Hi @696969bold It really does help prevent you from bringing the wrong stuff. It used to happen to me all the time, and then I started to think before I packed!
I travelled around Italy for a week and then went on a Mediterranean cruise and I used the 5-4-3-2-1 formula. I packed everything into a personal item sized back pack: five tops, four bottoms, three dresses, two pairs of shoes, one blazer, one bathing suit, and one windbreaker. I also packed three scarves. I had everything I needed for sight seeing, cruise formal dinners, train travel, etc. I also had a black nylon cross body purse as my actual personal item. It’s a crescent shaped bag which, though small, holds my noise cancelling headphone case and inflight things I need like toiletries, snacks, and emergency supplies as well as a small notebook with attached pen, and a fresh top and underwear. My husband said I wouldn’t be able to do it so of course I had to prove him wrong. 😂
Hi @mhtammi ! OMG you could do your own YT channel! You did an amazing job and you are an inspiration to anyone who says it can't be done. Thank you so much for your comment!
Hi @jc42598 ! It really does help to see, and I have to say that I didn't even get into the clothing I had in the emergency pack, so there were actually even more outfits to mix and match.
I have MAJOR questions about all the items you have left out. What about toiletries? Deodorant? Shampoo/conditioner? Hairdryer? Hair appliance(s)? (curling iron, straightening iron). Cosmetics? Tampons or pads?
@@c.phillips7728 there is a part two to this video where I show you how I put everything else into my personal item bag. Thanks for the question and I hope you tune in.
Hi @kryssygee4814 ! Thank you so much! The only bag I know that is under 5lbs is the July bag. The Travel Pro Max lite is close at 5.3 lbs. Which bags do you use?
What a great video Perrie! Especially loved the fashion show of each outfit! Your packing in Quince was the cherry on top! I’m preparing a trip with this luggage and know that it is possible!! Thank you!
Hi @karenhenderson5726 ! I love that Qunice bag! It's a full pound lighter than my Away bag (it's also a bit smaller, but with that wardrobe, I had extra room in the bag). There is one bag that is actually lighter by one pound, but I don't think it's worth the $245 price tag. I have to tell you that I was a bit self-conscious in that fashion show. I think my post-menopausal tummy shows, LOL.
@@PerriesPassport Your fashion show was great! Really enjoyed seeing how you styled your different items. It was actually really helpful. What is the more expensive bag you mentioned?
@@colleenc5008 It's the July bag. It's a nice bag but it's not cheap and in quality I actually like the Quince bag just as much. You can check it out here: july.com/us/luggage/carry-on-light/?moss=
What a great video! I especially appreciate the part showing you wearing the various outfits! I’ll be taking a 44 day trip to Australia and New Zealand next year and this packing method looks like a possibility [I’ll still need to do some laundry.) looking forward to your next video!
Hi @lindapark8467 ! I have now used this method for my last trip to Cali (my daughter and SIL live out there), and I found that packing this way gave me so many outfits and at this time of the year, you can get a lot of wear out of your clothing before a laundry (I also use bamboo tops since they are anti microbial since I am allergic to wool). There were actually more outfits I could have made, but I didn't want to bore people to death, LOL! Australia is on my bucket list. We are trying to figure out how to fit it into our busy schedule.
@@lindapark8467 You're very welcome! I just find it easier to have things written out on paper than on my computer sometimes and I figured other people do, too!
My wife and I will soon be taking a flight on Singapore Airlines with a weight limit of 7kg for the carry on and their personal item size limit is 10x30x40cm (4x12x16 inches), which is very restrictive.
HI @billjoyce My daughter and SIL used them so I know too well how restrictive they are, and that is one of the many reasons I kept looking into new ways to do this. For the pack, I would drop an item of clothing that weighs a lot and definitely not take more than 1 pair of shoes. Also, for the personal item bag, try to blend your airline comfort bag with your toiletries and also remember that I think that there are stricter restrictions in Asia for liquids (check this out at the country you are going to). If you don't stuff the blue bag that I have in the video, it will meet compliance for them. I think I will have to modify my upcoming video to show this.
@@PerriesPassport I will be looking forward to your video on personal items. We know we can use our packable backpacks from Tripped and not pack them fully as a personal item.
@@PerriesPassport This weekend we went to our local flea market, Mesa Marketplace in Mesa AZ. The Asian luggage store had a 10x30x40cm bag for $7.99. We bought two of them. We even took the homemade cardboard sizer I put together and the bags fit.
Hi @@billjoyce, That's great, and you got a good deal on them, too! But I am not surprised. Asians are used to the restrictive luggage limits from their individual carriers, and so they would design luggage to fit them. Great idea about putting together a sizer to see if they would fit!
Great video but as a woman in her 50s jumpsuit just no, learnt as a youngster it’s a pain to go to the toilet you have to undress just to go, same with those leotard tops we used to wear with the pop buttons in the crotch 😂
HI @selinasnowdon2834 LMAO!!! Yeah, the jumpsuit is a bit hard in the bathroom, which I wouldn't call daily wear, but that one packs small so I like it for trips. I think it looks a little better than the hoodie I'm wearing now from my daughter's college.
Hi Everyone. I found this new method of creating a capsule wardrobe for a trip, to be revolutionary. I hope that you do, too!
Know your bag, your itenary, the anticipated weather, and airline requirements. All great advice!!!
Hi @696969bold It really does help prevent you from bringing the wrong stuff. It used to happen to me all the time, and then I started to think before I packed!
I travelled around Italy for a week and then went on a Mediterranean cruise and I used the 5-4-3-2-1 formula. I packed everything into a personal item sized back pack: five tops, four bottoms, three dresses, two pairs of shoes, one blazer, one bathing suit, and one windbreaker. I also packed three scarves. I had everything I needed for sight seeing, cruise formal dinners, train travel, etc. I also had a black nylon cross body purse as my actual personal item. It’s a crescent shaped bag which, though small, holds my noise cancelling headphone case and inflight things I need like toiletries, snacks, and emergency supplies as well as a small notebook with attached pen, and a fresh top and underwear. My husband said I wouldn’t be able to do it so of course I had to prove him wrong. 😂
Hi @mhtammi ! OMG you could do your own YT channel! You did an amazing job and you are an inspiration to anyone who says it can't be done. Thank you so much for your comment!
Loved the fashion show! Everyone always talks about their "capsule wardrobe" but it helps to actually see it in action (I'm a visual learner too).
Hi @jc42598 ! It really does help to see, and I have to say that I didn't even get into the clothing I had in the emergency pack, so there were actually even more outfits to mix and match.
I have MAJOR questions about all the items you have left out. What about toiletries? Deodorant? Shampoo/conditioner? Hairdryer? Hair appliance(s)? (curling iron, straightening iron). Cosmetics? Tampons or pads?
@@c.phillips7728 there is a part two to this video where I show you how I put everything else into my personal item bag. Thanks for the question and I hope you tune in.
Wow! You are so clever!!! I like this idea!!
I start with a lighter bag tho.. my rule -- must be under 5lbs!!
Hi @kryssygee4814 ! Thank you so much! The only bag I know that is under 5lbs is the July bag. The Travel Pro Max lite is close at 5.3 lbs. Which bags do you use?
What a great video Perrie! Especially loved the fashion show of each outfit! Your packing in Quince was the cherry on top! I’m preparing a trip with this luggage and know that it is possible!! Thank you!
Hi @karenhenderson5726 ! I love that Qunice bag! It's a full pound lighter than my Away bag (it's also a bit smaller, but with that wardrobe, I had extra room in the bag). There is one bag that is actually lighter by one pound, but I don't think it's worth the $245 price tag. I have to tell you that I was a bit self-conscious in that fashion show. I think my post-menopausal tummy shows, LOL.
@@PerriesPassport Your fashion show was great! Really enjoyed seeing how you styled your different items. It was actually really helpful. What is the more expensive bag you mentioned?
@@colleenc5008 It's the July bag. It's a nice bag but it's not cheap and in quality I actually like the Quince bag just as much. You can check it out here: july.com/us/luggage/carry-on-light/?moss=
@@PerriesPassport you look great and I bet you would be fun to travel with! Thank you for sharing so much wealth of information to us! :)
@@karenhenderson5726 I just gotta ❤you! That comment made my day!
What a great video! I especially appreciate the part showing you wearing the various outfits! I’ll be taking a 44 day trip to Australia and New Zealand next year and this packing method looks like a possibility [I’ll still need to do some laundry.) looking forward to your next video!
Hi @lindapark8467 ! I have now used this method for my last trip to Cali (my daughter and SIL live out there), and I found that packing this way gave me so many outfits and at this time of the year, you can get a lot of wear out of your clothing before a laundry (I also use bamboo tops since they are anti microbial since I am allergic to wool). There were actually more outfits I could have made, but I didn't want to bore people to death, LOL! Australia is on my bucket list. We are trying to figure out how to fit it into our busy schedule.
Thanks also for the link to the charts. I’ve printed them out.
@@lindapark8467 You're very welcome! I just find it easier to have things written out on paper than on my computer sometimes and I figured other people do, too!
@@PerriesPassport consider doing a video on bamboo clothing
@@696969bold I am looking into it. Thanks!
You are the best, perrie! I leave for Florida on Monday 🎉
HI @SimplyKatieWalks ! Thanks so much and have a wonderful time resting your buns!🤣
Nice video, makes sense. What about toiletries?
HI @lauralinkoff3776 I put those into my personal item bag. I will be showing you what went into that bag next week!
@@PerriesPassport ok, I saw one of your other videos where you put everything in a carry on bag and used area under zipper (very clever!)😉
@@lauralinkoff3776 Thanks a bunch. I have to say, I love that bag (as well as my actual Beis bag). The shoe compartment is so handy!
My wife and I will soon be taking a flight on Singapore Airlines with a weight limit of 7kg for the carry on and their personal item size limit is 10x30x40cm (4x12x16 inches), which is very restrictive.
HI @billjoyce My daughter and SIL used them so I know too well how restrictive they are, and that is one of the many reasons I kept looking into new ways to do this. For the pack, I would drop an item of clothing that weighs a lot and definitely not take more than 1 pair of shoes. Also, for the personal item bag, try to blend your airline comfort bag with your toiletries and also remember that I think that there are stricter restrictions in Asia for liquids (check this out at the country you are going to). If you don't stuff the blue bag that I have in the video, it will meet compliance for them. I think I will have to modify my upcoming video to show this.
@@PerriesPassport I will be looking forward to your video on personal items. We know we can use our packable backpacks from Tripped and not pack them fully as a personal item.
@@PerriesPassport This weekend we went to our local flea market, Mesa Marketplace in Mesa AZ. The Asian luggage store had a 10x30x40cm bag for $7.99. We bought two of them. We even took the homemade cardboard sizer I put together and the bags fit.
Hi @@billjoyce, That's great, and you got a good deal on them, too! But I am not surprised. Asians are used to the restrictive luggage limits from their individual carriers, and so they would design luggage to fit them. Great idea about putting together a sizer to see if they would fit!
Great video but as a woman in her 50s jumpsuit just no, learnt as a youngster it’s a pain to go to the toilet you have to undress just to go, same with those leotard tops we used to wear with the pop buttons in the crotch 😂
HI @selinasnowdon2834 LMAO!!! Yeah, the jumpsuit is a bit hard in the bathroom, which I wouldn't call daily wear, but that one packs small so I like it for trips. I think it looks a little better than the hoodie I'm wearing now from my daughter's college.