :)
Hey Mari! Your merino wool shirts look really nice and cute! I'll be studying and traveling in NZ from summer to winter and Im curious where you picked your shirts up and what brand they are. Thanks!
youre so gorgeous even though i live in nz ive never been to the south island and have no idea what im doing when it comes to hiking haha. were going for a week! better be prepared.
Im in ChCh, NZ - I have loved watching your vids! Hope you come back :) I know what you mean about shoes. I have massive feet lol and its a pain in the butt to find the right size!
They're basically the same thing, just different places in the world call it trekking and other places call it hiking, though trekking might also mean overnight trips. Hope that makes sense!
+A. Olaer they do take up a little more space and can add some weight, but it's worth it to me for the organization! Makes finding things so much easier.
+Nicole Juni I always try to stay at places with lockers if I'm in a shared room. Otherwise you can try to lock your bag or keep your valuables with you. Never really had a problem though!
Thank you for the advice! I will feel weird carrying make-up and a purse in NZ but if it's necessary than it's necessary , won't question it!
+Rafal Glaz haha
just make sure you got 7 tank tops so you only have to do laundry once a week or so
Kathmandu is a quality bag, can be a little on the expensive side but good things aren't cheap, after watching your old video searching for a new bag it's good to see you finely got a comfy hiking pack, Thanks for the vids cheers!
This was so helpful and I totally get it with random things you didn't use that just give you peace of mind
I love how you're so nonchalant about everything
Super helpful! I'm in search of some neutral, semi wrinkle free T's and now you made me think I should bring pants. I really don't want to have to buy stuff in NZ or AUS 😁
Happy to help! Yeah clothing can be expensive in NZ and AUS! But it also sucks to carry around with you... packing dilemmas!
Greetings from Mount Vernon, WA. I like the shirt :) Thanks for sharing the vid, I can't wait to see New Zealand!
Love the way you pack your backpack!! I definitely need to get some of those bags to roll my clothes up in. It keeps everything organized and separated! Also love your elephant pants!! Can't wait to see your next vid!! :D
+Mackenzie Fly yes, those packing bags are so key!! Cheers! :)
yay someone goes to my country
Were Aus/NZ airlines really strict about the carry on weight limit? I plan on brining just a duffle bag and a backpack
Thank you mari! this gonna help me to prepare for my 1st ever backpacking trip to NZ soon! hope to see more tips on NZ!
+Ct Zaskya awesome! If you haven't seen my NZ vlogs yet, those might give you an idea of things to do!
+Mari Johnson yes i have watched all the vlogs on ur NZ trip. very helpful indeed. u inspired me to travel whole of NZ which i will be doing soon. - Love from Singapore!
Thanks for sharing Mari! Your circle scarf thing is so cool! From the way you described it, I feel the same way about my sarong that I got in Bali, Indonesia. I LOVE it!! I bring it with me everyehere while I am travelling because it is a really nice light blanket, it's soft, small, and AWESOME! I never call it a sarong though, my family always calls them "Bali Blankets".
And ALL of that fits into your backpack? Nice! You're costing me money Mari. After watching 4 of your videos (and because I travel extensively), I took your advice and bought one of those compact shopping bags that fits into a very small zippered pouch -- also a Healthy Human insulated, water or hot beverage stainless steel bottle. A fast-drying, micro-fiber travel towel, and a set of 4-travel cubes for packing clothes separately into a suitcase. Lots of USEFUL stuff. Thanks for your recommendations!
Happy to help! Haha but sorry for costing you money! They're useful things though!
Yes, VERY useful. So glad I found your channel. Thanks Mari.
Great video! I'm excited to see the backpack review :)
Great video! We are going backpacking to Australia and south east Asia in September! :)
Miss u, travel, more......!
This is great! im actually planning to do some first time solo traveling pretty soon. Gonna start with a few places around the U.S. then maybe the following year or so head over seas. I never really thought of the packing cubes, or whatever you called them in the video.. but definitely not a bad idea to keep types of clothes separated.. especially when using a large backpack.. I generally use a 40L rucksack, and when you use a top loading bag like that, its a royal pain in the ass fishing around for stuff in there.. thanks for the useful tips. :) i subscribed by the way.
Awesome. Happy travels!
Hi Marie, I have a question: I am in Australia and will be needing to send home a box too as I will be travelling NZ and Indonesia afterwards, can I ask which company you used? Was it just Australia post? I am researching online for the cheaper and safer option :)
I used Australia post. Let me know if you find something cheaper!
Thanks! I will, but I think for now Australia post is the cheapest one. Luggage companies are way too expensive...
Before I even finish the first minute of this video, have to say you are rather easy on the eyes 😍
Where's your next destination Mari? I've moved into a cheaper place/sold my car to save up for the Europe trip I've been hypothetically planning the last three years :)
Hey Mari!
Your merino wool shirts look really nice and cute! I'll be studying and traveling in NZ from summer to winter and Im curious where you picked your shirts up and what brand they are. Thanks!
Icebreaker is really good! amzn.to/2idhN8q
youre so gorgeous
even though i live in nz ive never been to the south island and have no idea what im doing when it comes to hiking haha. were going for a week! better be prepared.
Have the best time! The mountains are so gorgeous down here!! :)
youre still here? COME SKY DIVING IN ABLE TASMAN!
I have that toiletry bag - container store!
+Peggy Curtin nice!
your hair looks beautiful!!
Very useful thanks! What's the brand of your merino shirts please? They look quite nice compared to what I've seen on internet
+Abou one is Icebreaker that I got on sale and and the other I got at The Warehouse in New Zealand.
Im in ChCh, NZ - I have loved watching your vids! Hope you come back :) I know what you mean about shoes. I have massive feet lol and its a pain in the butt to find the right size!
+PepperTV haha glad I'm not the only one!!
Do you ship things home and if you do how? So it is cheap?
HI Mari, where did you store your water?
Is that a UW husky shirt?
+CosmicUnicorn2 sure is! My alma mater!
I went to grad school there! Go Huskies!
Could you explain the difference between trecking and hiking.
They're basically the same thing, just different places in the world call it trekking and other places call it hiking, though trekking might also mean overnight trips. Hope that makes sense!
Loved this video! How long did you stay in New Zealand?
Two months :)
+Mari Johnson I'm here binge watching ur New Zealand vlogs. Lol
As far as the extra bags, don't they take extra space? I guess I'm not that great folding clothes .
+A. Olaer they do take up a little more space and can add some weight, but it's worth it to me for the organization! Makes finding things so much easier.
What do you pack to wear to sleep?
Go Huskies!!
I live in new Zealand and my city is christchurch
How did you protect your laptop/camera etc in hostels?
+Nicole Juni I always try to stay at places with lockers if I'm in a shared room. Otherwise you can try to lock your bag or keep your valuables with you. Never really had a problem though!
what size feet do you have and what is your favourite card game?
What makes it women's backpack?
The length of the torso straps I believe. They have a men's version of this same style though.
How expensive was the backpack?
I got it when they were having a good sale, so it wasn't too much, though I don't quite remember. Around $150 NZD I think?
What's your favourite country now?
I love your hair.
Is it worth to take multitool?
Do you mean like a swiss army knife?
Yes.
If you're checking your baggage and it's legal to carry in the country, then sure
oh hEY A FELLOW HUSKY! subscribed!
how old are you?
HUSKIES
She is beautiful.
Backpacking nz
I think I'm in love with you??
Kkk
Dang you are beautiful Mari.
you remind me of Joanna gaines.
you're still beautiful even thou you don't use make-up.
Too much talk
Get on with it please
SAD! NO UNDERWEAR SHOW!!!
Please make some videos about what you are doing in California!!
+Sarah Johnson I'll have some soon!
Yay thanks!!