While I love the idea of universal adapters, in my experience, the electrical sockets in a lot of older European hotels are loose and won't support the weight of a universal adapter. When I've used them in the past, I'd often have to place something underneath the adapter to hold up and stabilize the adapter. I usually don't have that issue with a small, region specific adapter.
100% agree. Personally I use the Road Warrior adaptor. It’s very lightweight compared to typical offerings, and covers any conceivable plug configuration. It’s not a converter, but all my travel gear is dual voltage anyway. The BIGGEST tip I have is to bring a short 3 foot extension cord as well. Your single outlet converter just became a three outlet US plug, it makes using those inconveniently placed plugs easier, and it places the bulk of the weight of items away from the plug itself so no worries about the plug wiggling loose. I’m a big hiker, so this is a game changer given access to free plugs at campgrounds, hostels, etc are already hard enough to find.
I have the donut ring adapter. 3ft. cord 3 plug outlets and 3 USB. I power medical device and charge all electronics. Especially good for Hostels and ships where outlets are at a premium.
Just spent a week at Disney world with my boys. Each of us had a carry-on and a backpack. That’s it. I utilized, almost exclusively, all of y’all’s advice on one bag travel. It used to seem impossible, but not anymore!
We just returned from a month trave with a carryon! 12:12 so may 'firsts' tht made this adventure possible: packing cubes designed for a carryon. solid shampoo and conditioner. packable puffer jacket. packable rain jacket. using a capsule approach for clothes. my own water bottle. small day pak. small cross body purse for camera and last new item to try... a very small wallet. THANK YOU for all your tips and tricks. Had an amazing time...and enough of everything!!!
I travel with all the same (or similar) items! LOVE the jacket that doubles as a neck pillow! I also don’t tend to carry neck pillows but this has me thinking…. BONUS: if luggage space is really tight, the neck pillow can be carried separately and doesn’t count as luggage/personal items with airlines!
Over the years I have developed a "list". I use it to pack, put it in the bag and use it as an inventory when I pack to come home. Since I started using it I haven't forgotten anything (like meds) that could put a kink in the trip, except that trip my spouse forgot to put my bag in the trunk😅.
I have a 4 year that still needs some items so I carry a nice book bag and a small crossbody purse. This way I put my larger items in my book bag with his stuff and my essentials in my purse.
I do almost all the things on your list. One thing I don't do is the folding toiletry bag. I just use my liquid bag and a separate pouch for my 'dry' items.
Love your very informative videos on traveling and packing! One question I had is whether you take any filters for water. Some areas have very bad water and only bottled water is drinkable. But if you are hiking and run out, isn't there a useful filter you can use? Thanks for all the tips!
Skip the packing cubes! I buy different size “vacuum” bags that do not need a vacuum to use. There are roll-up kinds that reduce your contents volume significantly. I traveled with a Rick Steve’s back pack for 2 weeks in Europe a few times & this works best. A rubber braided “rope” to hang laundry to dry is also a must. i wash in the room sink shirts, socks, etc.. Buy zero cotton shirts & they dry fast with minimal wrinkles.
I enjoy the Peak Design cubes. Self repairing fabric, excellent zippers and feels good. On long haul flights, I always bring my BevLedge. Arctic Cool makes great shirts that are included on every trip. Kojirushi ultralight hot cold bottle every time. I'm an Osprey Fan. Go as ultralight as you can and you'll be thankful later.
Packable day pack is a must. The right ones weigh basically nothing, pack down tiny, and let you leave your travel pack on the hotel while you explore town. I always try to dress like locals when I foreign travel (only works on Europe lol) and being able to leave my travel pack when I’m out on the town in my experience means you don’t get treated like a tourist. Just returned from a 18 day Euro trip and I had MUCH more pleasant interactions than my friends who were dressed like typical Americans, ie ball caps, sneakers, and blue jeans
The Montbell Versalite is the best ultralight rain shell on the market hands down. 6.4 oz in men’s US size medium. Packs down to a roughly 8”x2” size. Has armpit zips, crucial to avoid the sauna effect. Plus it’s made of actual gore-tex which outperforms EVERY other waterproof membrane in my experience. Pair it with a lightweight down puffer jacket and the two together will easily keep you comfortable down to freezing with any degree of physical activity
I have found that Gore-Tex breathes about as well as a plastic garbage bag. Additionally, they have had such predatory marketing schemes to try to coerce manufacturers into using their products exclusively that it’s not a company I want to support.
@@WisGuy4 Was unaware about them pressuring companies, seems like a standard business practice though, but every waterproofing membrane I’ve tried breathes like a plastic bag. Goretex is the one offering that’s I’ve found consistently performs as far as waterproofing is concerned. Heat build up is a wash between all the major offerings and not something I consider. Not to mention Goretex has a lifetime guarantee on any product that uses their membrane.
100% on the finger in the zipper of the compression cube! I cinch my down coat over the top of my bag using the cinch straps on the outside of my Eagle Creek bag.
I really like the Brita insulated filter water bottle. it has all the features as the Owala that you recommend plus the water filter. The Brita filters the water and removes the chlorine, taste and odor of the water. In some countries and states in the US the water can have rather odd tasting water. I used this bottle to travel all through Scotland, recently. It is wonderful and I highly recommend.
Thanks for your recomendations. Just got in my Eddie Bauer Rain Jacket and Packable Puffer this week. They feel great so far. Just gotta figure out how to stuff them into their own pockets to compress them down for travel.
the best combo is to get sling big enough for drink, compact umbrella(if needed), phone battery, packable bag plus some free space when you buy small souvenirs and when you buy a lot of stuff just take out he backable backpack and use it rather than carrying plastic/paper bags for entier day
I like to hand wash some clothing items in the sink, so I take along laundry detergent sheets that I've cut into quarter-size. They take up no space at all.
Good list! As a travel advisor and frequent traveler, I always love to see how other travelers pack. I'm frequently travel with just one small rolling carry-on suitcase and a backpack with my camera gear and laptop. I like the idea of the merino wool, but have yet to stomach paying $85 for a tshirt. Maybe one day. Thanks for the info!
The pack that I pack is an REI Flash 18. I prefer all packs with waist/hip belts so the weight is carried on my hips, not shoulders. After several hours of exploring and wandering, even just 5- 10 pounds can become uncomfortable on my shoulders.
It kinda depends on the kind of rain though. I always have an umbrella in my EDC and it’s enough most of the time but I would carry a rain jacket (and even the matching rain overpants in extreme cases for full body protection) if the forecast is stormy/windy
@@elanthys oh for sure, I was just in Montreal during a major thunderstorm , and I mean major, and my little brolly would have been useless, but luckily I was back at the crib snug as a bug in a rug. I don’t even think proper rain gear would have helped in that situation tbh.
I invested in the Womens Unbound Merino Capsule and I have invested in a lot of pieces . I have never been disappointed in their clothes. They are well worth the price
Air tag is a huge yes! Love the locator when in the belly of the plane. No more guessing which island we are flying over. Merino wool is good- but after buying a few pieces I found I am allergic! No returns from most of those companies.
I'm a minimalist and travel with a 3L or smaller bag. Usually just a bumbag or shoulder bag. 1 extra pair of underwear and socks is all someone needs. Hotels have all the toiletries you need. I do have a portable battery and a water bottle that I carry too.
Great tips!! I never travel without merino wool socks! Super soft and comfortable and no stinky feet!! We use the same adapter and love it, highly recommend! For our iPhones we each take an iWalk charger. Super compact and no cord needed to charge your phone, just plug it right into the iPhone. Love it!! Happy trails!
Good list. I always pack some type of medical kit (Band-Aids, antiseptic wipes etc.) mine fits in a toothbrush holder, a flashlight and a knife/multitool. If going overseas, I leave out the knife.
Fantastic video! Too bad madewell is sold out of that jacket! 😢 I'm still on the hunt for a good rain jacket. I feel I'm more prepared for my trip at the end of August because of these videos. Thank you!
Trying compression packing cubes for the first time ever after watching a couple of your vids. I usually use vacuum seal plastic bags that costs around 1-2 USD each, and are good for a couple of uses (I'm not such a frequent traveller).
@@bradavon just came from a trip using compression packing cubes. I'll stick to vacuum seal plastic bags for clothes - they compress way better. The compression packing cubes didn't really save much space for me. They were better for compartmentalising other things like food and medicine - in gist, as packing cubes rather than compression packing cubes. The good thing is that since they were "compression", I had slight control over the size ie. whether to expand or zip down the cubes. I do wonder if a stretchable cube / bag might be as effective.
I had bad luck with the 100 % Merino wool long sleeve shirt that I purchased. The first wash, and washed in a garment bag, I got a few small holes in the sleeve. I've had much better luck and durability with Merino wool blends.
Merino items ideally should be hand washed in cold water and flat dried on a towel. I’d never put my wool sweaters into a washing machine even in a garment bag and on a gentle cycle
@@HollyMolly337That is why I prefer a blend. It is more forgiving and durable when accidentally thrown in a washing machine with other clothes or even the dryer. Normally, I wash my merino wool in a lingerie bag on the gentle wool cycle of the washing machine and hang dry it. I have had merino wool clothing for a number of years and it's still looking like new. I've had good luck with brands such as 'Aviator', 'Woolx' and 'Wool and Prince'.
That’s awesome dude, hope you two enjoy your trip and make some great memories. Just returned from Europe myself, and loved every minute of it. Definitely make sure you see Prague
Love the one bag travel concept - but I will say this: When I packed with the compression cubes recommended (Tripped) - my clothes were wrinkled, badly! It's a great theory, and it explains why you bring wrinkle releaser. In our case, our condo had a washer & dryer (add wet wash cloth to clothes in dryer and voila! No wrinkles!). Great advice, but watch those compression cubes! I try to OBT all the time, but unfortunately my wife doesn't share the same initiative. Every single bag we own will be packed. *sigh* Good luck out there! Safe travels!
Do you roll or fold your clothes? I use packing cubes, but not the compression version. Compression cubes make precious little difference, and only smash down the outer edges, they realistically don’t save that much space. My personal experience, if you tightly roll the clothes, smoothing out wrinkles as you do they tend to come out mostly wrinkle free. Any wrinkles are quickly fixed by hanging them in the bathroom as you take a hot shower in the hotel
@@blakew5672 Great question! I rolled my clothes in one compression cube, and folded in another - both looked crazy wrinkled. NOW, that said, I used packing cubes for my trip to Colombia in February, and rolled my clothes - came out great, but I cheated - I used tech material for my polos. I did order 2 more sets of compression cubes (linked from @awaytogether) so I could use them in my other duties. I agree with the hotel (and have done that a few times in my professional travels). It works so well. I'm just not as impressed with the compression cubes. Concept seems great, but delivery... not so much. Especially for "People of size" - I'll say it, I like ice cream and I can't deny it. So anyway, back to the drawing board, and hopefully between the compression cubes and a new carry on, maybe I can get a travel solution. Looking at a Nanuk 935 for a carry on. I know, something different!
Regarding Air tag - is that legal to put in checked bag - since it has a lithium battery? Other tips were ok. But packing light is so trip and location dependent. I always travel with a filtering water bottle - then you can fill it up literally anywhere without worry.
Are you related to John of the Here Be Barr channel? You sound very alike and are similar in a lot of ways - delivery , mannerisns etc Personally though I don't travel much I always find my small pillow shaped pillow very useful especially on trains and long distance buses to support my back - it's worth carrying. Also next time i travel I think it might be useful to pack a couple of carabiners which can be used in a multitude of ways
But *WHY* do I need a water bottle if bottled water is _readily_ available along my route and at my destination? Hiking through the countryside? No arguments; bring that bottle! But...NYC? Dude, any street corner that doesn’t have a bodega will have a Starbucks or a fast food restaurant. _Something_ will be available.
Don’t forget deodorant! Most tourists and locals in Europe do not seem to use it (or maybe they rely on merino whool and don’t wash their winter clothes regularly)
I travel internationally for 2-3 months at a time. I use the same carry on suitcase and smallish back pack.What do you do about 2 month worth of contact solution, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, toothpaste, etc? I can limit my clothes and shoes easily by getting a washer in each place. This time the first month is on a cruise so can’t buy these essentials there! Then after a month in Buenos Aires! I usually can do it in one suitcase but wanted some input about what you do? I have to check the carry on suitcase because of the size of these bottles!
I thought I read where contact lens solutions were considered medical and therefore not part of the quart size liquids bag but need to be declared at security as medical. Double check this with TSA
Shampoo, conditioner and shaving cream can be purchased in bar form instead of liquid. Toothpaste comes in tablet form instead of paste. Not sure about contact solution but if it's 'medical' as stated above, problem solved.
While I’ve used merino wool shirts and recognize their antibacterial properties, IMHO I’ve found them just too thin and fragile for extensive travel. I just find them overrated. For the high price point I expect better durability. .
A good quality merino wool shirt are very durable. My merino wool t-shirts have traveled with me internationally for 5 years and have been hand washed in hotel sinks during travels. And they dry overnight. They still look good as new.
Thanks. We don't use wool because of how the sheep are treated and slaughtered. But the rest of this is really great. AirTags are a good argument for an iPhone (I've never had one)
I don't get why all these "one bag travel" videos only talk about keeping the size down, but never seems to talk about the weight. It's like they don't know that airlines do check the weight?
I take my health with me everywhere I go! Running abroad is one of my favorite activities and a great way to see a new place! Not for everyone, but it's a preferred way to refresh and explore for me.
Thanks for your feedback. You clicked on a video about travel essentials and seem upset I shared recommendations for things I've personally found useful. I'm not sure how to help.
That kind of comment comes from the sort of person who a) thinks he is the smartest person in any room he’s ever entered; and b) is deep-down a seriously unhappy person.
@@WisGuy4Let me rephrase my comment, Mr ad Hominem: The guy is obviously being sponsored to endorse all these products. He could have said '... a multi-prong electrical adapter is useful"-- which of course is an important thing to have-- and left it at that. But he didn't. He shilled every item. That was my point.
One Bag Carryon Travel - is an excellent concept for "Tourists - who like to wander." I agree with Apple Tags, Cubes, Adaptors. The other suggestions dont interest me (I mostly visit only once country, with one large checked bag to piss off the taxi drivers). Still, thanks for the recommendations.
Check out my favorite Merino Wool Clothing Here: bit.ly/unboundmerino_at
Unbound merino, give us a discount code!
a lot of stuff out of stock
That has been my experience - any product you want is out of stock. @@ethelparente9767
While I love the idea of universal adapters, in my experience, the electrical sockets in a lot of older European hotels are loose and won't support the weight of a universal adapter. When I've used them in the past, I'd often have to place something underneath the adapter to hold up and stabilize the adapter. I usually don't have that issue with a small, region specific adapter.
That’s a great point Sherry! I know what you’re saying and have had to get creative like that a few times as well. Thanks for watching!
Omg. What kind of hotels do you stay in Europe? 😂
100% agree. Personally I use the Road Warrior adaptor. It’s very lightweight compared to typical offerings, and covers any conceivable plug configuration. It’s not a converter, but all my travel gear is dual voltage anyway.
The BIGGEST tip I have is to bring a short 3 foot extension cord as well. Your single outlet converter just became a three outlet US plug, it makes using those inconveniently placed plugs easier, and it places the bulk of the weight of items away from the plug itself so no worries about the plug wiggling loose.
I’m a big hiker, so this is a game changer given access to free plugs at campgrounds, hostels, etc are already hard enough to find.
I have the donut ring adapter. 3ft. cord 3 plug outlets and 3 USB. I power medical device and charge all electronics. Especially good for Hostels and ships where outlets are at a premium.
Very true... Just back from Bali and exactly the same thing my way, lose fittings and rather annoying.
You recommend Anker Power Bank. I have not found them to stand behind their products. I thought they were good, until I needed an item replaced.
Just spent a week at Disney world with my boys. Each of us had a carry-on and a backpack. That’s it. I utilized, almost exclusively, all of y’all’s advice on one bag travel. It used to seem impossible, but not anymore!
Kim, hope you guys had an awesome trip!!! Glad some of my ramblings helped, haha
We just returned from a month trave with a carryon! 12:12 so may 'firsts' tht made this adventure possible: packing cubes designed for a carryon. solid shampoo and conditioner. packable puffer jacket. packable rain jacket. using a capsule approach for clothes. my own water bottle. small day pak. small cross body purse for camera and last new item to try... a very small wallet. THANK YOU for all your tips and tricks. Had an amazing time...and enough of everything!!!
I travel with all the same (or similar) items! LOVE the jacket that doubles as a neck pillow! I also don’t tend to carry neck pillows but this has me thinking….
BONUS: if luggage space is really tight, the neck pillow can be carried separately and doesn’t count as luggage/personal items with airlines!
Nora, love your channel! Nice to e-meet you. Thanks for your comment.
@@awaytogether Woohoo! Nice to e-meet you too :-)
Over the years I have developed a "list". I use it to pack, put it in the bag and use it as an inventory when I pack to come home. Since I started using it I haven't forgotten anything (like meds) that could put a kink in the trip, except that trip my spouse forgot to put my bag in the trunk😅.
I have a 4 year that still needs some items so I carry a nice book bag and a small crossbody purse. This way I put my larger items in my book bag with his stuff and my essentials in my purse.
I do almost all the things on your list. One thing I don't do is the folding toiletry bag. I just use my liquid bag and a separate pouch for my 'dry' items.
Love your very informative videos on traveling and packing! One question I had is whether you take any filters for water. Some areas have very bad water and only bottled water is drinkable. But if you are hiking and run out, isn't there a useful filter you can use? Thanks for all the tips!
Skip the packing cubes! I buy different size “vacuum” bags that do not need a vacuum to use. There are roll-up kinds that reduce your contents volume significantly. I traveled with a Rick Steve’s back pack for 2 weeks in Europe a few times & this works best. A rubber braided “rope” to hang laundry to dry is also a must. i wash in the room sink shirts, socks, etc.. Buy zero cotton shirts & they dry fast with minimal wrinkles.
I enjoy the Peak Design cubes. Self repairing fabric, excellent zippers and feels good. On long haul flights, I always bring my BevLedge. Arctic Cool makes great shirts that are included on every trip. Kojirushi ultralight hot cold bottle every time. I'm an Osprey Fan. Go as ultralight as you can and you'll be thankful later.
Packable day pack is a must. The right ones weigh basically nothing, pack down tiny, and let you leave your travel pack on the hotel while you explore town.
I always try to dress like locals when I foreign travel (only works on Europe lol) and being able to leave my travel pack when I’m out on the town in my experience means you don’t get treated like a tourist. Just returned from a 18 day Euro trip and I had MUCH more pleasant interactions than my friends who were dressed like typical Americans, ie ball caps, sneakers, and blue jeans
Liked this video more than I anticipated I would when it started. Great choices
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Montbell Versalite is the best ultralight rain shell on the market hands down. 6.4 oz in men’s US size medium. Packs down to a roughly 8”x2” size. Has armpit zips, crucial to avoid the sauna effect. Plus it’s made of actual gore-tex which outperforms EVERY other waterproof membrane in my experience.
Pair it with a lightweight down puffer jacket and the two together will easily keep you comfortable down to freezing with any degree of physical activity
I have found that Gore-Tex breathes about as well as a plastic garbage bag. Additionally, they have had such predatory marketing schemes to try to coerce manufacturers into using their products exclusively that it’s not a company I want to support.
@@WisGuy4
Was unaware about them pressuring companies, seems like a standard business practice though, but every waterproofing membrane I’ve tried breathes like a plastic bag.
Goretex is the one offering that’s I’ve found consistently performs as far as waterproofing is concerned. Heat build up is a wash between all the major offerings and not something I consider. Not to mention Goretex has a lifetime guarantee on any product that uses their membrane.
100% on the finger in the zipper of the compression cube! I cinch my down coat over the top of my bag using the cinch straps on the outside of my Eagle Creek bag.
I really like the Brita insulated filter water bottle. it has all the features as the Owala that you recommend plus the water filter. The Brita filters the water and removes the chlorine, taste and odor of the water. In some countries and states in the US the water can have rather odd tasting water. I used this bottle to travel all through Scotland, recently. It is wonderful and I highly recommend.
Thanks for your recomendations. Just got in my Eddie Bauer Rain Jacket and Packable Puffer this week. They feel great so far. Just gotta figure out how to stuff them into their own pockets to compress them down for travel.
the best combo is to get sling big enough for drink, compact umbrella(if needed), phone battery, packable bag plus some free space when you buy small souvenirs
and when you buy a lot of stuff just take out he backable backpack and use it rather than carrying plastic/paper bags for entier day
Portable Professional sent me. I purchased the Bagail compression bags you reviewed and subscribed. THANKS
Wow! Thanks for that feedback and welcome to the channel! Appreciate you taking the time to comment.
I love PP. Adorable, with great recommendations.
I like to hand wash some clothing items in the sink, so I take along laundry detergent sheets that I've cut into quarter-size. They take up no space at all.
Yep, laundry powder for me, fewer toxins…
Good list! As a travel advisor and frequent traveler, I always love to see how other travelers pack. I'm frequently travel with just one small rolling carry-on suitcase and a backpack with my camera gear and laptop. I like the idea of the merino wool, but have yet to stomach paying $85 for a tshirt. Maybe one day. Thanks for the info!
Right now Costco has Merino wool blend shirts for $20 each. They are long sleeve. This is January 2024 - I know they change stock frequently.
The pack that I pack is an REI Flash 18. I prefer all packs with waist/hip belts so the weight is carried on my hips, not shoulders. After several hours of exploring and wandering, even just 5- 10 pounds can become uncomfortable on my shoulders.
In lieu of a rain jacket, I always carry a really small brolly whenever I travel. Takes up hardly any space at all and offers decent protection.
I’m not going to lie, I’m not up on my British slang. I had to google “brolly”. 🤣 Good trade and easy to toss in a packable daypack or sling.
@@awaytogether I mean it’s not gonna be great for hiking, but it’s perfect for city adventures.
@@petek5523 👍🏻👍🏻 agreed
It kinda depends on the kind of rain though. I always have an umbrella in my EDC and it’s enough most of the time but I would carry a rain jacket (and even the matching rain overpants in extreme cases for full body protection) if the forecast is stormy/windy
@@elanthys oh for sure, I was just in Montreal during a major thunderstorm , and I mean major, and my little brolly would have been useless, but luckily I was back at the crib snug as a bug in a rug. I don’t even think proper rain gear would have helped in that situation tbh.
I invested in the Womens Unbound Merino Capsule and I have invested in a lot of pieces . I have never been disappointed in their clothes. They are well worth the price
Good video very helpful for the next time that I travel. I did two bags and it wasn't really very much fun but it was doable.
Air tag is a huge yes! Love the locator when in the belly of the plane. No more guessing which island we are flying over. Merino wool is good- but after buying a few pieces I found I am allergic! No returns from most of those companies.
Try alpaca… 🦙
Cashmere has your name on it . . .
I'm a minimalist and travel with a 3L or smaller bag. Usually just a bumbag or shoulder bag. 1 extra pair of underwear and socks is all someone needs. Hotels have all the toiletries you need. I do have a portable battery and a water bottle that I carry too.
Great tips!! I never travel without merino wool socks! Super soft and comfortable and no stinky feet!! We use the same adapter and love it, highly recommend! For our iPhones we each take an iWalk charger. Super compact and no cord needed to charge your phone, just plug it right into the iPhone. Love it!! Happy trails!
Alpaca is much better…
your videos are very helpful, I appreciate it.
Great tips, Nik. Thanks
One of the most useful travel vids I’ve watched in a long time
Thanks Paul!
Great tips, I liked the extra bag or bumbag.
Hi! I'm looking for a video about what food I can take on the plane.
THIS please! ❤
I love your channel…quite informative & true data. I hope your channel blossoms 🎉❤
ps I gave up on merino wool tee shirts - my 2 just kept getting random holes. as did my cashmere sweater from Landsend... I DO love my merino socks!
Try alpaca 🦙
My MUST HAVE: ANC headphones for the flight, etc.
Helpful video and engaging too. Thanks
Great tips!
Awesome list of gear, Nik!
Have you heard of a airplane window drink holder/ organizer called the bevledge? And if you have, what do you think of it?
Good list. I always pack some type of medical kit (Band-Aids, antiseptic wipes etc.) mine fits in a toothbrush holder, a flashlight and a knife/multitool. If going overseas, I leave out the knife.
Fantastic video! Too bad madewell is sold out of that jacket! 😢 I'm still on the hunt for a good rain jacket. I feel I'm more prepared for my trip at the end of August because of these videos. Thank you!
Trying compression packing cubes for the first time ever after watching a couple of your vids. I usually use vacuum seal plastic bags that costs around 1-2 USD each, and are good for a couple of uses (I'm not such a frequent traveller).
What do you think? I'm always dubious if they save you save but thinking their primary use is efficiency rather than space saving. Thanks.
@@bradavon just came from a trip using compression packing cubes. I'll stick to vacuum seal plastic bags for clothes - they compress way better. The compression packing cubes didn't really save much space for me. They were better for compartmentalising other things like food and medicine - in gist, as packing cubes rather than compression packing cubes. The good thing is that since they were "compression", I had slight control over the size ie. whether to expand or zip down the cubes. I do wonder if a stretchable cube / bag might be as effective.
I had bad luck with the 100 % Merino wool long sleeve shirt that I purchased. The first wash, and washed in a garment bag, I got a few small holes in the sleeve. I've had much better luck and durability with Merino wool blends.
Bummer - sorry to hear that
Merino items ideally should be hand washed in cold water and flat dried on a towel. I’d never put my wool sweaters into a washing machine even in a garment bag and on a gentle cycle
@@HollyMolly337That is why I prefer a blend. It is more forgiving and durable when accidentally thrown in a washing machine with other clothes or even the dryer. Normally, I wash my merino wool in a lingerie bag on the gentle wool cycle of the washing machine and hang dry it. I have had merino wool clothing for a number of years and it's still looking like new. I've had good luck with brands such as 'Aviator', 'Woolx' and 'Wool and Prince'.
Try alpaca 🦙
Great video! Thank you!!
excellent program enjoy it immensely
Great ideas. ✌️
Samsung also has Galaxy Tags. Less well known but much the same.
Great review...very very helpful
Thanks for watching!
What's the backpack in the thumbnail of this video?
Hey there! Bag shown in the Video Thumbnail: bit.ly/nomaticbackpack (affiliate link)
And I also loved the video!
Me and my girlfriend fly to Europe in 2 days, and are just taking a backpack each, for 3 months
That’s awesome dude, hope you two enjoy your trip and make some great memories.
Just returned from Europe myself, and loved every minute of it. Definitely make sure you see Prague
Love the one bag travel concept - but I will say this: When I packed with the compression cubes recommended (Tripped) - my clothes were wrinkled, badly! It's a great theory, and it explains why you bring wrinkle releaser. In our case, our condo had a washer & dryer (add wet wash cloth to clothes in dryer and voila! No wrinkles!). Great advice, but watch those compression cubes! I try to OBT all the time, but unfortunately my wife doesn't share the same initiative. Every single bag we own will be packed. *sigh* Good luck out there! Safe travels!
Get rid of some bags!
Do you roll or fold your clothes? I use packing cubes, but not the compression version. Compression cubes make precious little difference, and only smash down the outer edges, they realistically don’t save that much space.
My personal experience, if you tightly roll the clothes, smoothing out wrinkles as you do they tend to come out mostly wrinkle free. Any wrinkles are quickly fixed by hanging them in the bathroom as you take a hot shower in the hotel
@@blakew5672 Great question! I rolled my clothes in one compression cube, and folded in another - both looked crazy wrinkled. NOW, that said, I used packing cubes for my trip to Colombia in February, and rolled my clothes - came out great, but I cheated - I used tech material for my polos. I did order 2 more sets of compression cubes (linked from @awaytogether) so I could use them in my other duties.
I agree with the hotel (and have done that a few times in my professional travels). It works so well. I'm just not as impressed with the compression cubes. Concept seems great, but delivery... not so much. Especially for "People of size" - I'll say it, I like ice cream and I can't deny it. So anyway, back to the drawing board, and hopefully between the compression cubes and a new carry on, maybe I can get a travel solution. Looking at a Nanuk 935 for a carry on. I know, something different!
Having trouble with the link for the universal travel adapter. Enjoyed this video. I love packing light.
That’s because I gave the wrong link! Sorry about that. Try this one! amzn.to/43bSS7r
What have you found to be the best travel wallet for men that will hold cards and cash?
Regarding Air tag - is that legal to put in checked bag - since it has a lithium battery? Other tips were ok. But packing light is so trip and location dependent. I always travel with a filtering water bottle - then you can fill it up literally anywhere without worry.
I like the idea of putting an Apple airtag into each bag.
Good list! I'm gonna add one- compression socks. Thank me later!
I Learned a lot thank you! ♥️Only thing I’d like to find a light weight & smaller water bottle for a backpack, any suggestions?
Hero clips , best thing ever Invented .
I just bought one and can't wait to use it
I have one, over rated IMO
Sooo expensive.
Nite-eze.
Epicka is a great option -- but I find it quite awkward that the 4 USB ports are on the underside of the plug.
Hey Nik, great video. I must say you remind me of Kirk Cameron -
Would love a thin purse idea that’s more elegant.
safety pins. used to shut zippers or replace buttons that pop off. takes up no space. always carry one in my wallet
Where are the links to the packing cubes?🙏
In the video description!
@@awaytogether thanks so much. Love your videos!
I had a silicone bottle that expanded and leaked hair product. They don't work very well for pip based products. Otherwise, I do like them.
Are you related to John of the Here Be Barr channel? You sound very alike and are similar in a lot of ways - delivery , mannerisns etc Personally though I don't travel much I always find my small pillow shaped pillow very useful especially on trains and long distance buses to support my back - it's worth carrying. Also next time i travel I think it might be useful to pack a couple of carabiners which can be used in a multitude of ways
I would love to get merino wool clothing, but it's impossible to find 3XLT. You're lucky if you can find 3XL, but 3XL tall is basically non-existent.
Essential apps for travel, perhaps?
Wools (all types) make me itch because I have sensitive skin. I'm team cotton and cotton / polyester blend.
Try alpaca 🦙
@@mehmd1913That’s a wool too.
@@abkeener81 it’s much different from wool from a sheep. I sincerely doubt you’d have an issue.
@@mehmd1913 I do. I’ve touched it.
Cashmere is my very fav for sensitive skin/lt wt Warmth per oz. Ahhh.
Qi and Wireless chargers waste 30% of the energy compared to wired charging. So go ahead and get a 30% bigger power bank if you need to.
I can't live without a shawl/sarong in summer or scarf/pashmina in cold climes.
What bag is in the thumbnail?
Hey there! Bag shown in the Video Thumbnail: bit.ly/nomaticbackpack (affiliate link)
@@awaytogether thank you :)
Great video, it’s clear you’ve traveled a lot and done the trial and error
Also “slightly transparent” would be translucent
But *WHY* do I need a water bottle if bottled water is _readily_ available along my route and at my destination?
Hiking through the countryside? No arguments; bring that bottle!
But...NYC? Dude, any street corner that doesn’t have a bodega will have a Starbucks or a fast food restaurant. _Something_ will be available.
You may know little about plastics leaching into liquids?
@eugeniebreida THAT, at least is an answer! Thank you!
Unbound Merino is soooo expensive. I buy Merino wool but not from unbound
Don’t forget deodorant! Most tourists and locals in Europe do not seem to use it (or maybe they rely on merino whool and don’t wash their winter clothes regularly)
I travel internationally for 2-3 months at a time. I use the same carry on suitcase and smallish back pack.What do you do about 2 month worth of contact solution, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, toothpaste, etc? I can limit my clothes and shoes easily by getting a washer in each place. This time the first month is on a cruise so can’t buy these essentials there! Then after a month in Buenos Aires! I usually can do it in one suitcase but wanted some input about what you do? I have to check the carry on suitcase because of the size of these bottles!
I thought I read where contact lens solutions were considered medical and therefore not part of the quart size liquids bag but need to be declared at security as medical. Double check this with TSA
@@rutht-jj1zp I have done it like 10x in my checked bags. Never an issue. I have a small travel size container of solution I take on my carry on
Shampoo, conditioner and shaving cream can be purchased in bar form instead of liquid. Toothpaste comes in tablet form instead of paste. Not sure about contact solution but if it's 'medical' as stated above, problem solved.
@@marilynkay831 Dr. Bronners! I usually just bring travel size toothpaste/brush and purchase everything else at the destination.
While I’ve used merino wool shirts and recognize their antibacterial properties, IMHO I’ve found them just too thin and fragile for extensive travel.
I just find them overrated.
For the high price point I expect better durability.
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They do require a little extra care, but for me the benefits have always outweighed the cons. Thanks for watching!
A good quality merino wool shirt are very durable. My merino wool t-shirts have traveled with me internationally for 5 years and have been hand washed in hotel sinks during travels. And they dry overnight. They still look good as new.
@@acarpio3what brand do you use?
@@elly7199 Smartwool
Try alpaca 🦙
I've been traveling with just ONE carry on and a basic backpack. I WILL NEVER EVER go back to the old way.
Thanks. We don't use wool because of how the sheep are treated and slaughtered. But the rest of this is really great. AirTags are a good argument for an iPhone (I've never had one)
You do know that sheep aren't slaughtered for wool... Right?
Marino wool is a travelers secret weapon!
I have eliminated liquids altogether. Amazon: solid toiletries, everything one could need is there.
I don't get why all these "one bag travel" videos only talk about keeping the size down, but never seems to talk about the weight. It's like they don't know that airlines do check the weight?
need to balance ur audio it is shift to left
My honest opinion is that this a commercial for 9 items.
But tips are still good
Who works out on trips
It’s a trip to get away
Not same as home
I take my health with me everywhere I go! Running abroad is one of my favorite activities and a great way to see a new place! Not for everyone, but it's a preferred way to refresh and explore for me.
Ounces? nobody knows how much that is, only Amisch!
Noticed stick deodorant in your clear bag.... that doesn't count as a liquid
Merino is straight up snake oil…
Nice commercial for a bunch of useless travel items..
Thanks for your feedback. You clicked on a video about travel essentials and seem upset I shared recommendations for things I've personally found useful. I'm not sure how to help.
That kind of comment comes from the sort of person who a) thinks he is the smartest person in any room he’s ever entered; and b) is deep-down a seriously unhappy person.
@@WisGuy4Let me rephrase my comment, Mr ad Hominem:
The guy is obviously being sponsored to endorse all these products. He could have said '... a multi-prong electrical adapter is useful"-- which of course is an important thing to have-- and left it at that. But he didn't. He shilled every item. That was my point.
@@ShmerpyI seriously doubt that Apple is sponsoring this video. 🤡
One Bag Carryon Travel - is an excellent concept for "Tourists - who like to wander." I agree with Apple Tags, Cubes, Adaptors. The other suggestions dont interest me (I mostly visit only once country, with one large checked bag to piss off the taxi drivers).
Still, thanks for the recommendations.