Wow! I thought it was just the low-cost airlines that had carry-on weight restrictions. We're going to be in Australia in November, so good to know our carry-ons may be an issue.
🎉 I’m addicted to your packing videos, being em on!!! Love the level of detail and examples of actual packing as well as everything you fit in your bags. Chris- talk about shoes please. What do you wear travel day and what other pairs are you carrying these days? do you have jacket or vest with you? We likely will be replacing our bags this summer, and possibly the packs too (although Tom is pretty attached to his old school commuter backpack 🙄😂) Thanks guys, love the content.
I have waterproof hiking shoes, Keen sandals, lightweight running/walking shoes and water shoes for the beach/kayaking etc. This is a lot for me, and I'm considering getting rid of the hiking shoes.
oh thank you. Sorry for the delay in replying. my current shoe set up is waterproof Hoka trail runners which I wear on travel dates. A Pair of Chaco sandals for water/beach days. Keen sandals for walking days. I have a zippered hoodie and a light rain jacket which I use together for colder rainy days. No jacket
Hello, and thank you for all your great videos and to Sparkling Spirit for this question! I'm a full-time traveler as well, and so far I haven't managed to get rid of one pair of either slippers or Oofos for wearing indoors, to protect my feet from the cold an/or hard floors. I'd love to hear how everyone else deals with this - do you wear your outdoor shoes indoors too, or just deal with walking barefoot or in socks indoors? Seems like a silly question as I'm typing this out, but we do walk and hike a lot and I need to take care of my feet to continue! Thanks.
Great video! “Bundling” looks so much easier and faster than other methods people use. About your hardware, I’ve heard that stairs and cobblestone streets were a deal-breaker for wheeled suitcases. Can you speak to your decision to go wheeled vs backpack? Thanks for sharing👍
Our bags have done great on the streets because of our wheels. We have had whelk3d backpack combos before and found we rarely used the straps. So based on our live experience, a suitcase with straps is a waste for us.
Judge Judy -- LOL you let that secret out:) Great tips. I went carry on only a couple of weeks ago on a solo trip from Mexico to Ghana and it was wonderful. But traveling usually with two kids and a dog we share one check in case.
We are also looking for new bags, so this is good timing for us as well. We usually do compression bags, but I may have to try that bundling method - very interesting! The Osprey looks like a great option, and we're going to be in Seattle next week, so maybe we'll stop in the Rick Steves store to check out those backpacks!
We adore our Ospreys! (I hope you'll use our link!) Rick Steves' place is only open on Saturday. It's like going to Mecca...so much stuff that exactly works. He's got a good selection of carryons, too, but they aren't water resistant like the Ospreys, which we're finding out has paid off unexpectedly a couple of times already.
Being involved in aviation I feel that they are much more concerned about weight than size. That being said try to keep the size as close to the regs as possible. Extra weight cause more fuel burn costs as well as weight and balance issues with the particular aircraft. One can also try to carry a few extra objects on their person if they are concerned about weight issues .
Thanks for sharing all your great tips and resources. I'm going to try the bundle technique on my next trip and I've already added a bunch of items to my Amazon cart from your page!
Great video! We are looking for all new bags so it was good timing. We prefer backpacks to rollers, but our personal item backpacks we are using need upgrading too, so gonna check out the ones you are using. And the bundling method is interesting, I've never seen anyone pack like that before!
Such a great video and you didn’t scrimp on the amount of clothes you were able to take. Finally something that might actually work for this overpacker. Just one thing I noticed Steve put his meds in his carry on. Despite best intentions this bag might get checked on day. Just saying. Happy to be a new subscriber from Australia
From Steve: I agree that it's a risk putting your medication in a bag that may get lost, so I also put 3 weeks worth of meds in my backpack. Thanks for the comments!
Great video and re the Ceptics adaptor - thank you for that recommendation, I am always looking for new and better tech solutions.. I love how it connects together for one modular tube..!
Love this video! Thank you. Don't worry about the spot, Steve. It happens, and no-one pays any attention (I mean, I literally didn't even see it, I was looking at the packing). My husband's getting one too, but he still gets more and more handsome each and every day. =).
Good question. I haven't been warned about the poles sticking out, but sometimes I'll put my backpack in the overhead bins, just to be safe. And last week, TSA in Denver took our poles! - first time in 2 years we weren't able to take them through security.
We were able to carry-on our poles more than 50 times worldwide with zero problems. Last week, right after recording this video, they took them from us in Denver.
@@EatWalkLearn in preparing for my camino next year I have been stalking camino forums. Many, if not all, pilgrims mentioned losing their poles to security or having to check their bags to keep them. I have terrible knee and hip issues and HAVE to have poles. Many people recommend picking them up at a Decathalon store when arriving in europe. I hate to buy poles inferior to my own and then leave them behind and waste the money. Thoughts on the pole situation? Wish there was a Play it Again Sports in Porto!
@@singsongcindy8865 it's tough. What's I had carried my poles in for years, and last month they got snagged at TSA in Denver, so you'll have to check them. Otherwise, I've bought and left three Decathalon poles. They were $5 each. Not a big financial loss, but they weren't as nice as the Diamondheads I used to have. I donated them at the Camino pilgrim office, so not a waste. Good luck navigating this and Buen Camino
@@EatWalkLearn thank you. Wasn’t sure what the poles at decathalon would cost. I will leave my really good poles at home for our upcoming trip and get cheapies locally. On camino I will splurge on very nice ones and gift them to someone else I guess. I will want great poles for that journey.
Loved the video! Thanks. We are also nomads looking at new luggage as we are back in the States. The Osprey seems very interesting. I've grown accustomed to 4 wheels, not 2. Thoughts? I feel like I am dragging the case with 2 wheels rather than it rolling alongside me. Is this YMMV, or how did you decide?
Fantastic video! I really enjoyed learning your tips. Tell me how you get the Amazon fire stick to work out? We have one and for the first time we took it on a road trip we were on last month when we plugged it in to the TV in the condo we were staying at we couldn’t get it to play because it said the Wi-Fi signal was too weak. How do you get around that? Do you carry a router with you?
I used the Fire Stick at our last house sit and it worked perfectly. We also travel with a router and I would try to use it to boost the Wifi signal if needed.
Hi guys. New subscriber who Recently found your channel and have been binge watching in prep for an upcoming 6-week trip to Portugal. I watched your prior packing video and thought both your timbuk2 and eagle creek bags looked awesome so we ordered one of each (and a similar Eddie Bauer bag) to check out. They are on their way here now. So, last night I was surprised to find this more recent packing video with the Osprey bags! Especially since the measurements of this bag are not compliant with most airlines carryon sizing (Osprey measures 23.62H X 14.17W X 11.02D IN. 5.998 LBS.) Can you share why you switched from your prior recommended bags to this (especially since the others are carryon dimension co pliant and served you well for so long?) Luggage is proving the bane of my existence is planning this trip. Our packing list is very similar to yours. We had no trouble at all fitting everything into the Briggs 22x14x9 2 wheel soft side carryon we ordered. LOVE that bag. Best, most efficient and usable space in a small bag ever…and that is BEFORE their brilliant CX compression. Once we loaded our lightest weight stuff into the baseline we were overweight by 4-1/2 pounds with a suitcase that was no where near full. No compression cubes or compressing the bag was needed. (I pack in my version of your bundle style as well IF we are staying in one place 4+ days. By far easiest, most efficient, wrinkle free way to pack!) Our sole challenge with the baseline is its weight. Took out the garment feature and bag weighs 9.6# empty. I know you live busy lives but I do hope you respond to this and share how you are getting a bag that is almost 2” longer than max allowed as carryon? And why abandoned the timbuk2 and eagle creek. I appreciate very much you’re helpful and easy to watch and listen to videos. Down to earth goodness!
Thanks so much for being a fan. The Timbuk2 was too big and it was on its last wheel. The Eagle Creek has a zipper that was sticking. Both were under life time warranties, but we couldn't manage shipping the bags to their warranty location repair places. Thus, we looked at new bags. I'm not sure where you got the dimensions on your Osprey. They are 21.7 in x 14.2 in x 9.1 in (55.1 x 36.1 x 23.1 cm) which is smaller than both the Eagle Creek and the Timbuk2, but it carries a liter more than the Eagle Creek. They're also waterproof'ish. If you have the Eagle Creek, keep it. It's a fine bag. I loved it, especially the handle. If I could have gotten it repaired, I would have. I do like the Osprey better if I had to pick between the two, but either are good.
@@EatWalkLearn thanks so much for responding! I got the Osprey transporter measurements from Osprey website🤓 They show the 38 as: SPECS SIZE VOLUME DIMENSIONS WEIGHT O/S 2319 IN3 / 38 L 21.5H X 14W X 9D IN. 6.148 LBS. And the 40 as: SPECS SIZE VOLUME DIMENSIONS WEIGHT O/S 2441 IN3 / 40 L 23.62H X 14.17W X 11.02D IN. 5.998 LBS I am a long-time Osprey fan and love our packs, so I am definitely open to trying their luggage.
@@singsongcindy8865 hum. I just looked at my Transporter 40 wheeled. There's literally a tag on it saying it's 21.5". I measured with my tape measure which is only in cm, and it measured 54.6 cm.
II have been waiting for this one! I am going to buy that speaker! I miss good sound! Thank you so much for the many gems! About your list. I bet there is a story behind the miniature porcupine?? I had some concerns about backpacks for travel because i see too many bent over backpackers, and I had some shoulder, neck, lower back issues from my job and I find the belted part uncomfortable and a lot of work. So I opted for the expensive Briggs and Riley brand Euro size carryons. I love duffel bags for their awesome access, so I bought one on the also high quality rollers and lots of handles and one that attaches to it via the stackable sleeve - and this one also has a wide shoulder strap. So I usually am pulling the two beautifully stacked bags. No prob so far except once for weight as you say. (I also pretend I am going light, wear a few extra clothes to manage the weight.) Lifetime guarantee for just about everything comes with B and R. I love the bundle method and the random pouches are great. I do have a professional camera, but only one lens and flash, so that adds weight that I try to makeup for else where. Still it requires the cord pouch and accessories (like the fabulous PlatyPod Extreme tripod and ball head). Check it out if you are a photographer. My issue comes in that I love winter and snow. Luckily I have a few friends and family where I had shipped winter wear to for holding. Have you seen long term storage solutions at airports or train stations? It would be handy to have a locker somewhere! Keep ‘em coming! There are always more than a few gems!
These are great gems😀. I haven't seen ling term storage beyond a week or so at train stations (great idea) but I bet there are traditional storage areas nearby that could be a solution. I also hear there's an Uber for storage app (don't know name) where you can store in someone's else's garage short term
Hi there. We are in the bag hunting state with a rapidly approaching 6 week trip on horizon. Exactly which Briggs bags did you buy? We bought the ZDX initially but it has a poor design for maximizing space. We are testing the Briggs baseline (ext 22 x 14 x 9) with the brilliant CX compression feature and by far the most usable and efficient usable storage (in liters) of any bag we have found. We are two wheel, soft side luggage people. briggs 2 wheel baseline is just great….love it! EXCEPT….it is almost 10 pounds EMPTY. With a 22 pound carry on limit, packing pretty much would most full time nomads take, using lightweight performance fabrics and wearing our heaviest gear we still had to offload a bunch of clothing and toiletry bag to underseat bag (for which there are size but not weight restrictions on our 2 flights. This means we aren’t even using the non-compressed available space in the Briggs baseline. Where I think the baseline will excel for us is allowing us to perhaps buy a few mementos along the way and then checking the bag on return flights. I have no doubts it will handle what airlines dish out. We are now looking for a second lighter weight true carry on bag. Any advice you can offer appreciated!
@@singsongcindy8865 HI Sing Song Cindy! I bought the Weekender Duffel for $259 and the 21" two wheel carryon duffel (and stow the wheeled carryon overhead) for $449. I use the Weekender Duffel as a carryon and it has fit under every seat in front of me even though I have packed it tight. It has side flaps that strap down once you get everything packed, making it smaller than it appears. Being soft, it squishes a bit where needed. I can't believe the room in this thing. It attaches beautifully to the wheeled duffel handle. This is the bag I keep clothes in for just that reason - so it can squish when necessary. If you make the purchase, please let me know what you think! If you find something better, let me know that too! :-)
I have a question regarding traveling with vitamins, herbs, OTC meds and rx meds. Everyone always says bring original containers. An original container is usually 5-6 times larger than the amount of pills inside of it. Terrible waste of space and weight. I take three Chinese herbs on regular basis. I can put the 40 days worth for each of three in a single pouch the size of ONE bottle and with less weight. Ditto vitamins and my two rx, benedryl, Motrin etc. What has been your experience these past two years with medications? Do you leave in original packaging? Do you load into daily pill organizers? Any trouble with airport security, customs etc? Thanks a million
@@EatWalkLearn thank you. I have always put my meds into smaller generic containers, even traveling abroad and have never had a problem either. I do take photos of the original bottle with identifying info as well as a single pill next to it just in case I should need to deal with being questioned.
Thanks for the packing tips! As Aussies were are subject to 7kg carry on with premium airlines such as Emirates and Qantas!
Good to know!
Wow! I thought it was just the low-cost airlines that had carry-on weight restrictions. We're going to be in Australia in November, so good to know our carry-ons may be an issue.
🎉 I’m addicted to your packing videos, being em on!!! Love the level of detail and examples of actual packing as well as everything you fit in your bags.
Chris- talk about shoes please. What do you wear travel day and what other pairs are you carrying these days? do you have jacket or vest with you? We likely will be replacing our bags this summer, and possibly the packs too (although Tom is
pretty attached to his old
school commuter backpack 🙄😂) Thanks guys, love the content.
I have waterproof hiking shoes, Keen sandals, lightweight running/walking shoes and water shoes for the beach/kayaking etc. This is a lot for me, and I'm considering getting rid of the hiking shoes.
oh thank you. Sorry for the delay in replying. my current shoe set up is waterproof Hoka trail runners which I wear on travel dates. A Pair of Chaco sandals for water/beach days. Keen sandals for walking days. I have a zippered hoodie and a light rain jacket which I use together for colder rainy days. No jacket
Hello, and thank you for all your great videos and to Sparkling Spirit for this question! I'm a full-time traveler as well, and so far I haven't managed to get rid of one pair of either slippers or Oofos for wearing indoors, to protect my feet from the cold an/or hard floors. I'd love to hear how everyone else deals with this - do you wear your outdoor shoes indoors too, or just deal with walking barefoot or in socks indoors? Seems like a silly question as I'm typing this out, but we do walk and hike a lot and I need to take care of my feet to continue! Thanks.
Great video! “Bundling” looks so much easier and faster than other methods people use. About your hardware, I’ve heard that stairs and cobblestone streets were a deal-breaker for wheeled suitcases. Can you speak to your decision to go wheeled vs backpack? Thanks for sharing👍
No problem rolling our bags over cobblestones, stairs and other horrible conditions. This bag is built to handle the worst conditions.
Our bags have done great on the streets because of our wheels. We have had whelk3d backpack combos before and found we rarely used the straps. So based on our live experience, a suitcase with straps is a waste for us.
Judge Judy -- LOL you let that secret out:) Great tips. I went carry on only a couple of weeks ago on a solo trip from Mexico to Ghana and it was wonderful. But traveling usually with two kids and a dog we share one check in case.
I can imagine your packing is much more complicated than ours. I'd love to hear some of your smart packing tips.
We are also looking for new bags, so this is good timing for us as well. We usually do compression bags, but I may have to try that bundling method - very interesting! The Osprey looks like a great option, and we're going to be in Seattle next week, so maybe we'll stop in the Rick Steves store to check out those backpacks!
We adore our Ospreys! (I hope you'll use our link!) Rick Steves' place is only open on Saturday. It's like going to Mecca...so much stuff that exactly works. He's got a good selection of carryons, too, but they aren't water resistant like the Ospreys, which we're finding out has paid off unexpectedly a couple of times already.
Being involved in aviation I feel that they are much more concerned about weight than size. That being said try to keep the size as close to the regs as possible. Extra weight cause more fuel burn costs as well as weight and balance issues with the particular aircraft. One can also try to carry a few extra objects on their person if they are concerned about weight issues .
Thanks
Thanks for sharing all your great tips and resources. I'm going to try the bundle technique on my next trip and I've already added a bunch of items to my Amazon cart from your page!
Oh that's fantastic. Thank you❤❤❤❤ bon voyage
Great video! We are looking for all new bags so it was good timing. We prefer backpacks to rollers, but our personal item backpacks we are using need upgrading too, so gonna check out the ones you are using. And the bundling method is interesting, I've never seen anyone pack like that before!
Glad it was helpful! They make an Osprey 40 Transporter backpack version too. Follow the link in the description and you'll see it.
Such a great video and you didn’t scrimp on the amount of clothes you were able to take. Finally something that might actually work for this overpacker. Just one thing I noticed Steve put his meds in his carry on. Despite best intentions this bag might get checked on day. Just saying. Happy to be a new subscriber from Australia
From Steve: I agree that it's a risk putting your medication in a bag that may get lost, so I also put 3 weeks worth of meds in my backpack. Thanks for the comments!
Great video and re the Ceptics adaptor - thank you for that recommendation, I am always looking for new and better tech solutions.. I love how it connects together for one modular tube..!
We've each had our own for over 10 years. It's a great little product.
Love this video! Thank you.
Don't worry about the spot, Steve. It happens, and no-one pays any attention (I mean, I literally didn't even see it, I was looking at the packing). My husband's getting one too, but he still gets more and more handsome each and every day. =).
Oh, thank you for the kind words! Happy to hear you liked the video!
I always have Air Tags in my luggage in case it gets lost or stolen .
Good idea
I’m curious about your hiking poles. Do they say anything about those sticking out like that?
Good question. I haven't been warned about the poles sticking out, but sometimes I'll put my backpack in the overhead bins, just to be safe. And last week, TSA in Denver took our poles! - first time in 2 years we weren't able to take them through security.
We were able to carry-on our poles more than 50 times worldwide with zero problems. Last week, right after recording this video, they took them from us in Denver.
@@EatWalkLearn in preparing for my camino next year I have been stalking camino forums. Many, if not all, pilgrims mentioned losing their poles to security or having to check their bags to keep them. I have terrible knee and hip issues and HAVE to have poles. Many people recommend picking them up at a Decathalon store when arriving in europe. I hate to buy poles inferior to my own and then leave them behind and waste the money.
Thoughts on the pole situation? Wish there was a Play it Again Sports in Porto!
@@singsongcindy8865 it's tough. What's I had carried my poles in for years, and last month they got snagged at TSA in Denver, so you'll have to check them. Otherwise, I've bought and left three Decathalon poles. They were $5 each. Not a big financial loss, but they weren't as nice as the Diamondheads I used to have. I donated them at the Camino pilgrim office, so not a waste. Good luck navigating this and Buen Camino
@@EatWalkLearn thank you. Wasn’t sure what the poles at decathalon would cost.
I will leave my really good poles at home for our upcoming trip and get cheapies locally.
On camino I will splurge on very nice ones and gift them to someone else I guess.
I will want great poles for that journey.
Loved the video! Thanks. We are also nomads looking at new luggage as we are back in the States. The Osprey seems very interesting. I've grown accustomed to 4 wheels, not 2. Thoughts? I feel like I am dragging the case with 2 wheels rather than it rolling alongside me. Is this YMMV, or how did you decide?
We find two wheels is much easier on streets, cobblestones and real life.
Fantastic video! I really enjoyed learning your tips. Tell me how you get the Amazon fire stick to work out? We have one and for the first time we took it on a road trip we were on last month when we plugged it in to the TV in the condo we were staying at we couldn’t get it to play because it said the Wi-Fi signal was too weak. How do you get around that? Do you carry a router with you?
I do carry a router, but we don't use it with the Fire Stick. We haven't run into this, so I'm sorry, I don't think we've got much advice for you.
I used the Fire Stick at our last house sit and it worked perfectly. We also travel with a router and I would try to use it to boost the Wifi signal if needed.
We’ve carried our Firestick for
3+ years and only encountered that error once. Sometimes restarting the stick helps. Keep trying it’s worth it!
@@Sparklingspirit1200 thanks for the tip. how do you restart the stick?
Hi guys. New subscriber who Recently found your channel and have been binge watching in prep for an upcoming 6-week trip to Portugal.
I watched your prior packing video and thought both your timbuk2 and eagle creek bags looked awesome so we ordered one of each (and a similar Eddie Bauer bag) to check out. They are on their way here now.
So, last night I was surprised to find this more recent packing video with the Osprey bags! Especially since the measurements of this bag are not compliant with most airlines carryon sizing (Osprey measures 23.62H X 14.17W X 11.02D IN. 5.998 LBS.)
Can you share why you switched from your prior recommended bags to this (especially since the others are carryon dimension co pliant and served you well for so long?)
Luggage is proving the bane of my existence is planning this trip. Our packing list is very similar to yours.
We had no trouble at all fitting everything into the Briggs 22x14x9 2 wheel soft side carryon we ordered. LOVE that bag. Best, most efficient and usable space in a small bag ever…and that is BEFORE their brilliant CX compression.
Once we loaded our lightest weight stuff into the baseline we were overweight by 4-1/2 pounds with a suitcase that was no where near full. No compression cubes or compressing the bag was needed. (I pack in my version of your bundle style as well IF we are staying in one place 4+ days. By far easiest, most efficient, wrinkle free way to pack!)
Our sole challenge with the baseline is its weight. Took out the garment feature and bag weighs 9.6# empty.
I know you live busy lives but I do hope you respond to this and share how you are getting a bag that is almost 2” longer than max allowed as carryon? And why abandoned the timbuk2 and eagle creek.
I appreciate very much you’re helpful and easy to watch and listen to videos. Down to earth goodness!
Thanks so much for being a fan. The Timbuk2 was too big and it was on its last wheel. The Eagle Creek has a zipper that was sticking. Both were under life time warranties, but we couldn't manage shipping the bags to their warranty location repair places. Thus, we looked at new bags. I'm not sure where you got the dimensions on your Osprey. They are 21.7 in x 14.2 in x 9.1 in (55.1 x 36.1 x 23.1 cm) which is smaller than both the Eagle Creek and the Timbuk2, but it carries a liter more than the Eagle Creek. They're also waterproof'ish. If you have the Eagle Creek, keep it. It's a fine bag. I loved it, especially the handle. If I could have gotten it repaired, I would have. I do like the Osprey better if I had to pick between the two, but either are good.
@@EatWalkLearn thanks so much for responding!
I got the Osprey transporter measurements from Osprey website🤓
They show the 38 as:
SPECS
SIZE VOLUME DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
O/S 2319 IN3 / 38 L 21.5H X 14W X 9D IN. 6.148 LBS.
And the 40 as:
SPECS
SIZE VOLUME DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
O/S 2441 IN3 / 40 L 23.62H X 14.17W X 11.02D IN. 5.998 LBS
I am a long-time Osprey fan and love our packs, so I am definitely open to trying their luggage.
@@singsongcindy8865 hum. I just looked at my Transporter 40 wheeled. There's literally a tag on it saying it's 21.5". I measured with my tape measure which is only in cm, and it measured 54.6 cm.
@@EatWalkLearn I will contact Osprey to clear up. Would love to add more Osprey to my world!
II have been waiting for this one! I am going to buy that speaker! I miss good sound! Thank you so much for the many gems! About your list. I bet there is a story behind the miniature porcupine??
I had some concerns about backpacks for travel because i see too many bent over backpackers, and I had some shoulder, neck, lower back issues from my job and I find the belted part uncomfortable and a lot of work. So I opted for the expensive Briggs and Riley brand Euro size carryons. I love duffel bags for their awesome access, so I bought one on the also high quality rollers and lots of handles and one that attaches to it via the stackable sleeve - and this one also has a wide shoulder strap. So I usually am pulling the two beautifully stacked bags. No prob so far except once for weight as you say. (I also pretend I am going light, wear a few extra clothes to manage the weight.) Lifetime guarantee for just about everything comes with B and R.
I love the bundle method and the random pouches are great. I do have a professional camera, but only one lens and flash, so that adds weight that I try to makeup for else where. Still it requires the cord pouch and accessories (like the fabulous PlatyPod Extreme tripod and ball head). Check it out if you are a photographer. My issue comes in that I love winter and snow. Luckily I have a few friends and family where I had shipped winter wear to for holding. Have you seen long term storage solutions at airports or train stations? It would be handy to have a locker somewhere! Keep ‘em coming! There are always more than a few gems!
These are great gems😀. I haven't seen ling term storage beyond a week or so at train stations (great idea) but I bet there are traditional storage areas nearby that could be a solution. I also hear there's an Uber for storage app (don't know name) where you can store in someone's else's garage short term
@@EatWalkLearn Great idea for people to make a little money by providing some storage - via Uber is cool. Thanks!
Hi there. We are in the bag hunting state with a rapidly approaching 6 week trip on horizon.
Exactly which Briggs bags did you buy? We bought the ZDX initially but it has a poor design for maximizing space.
We are testing the Briggs baseline (ext 22 x 14 x 9) with the brilliant CX compression feature and by far the most usable and efficient usable storage (in liters) of any bag we have found.
We are two wheel, soft side luggage people. briggs 2 wheel baseline is just great….love it!
EXCEPT….it is almost 10 pounds EMPTY. With a 22 pound carry on limit, packing pretty much would most full time nomads take, using lightweight performance fabrics and wearing our heaviest gear we still had to offload a bunch of clothing and toiletry bag to underseat bag (for which there are size but not weight restrictions on our 2 flights.
This means we aren’t even using the non-compressed available space in the Briggs baseline. Where I think the baseline will excel for us is allowing us to perhaps buy a few mementos along the way and then checking the bag on return flights. I have no doubts it will handle what airlines dish out.
We are now looking for a second lighter weight true carry on bag.
Any advice you can offer appreciated!
@@singsongcindy8865 HI Sing Song Cindy! I bought the Weekender Duffel for $259 and the 21" two wheel carryon duffel (and stow the wheeled carryon overhead) for $449. I use the Weekender Duffel as a carryon and it has fit under every seat in front of me even though I have packed it tight. It has side flaps that strap down once you get everything packed, making it smaller than it appears. Being soft, it squishes a bit where needed. I can't believe the room in this thing. It attaches beautifully to the wheeled duffel handle. This is the bag I keep clothes in for just that reason - so it can squish when necessary. If you make the purchase, please let me know what you think! If you find something better, let me know that too! :-)
PS. I got mine in that gorgeous olive green.
I have a question regarding traveling with vitamins, herbs, OTC meds and rx meds.
Everyone always says bring original containers.
An original container is usually 5-6 times larger than the amount of pills inside of it. Terrible waste of space and weight.
I take three Chinese herbs on regular basis. I can put the 40 days worth for each of three in a single pouch the size of ONE bottle and with less weight. Ditto vitamins and my two rx, benedryl, Motrin etc.
What has been your experience these past two years with medications? Do you leave in original packaging? Do you load into daily pill organizers?
Any trouble with airport security, customs etc?
Thanks a million
I have repackaged my vits and meds into a smaller ziplock and put the label on the ziploc. No problems so far.
@@EatWalkLearn thank you. I have always put my meds into smaller generic containers, even traveling abroad and have never had a problem either. I do take photos of the original bottle with identifying info as well as a single pill next to it just in case I should need to deal with being questioned.
I'm curious if you've ever had problems getting your walking sticks through security and onto the plane? I've heard it can be hit or miss.
We haven't had a problem until our last flight. TSA in Denver would not let us through with the poles.
So sad to see them go :>(
Yes. Thus, we plan trips to Decathlon when we land to get new sticks. They're about $8 a piece.
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