UNPACKING MY BACKPACK 🎒Reviewing the bag + what I packed // Recommendations + regrets
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2020
- Unpacking my Eagle Creek Global Companion after 3 months in Colombia. This is my review of the backpack and everything that I decided to pack.
LINKS: Day Bag
Electronic Bag - amzn.to/3cu7lC3
Multi-plug - amzn.to/2YUVwRs
Portable Charger - amzn.to/3dEdZpx
Eye Mask - amzn.to/3fFdRbb
Main camera - amzn.to/35X46Ax
GoPro - amzn.to/2yWVgXx
LINKS: Bum Bag
Solo bum bag - backpackingsolo.shop
Metal straw - amzn.to/3bnez9C
Metal spork (I wish I got this one instead) - amzn.to/2zDK4yM
LINKS: Backpack
Backpack - amzn.to/2zyxn8I
Grayl Waterbottle - amzn.to/2Z0Te3m
Packing Cubes - amzn.to/2WrrbrW
Bath towel - backpackingsolo.shop
Beach towel - amzn.to/2T4A74r
Foldable Laundry Bag - amzn.to/36352U3
Toilettries Bag - amzn.to/2AqEUXA
Face Fake Tan - rstyle.me/+5JyIKMUUaBD5NdUn7n...
Ethique The Guardian Conditioner Bar - rstyle.me/+RzR7BwvxVYOXsv0YID...
Soap Saver - amzn.to/3cA7ioq
LINKS: Clothes
My Black Leggings - rstyle.me/+Ad0ZuxQo910jorEduG...
Grey crop top - backpackingsolo.shop
White hoody - www.asos.com/puma/puma-heavy-...
Pink Tank Top - rstyle.me/+nyWTrwE4Iff6-whElK...
Bikini bottoms - rstyle.me/+OJ55TXUdTpTkqWzKuj...
Period-proof thong - bit.ly/BB-lilova
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God I can’t wait to travel again after lockdowns over
Me too!
@@BackpackingBananas Where are those grey leggings from? I love that they don't have that front seam that can create the good ol' camel toe!
You have the best (un) packing videos I've ever seen. Especially that you show all clothing when you are wearing it. Love that😁
Thank you 😊❤️
i dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost the login password. I appreciate any tips you can give me
@Zyaire Remington instablaster :)
@Carl Alexander thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Carl Alexander it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much you saved my account!
Had planned for my first solo trip later this year that has now been cancelled so I’m now living vicariously through your videos
The time will come and you'll be SO prepared 🙌🏼🤓
Me too!
I'll never forget the first time I watched one of your packing videos.. (as a Canadian) I was really surprised and impressed that you were able to fit 10 pairs of pants into such a small packing cube. After watching more packing videos, it clicked that the term pants could also mean something else in the U.K hahaha
😂😂 pants for us Brits means our underwear!
I love these videos so much! I don’t know what it is about knowing what someone chose to bring with them for months, but it is so dang satisfying! Thank you, Christianne ❤️
I loved learning what you thought about the things you packed, what you used and what not so much, very handy information for aspiring minimal travellers.
I can’t wait until i’m older so i can go backpacking through South America too!
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I wanna travel se asia
@@edfynn7621 I'm planning to take a 2 or 3 year gap year and do both 😊
Glad to see you home safe.
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This backpack videos really help getting another opinion on what to bring for travels and not bring so much extra stuff (which i tend to do oops) so thank you!!
I think I've been overpacking my whole life 😂😂 it takes a long time to realise the things you REALLY need
I could watch your videos all day. You’re so real and I’m just loving watching all your travels until we can all safely see the world again. Also you manage to make packing seem fun, I find I rewatch your packing videos regularly ! Hope you are well!
Thanks Julie 😊❤️ I genuinely do enjoy the packing process 😅😅
I absolutely love watching these type of videos! Just seeing what worked or what wasn't really needed for a trip ❤️ I love getting smarter about packing (even though I go somewhere maybe once every 3 years and just for a couple days lol)
Thanks carat cake 😊❤️
Just found your channel recently and you know your obsessed when your here so early 😭 stay safe x
Aw welcome! I'm happy you're here 😍 you too xx
The more I watch your videos, the more I want to travel the world! I just wanted to thank you for all the amazing tips! I’m definitely getting the Eagle Creek 40L backpack when I’m off the road!! ❤️
Covid is showing us that we should not miss out on any opportunity we have to see the world!
Really just love your whole vibe, attitude, ethos and everything! ❤
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I'm so happy you uploaded this video! Thank you!
just let me say such a good description never saw it and such a good way to say why things are gonna work why not I love it. thanks a lot
I actually ended up buying the North face trainers when u did your packing video as I did a Asia trip earlier this year and needed some good footwear. They are INCREDIBLE, didn't ever have sore feet even, when I was walking for hours. Thank you so much 😀 x
You're my new favorite youtuber! Really creative travel content!!
Nearly cheered when I saw the smart wool socks. I agree, they are SO comfy and really worth it!
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I was trying to figure out who you reminded me of...and I realize you remind me of Lily from Princess Diaries!!!
Yay I've been so looking forward to this video! I'm also so impressed that you managed to keep the jumper white haha
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Love this and it’s actually more helpful than packing videos! I will go backpacking in southeast asia when corona is over and i’m definitely going to take your recommendations
Been waiting for this video !! Very helpful sending lots of love !!
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Your videos are getting me through iso !! Love love loooove your channel
Thanks so much ❤️❤️
I looooove your videos so much! I found them very very helpful as I might travel again in a year or so and I find them very entertaining as you look so confy talking in front of the camera. Anyway thank you 😊🙏🏼🙂
These videos are so helpful, thank you for sharing!
its quite funny to see your recent packing / unpacking videos vs you packing 3 to 5 years ago such an insane downsize. thanks for the vids!
A very good tip on a padlock, always have one that you dont need a key for it, but just numbers. It was a bit of a stress when I lost my key of a padlock 😂
Ahhh oh no you lost the key 😭😭
I've been hiking and camping a lot this year so my packing has been focused on that type of trip, and it's sooo funny to see your list of clothes you ended up sending back to the UK as that alones was more clothes than I bring with me when hiking, and then your puffy jacket goes back and my mind goes 'noooo what if it gets cold at night!' lol I suppose if it gets cold at night... You just go inside! I love learning from this kind of travel though, there's a lot of tips that work for hostelling as well as hiking (especially since I don't really go into the wilderness and it's more of a mixed city and countryside type trip for me).
Yay! I love packing debriefs. Some great tips in this video, thanks.
Your packing and unpacking videos are the best 😍 been waiting for this one since I got myself earlier this year a 40L backpack I was going to use in June but that will wait for better times 😁
Need this bumbag in my life though ❤
I have ZERO backpacking plans but I'm still saving items to my Amazon list! Love the idea of those soap savers 😁😁😁👍
Your videos are so extremely informative! Thank you for sharing all your expert tips!
I love my Grayl! I bought if for a trip to Peru (that hopefully will happen eventually), but I use it around home when camping and it is wonderful!
I love your videos, your enthusiasm is contagious!
OH how much I LOVE these videos
Love your packing and unpacking videos! So honest. Think I need a playsuit for the inevitable UK summer staycation 😅
Thanks! Haha playsuits are the best 😍
I love that you show the clothes you bring! I always feel like I have to buy the super expensive travel clothes bigger channels push on views and you look awesome in typical clothes! Before you I thought I all my clothes had to be hundreds on dollars to last on a backpacking trip 😅
Great video as always lovely Christie!!! ❤👸 Glad the backpack served you well!!!
Thanks Sean! Me too, so well! Will definitely be bringing it on future trips x
Did you know you can actually buy waterproof Birkenstock made of EVA rubber they are amazing and so comfy!!
Oohhh really?! I'll have to look into this!!
@@BackpackingBananas yes and you can also use them as shower shoes! I LOVE mine
yea the Birkenstock EVA series are the best for backpacking! can use as shower sandals too and good for beach
mine cost me about £23!!!
@@BackpackingBananas a bit late to the game, I know, but I love my plastic Birkenstocks and they'be been well worn since I bought them in June 2019.
Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve been binging on all your videos in Colombia. I’m from Ecuador and I go every summer to see my family but we’re going to be in Colombia for about a week and I’m planning on staying there hopefully for the whole month of July before I have to come back home.
I find this video so helpful because I do tend to overpack! I did a 3 week trip in the fall where I visited Italy, Greece, Paris, and Madrid. Oh man I packed sooo much but if def learned my lesson since my bag was so heavy hahah. Anyway love your videos!
Thanks so much for your lovely words! Ecuador is deffo on the list. 🇪🇨
I've been waiting for this ever since your packing video 😂
Hahaha thanks for you patience! ❤️❤️
i have been SO excited to see this
Yaayy🙌🏼🙌🏼
You just convinced me to buy this backpack! So excited to use it for my 3 month Europe trip!
Smartwools are pretty common at the thrift stores here, always listed at .99c! I generally don't buy socks thrifted, but I make an exception for these since I'm saving $14-19 USD a pair 😂 they're actually the best socks!
Gotta love a good thrift shop find 💪🏼
So excited about new solo items!!
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Helpful video and thanks for linking everything in the description! You've inspired me to try a smaller backpack on my next travel trip haha! Also love the idea of a period proof thong
Deffo worth a shot! I was surprised at how much stuff I could still fit in a small backpack tbh!
Wow, you traveled really light!! Great job !
Thanks! It was easier than I anticipated it would be tbh!
Oh My god!!!!! you are gonna love it, Mexico is so beautiful and the people are extremely nice. Great choice. Looking forward to your content from Mexico YEAYYYY!!!!!
I'm planning a month long trip to Italy next summer and I'll be hoping from plane to train to bus. Thanks for the update on the bag and other items! Going to looking into getting them and that solo bum bag to make traveling simpler!
I looove your packing and unpacking videos, and well all of your videos really 😂😍
Thanks! ❤️ Packing vids are my fave!
I took your Bum Bag to Paris with me. Of course I wasn't doing any backpacking but I like to carry any and all necessities with me AT ALL TIMES. I had a copy of my passport, a mini perfume bottle, chapstick, gum, keys, money (coins and a credit card just in case), train tickets, medicine, passes. You name it, I had it. And the bag wasn't even full! I just wore my jacket over it and nobody even noticed it. I will be using this again!
Great video! Thanks for the in detail review of the backpack
Thanks 😊 my pleasure ❤️
Really enjoyed your video! Def recommend a microfiber towel if you wanna save even more space in your bag 👌🏼
Thank you for all your tips, they helped me out so much on my trip and the bum bag was great. A friend had her ruck sack stolen with all her valuables in so we had to go and find her a bum bag! I was surprised at how many hostels in nz don't have lockers 😩 🌏
The walking ( in your northface trainers) montage was unexpected and reaaaaally nicee!! Well done!!
Thanks 🤓
@@BackpackingBananas 🌍💙💛🧡💜💚
Yes! POCKETS ON EVERYTHING!!!
This is awesome, just what I was looking for 🙌 get wait to travel again after this lockdown is over and test it out!
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so many solo hints!!! teheheh so exciting
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Finally a decent eye mask!!! I've been looking for a big snuggly one for ages!!
Me too, I searched for so long 😅😅 was so pumped when I found this one
Birkenstock does now sell waterproof sandals, they just look like the normal ones but are made out of rubber material. Thinking about getting a pair! Can‘t wait for the restock, I’ll definitely need the bumbag and I’m hoping for a new product (maybe a jumpsuit? 😍) Great video, it‘s very helpful 💋
Definitely going to be having a look into these waterproof Birks for my next trip!!
Great video ☺️ it’s gonna help me pack for my trip ✈️🇨🇴 thank you!!!
As a Teva wearer you could totality for them in there and they would double as good flip flops/water proof sandals! Definitely worth it!
Same I have never been this early!!!!!! Love u and ur videos!!!!!
I love all of your play suits!!! I'm very curious as to where you buy them! Love your content!💕
I know this video is from earlier this year, but I just found it and really appreciate it. I'm thinking of getting the Osprey fairview 40 for my Japan and Phillipines trip. Really worried it would be too small, but after seeing what you can fit in it I'm now convinced ❤
Loved this! I'm curious about how much it cost to send things home? I live in the US so I bet it would be different, but I'm still curious how much you had to pay for that. That section of the video talking through what you sent home was VITAL when it came to me deciding what I might leave at home as I am planning a 2021 backpacking trip in South America. :) I would also love if you did videos on "hostel hacks" with tips on how to make a hostel bearable like I've seen people make curtains on bottom bunks for example. Would also love a video on what your learning Spanish journey has been like for you :)
Best videos, love it 🙌
Bring out a cropped jumper on solo!!!!!
Stay tuned! 🤩🤩
Yesssssssssssssss I can’t wait!!!!!!
Your videos are SO helpful thank you so much! Also where is your maroon bra from you are wearing in this vid? I’m in love with it
Give someone more space they will fill it. Yay for your 40L! I'm educating myself before we take a future trip x
So true! You will always just fill the space you've given yourself!
u've helped me sm cuz im going to backpack australia for 1 year on a work travel visa, unfortunately corona is happening now but thankQ
More time to plan! Australia will be waiting with open arms when the time is right 🤩
I would definitely recommend you trying out compression packing cubes! think you would love them! :)
The smaller lock is a TSA lock which means that anybody can go and purchase the master key that the TSA use to unlock it. I would not recommend that for your hostel lock. I would just get a smaller gauge lock.
Have you done any other research on your menstrual cup situation? There's so many different shapes/materials/styles available, and you may find that switching to a different cup will dramatically improve your minor leak issues.
I also highly recommend the period panties. I use Knix, and find that 3 is a good minimum number. If you have a really bad day, you at least have one to wear while washing the other two. They also dry super quick from hand-washing which is always a bonus.
Great un-packing video! It's always fun to see what you come home with, and what you learned from this specific trip in regards to clothes or bags.
Can you do a video of what you usually wear on a nightout while backpacking?? I feel like it's hard to know because you dont want to be too dressed up or to causal!
Honestly I just usually wear the same things I do in the daytime 😅 backpacking nights out are usually SO casual
This is awesome! Have you tried using Nomad Lane Bento bag? I've been using this quite some time and makes my travel more convenient. A duffel bag that packs like a suitcase, with a trolley sleeve, fits under the seat, has lots of compartment, has a key leash and is very stylish.
Where are you planning on backpacking after lockdown?? Love your channel and Colombia vlogs- they are getting me through lockdown!! :))
That's the golden question Maisie 😅
Excellent video. Thank you!
I enjoy your packing tips 😊
Thanks Peggy 😊
This was a great video. Thank you. What camera do you use to vlog? Only the go pro?
Tevas are soooo nice! I brought some so i could swim in lakes and rivers in Switzerland.
Thanks for the video, its so useful for an overpacker like me! 😊 Just a question - could you not take your main bag onto busses with you? Did the drivers stop you because it was too big?
Great video, very good tips, thanks
Amazing video! I was meant to do 7 months around Latin America but had to come back at the end of March. Will need to use my airline vouchers next summer, planning on a Colombia trip!! How much did your backpack weigh?
Welcome back home :) stay safe in UK.
Thanks!
Such a good unpacking video!! Can you remind me what face spray tan do you use? ☺️☺️ thank you!
You really are efficient withe backpack! I can’t believe those shampoo and conditioner bars lasted that long and are still pretty big. Good deal. So daily vlogs now?
Crazy how long they lasted!! Haha absolutely not 😅 maybe in the future but not at the moment
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! QUE ALEGRÍA QUE VISITASTE COLOMBIA!!!! Espero te hallas sentido como en casa!!! Saludos from Colombia!!!
Great unpacking video! I did 3 weeks on handluggage and no regrets maybe a tad overpacked if anything. Did you actually take this as hand luggage on your flights? Also if you were doing a longer trip would you still go this size or larger?
Second everyone elses comment i cant wait to go travelling again after lockdown lol!
I have Smartwool socks that I bought back in 2011. I have worn the hell out of them. Completely worth the price.
I can't wait to get back out travelling again when all this is over! I just hope it doesn't affect travel to the point we can't afford to do it! x
travel will mutate but we will always find a way to explore! If not by air, by land!
Keep up the good work and stay safe.
I can't wait for the moment I can buy your solo items!! This video just makes me wanna go travel and honestly I seriously need to buy a bum bag. When will you restock?
Yay! I'm not too sure of an exact date ATM but I hope not too long. I will deffo give an update when I know 😊
*happy screaming and dancing in my room*
My wallet won't like this, but I am already looking forward to the update 😇😇
Loved this video! I always over pack 🤣 I always get my boyfriend to pack less so when I buy stuff it goes in his bag hahaha!! 💕
Hahaha perks of travelling with a bf 😅 I always used to overpack but learning to be stricter with myself every time!
The only proper backpacking backpack I have is the one that I used for bronze D of E years ago 😅 so I have a feeling I'll find this helpful, thanks! ☺️
I did bronze d of e too! I took that same backpack on my first ever backpacking trip 🤩
They're expensive, but the Matador Soap Bar Case are the best for space saving! I just clip them onto my bag if they're wet inside, but in theory you can put them straight in a toiletry bag.
Oh nice! I'll have to look into this, never heard of it!
@@BackpackingBananas They have ones for liquids as well, but I've heard they can dry out what's inside.
Not really related to this particular clip but just glimpsed you on the television doing some really good work for the community. Brilliant use of your time and film making skills. Thank you for making a positive contribution in these times.
(I couldn't catch the whole TV piece because I was in a small shop and could not wait around.)
Thanks so much!! So cool that you got to see it 🤩
Enjoyed your video! I actually really want the Solo Bum Bag but you are sold out. Will you be restocking them soon? or would you have another recomendation. I am not finding any I like as much! Thanks in advance :)
can you make a video on travel backpacks? how to find? best for hiking?
Will be getting myself a spork for my next travels! ;-)