Why You Should Try One Bag Travel In 2024
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
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0:00 - Intro
1:12 - It’s Easy When You Make a List
1:50 - It’s Less Stressful
2:36 - It Lets You Keep Everything Within Reach
3:12 - It Saves Time
4:01 - Incogni
4:58 - You’re Less Likely To Lose Your Bag
5:44 - It’s Easier To Get Around
6:10 - You’ll Save Money
7:39 - You Can Take One Last Adventure
We’ve been traveling with one bag for years, and we think everyone should give minimalist travel a try this year. It’s easier than you think, and you’ll never have to wait for the plane to unload or chance a lost bag again when you jump on board the one-bag train.
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Could you create a One Bag Travel video specifically for destinations in winter or snowy seasons? I'm unsure how to pack winter-specific clothing in just one bag.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
Synthetic thermals for base layer, cashmere or merino for mid-layer, synthetic puffy coat for outer layer. This is what I took to Tromsø and it all packs down pretty small.
@@andreslucero81 which bag did your use? how many pairs of clothing did your bring and how long was your trip?
If you bring supplies to do laundry, you can travel infinitely with 2 or 3 days’ worth of clothing. Sink laundry is the cheapest and fastest. It takes up very little space in your bag to pack laundry detergent strips, a mini clothesline, a dry bag or sink stopper, and a pair of latex gloves (for delicate hands). To save time, if your shirts are only a little soiled in the armpits, just wash those parts of the shirt. Of course, you have to be okay with wearing the same things repeatedly. It gets harder if you’re going to be doing multiple activities with differing clothing needs while you’re away.
@@WNCHSTR this was on a month-long trip through ~10 cities in Europe, which ended with 3 days in Tromsø in early December. The bag was some generic compression-style bag from Amazon, and it was massive, but I would NOT pack like that today. I think I took 4 full outfits and washed along the way, but if I were to do it again I would only take half the clothing and wash more frequently. Laundry sheets and a Scrubba wash bag take up way less space than a third pair of jeans.
I haven't gotten down to 1 bag, but I have done carry-on only for about a decade now. I love that I never have lost luggage issues.
Went to Europe with some friends for a month in '99. We all bought those giant camping backpacks. Maybe 70 liters. What a pain in the ass! A hotel clerk in Holland laughed at us, "you Americans act like we don't have laundry or sell clothes here."
Never traveled with more than a carry on since.
I learned to do "one-bag" travel two years ago, starting with a 36L bag and downsized to one 30L backpack (Ethnotek Raja 30L backpack) and never l99ked back! Its the way to go!
Great video with very useful tips! I've been doing one bag travel for decades now (though I'm not a frequent traveler). I use bags with 21l-34l in volume. Just like you, I prefer a sling over a packable backpack for the same reason. Also, I pack only around 80-90%% full. Always leave some extra space. You pack to the brim, but then it is sometimes difficult to repack again, because you didn't fold your clothes perfectly again, or you bought some extra stuff during the trip. One downside is when you want to bring a tripod. It is not allowed in the cabin.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I currently travel with a 30L backpack that I only fill to about 25L. I absolutely love the simplicity and ease of one bag travel.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
Did my first one bag Travel for 4 weeks to South Korea and i loved it. It was so easy to handling all. I just need to learn to keep it lighter.
My husband and I just took our first 1 bag travel trip this past weekend. It was awesome! Saved $240 in bag fees. Plus, it was less stuff to have and no waiting for bags!! We bought the Nomadic bags because we realized our Tumi bags were too small for the 1 bag life!
I have a one bag set up but unfortunately now I have a heart condition and for me I need wheels not having to carry it goes a long way for me. Super light wheels like they sell aftermarket for the brompton bikes to roll on while folded on a backpack could be a good idea
I'm down to a 40L and personal item for most travel (including 2 cruises). I still have a checked bag for my euro-festie trips as I am bringing camping gear still. But this year i went from a large backpack to a rolling bag. I figured at 63 I deserved a break from tramping around with 35 pounds on my back.
@@Crying-Croc I'm a basic gal, not too fancy, but I still schlep a good tent, sleeping pad, chair, and my trusty jet-boil. This past summer I did leave my sleeping bag at home and brought a puffy poncho that doubles as a duvet instead. I go to two festivals in August and camp out at both of them. Sometimes the weather is lovely, but this year it was damp and rainy for most of that 2 weeks. I was thankful for my Big Agnes tent that kept me dry and my thick air mattress that kept me warm well above the cold, damp ground. I've tweaked a few things for next year to lighten the load, but I've found what works for my vacation to keep me comfortable.
What personal item bag do you use? I’m concerned moving from a suitcase and 25L rucksack as my personal item, to just a backpack and sling will leave me too short on space for my needs
@@ohooper depends on the trip. The last one I went on was a cruise (4 nights). So I used a Matein backpack and a 16"x16" tote bag as my personal item. In that I pack a Travelon pouch with the items I use during the flight. I pull out that pouch and stuff the tote under the seat for flying. I'm upgrading for next year with the Osprey Fairview 40L (I wanted a waist belt) and an Osprey 15l daypack to use as the personal item and that can attach to the larger one. One of the tricks is to reduce your toiletries (go solid!) and minimize your clothing (soap sheets & sink washing)
I always take my osprey 65l transporter as carry on (with a bellroy sling and a foldable backpack) but stick to the 7kg or 10kg then have loads of room to take advantage of once at destination like the bulkier stuff you were wearing on the plane, food and water, extra things you may buy but will dispose once your trip has finished etc. Because this bag can be easily squished down into any carry on dimension if they ask as it mostly depends on weight. Yes, you'll say oh but there isnt much organization in that bag but isn't that the point in packing cubes, tech pouches (my sling), laptop sleeves and toiletry bags?! 😁
I can squeeze pretty everything i could need into my Gr1 21L, which makes traveling a lot easier!
I one bag traveled(plus a small sling pack) to South America but gradually expanded out into a carry on and a personal item day pack as I went. Lo
I am trying to migrate to one bag travel for simplicity’s sake. I haven’t checked anything in years, but I always end up shipping home unneeded items or making other arrangements to get those items home that don’t fit in carry on. My carry on has been insanely heavy, stuffed to the gills, and just a stressful experience all around (not to mention all the STUFF I’ve had to sort through during the trip- most of it unused). Looking forward to easier travels next time with less.
I tried the backpack for my one bag and with the work laptop for a week trip, it is heavy for me being 5 ft tall and 105 lbs. Is there a backpack that you can recommend for my size?
The last time I had to go on a trip and it really wasn’t a trip but I was gone for a week and I packed like I was going to go somewhere for two years lol and it was in the cold months too. Now I do have a carry-on And a backpack and I do have my fanny pack that’s all I will bring. I did take your advice. Got me organizers and packing cubes for sure. I am so glad I found your channel now.
Thanks for watching! 😃
I use my dc pack backpack since 2018 ... Oy has a sentimental value now...
i went on my first solo flight and it was great with just one bag going. lol had to utilize a personal item bag on the way back since i brought back candy and pastries (i was in montreal).
Great video. I still haven't been able to travel long distances with just one bag. But I will try next year 👍
We're amped to hear about it 😃
HI. In Italy we say "Viaggiare Zaino In Spalla" 😊... I also think this is the best way to travel the world. In short: lightness, money saving, time saving ✈🎒
These videos are great!, great if the only person you have to care for is yourself. This is not feasible when you’re a family and traveling with kids.
International travel with one, fairly heavy bag is okay. They measure the size and the weight limit is generous. I like having a pocket knife / multitool so two bag travel is easier. On internal flights when they do weigh your bag and it has to go cargo with a carry on limit of 7kg or perhaps 5kg. Getting the tech gear, clothes and a jacket down to under 7kg is difficult. Laptop, DSLR with a couple of extra lenses, a battery back up charge and you have hit 5kg if not exceeded 7kg. Nights in otherwise warm countries can get very cold you need a warmer jacket but don't need it on the journey and that is when you need 40 litres.
How big can a sling or brief case get not to be considered as a second bag and one then has to go cargo?
I've tried one bag backpack travel but I can't seem to get my 'day bag' - usually a sling or messenger together without being overwhelmed.
❤🎉may traveling bring inner peace to every single person on this planet, make them understand that what unites us all is stronger than the differences between us...and eventually make this world a better place...❤ someday in the future hopefully...
Those shoes look pretty cool but I can't read the logo on the inside. Any idea what they are?
yes to one bag travel! you don't need as much as you think you need.
I started traveling personal item only this past year with Aer flight pack. My other bag is the aeronaut 30
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I've bought so many bags, for one-bag travel....lol
Tried one bag travel for Paris. TBH it was awful carrying a heavier backpack everywhere vs a small rolling suitcase - there is a reason for that design. While one bag travel absolutely can work for certain folks and situation, to me this is a current marketing gimmick that everyone should not spend money on an expensive bag to do.
Sounds like a skill issue to me brother, did you try to fit what you would usually pack in a suitcase into a backpack instead of packing for a backpack? I've converted to either my cheap 30L decathlon or north face backpacks and will never go back
Would love details about this. It’s something to aim for!
Why is your backpack heavier than your suitcase? Also, you could technically do one bag with just a small suitcase as well it’s still one bag
@@Crying-Croc only 4 kilos? This is amazing! Do share what you usually bring.
How about some one bag ideas for us larger travelers? I would love to try this, but being that our clothes are larger, I haven't found the right size backpack for one bag travel.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
I've watched a few plus-size travel content creators and they use the same basic principles for one bagging. Your one bag can be as large or small as you care for it to be (and can carry). Torso and hip measurements are important to know in evaluating how comfortable a bag with be.
Since clothing is larger, they either get a larger backpack or they take less clothing/use a versatile, but limited, capsule wardrobe. I've seen plus-size creators even travel with just a personal bag. Common thread is that they tend to use duffle bags (like lo and sons, or nomad bento) because it maximizes space, while staying within the airline restricted measurements.
IMO it’s not the size of the clothes but how many outfits you’re taking. A small capsule wardrobe with laundry sheets and a travel clothesline will fit into any backpack.
Nice video! What's your view on backpacks with wheels? I used to be a backpack girl, but damaged my shoulder while carrying it on the last trip. It's also uncomfortable for me to always carry it on my back, especially in long lines or while waiting for boarding with no free space to sit.
I've done a bit of looking into these, general consensus in the onebag community seems to be that most rolling backpacks are kinda "worst of all worlds" where the bag isn't very good at being a travel backpack or a rolling suitcase, and the compromises aren't worth it compared to getting a travel backpack with a better harness system (Osprey makes some of the best).
The one rolling bag I've found that seems like it could be pretty decent is the eBags "Mother Lode Rolling Travel Backpack", I don't own one myself but reviews generally seem to be pretty positive and it doesn't have a lot of design compromises compared to other roller backpacks. It's actually on sale right now for 60% off so might be a good time to look into one!
@@goinginzane Thanks for sharing! I'll look it up. I'm also thinking about 2-wheel cabin crew style suitcase, that can be put under a seat = so considered a personal item. Also a couple month ago I saw an add with foldable suitcase w/ 4 wheels and a long shoulder handle to move it in place of rigid suitcase structure. What do you think about that?
I’d rather travel by train or boat
P.s. you look beautiful in this video! Black looks good on you 🤍🪽🪽🪽
I have been living out of a 40L backpack for the last year backpacking South America. It is easy to travel light when you don't own anything😄 I'm actually to the point where I'm trying to get down to a 35L bag, but since I'm a content creator, I have quite a bit of gear that I haven't yet figured out how to shrink. I couldn't imagine traveling with (or even filling up) a full-sized luggage. My minimalism is triggered when I can't fit everything into one backpack 😂
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
A 7Kg packing list would be helpful as many parts of the world such as Asia limit airline passengers to that. Thank you.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
What 25 L backpack did Lauren use as a personal item?
I have been travelling with a 40 liters duffle pack for the last 5 years. Whatever I stay 6 months or 3 days, I always travel with only this bag. I realised all I need can fit in a 40 liters bag. I use a very lightweight bag, so I won't exceed 12 kg, because the bag itself is only 500 g.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I went to Scotland with 0 bags cause I'm a travelling pro.... 👍👍👍👍👍
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Okay i was only travelling 3 hpurs on a train and coming home the same night .. But it still counts dang diddly darn it.. 🤪 🤣🤣
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My one bag goal relates to weight, no more than 15 lbs.
How do you find you're able to achieve that?
Been using 30L osprey backpack for 10years..more than enough for few months trip abroad. Pair with sling bag.. Love it!!
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
What is the sling you’re carrying at 7:48?
Not sure of the exact one but looking at the style it’s definitely from the company Aer
hey i saw our philippine 50 peso in the video.
When we travel, we keep currency to ensure we can test wallets properly! 😃
What shirt are you wearing?
Yes I’d like to know as well…merino
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Dear team, i purchased so many items from your videos on Black Friday. i wanted to thank you for all the research you do. As a very low- tech social worker, i didnt even know what gadgets i needed. my favourite is the PD tech bag. i even got my folding fan in there. at first the pockets were a bit hard to futz around with, but now im used to them. i love the Buff, so much easier than carrying a scarf around with you...the gorillapod makes watching movies on my phone easier. can you PLEASE speak to the roost people and ask them to make a stand for an i pad. i did too, but i think you have more ...forgot the word. anyway, there is no way i would have the time to research and compare these items, so grateful to you for what you do. have a healthy and prosperous holiday and year, full of travel..
Checked bags are for chumps! Or at least until you have kids I suppose.
posted 29 seconds ago with 23 views? Not bad.
The pinned comment is from 3 days ago, I assume they release the videos to subscribers a few days early by emailing the link whilst keeping the video unlisted / private etc.
2023 isn't over yet tho. ;)
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I really love this ideer, and I think I could do it 🙂 But I would love to see you pack one back for people with might not be ad lucky and can just cut a lot of thing, fx people with parfume allergy may need to bring there own soap, people with chronic disease may need a lot of medicine and bigger people colth simply take more space. Maybe as a challenge to you guys, try to pack for a person who has all tree requirements? Would be so cool to see 😄
Y'all make it sound like it's the 8th wonder of the world. You can easily avoid checked-in luggage fees, avoid the carousel, etc. with a traditional wheels carry-on bag as well. You also conveniently don't mention how much more tired you will be after "exploring" when you're hauling around kilos of stuff on your back, or how sweaty you get. Yeah just ignore all those things.
I totally agree about the weight. For me a small carry-on suitcase works better. I don't see the joy of heavy lifting and sightseeing at the same time 😅
I see lots of people clearly enjoying their wheeled bags. Particularly if they're travelling with kids. But for me a
Just pack lighter stuff…???
@@cathytucker2009 I agree with you about cobblestones! I remember also what a hustle it was with my suitcase in the older part of Lisbon made with lots of stairs in place of roads.
@@andreslucero81 My backpack full was around 6 kilos, and my suitcase was around 8-9 kilos with things and some free space inside. I can handle 6 kilos on my back for an hour, other than that makes my back and shoulder sore.