Sharing ONE backpack for a two-week trip
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- After my mom was unfortunately hit by a car while walking, her surgery and still-continuing recovery have revealed that her mobility has decreased forever, but I still wanted to celebrate her retirement by checking off one of her bucket-list: visiting Switzerland. With her challenges in movement, I would be her mule; her sherpa lol, and carry EVERYTHING for both of us, so in this video, I share how TWO people travel with just ONE bag comfortably... one single carry-on and two personal items - no checked luggage to slow us down.
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0:00 - Intro
0:36 - One-Bag Travel Bag
For the 13 day trip, I tested a pre-production 45-liter version, and they are now finally available:
👉🔗 Pakt Travel Backpack V2 - 45L: shrsl.com/49vif
Both the 35L and 45L are compliant with international (and domestic) carry-on size regulations.
1:09 - Clothing for Two
Clothes are, by FAR, what cause most people to WAY overpack. Before 2016, I chose fast-dry clothes and learned how to hand-wash correctly, but as an original backer of Unbound Merino's crowdfunding campaign 8 years ago, I've never looked back.
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👕 CLOTHES I BROUGHT FOR THIS TRIP:
✅ Get 10% off SITEWIDE with code "MAURICEMOVES" at checkout
🔗 Unbound Merino Tencel-Blend Joggers: shrsl.com/49vio
🔗 Merino Crew Nech T-Shirt: shrsl.com/49vip
🔗 Unbound Travel Hoodie: shrsl.com/49vis
🔗 Merino Button-Up Shirt: shrsl.com/49viu
🔗 Unbound Travel Pants: shrsl.com/49viv
I couldn't find the exact same Uniqlo Shirt nor the Nike Shorts I use as sleepwear since those are both more than 3 years old.
🔗 Cipway Compression Packing Cubes on Amazon: amzn.to/45EqxI8
2:28 - Clothing for Mom
As mom is still recovering from surgery and her mobility is tremendously limited, comfort was the primary consideration for her.
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👚 CLOTHES MOM BROUGHT FOR THIS TRIP:
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🔗 Unbound Women's Leggings: shrsl.com/49vj5
🔗 Unbound Women's Crew Neck T-Shirt: shrsl.com/49vj7
My mom didn't want to use a packing cube, and for her socks and undergarments, you saw in the video that she just used a random drawstring bag she had lying around at her place. This is a testament that the tools YOU choose to use don't need to be travel-specific, as long as they work for you. I know a few folks who use large ziplock bags to pack their clothes.
3:30 - My Socks & Undies
🔗 Fruit of the Loom "Dual Defence" socks on Amazon: amzn.to/3tPtfgr
🔗 Hanes Longer-Leg Tencel Boxer-Briefs on Amazon: amzn.to/3SgpYRs
🔗 Pakt Windowed Packing Cubes: shrsl.com/49vjf
3:57 - Tech and Gadgets
🔗 Nitecore NB10000 Power Bank on Amazon: amzn.to/46XE7qR
🔗 Alpaka Admin Pouch: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
👇Limited Time 15% OFF Discount Code SITEWIDE on Alpaka:
✅ MAURICEHOLIDAY15
🔗 EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter on Amazon: amzn.to/3Q88Omp
👆 The one in the video is a much older version - this new one is modernized with USB Type-C
🔗 VINTAR Europe-Only Travel Adapter on Amazon: amzn.to/3FpLADu
5:10 - Hygiene
🔗 AER Travel Kit 2: shrsl.com/49vjm
🔗 Alpaka Go Sling Mini: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
👇Limited Time 15% OFF Discount Code SITEWIDE on Alpaka:
✅ MAURICEHOLIDAY15
🔗 Dr. Scholl's Odor-X Foot Powder on Amazon: amzn.to/407K4iL
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6:38 - Support
🔗 Alpaka Utlity Pouch: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
👇Limited Time 15% OFF Discount Code SITEWIDE on Alpaka:
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🔗 Crep-Protect Sneaker Wipes on Amazon: amzn.to/3MbhKXk
8:27 - Everyday Carry Bag
I TYPICALLY just bring a small travel sling, but for this trip, since I brought my camera and wanted to be able to quickly take pics for my mom as she checked off her decades-long bucket-list item, I brought a larger sling that could fit my camera.
🔗 Alpaka Bravo Sling Max: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
👇Limited Time 15% OFF Discount Code SITEWIDE on Alpaka:
✅ MAURICEHOLIDAY15
The small grey sling shown in the video is the AER Day Sling 3:
🔗 AER Day Sling 3: shrsl.com/49vjs
#Travel #OneBagTravel #CarryOnOnly
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You traveled for 2 weeks with 2 outfits? This takes minimalism to a new level.
And 6 boxers for two weeks...
It's common. All you do is wash things every few days. Women always pack a lot more because they want all their different looks, but it isn't really necessary.
OK seriously I have watched several of your videos. Because I and my two teenagers want to be one bag travelers. But now I’m hooked on you! Because you carried your mother things! You, my friend, I have a new respect for you! Thank you so much for showing the world how to treat mothers❤
I just now discovered you and my biggest take away is that your mom is so very blessed to have you as a son. On the other hand, you seem to be very blessed having her as your mom.
Generally, I agree, traveling with only carry on luggage is the way to go since there's less time wasted on both the departure and arrival side of your trip. However, recently, I was forced to check my carry on luggage due to an overbooked flight and honestly, it was quite liberating. Zero stress about trying to board ASAP within my zone so that I could find an empty space in the overhead storage. And when I went to pickup my luggage, it was the first one out since it was likely loaded last. Not a bad experience once in a while. 😄
Loved the comparison with his sister's luggage. 😂 Excellent illustration of the advantages of traveling light.
I love this liberty, too. Since I only travel with a backpack that fits under the seat, I have no anxiety boarding, even if I'm the last one on. There is something to be said for that.
Hope your mom’s recovery is going well. I recently traveled from San Diego to Paris for a 7 night stay and, using things I’ve learned from your channel, I just had a backpack and a small waist pack that fit under my lightweight jacket. Even buying souvenirs, I returned home with plenty of room in my bag. I’m in my 60’s so everything had to be lightweight. While I never check luggage, I used to pull a rolling bag. Not now! Thanks for your helpful videos! Hope you, mom and your sis had a great trip. 👍🏽
Thank you for mentioning the rolling bag. I am 60 and newly retired, planning on traveling soon, and was wondering if i could handle a backpack loaded like this.
Shout out to Mum for surviving and hopefully thriving in her recovery. Prayers for momma.
Prayers for your mother. It's awesome you went traveling with her.
Hope your mother is healing as expected. Cheers mate from Australia.
The real challenge nowadays is travelling with only the bag you can place under your seat on a plane.
Yes. This is for the dedicate few. Possible in a 2 day trip as well on a 2 year trip. Just be ready to wear the same outfit 3 times a week.
I’ve done quite a few weekend trips on Europe’s Ryanair - their under seat bag size is 14x8x8 inches!
Actually very doable. A whole subreddit is dedicated to know how to: onebag.
I’ve successfully one bag personal item bringing a mirrorless camera and a drone and fit under the seat few trips now this year. My pack can go for two days, to one week, to indefinite.
I do this with a Tom Bihn Synapse 25 backpack containing 1 pair of pants, 3 shirts, 3 pair socks, and 3 pair underwear (all merino wool blends) while wearing one set of clothing to travel. This gives me 8 different outfits allowing me to do laundry once per week for as long as I need. The outer pockets on the bag contain my tech, toiletries, support, and water bottle.
For me the challenge is keeping it underweight, because lots of international airlines impose a weight limit. I can easily live out of a Goruck GR1 for a couple of weeks, but my bag ends up *dense* and can break the weight limit by a kilo.
Your mom is a vibe! Hope she’s recovered by now!
THIS IS THE LEVEL OF ORGANIZATION I NEED IN MY LIFE!!! Thank you for the video, I'm literally about to buy everything XD
The Pakt 45L exceeds the standard carry on length of 21.5-22 inches, it is 23 inches long.
His boooo to his sister for her large luggage was classic!!!😂😊
You're mom is the best travel mate! Prayers for her quick recover.
Maurice, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother! I hope she recovers soon and isn't in too much pain! 🙏 You're a good son for taking care of her! ❤
The consistency of useful suggestions in your videos are appreciated! Thanks and keep it up!
Your mom looks so cute. Hoping she recovers soon.. This bag looks good but prefer the Aer Travel Pack 3 small. Thanks for another great video
I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s accident! I hope her recovery is going well and that she’ll be healed soon 💕
Nice video. Hope your Mom is doing better. Wish her a speedy and full recovery.
God bless your mom, I wish her a speedy recovery
This video came up at just the right time. I'm about to travel in a couple of months with my daughter and was planning on doing exactly this. Thanks for the tips!
Prayers for your mother on her continued recovery. 🙏🏻
You always get me excited to travel it used to be scary but now that I did the work got over the fear of traveling I don’t like luggage or extra bags thank god for you and your videos you make things so simple and not a big deal so thank you.
Congratulations Mom!! Enjoy your retirement.
The challenge with backpacks is their weight. Your mom was lucky that you carried it. Thanks for the video.
My thoughts exactly. I like backpacks but I’m less than fit and in top of that, I’m not getting any younger. Carrying a heavy, even moderately heavy loads after a while can get very tiresome, when you’re waiting in a long customs line for example. I feel more at ease with a carry-on roller and a backpack on the smaller side that I can use as a personal item
I love that you’ve travelled with your mum, hope she is well. I can’t wait to do the same, have done a few trips with my parents and they are priceless memories. Nice job on packing lite!
I always enjoy your clear and informative videos. Thanks again.
I’m sorry to hear about your mom. My love and prayers.
I hope your mom has the best recovery possible.
Long time viewer, great video as always, cheers to mum! Enjoy retirement!
Love the one pack for two. This would be great for my husband and I on our Christmas trip to Milan. Thanks and congratulations to your Mother on her retirement.😎🎊💖
I hope your mom is doing better. (I enjoy your videos btw)
so sorry to hear about your mom but man, your delivery of the news, plus the background music and instantly switching back to talking about the subject of the video cracked me right up lmao
wishing her well 🙏
First, you're a good son. I hope your mother's recovery continues to go smoothly. I am fascinated by your videos. I am afraid I pack more like your sister. That backpack is amazing. I love the clamshell feature. I am also going to look at your EDC bag. Great video!
Your mom is such a trooper! Wish her a full and prompt recovery! And you sir , are a good kid! Two outfits only is a bit minimalist even for me but I love all your travel tips. This Pakt bag seems like it struck gold with organized travelers. Oh and your sister’s suitcase didn’t look that huge 😂
I had to rewatch this video a second time to catch how long your trip was. It amazes me how you managed to limit your clothing to just 3 sets each. I don't like traveling with checked luggage but I've convinced myself I have no choice because of the number of clothes I bring. XD I'll have to seriously start investing on Merino wool if it can cut down my pack to the same as yours and your mom's. I hope she recovers completely, btw.
Awesome! Love how you outfitted your mom with Unbound Merino and carried the backpack for both of you. I do wish you would mention the weight in your videos, as some of us are working with weight restrictions. My current project is figuring out how much winter gear I can pack into 7kg carry on bags for our family. 🌺Heidi
Dudeeeeee your organisation is insane!!! I learned so much!
I gonna travel soon😊 your video is very helpful! Super quality content 🎉
I love watching your content!😊
Amazing. Super useful. Love it
This video just popped up for me. I hope your mother is doing well!
Thank you for the video. My wife and I have been both transitioned to one bag travel albeit her one bag is a roller carry on. Our longest trip thus far has been 3 weeks in Italy. One bag for both of us would just be too much of a change, but I love the challenge of it.
Continued healing to your Mom, and congrarularions to her on her retirement. I am poat retirement, and traveling right now. I really dont want to do one bqckpack bag. It is just too heavy and gets uncomfortable, so i have a carry on size wheeled and a small pack that fits under the seat. Oh and my wheeled goes over cobbles fine, after a month straight, no issues.
Yaaaay, Canada. I am always grateful to see a Canadian country (to avoid extra fees for shipping from US or beyond). Thank you!!! Hi from BC!
Thank you for your video
Excellent production.. I’m considering 1 bag only for a 5 day Rio de Janeiro trip so this was insightful
Always wondered about your merino wool items but being female, I wasn’t sure it would be for me. But saw your mom and went ahead and got some leggings to try with your discount code. Hope it looks as good on me as it does your mom. Tell mom thank you for modeling for us :)
I traveled w a 40L Cotopaxi backpack to Europe this past summer. It was very roomy and great for maneuvering stone streets and steps. However, it was quite heavy and hot to carry. My back was always wet. This fall, I bought an inexpensive but well rated rolling backpack. It’s smaller than the Cotopaxi but is plenty big. I also really like my small Calpak spinner case. I believe it’s 16 x 15. Bc it’s small I can easily carry it if I have to. And I never worry about having to check it in. Thanks for sharing great tips and tricks
I’m an older guy 64 love your vids I also was a keto guy mostly carnivore now gotta say mom looks to be In awesome shape sorry about the bad luck your fam. Has had Maurice
Supriced Maurice doesn't use Unbound's merino wool socks, their AMAZING! Also recommend Duluth underwear as a fellow person who sweats a lot lol.
EXCELLENT-EXCELLENT-EXCELLENT info and demo. Thank you!!! 🎉👏🏻⚡️💫
Fantastic review, also want the 15 L smaller pack. Keep up the great work.
Re: sweatiness: merino underwear/socks are a must. Ask your doc about Drysol for your feet. Solid cologne. One bag is more difficult if you need to dress nicer and/ or exercise or if weather is an issue.
There are merino wool shirts and pants. But yeah, if you need a suit, then that would be a big issue.
Loving this concept and the compactness you can obtain through merino, but I definitely can’t spend $80+ on a tshirt or $200+ on a pair of pants!
I’d love to see some more accessible alternatives!!
There aren't any. Good stuff is expensive.
believe me, if you've never had any merino wool clothing - it is worth it.
what a great content and presentation
Great tip for the foot powder!
I just found the channel the other day, and have been binge-watching (most) of the videos. I also have the Alpaka Bravo Sling Max AND the Pakt Travel Backpack V1. I was actually a little mad when I saw V2, as it seems to address a few of the issues I have with using it as a "one-bag" solution (albeit by using the everyday bag). Replacing the built in sling with the TSA pocket seems a good move as well.
All this is great depending on where you are ! But in asia, you have a 7kg limit on carry on baggage and aside from that if you want to bring back something from your travels that needs to be checked in, it ll probably end up in pieces in case you do check in the soft bag. Which is the only downer to this whole thing.
Having said that, the Pakt backpack is beautiful.
It’s possible they may consider this pack is for two people…in a travel party.
Don't get me wrong, I love my collection of packs and gear, but I find a parallel passion in minimalism. Amazing video!
Hey Maurice I have that same Alpaca sling. And FYI the little outside charging port actually has a spot to hold a SIM card tool and a SIM card. You can pry up the face and it opens up for ya.
The smoothness of your audio cut to you in the hotel was near seamless!
It’s like you read my mind, I just returned from Europe and I was thinking about what materials are lightweight yet warm for clothing. I am happy your recovered and had an awesome retirement trip.
Merino wool is great… unless you're tall, in which case there are not really any retailers offering tall sizes other than Unbound, which is always out of stock. They also don't have tall merino wool pants or dress clothes.
This was a really interesting video
This is a wonderful video
as usual a great video
Hey buddy, love the videos. Looks like you have put a lot of time into your research and providing links.
Unfortunately, none of the Alpaka links are working. They take me to the Alpaka site, u to cannot find any of the bags/pouches that you are showing.
ooh, foot powder in a plastic bag is brilliant, I would have never thought of that!
Amazing.
great detail and care with your videos thank you … time with your Mother priceless
And thank you for linking and suggesting the Haynes …just ordered and received they are so comfortable ! how did you research and discover them ? 😅
Sweaty feet are awful. I used to have that issue until I switched to Under Armour socks. Problem solved. Nike dri-fit are very good as well. Thanks for all the great content. Your videos are always insightful, informative and I enjoy your subtle sense of humor in them. Again thanks so much.
I have started to bring a sim ejector tool when travelling now too, I just upgraded to the new iPhone 15 pro max and the battery life is great. Even though they want people to use e sim these days, I prefer being able to switch to physical sims when abroad
Nice like the info.
Such a challenge for me to pack minimally but, your videos are making it easier for me to attempt this and make this a practice or at least, reduce my packing. The goal: A Europe trip with carry-on only.
Well done.
I do not wear knits. And wool makes me itchy...sigh. But I loved watching this video...packing envy.
Hello from Vancouver. I sorry to hear about your mother accident and I hope she is on the mend.
I was drawn to this the travel pack for the less attention grabbing (thus less prone to theft or robbery) design, color choices and durable materials used. The clamshell dividers are uniquely practical for a more wrinkle free travel. I like the zip out expansion pack that can also fit the 15 liter day pack while transiting but one has also the option of using it as part of the under seat stowage in a larger commercial plane too. I am guess 45 +10 =55 liters in total would not be accepted at carry-on by most airlines. The 15 liter day pack with that is amazing flexibility both sliding into the expansion pouch or under the seat carry-on is perfectly thought out.
The 35 & 45l v2 travel back pack is out of stock and overprice for non US residence. It does not include the 15l day back which is another overpriced $185USD. The daisy chain loops don’t have much of a functional use. The hip strap does no longer double as a fanny pack as like in version 1. I would to compression packing cubes instead of the PakT branded ones regardless of the loops. The clip-on pouches are very expensive for they lack luster utility. There are more functional and cheaper one out there that make more sense. The front 2 pouches can’t be combined into an one cable locking system like Peak Designs 45 liter. The aluminum back stays have been replaced with a cheaper plastic set. The water bottle pouch is not long enough to be used alternatively, as a tripod or monopole & stand pouch.
Let me know I've been wanting one for the longest. Ty
Awesome tip about how you keep your feet from stinking!
While this is very neat and all good, I cant help but wonder how much it weighed fully packed. Most airlines I've travelled with have a pretty strict 7kg (15lbs) weight limit per person. And even though I only have a backpack they almost always weigh it. Also as mentioned, bags that fit under the seat are greatly preferred because Ive been on many flights and those overhead compartments fill up quick. Not only that, but they are also troublesome to access during the flight.
As a person who got hit by a car in 2016, I still can't fully function, so I've been traveling only 1 backpack, too.
damn! :( Wish you a full recovery nevertheless!
Great video! I love the tips - very useful. But my dude, well over $200 for a t-shirt and pair of sweats? That is ridiculously expensive. Any wool options for us regular folks? 🥴
I have been watching your videos of late and I like how you present everything. One question on the hygine items. Since, most airlines require that liquids and gels be in a clear ziploc, do you carry that in addition to your travel kit and use that to go through airport security?
Awesome video as always! Honest question I can't wrap my head around. As we walk around a lot when traveling, it's impossible to not sweat considerably. And it just seems impossible for me to travel with only 1 or 2 shirts. Even if they're antimicrobial, durable stuff and if you use deodorant, can you really sweat through entire 3 days (or something) and not smell bad? Thanks!
I’ve heard that merino wool can be good for packing light with fewer laundry days, but you have to replace them often as they wear down quickly (not durable).
But I still kinda wanna try them at least once.
Trying to decide between WoolX, Wool&, and Unbound Merino.
I love this concept and really keen on not having a checked baggage for future flights, problem is most airlines only allow 7k max for their carry on. I wonder how much your baggage usually weigh?
BTW, what camera did you bring?
One question why u don’t use vacuum bags ??? Reduce more space than packing cubes plus 1 little pump by flextail u can shirk yours clothing even more
Honestly, if you’re trying to lighten your pack more, a flextail, even though it’s small, can just add more things to bring and weight. But that can be one of those luxury things one can choose to bring. Personally, I like my packing cubes (I use Peak Design packing cube) and it works well for what I need and my bag
6:15 instead of using foot powder, the deodorant you use on your underarms to keep them dry can be every bit as good on sweaty feet. No plastic bag tricks no mess.
Even when I go away in just my own country for a few days... I still pack more than one bag 😅 I never manage to pack light
Thx for the well done video commercial, the Unbound Merino button-up looks like a pajama top, the Unbound travel pants look more like joggers or sweats & Unbound Moreno-Tencel sweatpants look like women's leggings - none of it looks even slightly masculine.
I wish I could convince my wife to travel like that!
i felt that sibling trash talk through the screen omg 🤣
Can you make a video based like the first one where you packed how you would for a business trip with all the tech and how many items of clothing more that you can fit compared to last time.
Great video. During my career, retired last September, I too traveled a little too much - ave 150 to 200 nights out of the house a year, but now that travel is strictly for fun, and I don't need to carry both casual clothes and work clothes (including uniforms) so a smaller carry is more efficient. My wife and I just got home from a three week trip to Andalucia region in Spain (Granada and Cordoba are absolutely beautiful) and for the first time in my adult life I traveled with just a 40l backpack thanks to her guidance (she is definitely better at packing). But my question is one I have for this video and others who highlight Marino wool. What if you can't wear wool products. I have tried but I end up with red blotches on my skin at certain contact point. And I have bought high quality products. So are there other non Marino options you would recommend?
Love this bag and have been enjoying your channel for sometime now. As a fellow Canadian is there anywhere to buy this bag in Cnd dollars or is it just available on the Pakt website in US funds? I use many of the items you share but of course am always trying to keep the costs down and use Cnd funds when I can. Cheers and Thanks!
Mo! You packing and organization genius, you. Glad you could take this trip with your mom, so great that you could celebrate her retirement + so nice that you could pack everything into one bag like this.
The OdourX travel pack is _genius_, but do you also pack a charger for that wireless toothbrush I saw in your pack?
I'm gonna have to buy some of the things you used on this trip, they look mighty handy for saving space, even if I'm not traveling as minimalistically as you did!
Great video. my wife and I are going to Ireland and Scotland for a 20 day vacation. How does Merino wool compare to Alpaca clothing?
You are such a kind son! what is the cover you have on your MacBooks?
hi. great video for travel packing. I'm just wondering what was the total weight for your one bag cabin carry on for this video?
Hello. I would really like to see your winter one bag carry. E. G
g. travel to Japan or Switzerland in winter.