Downsize your (long-term) travel toiletries | Minimalist travel tips for women
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- Travelling with minimal toiletries for extended periods of time is only for guys, right? WRONG! Women can do it too, and, speaking from my personal experience, it's not very hard to do.
In this video, I show you my travel toiletry bag, and what I pack, and talk about the essentials I use on my long-term trips.
The content of this dop kit usually lasts me around three months.
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Sea to Summit Hanging Toiletry kit (I use Size S): amzn.to/3e9hMjZ
Dr. Bronners soap (I usually travel with the Baby version because I have sensitive skin, but it doesn’t smell like anything): amzn.to/3wFeWtD
Solid Shampoo: amzn.to/3R3tRG5
Dry Oil - I usually use the “Trockenöl” from the Brand Cattier, which is available in Germany.
Soap Pouch (I combine them with a suction cup hanger): amzn.to/3dV1OKf:
Travel Toothbrush: amzn.to/3e1B0rT
Matador Toiletry BOTTLE (not the biggest fan though): amzn.to/3RjYDu1
Matador soap bag: amzn.to/3Rg10Ou
Toothpaste Tablets (I use a German brand called Denttabs, but these seem to be similar): amzn.to/3cyY9Sb
Dr. Bronners Magic Balm: amzn.to/3R1lrzb
Also check out my blog post about this topic: maggifuchs.com/womens-minimal...
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Hi all! So many of you asked for specific products and if I can provide links, so I updated the description. Hope this helps. :) All the best and happy travels!!!
Love that you didn't cut out the parts that you lauth with the mess
This isn't the worst video just because you kept spilling stuff, it was quite amusing (and relatable). We enjoy watching your videos, mess and all 🤗
Hands down this is one of the best minimalist travel toiletries guide. It says for women but you've heavily influenced my kit.
Great tips for alternatives to liquids. Here is another for you that could replace your oil, lotion and conditioner, you can buy coconut oil in a tube. It does not count as a liquid because at room temperature it is basically a solid. Coconut oil is great for hair, skin, cuticles. I use it everyday as my moisturizer after my shower. The one I use is by Conscious Coconut and the tubes are 100ml. Happy travels!!
How do you take the oil out of the tibe if it is solid?
@@madda5133 coconut oil melts at 26 degrees celsius. I geusse you can run it under warm water for a minute. (Or hold it in a pocket, close to your bodym if you are backpacking. But be careful it will stain the shirt if it leaks.
I really love that you're holding up your items for several seconds we can actually see and read the item product / brand name. Most people do it so fast you can't even register what it is they're showing us.
This is the most common sense travel bag video I've seen in ages. Fantastic and so practical.
Glad you liked it. :)
I was laughing with you - not at you!! :)
This is THE BEST toiletry videos for women video that I have seen! Unique and helpful tips! Thank you! :-)
Your videos popped up in my feed, and I'm glad! You have some really great tips here. Love that you spilled your powders and tabs, and just laughed and carried on!
Sisal can also develop mold if it doesn’t dry quickly enough (in the shower and/or humid countries), so those plastic soap bags are definitely better. Great idea to carry a suction hook! As an aside, that reminded me that from years of solo business travel, I carry a rubber doorstop in my bag and shove it under the outside door whenever I’m there - amazing little gadget that provides a lot of safety from potential intruders!
That‘s a great idea with the rubber doorstop and it would not take up too much space in my bag… definitely something to consider to add to my setup. :)
@@MaggiFuchs I don't think those soap bags are actually plastic! I think they are nylon! I use them all the time. Putting them in the other pouch is brilliant. That, and the tip about bringing a hook were brilliant tips. Thank you!
Awesome ideas. Even travel size bottles can fill up your quart bag fast.
I loved this video. You come across as a real person, someone that the viewer would like to know. I appreciate your videos! I am implementing a lot of your suggestions.
Happy to hear that you liked it! 🤗
I love that you got tickled with yourself!
Thanks for the video! I appreciate how real you are. When you laughed I laughed with you, so relatable. Love your channel.
Thanks Victoria, I appreciate your nice comment. :)
Really great video and helpful for men too; thank you for sharing!
Such a great video! You had me laughing. 😂 Great tips! Thank you!!
Your beautiful laughter and smile make this video enjoyable as well and informative. Thank you!😊
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I enjoyed your video immensely. Great tips. I loved that you were open and honest, so refreshing.
Thanks Nadine! I really appreciate your nice comment! :-)
I travel a lot and watch youtube always searching for new ideas. You have given me some great ones to try, now that travel is allowed again. Thanks
This was such a great video. Very detailed.
This video is awesome! Love your realness and great advice!
I love your videos. You’re so genuine! 💕💕
This video was the best! Good information paired with good humor and authenticity.
Really useful video! I had never heard of nail polish remover sheets before, so thanks for the tip!
Really helpful video! Thank you! Cheers from Croatia!
Very useful. I am on a mission to minimize my travel personal items. The polish remover pads was especially helpful, that is an area that I had not yet addressed. Thank you! Nicci from California, USA
I love your attitude and your practicality! Thank you for sharing your great travel tips. ✈️🧳👍🏻👍🏻💕
Great tips, thanks! And love your personality in the video!
Maggi, you are too cute! I found your video very interesting and entertaining! You are so lucky to be able to travel so much! Be safe and enjoy!
Very informative and I adore your accent!!
You are delightful! Thx for the good info😁
I have the Sea to Summit bag and love it!
I like your energy and your smile! They are just great!
Wonderful video! Thanks for the tips and the good laugh as well. Your bag and items are quite similar to my own. Nicely done. 😊
Some great ideas - I have just discovered the reusable makeup remover pads. They take up much less space than a pack of wipes and I find them more efficient so it’s a win win situation!
This video is awesome, you keep right on, it’s fascinating 😄☕️
You are an awesome example!
Thank you!
I love all your tips and ideas! I've been collecting what I need for when I can travel again. I have tooth powder, but I am going to try for those tablets. Or maybe I can get some when (if) I go to Europe this summer. Vielen dank!
Very pleasant and informative video! Thank you for sharing💓👏🏽 😊
Thank you for the shampoo idea. I used the tin can too and it's too messy. Now I know that there's a pouch!
Great tips, I've been trying to figure out how to pack soap bars, thanks!
You had me laughing out loud a couple of times while watching this video 😀love your humour, thank you for this video 😀 (and of course also for the great tips)
An actually helpful video! Some great ideas.
Great great video, very informative and well made! Thank you for the tips
As an Australian that is nowhere near enough sunscreen. Appreciate you buy more on arrival.
Such a lovely personality 💛
I really enjoyed watching the clip, you seem to have such an endearing personality. Greetings from Poland! 👋😁
Thank you so much for all the great tips! Also, I was laughing with you, stuff happens!
thanks for this! Yes, women can also travel minimalistic. 🙌🏾
Love this! Thank you.
This was interesting. I'm also obsessed about toiletries even thought I don't travel much I love the challenge of minimalist. Other toiletries bags to consider are the Evergoods Civic Access Pouch 2L and the Qwstion Toiletry kit. The makeup remover pad is a good idea however I have found a much smaller makeup remover reusable pad made of silicone that works great and cost a couple dollars.
Love this!~ thank you for posting
Thanks for watching! 🤗
This is a great video. It's been so long since I've taken a trip but it's fun to watch your content and pretend :).
Always looking to pack lightly. Thank you for the great tips!
Thanks Jennifer! :)
The soap bag idea is genius! I love the matador bag but the soap bag is the missing link!
Hi Ashley! For me, it is the perfect combination. :)
I LOVE this video. I returned to some of your older videos after watching your newer pack minimalist ways video. This is fantastic and so fresh and real. One of the reasons I started to watch you initially. Lots of great ideas too. Much love from Canada!❤
That video was such a struggle… The whole room was such a mess afterwards. 😂 But it’s still my favorite video I ever made, it makes me laugh everytime I see it.
I like the shampoo bar suggestion so I subscribed and gave a thumbs up thx.
Great video! Thank you!
For face Uv i use Eucerin 50 for face, come in small package and can be blended with foundation if needed. My therapist recommended this after i got microdermabrasion therapy to remove acne scars and had to be protected extra from sun following spring and summer. Use different sunscreen for my body. This will not get oily and is great for face. Have had acne for years every month when period was coming up and mixed oil skin
I bought the matador bag and a sisal soap bag as I had the same idea as you. I haven't been able to travel recently but I had noticed, like you, the bag takes forever to dry.
Great video! Using soap bags is a really neat idea, I will sew some for myself :)
That's a great idea Viktória! I am sure they are much better for the environment than my plastic ones. 🙈 But I use them for a long time, so I guess it's okay.
If I can give you one suggestion, maybe try to find a quick-drying fabric? My experience is that when the bags don't dry quickly, the soap doesn't dry and instead turns into a slimy mess inside the bags. 😅
@@MaggiFuchs If I remember correctly I have some kind of net fabric left over, this will be the perfect way to use them up! :)
@@junkivicky That sounds like an excellent plan. 🤗👍
I’ve made soap bags from the fake sisal back scrubbers that are just a hemmed length, shaped like a scarf. Have found them for a few dollars at Walmart, TJMaxx and on Amazon. I actually use the soap while it’s inside the bag ad a scrubber - no need for a washcloth or scrubber, and works great at camp!
Loved the video! Could you post what clothing you pack with you and what backpack you use.
Great idea… Since I am currently packing for my next trip, maybe I will make that the next video. :)
Some great tips.
Great video!
I loved this video.....🤣..... you have the best laugh and a great sense of humor. The reality of life is that gravity takes hold when it wants and things fall everywhere, all over. May as well laugh it off. 😁
Good video, thanks so much!
Great ideas and your toothpaste pills spill was funny ! You have a great sense of humor !
Oh thank you Sherry. :)
I've learnt so much! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Suction cup, good idea, great tip. Thx.
Glad you liked it! Often it's the small things that come in very handy. :-)
Love your videos!
Thanks Sam! :)
The last balm reminds me of Egyptian Magic, which also serves dozens of purposes, maybe a good alternative as it is available in more countries. Thank you for the very informative video! Great ideas.
Hi! Thanks for your nice comment! 🤗 I never heard of Egyptian Magic, but I googled it and its literally everywhere, even here in Austria. Seems to be very multifunctional as well and sounds very promising. Do you know how the consistency is? it sounds more like a cream than a hard balm? Would it count towards the liquid limits when traveling by airplane? 🙂
@@MaggiFuchs it's a soft balm and the package mentions the quality in ml.. So probably it would count as a liquid unfortunately. I didn't think about this aspect.
@@danai4117 But it still sounds very interesting. I think I will give it a try the next time I need a new cream. :-) Thanks for the tip!
Gracias.
Me gustó tu video. Muy bien explicado.
Esa mini bolsa de toiletries parece de Mary Poppins porque le cabe todo.
Estaba pensando en comprarme la bolsita para jabón de Matador y al ver este video me convencí.
Me gusta tu tono de voz y que muestras muy bien las cosas de las que estás hablando.
Gracias por ese comentario. 🤗 Puedo recomendar esos bolsos. En mi opinión, funcionan muy bien. Mucho mejor que mi español. 😉
@@MaggiFuchs Tu español es excelente.
I have the same wash bag and it's great. The main purpose for me (I use it for normal travel as well) is when going hiking. I have minimal toiletries (a small bottle of shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste if less than about 10 days) and there is room for a lot of other things like small coffee bags, my socks, first aid kit etc.
Hi Anders! Same here - I also take this with me when I go long-term hiking and also store other things like my first aid kit and so on in there as well. :) I really love this washbag.
Great ideas!
Thanks Marcia! :-)
Hi Maggi-
I love your videos! Your genuineness and authentic personality is very refreshing. :) Quick question about your liquids - do you carry a TSA 3-1-1 compliant bag to put them in?
Yes, I usually carry one or two 1l ziploc bags with me and repack my toiletries if I’m flying. I have a video where I talk about my process:
Pack with me for a long flight ✈️
th-cam.com/video/M59XzPfEzcY/w-d-xo.html
Love ur videos great ideas
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I dream of traveling more. Home is boring!! Love your laugh.
Hi!! This is the most useful video I’ve watched on this subject since I started researching. And I’ve watched A LOT.. too many to admit 😂🙈. Do you know the name of the soap bags you used? The plastic ones.. not the matadors.
I’m going to get pretty much every item you suggested! Thank you so much!
Check out Etsy. If you can't find them someone can custom make them for you? The closest thing I can think of might be extra small produce bags for ginger or garlic.
The material is called „Organza“ in Germany. maybe it’s helpful
Could you use the organza jewellery bags that they give with a purchase...
GoToob containers for carrying shampoo and conditioner. They are made from silicone, squeeze down so that you don't have additional air in them, and don't leak. Shampoo bars are not great for color treated hair, so not for everyone.
Happy to discover your channel a few days ago, I also travel with a backpack, I was just wondering if you go through airport security with all this nice toiletry bag packed like this instead of the ziplock bag fir liquids only. I enjoyed your videos very very much and really love your accent.
Hi Francesca! I repack the fluids in a Ziploc bag before I leave for the airport. :)
Maggie; a Love you & your channel! Can you please recommend & link a good travel backpack?
Thanks! :) Well, good depends on the one who uses it I guess, what works for me may not work for you, but I already did a video where I talk about my past and current bags and why I liked / disliked them: th-cam.com/video/CPQmH5ulLlg/w-d-xo.html
You can just use 'soap bags' in a thin fabric - silk or nylon. Last longer and not plastic. Can usually score cheap at a $ store as well.
Have you tried crystal deodorants? I tend to sweat a lot but I find it works fine as long as I'm not being excessively active in really hot weather and what's great about them is that you can apply to ALL areas where you tend to sweat when it's hot - it's mild enough for that 😊
Thanks for the tip about how to pack powders - I've started using bicarb soda for my hair etc and have been a little concerned how I'd get that thru customs.
And I LOVED the tip about the tooth tablets. (I use teeth charcoal too but I've been really concerned about spilling it when I'm traveling cos it's so fine - what's your experience of this?).
I carry tiny bottles of essential oil (usually vanilla) lasts better than perfume and you use less
Hi Susie! Thanks for your nice comment, and sorry for my late reply. :) Regarding the charcoal… I also had problems with spilling in the past. What works for me are those little black containers with a screw top that they give you at Lush when you get a free sample. They have been spill proof so far for me. But I always open and close them over a sink ,and tap on top a few times before I open them. :)
@@MaggiFuchs could you find out how to try and make charcoal tablets like your tooth ones...
Thanks to this video I'll try out the toothpaste pills and I found that dry oil is a thing. Will definitely try that out as well.
Greetings from Germany, Neighbour =)
Grüße zurück :)
Kleiner tip: nuud deo wär eine super Alternative für dein deo. ist das gleiche Prinzip wie das von Vichy nur ohne Tierversuche und Aluminium:)
Und es kommt in mini Tuben, welche ewig halten weil man nicht viel braucht .
Hi Angelina! Danke für den Tipp! Ohne Alu und Tierversuche wär natürlich klasse… Das Deo kannte ich noch gar nicht und habs schon auf meine „to try“ Liste gesetzt. :)
Awesome video!! Really enjoyed it. I could not stop laughing when the toothpaste pills jumped out! Lol. Ok…..What are the Q-tips for!!!? Lol
Well.. to be honest, I mainly use Q-Tips to remove Mascara stains… I am not very talented and when I try to apply it I look like a Panda… 🐼
@@MaggiFuchs oh no! After the comment in video, I just had to know! Lol thanks. Also for ears! Lol
@@AnnieGill7 For the ears? 🤔😂🤗
What a fun and interesting video! I love how fun you had filming this 😂 I love shampoo and soap bars and I also use a conditioner bar for my hair. They work great, both in everyday life and while traveling. Everything multipurpose is great for traveling! For females I would say that a diva cup is much better than tampons. Sometimes I see packing videos where people pack like 100 tampons with them and I think it's a bit funny since a dive cup is much better and takes up less space 🙈
Hi Milla! Thanks for your nice comment. :-)
Which conditioner bar do you use? I tried one from Lush once, but it melted in hot climate and then I had to throw it away.
I totally agree about the female hygiene part... ;-) But honestly, I wish I could love menstrual cups as much as I would like to love them. I tried two different brands so far, but I couldn't make them work for me (yet). But I am not giving up! I would never travel with a year supply of tampons though. When those days of the months arrive while I am traveling, I just purchase whatever they have locally. That worked quite well for me so far.
@@MaggiFuchs I have tried one from lush but didn't like it. Currently I use one from a Finnish brand called Famo and I love their products but not sure if they deliver outside of Finland. 😊 Very understandable! It definitely takes some time getting used to it and exactly, you don't need to carry a year worth of tampons haha. 😅
You're right, they are not available here in Austria. Even though Finland wouldn't be that far away. :-)
@@MaggiFuchs have you tried menstrual discs? they are similar to cups
@@angrybutterflys No, not yet. I have been eyeing the ziggy cup on Amazon though, but I didn't find the courage yet to spend all that money on it... But I read that you can "empty" them without removing them completely, so I was very interested... Do you prefer them over cups? They seem so big though... ;-)
Maggie - I’m sure you’ve heard of Weleda skin food since it’s a German brand. I like to travel with that - really good multipurpose cream. I like to mix it with a lighter cream and use it on my face as well.
Hi Jennifer! Thanks for the tip! I know Weleda, but I was not aware of that cream. I will definitely test it! :)
Do you use the normal or the light version of that cream? 🤔
Enjoy your videos
Thank you Alda! ❤️
Interesting about the dental tabs , I am trying to start purchasing no package / low waste items
That’s excellent, Debbie! Unfortunately all those items for traveling are often a huge waste and a lot of packaging, but I think that at least solid toiletries go in the right direction - and hopefully we will see a lot more of those in the future. :)
Love your videos! Very informative and I appreciate you NOT removing the "bloopers" during editing (toothpaste pills & powder :). FYI - your section on "Antitransparent" should be "antiperspirant" as in perspire/sweat. It's nice to get tips from a real lady who doesn't focus on packing a ton of makeup, jewelry and high-heeled shoes!
Thanks Julie. Well, I guess I mixed my languages them. In German, we call it Antitranspirant, I guess that’s where this is coming from 😅
Vielen Dank für deine Videos - ich suche immer noch Möglichkeiten, die Hygieneartikel beim Bikepacking zu minimieren. Die Zahnputztabletten und Aktivkohle kannte ich nicht nicht. Welche Aktivkohle kannst du empfehlen?
LG Annie
Hi Annie! Ich weiß leider gar nicht mehr, wie die Marke heißt. Ich hab sie damals auf Amazon gekauft, irgendeine mit guten Bewertungen. Aber die Packung sind soooo riesig und ich hab sie inzwischen ein paar Mal in kleinere Container umgefüllt… 😂 Zahnputztabletten mag ich persönlich am liebsten die von Denttabs (gibt’s mittlerweile auch schon beim DM). :)
Thank you for this fun video. While very informative and helpful, you also made me laugh. It is good therapy to laugh at ourselves on occasion, right?
I absolutely agree.. life is much more fun when you can laugh at yourself. 😂
amazing video. i love you as human just by watching your videos. what i will say is that i have been told by dentists that charcoal is way too abrasive for your teeth and can damage your enamel. keep it up
Thanks for the info. So far, my dentist had no complaints, but I will discuss that with him the next time I am there. :)
I use human gear for my lotions, I have eczema,so I have skin care in that. I never thought of using Argan oil for body.
It’s a blend of oils, not pure Argan… I don’t know about Eczemas though. I have Neurodermitis, and for me, it seems to work quite well. :)
Thank you for the video ! It inspired me to buy that toiletry kit and a few things that you showed. But a 100ml bottle is too big for the bag so I would like to know the capacity of your dry oil container please.
I think its 50ml. Dry oil lasts me forever, so this is enough for me many months. :)
@@MaggiFuchs Thank you. Do you remember where you bought the bottle ?
@@rokiashnell5871 the 50ml one? I think that was a cheap one at some dollar store… nothing special! :)
@@MaggiFuchs Alright, thank you, I can't find anything decent but I'll search.
They are annoyingly hard to find… I remember looking for a long time. They either are huge and overprized or a pack of 50. ;-)
For ladies who like me are not comfortable using a diva cup, we have thinx reusable period undies, and on top of this I also use reusable period pads from be g
Free. Both are environmentally friendly too. From australia
I love period underwear, it is so handy! Also, there are menstrual discs if the cups don’t work for your body.
What exactly is that multi-purpose oil? I’d love to buy some? I don’t recognise either of the 2 brands you showed
They are also called „Trockenöl“, which translates as dry oil. I guess that‘s because you don‘t feel oily for hours after you applied it. My favorite one is the Cattier Dry Oil, when you google that you could find the ingredients. Maybe then you could try to find a similar oil?
I didn't notice anything for feminine hygiene. I'm new to your channel so I might have missed something in another video. Do you have suggestions for feminine hygiene?
I'm also curious what you would do if you need eye, nose, or ear care... Drops, sprays, etc. I have pretty bad allergies and my "toiletry kit" usually includes a nasal rinse, a nasal spray, eye drops, lid wipes, and sometimes ear drops. It can take up a lot of space. 😬
I'm also curious about what medications you might take with you to travel for pain relief, stomach issues, and other things that might pop up.
For long term travel, I usually restock once I need it while traveling. I tried all the “sustainable solutions” for feminine hygiene like cups or period panties, but they just don’t work for me and traveling (e.g. I have no way to properly sanitize them). So I just buy whatever I need when I need it. I have not been in a place yet where I could not buy some basic sanitary things like pads or tampons.
And allergies are definitely not fun. I guess am “lucky” because mine are more food related, so I need less drops and more pills… 😅 More carry on friends… 🙈 And there I usually bring enough to cover a few days, and then I restock on the go.
which pouch is it for the soap bar?? Love the size!!
which size*
Its the Matador Soap Pouch… as far as I know, there is only one size :)
@@MaggiFuchs Thanks so much Maggi! I watched it twice now and see that you actually say it as well... So apologies for this, love this video and the tips!
@@MaggiFuchs One more question :) Which size do you have of the toiletry bag? Is it the small size or large? Would love to order it. This video is so helpful!
@@verklapper It's the small one! :)