Hi, Annabel! Toiletries can be a challenge! I like to consider not “Which (mini-sized) toiletries do I need?”, but “How much of these toiletries will I need to use?” Example, I wouldn’t need an entire travel sized eye cream since I’m only going to use a pea-sized amount for 3 days. So, I can put just a smidge of it in a tiny sample container & be good to go!
Hi Joselyn! I have considered a more expensive backpack with better “features”. But having a cheaper one means that I don’t have to be too precious with it. It goes on the floor on airplanes and in airports, so I don’t see the need to get something expensive. We will see how long this backpack lasts, I have been eyeing up a Tom Bihn but the price tag is hard to justify… 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabelHave owned several Tom Bihn products, and have to say, you would be getting a quality bag. The materials and construction are worth the price - plus, they retain their value on the resell market. I don't work for them, lol. Just like seeing people get good gear that'll last...
Hi! Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately, I never weigh my bags but if it’s easy for me to carry I can guarantee it’s not going to be that heavy… 😅🫶🏼
I have been travelling one-backpack-only for almost 2 décades now. Best decision ever. With time you get used to this. Just came back from a 11 day vacation in NYC. Just one backpack. My wife took a little longer to get used.
Hi Claudiano! Wow 2 decades! That’s incredible. My husband and I have been one backpack only travelers for about 3 years now. It’s so freeing and our favorite way to travel, we cannot imagine traveling with a suitcase anymore. I’m glad your wife eventually got used to it, it really isn’t for everyone sometimes and does take time to adjust. Thank you for watching and your comment! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel It is really great. In NYC for instance I stayed in 3 different hotels (different areas of Manhatham). Moving from one another was a brize. No problem at all. The happiest teavellers travel light! Btw, my backpack is a old and good TNF 28 liters Boreallis. Almost 20 years of hash use. Still holding very well.
Hi Annabel! You are so lucky to get to visit New York often. I just want to comment on how I love your style. It's so effortless, classic, yet modern and chic. Thank you for sharing yet another great video, and yes, please do showcase your handbag and wallet collection 😊
Hi Myra! Awh thank you so much for your lovely comment, it means a lot to have your support! I’m happy to know that you’re still enjoying my videos and I will do a handbag collection soon (even though it’s not much haha)! 🫶🏼
So much easier when you know the weather's gonna be hot! I did a bag this regularly for month-long trips in Southeast Asia. The real challenge is packing a back like this for a trip to somewhere with very changable weather!
Hi! Yes, totally agree with that! Colder weather is definitely more of a challenge but also doable in one bag I believe! Thanks for your comment and for watching! 🫶🏼
Hi Maeve! Thank you! And yes, I still use my Vardag pocket, I am actually planning on taking it with me to Crystal River this month. It’s a great bag for my more active, outdoor vacations and also to city vacations where I am happy to be very casual. So yes, still love it! 🫶🏼
Good video. I tried to use the Kanken backpack just walking around day to day with it fully loaded to try it out. I found the straps extremely uncomfortable. 😳I guess I could’ve tried padding them but after it was cutting into my back, I thought I better use something that is a little more comfortable for travel.
Hi Kathy! Thank you! I used to like traveling with my Kanken but now also feel the same way after trying something else 😅 luckily you tested it out before traveling! 🫶🏼
I treid so many bar shampoos from the store until I did some research and found that the PH of bar products are usually way too high, especially real bar soaps that are very alkaline compared to their liquid counterparts. I've now switched to usings a syndet bar that's balanced at a PH of 5.5, much more similar to the PH of our body and scalp which ranges from 3.5 to 5.5, and can be used for hair, face, and body without drying my skin or scalp out (that PH is actually lower than many liquid products that are typically "PH balanced," which means theyre closer to a 7 PH like water is). You might wanna give it a try, it's the 100 Senses Body Bar and I usually go with the fragrance free version, but I actually enjoy all their scents since thats kinda what they specialize in being a bubble bath company. I use the bar when traveling and at home, though I'm going through a bit of a shower body gel with AHA's kick at the moment when I'm home. Though, I'm still trying to find a good conditioning bar that doesn't make my hair feel sticky the next day. On my upcoming trip, I've decided to leave my liquic conditioner at home and just use a leave in conditioner that would help with conditioning and styling. Your videos are really good, this is like the 3rd travel packing video I've seen of yours and I'm still picking up tricks.
Hi! Thank you so much for such detailed information on your research on bars products! Myself and others will find this very useful! I may take a look at the 100 Senses Body Bar at some point but for right now I’m super happy going back to the liquid products I used to use. My hair and skin are feeling great and back to normal! Thank you for watching my other videos too and again for your comment! 🫶🏼
Hi! Thank you for the suggestion, but I have been using my nose strips for around 5 years and have no problems with them! I always moisten the strip before peeling it off. I also searched Intake breathing strips and the price is way too much for what it is ($39.99 for 15! Mine are 310 for $26.99), thanks also for watching! 🫶🏼
Hi! Haha it’s actually not enough for my entire body and face either 😅, but I only need a pea sized amount for my face (as I have oily skin). Then I use it for my neck, knees and elbows (again, I don’t need to use a lot here). For the rest of my body I just use the lotion provided at the hotel. I actually do use a lot of the hotel products, just not the shampoo and conditioner. I also drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. Thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
Hi Kristen! I tend to look for books that have won awards in the library (Gilead won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005) and I would say whilst I was intrigued by the themes in this book, it did take me a while to get through it. It’s thoughtful and beautifully written, though slow and with no plot. 🫶🏼
I’ve only recently discovered you and love love love the vids! I’m very curious though maybe to see your clothes before they’re folded? Maybe even cut away to whole outfits, I’m just nosy and want to know how it all looks, especially with the bag, I sometimes struggle to feel put together traveling with a back pack, but your vibe definitely seems put together. Keep making these great videos! Big love from the U.K. ✌️
Hi Alice! Thank you, I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos! I had contemplated showing my clothes but I would not be able to link where they are from as most of them have been purchased a long time ago. I do mention when something is new (for example, the tanks I bought from Uniqlo). I would be open to showing my clothes laid out, but I probably would not do cut aways to whole outfits of me wearing my clothes as I want to keep as private as possible. I also thought about doing a closet tour, but again hesitant to do so to keep my space and home private. We’ll see! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabelabsolutely fair enough, I definitely get the privacy thing. A flat lay or similar would certainly satisfy my clothing curiosity/ massive nosiness 😅😊. Thank you! ❤
I liked the video, This is a nice goal to travel like that. Kinda hard when it gets cold. Can you please elaborate on the nose strips for sleeping? Does that relate to snoring? How do you know it works?
Hi! Thank you, I’m glad you like my video. It is a bit more difficult when the weather is colder, but I just wear my heavier clothes when I travel. I have a trip back home to London in November and plan on packing with a backpack only. As for the nose strips, they help open my nostrils to enable me to breathe better when I sleep. I only know it works because my husband says I snore less with them on! 😂 Thanks for watching 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel I was hoping you would say that you wake up much better and felt you slept well but noise reduction is also a plus I guess 🙃I plan to have a week trip to Germany next week and normally I would travel with TNF Borealis or an Osprey porter but I plan to buy a Bass guitar and some gifts so I will have a small trolly with me, and the clothes I'll bring will pad the bass guitar case and gifts will go in that trolly. Hope it'll go well 😅
Hi! The laptop backpacks from Kanken already come with the padding on the straps which is the one I have in my video. But I’m glad the padding has been helpful for you! Sadly, for me it’s still not that comfortable. Thank you for watching! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel what I mean is an extra pad, I also have the pads from kanken, but they’re bad, so I bought soft ones to put on top of those. They cost like 6 dlls and can be use in all kind of bags for extra cushioning.
Hi Karen! I think the shoulders pads that are sold separately are the ones that already come with my laptop Kånken, as I haven’t seen anything else! So sadly, I won’t be able to make them more comfortable, but thank you for the suggestion! 🫶🏼
Hi! 100% agree! It is a shame though if you like the style of a backpack and it isn’t as comfortable. For me weight is not an issue as I don’t pack heavily. Just comparing it to my Targus which is much more comfortable, I always will choose it over my Kånken. Thanks for the input! 🫶🏼
Immediate subscription. 😱 this was the first video of yours that I’ve come across, and it was so helpful!! Would you mind making a video about what and how you would pack for a couple weeks in Europe? I’m traveling to Italy with my husband’s family next spring and I know I’m going to struggle, so I’m starting now, and researching like a mad man. Or, if you’ve already made a video like that, can you direct me to it? Thank you! Now I’m going to binge watch all your videos. 😂
Hi Autumn! Thank you, I’m glad you found my video helpful! I only make videos as and when I need to pack for a trip but I do have a 2 week trip to Europe coming up in November which I plan to film my packing for. Though this will be winter clothes which I haven’t really showed before. If you take a look at my other videos I have been predominantly packing for hot weather, so you may find those helpful for your spring trip. Thanks so much for watching! 🫶🏼
Great video as always Annabel! Would also love to see the collection video you mentioned, I know you’ve been over them but would be fun to see still for someone like me who is trying to keep my collection small and intentional but it’s also tricky as you have to go through trial and error!
Hi Laura! Thank you! And I’ll try to make the collection video soon, I know keeping a small collection can be VERY tricky, I still struggle internally with bags (my 2nd weakness to skincare products) haha 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel oh no hurry on that video, just saying it would be fun to see. And I certainly relate, bags for me was harder to pare down and still is as I used to be into designer bags a lot more than I am now and it’s harder to part with those. Shoes and jumpers were my other big category but my mindset has shifted a lot through minimalism.
@@MinimallyAnnabel thanks! I’m hoping it’s my staple everyday I’ve been searching for, I have a toddler so I have to be able to bring basics and then expand for him on some days 😂 I also try and do 1 in 1 out at least
Hi! I don’t see my shoulder bag as a ‘weak link’. It was something I wanted to bring and matched my outfits for NYC and therefore I packed it. Thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
Hi Korena! I’m glad you’re carry a book too during your travels, I also feel the same about e-readers and honestly no one can make me change my mind about that! 😅🫶🏼
I would love to see how you would do this for a trip to, say, Iceland or Northern Scotland. Wool socks, long underwear, long pants and long sleeve shirts, hats and gloves, rain gear, maybe some hiking boots.
Hi Ellen! I can imagine packing lightly for a trip like that would be a challenge, so far I have no plans to go to anywhere really cold… 😅 thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
I've done this before and it takes some planning and getting used to, but it's totally doable! The hardest part space-wise is the extra pair of shoes (or hiking boots in this case)... for those trips I use a slightly higher backpack that is more carry-on size. The rest is all about layering and picking the right fabrics.
Hey Annabel, I’ve been on the hunt for a black hoodie but only wanted to pick one up if it was nice quality and a good fit. May I ask where yours is from? Thank you!
Hi Laura! I don’t have a link as I got it from Marshalls back in the winter of 2022! But the label says the brand is ‘Hanes’ and I only got it for $7.99 at the time! I think you can find something similar by them on Amazon. Hope that helps! 🫶🏼
Hi! I always travel with earphones (personally, I have never been a fan of headphones) but I use mine as a mic for the video so it’s not shown in the packing 😂 thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel I use both - depending on the length of the flight and how long I’m away for. For a haul haul flight I take both and for short haul I do AirPods and wired headphones
An e reader is not really screen time as the e ink displays have no blue light. It's not comparable to reading on a phone or an iPad. I get why you won't switch to an e reader. I probably wouldn't have if the books I read were as slim as the ones you take with you. ❤😅 Sadly, mine are too heavy to lug around and get left behind at home.
Hi! In terms of their displays I can see why an e-reader is not classed as screen time, but for me it’s also about getting away from electronics completely too. And yes, we purposely choose smaller paperback books over longer novels when we travel to save on weight! 😅 Sometimes we will be mid way through a longer book but we leave it at home and have a different one for travel, but we’re okay with that! Thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
Hi Sandy! I believe this is the style number: TBB626GL, but I also think it has been discontinued and they released an updated classic commuter backpack. I think this link is the updated version: a.co/d/eeWwDO4 And thank you! I’m glad you have enjoyed my videos 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel Thank you. That’s a shame. As I’m just 5’2 & this seems good with the dimensions & capacity. Can’t imagine carrying a way bigger bulkier one 😊 Oh and this updated one is 19” H so it exceeds that personal item carry criteria 😢
Hi! Peach Slices is in fact cruelty free and is a brand that is Leaping Bunny certified. Here is the link for more information: www.leapingbunny.org/brand/peach-slices Hope that helps! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel I guess it depends on how you view invertebrates. Leaping Bunny might approve, but personally, I won't use snail based products due to the collection process from the snails. It's a stomach-turning process, to me. I really to reiterate this is my personal opinion, but I thought you'd want to know. Pardon me if this comment is unwarranted
Understand your point of view. I am not vegan but I try my best to avoid products that are tested on animals. I don’t believe that Peach Slices’ practices are harmful, in my opinion. Here is a link of their process: www.peachandlily.com/blogs/news/51230725-reasons-we-love-snail-mucin
@@thatgirlrandi727Peach slices processes snail mucin by letting them walk on tiny grates - harmless. They also don't spend their whole life doing that. Dont know how that's stomach turning bro.
Hi 👋🏼 i love your packaging and minimalist style. Thanks for sharing. I’m also a book lover (the smell and feeling of holding a book is amazing!) but just would like to say that once you try an e-reader you won’t regret it. E-readers with e-ink screens are just like paper. No eye fatigue and honestly super lightweight and convenient unlike an ipad. Ask someone to borrow you one. Give it a try. You honestly won’t regret it. Sending a hug and keep up with One bag travels ❤
Hi! Thank you for the lovely comment! As for the e-reader I actually don’t know anyone that owns one to borrow! 😅 I also find it funny how a lot of viewers like to push this upon me, but I am truly happy with carrying a book. My iPad has other purposes I need for a trip so I would not swap out one for the other, meaning that I would have to carry both an e-reader and the iPad anyway, so I’d rather just have the book. Thank you again for watching! 🫶🏼
Hi, Annabel! Toiletries can be a challenge! I like to consider not “Which (mini-sized) toiletries do I need?”, but “How much of these toiletries will I need to use?” Example, I wouldn’t need an entire travel sized eye cream since I’m only going to use a pea-sized amount for 3 days. So, I can put just a smidge of it in a tiny sample container & be good to go!
Hi Brooke! That’s a great tip! Thank you for watching 🫶🏼
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Have a great trip! Would love a recap when you get back on your thoughts on what worked/didn't work
Hi Antoinette! Thank you! I’ll keep that idea in mind! 🫶🏼
I love your videos! Please keep making more videos!
Hi Dina! Thank you for your continued support and yes, I’ll keep trying to make videos! 🫶🏼
Just love that you use a cheaper version of a backpack, so simple and affordable.
Hi Joselyn! I have considered a more expensive backpack with better “features”. But having a cheaper one means that I don’t have to be too precious with it. It goes on the floor on airplanes and in airports, so I don’t see the need to get something expensive. We will see how long this backpack lasts, I have been eyeing up a Tom Bihn but the price tag is hard to justify… 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel yes I have an eye on a t
Tom Bihn for many many years but it is pricy.
@@MinimallyAnnabelHave owned several Tom Bihn products, and have to say, you would be getting a quality bag. The materials and construction are worth the price - plus, they retain their value on the resell market. I don't work for them, lol. Just like seeing people get good gear that'll last...
I enjoy your packing videos! How much did your packed bag weigh? Just curious.😊
Hi! Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately, I never weigh my bags but if it’s easy for me to carry I can guarantee it’s not going to be that heavy… 😅🫶🏼
I have been travelling one-backpack-only for almost 2 décades now. Best decision ever. With time you get used to this. Just came back from a 11 day vacation in NYC. Just one backpack. My wife took a little longer to get used.
Hi Claudiano! Wow 2 decades! That’s incredible. My husband and I have been one backpack only travelers for about 3 years now. It’s so freeing and our favorite way to travel, we cannot imagine traveling with a suitcase anymore. I’m glad your wife eventually got used to it, it really isn’t for everyone sometimes and does take time to adjust. Thank you for watching and your comment! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel It is really great. In NYC for instance I stayed in 3 different hotels (different areas of Manhatham). Moving from one another was a brize. No problem at all. The happiest teavellers travel light! Btw, my backpack is a old and good TNF 28 liters Boreallis. Almost 20 years of hash use. Still holding very well.
Impressive!
Hi! Thank you so much! 🫶🏼
Hi Annabel! You are so lucky to get to visit New York often. I just want to comment on how I love your style. It's so effortless, classic, yet modern and chic. Thank you for sharing yet another great video, and yes, please do showcase your handbag and wallet collection 😊
Hi Myra! Awh thank you so much for your lovely comment, it means a lot to have your support! I’m happy to know that you’re still enjoying my videos and I will do a handbag collection soon (even though it’s not much haha)! 🫶🏼
So much easier when you know the weather's gonna be hot! I did a bag this regularly for month-long trips in Southeast Asia. The real challenge is packing a back like this for a trip to somewhere with very changable weather!
Hi! Yes, totally agree with that! Colder weather is definitely more of a challenge but also doable in one bag I believe! Thanks for your comment and for watching! 🫶🏼
I retired my old känken for the same reason. I replaced mine with the Tom Bihn Synik 22 and have never looked back
Hi! This is the exact backpack I’m also interested in… I may have to take the leap and get it at some point! 🫶🏼
Welcome back Annabel! Targus fits you so well and I am so happy to see your packing video again
Hi Karen! Thank you so much for your continued support and to see that you’re still enjoying my videos! 🫶🏼
Hello! Enjoy New York. Was wondering if you are still using/enjoying the small vardag pocket crossover bag?
Hi Maeve! Thank you! And yes, I still use my Vardag pocket, I am actually planning on taking it with me to Crystal River this month. It’s a great bag for my more active, outdoor vacations and also to city vacations where I am happy to be very casual. So yes, still love it! 🫶🏼
I'm headed to Daytona Beach for 5 days at the end of july. Thank you so much for this video! I just need to add a swimsuit!🎉
Hi Katie! I’m glad my video was helpful, have an amazing time in Daytona Beach! 🫶🏼
Now this is what I am aspiring to be for a traveller. Still working on it! I will get there eventually
Hi Rose! I’m sure you’ll get there! Thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
Good video. I tried to use the Kanken backpack just walking around day to day with it fully loaded to try it out. I found the straps extremely uncomfortable. 😳I guess I could’ve tried padding them but after it was cutting into my back, I thought I better use something that is a little more comfortable for travel.
Hi Kathy! Thank you! I used to like traveling with my Kanken but now also feel the same way after trying something else 😅 luckily you tested it out before traveling! 🫶🏼
Really good minimalist packing video. I’m off to Toronto in a week for five days and will definitely need to watch this a few times for inspiration. 😊
Hi! Thank you! I’m glad my video is able to help you with your travels, enjoy Toronto! 🫶🏼
I treid so many bar shampoos from the store until I did some research and found that the PH of bar products are usually way too high, especially real bar soaps that are very alkaline compared to their liquid counterparts. I've now switched to usings a syndet bar that's balanced at a PH of 5.5, much more similar to the PH of our body and scalp which ranges from 3.5 to 5.5, and can be used for hair, face, and body without drying my skin or scalp out (that PH is actually lower than many liquid products that are typically "PH balanced," which means theyre closer to a 7 PH like water is). You might wanna give it a try, it's the 100 Senses Body Bar and I usually go with the fragrance free version, but I actually enjoy all their scents since thats kinda what they specialize in being a bubble bath company. I use the bar when traveling and at home, though I'm going through a bit of a shower body gel with AHA's kick at the moment when I'm home. Though, I'm still trying to find a good conditioning bar that doesn't make my hair feel sticky the next day. On my upcoming trip, I've decided to leave my liquic conditioner at home and just use a leave in conditioner that would help with conditioning and styling. Your videos are really good, this is like the 3rd travel packing video I've seen of yours and I'm still picking up tricks.
Hi! Thank you so much for such detailed information on your research on bars products! Myself and others will find this very useful! I may take a look at the 100 Senses Body Bar at some point but for right now I’m super happy going back to the liquid products I used to use. My hair and skin are feeling great and back to normal! Thank you for watching my other videos too and again for your comment! 🫶🏼
Try intake breathing nose strips much gentler on your skin
Hi! Thank you for the suggestion, but I have been using my nose strips for around 5 years and have no problems with them! I always moisten the strip before peeling it off. I also searched Intake breathing strips and the price is way too much for what it is ($39.99 for 15! Mine are 310 for $26.99), thanks also for watching! 🫶🏼
I like your voice. Monotone and of a lower pitch than most youtubers. Very chill, great video
Hi! Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 🫶🏼
That tiny tub of moisturizer is not enough for face AND body for me. No way.
Hi! Haha it’s actually not enough for my entire body and face either 😅, but I only need a pea sized amount for my face (as I have oily skin). Then I use it for my neck, knees and elbows (again, I don’t need to use a lot here). For the rest of my body I just use the lotion provided at the hotel. I actually do use a lot of the hotel products, just not the shampoo and conditioner. I also drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. Thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
What did you think of Gilead?
Hi Kristen! I tend to look for books that have won awards in the library (Gilead won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005) and I would say whilst I was intrigued by the themes in this book, it did take me a while to get through it. It’s thoughtful and beautifully written, though slow and with no plot. 🫶🏼
Where did you find the tiny containers for hydro cream? Loved the details in this video.
Hi Deborah! Here is the link for the pots on Amazon: a.co/d/055vXrig hope that helps! 🫶🏼
I’ve only recently discovered you and love love love the vids! I’m very curious though maybe to see your clothes before they’re folded? Maybe even cut away to whole outfits, I’m just nosy and want to know how it all looks, especially with the bag, I sometimes struggle to feel put together traveling with a back pack, but your vibe definitely seems put together. Keep making these great videos! Big love from the U.K. ✌️
Yes please I agree! Or maybe a whole wardrobe tour
Hi Alice! Thank you, I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos! I had contemplated showing my clothes but I would not be able to link where they are from as most of them have been purchased a long time ago. I do mention when something is new (for example, the tanks I bought from Uniqlo). I would be open to showing my clothes laid out, but I probably would not do cut aways to whole outfits of me wearing my clothes as I want to keep as private as possible. I also thought about doing a closet tour, but again hesitant to do so to keep my space and home private. We’ll see! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel laid out clothes would be brilliant - just a generalised idea on how to curate a minimalist wardrobe would be lovely. Thank u!
Hi! No problem at all, I’ll see what I can do for future videos! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabelabsolutely fair enough, I definitely get the privacy thing. A flat lay or similar would certainly satisfy my clothing curiosity/ massive nosiness 😅😊. Thank you! ❤
I liked the video, This is a nice goal to travel like that. Kinda hard when it gets cold. Can you please elaborate on the nose strips for sleeping? Does that relate to snoring? How do you know it works?
Hi! Thank you, I’m glad you like my video. It is a bit more difficult when the weather is colder, but I just wear my heavier clothes when I travel. I have a trip back home to London in November and plan on packing with a backpack only. As for the nose strips, they help open my nostrils to enable me to breathe better when I sleep. I only know it works because my husband says I snore less with them on! 😂 Thanks for watching 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel I was hoping you would say that you wake up much better and felt you slept well but noise reduction is also a plus I guess 🙃I plan to have a week trip to Germany next week and normally I would travel with TNF Borealis or an Osprey porter but I plan to buy a Bass guitar and some gifts so I will have a small trolly with me, and the clothes I'll bring will pad the bass guitar case and gifts will go in that trolly. Hope it'll go well 😅
Impressive! Thank you!
Hi Suzanne! Thank you! 🫶🏼
Just subscribed. Simple, to the point and great video
Hi! Thank you so much! 🫶🏼
My favorite way to pack is in one backpack! I take only my favorite, tried-and-true, clothing items
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yeah, yeah. blah, blah, blah. But by the end of the video, I'm impressed. For 5 full days :)
For the kanken I bought some strap pads from Amazon, can use on any backpack or bag, they soft, no more pain.
Hi! The laptop backpacks from Kanken already come with the padding on the straps which is the one I have in my video. But I’m glad the padding has been helpful for you! Sadly, for me it’s still not that comfortable. Thank you for watching! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel what I mean is an extra pad, I also have the pads from kanken, but they’re bad, so I bought soft ones to put on top of those. They cost like 6 dlls and can be use in all kind of bags for extra cushioning.
Fun watch to inspire me whilst packing for a cruise - thank you for your content 🥰
Thanks for the insight for efficient carry-on packing! 😁
I saw somewhere where you can actually purchase shoulder pads for the kanken! Could be a way to keep using it since it’s so cute😅
Hi Karen! I think the shoulders pads that are sold separately are the ones that already come with my laptop Kånken, as I haven’t seen anything else! So sadly, I won’t be able to make them more comfortable, but thank you for the suggestion! 🫶🏼
Cute doesn’t matter when carrying isn’t comfortable. Keep the weight down and it’s tolerable
Hi! 100% agree! It is a shame though if you like the style of a backpack and it isn’t as comfortable. For me weight is not an issue as I don’t pack heavily. Just comparing it to my Targus which is much more comfortable, I always will choose it over my Kånken. Thanks for the input! 🫶🏼
Immediate subscription. 😱 this was the first video of yours that I’ve come across, and it was so helpful!! Would you mind making a video about what and how you would pack for a couple weeks in Europe? I’m traveling to Italy with my husband’s family next spring and I know I’m going to struggle, so I’m starting now, and researching like a mad man. Or, if you’ve already made a video like that, can you direct me to it? Thank you! Now I’m going to binge watch all your videos. 😂
Hi Autumn! Thank you, I’m glad you found my video helpful! I only make videos as and when I need to pack for a trip but I do have a 2 week trip to Europe coming up in November which I plan to film my packing for. Though this will be winter clothes which I haven’t really showed before. If you take a look at my other videos I have been predominantly packing for hot weather, so you may find those helpful for your spring trip. Thanks so much for watching! 🫶🏼
Great video as always Annabel! Would also love to see the collection video you mentioned, I know you’ve been over them but would be fun to see still for someone like me who is trying to keep my collection small and intentional but it’s also tricky as you have to go through trial and error!
Hi Laura! Thank you! And I’ll try to make the collection video soon, I know keeping a small collection can be VERY tricky, I still struggle internally with bags (my 2nd weakness to skincare products) haha 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel oh no hurry on that video, just saying it would be fun to see. And I certainly relate, bags for me was harder to pare down and still is as I used to be into designer bags a lot more than I am now and it’s harder to part with those. Shoes and jumpers were my other big category but my mindset has shifted a lot through minimalism.
Just ordered the Cuyana in Cappuccino!
Amazing! I hope you like the bag as much as I do!
@@MinimallyAnnabel thanks! I’m hoping it’s my staple everyday I’ve been searching for, I have a toddler so I have to be able to bring basics and then expand for him on some days 😂 I also try and do 1 in 1 out at least
Thank you for this video! Always enjoy them! I’m just curious how have you set up your camera for that angle, is it on a tripod ?
Hi! Thank you! And yes, I have a selfie stick that I used to use for travel that opens into a tripod. 🫶🏼
Very helpful. Thank you. You don't need deodorant?! (I wish :))
Hi Susanne! Glad you found my video helpful! And no, I don’t need deodorant 😅 have never used it. Thank you for watching! 🫶🏼
That extremely thick and heavy shoulder bag is weakest link here. Do you really have to travel with that massively thick one?
Hi! I don’t see my shoulder bag as a ‘weak link’. It was something I wanted to bring and matched my outfits for NYC and therefore I packed it. Thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
You have encouraged me to also bring a book to read while I’m traveling for work. I love the feel of an actual book rather than an e-reader.
Hi Korena! I’m glad you’re carry a book too during your travels, I also feel the same about e-readers and honestly no one can make me change my mind about that! 😅🫶🏼
What brand is ur mini curler
Hi! Here is the Amazon link: Wavytalk Mini Flat Iron 0.7 Inch... www.amazon.com/dp/B09CGK36WN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hope that helps! 🫶🏼
I would love to see how you would do this for a trip to, say, Iceland or Northern Scotland. Wool socks, long underwear, long pants and long sleeve shirts, hats and gloves, rain gear, maybe some hiking boots.
Hi Ellen! I can imagine packing lightly for a trip like that would be a challenge, so far I have no plans to go to anywhere really cold… 😅 thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
I've done this before and it takes some planning and getting used to, but it's totally doable! The hardest part space-wise is the extra pair of shoes (or hiking boots in this case)... for those trips I use a slightly higher backpack that is more carry-on size. The rest is all about layering and picking the right fabrics.
Amazing! What about undergarments?😊
Hi! Thank you! And they’re definitely there on the clothing section 😊🫶🏼
Hey Annabel, I’ve been on the hunt for a black hoodie but only wanted to pick one up if it was nice quality and a good fit. May I ask where yours is from? Thank you!
Hi Laura! I don’t have a link as I got it from Marshalls back in the winter of 2022! But the label says the brand is ‘Hanes’ and I only got it for $7.99 at the time! I think you can find something similar by them on Amazon. Hope that helps! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel Gotcha! I appreciate the info so much thanks!
Loved it but I cannot travel without headphones
Hi! I always travel with earphones (personally, I have never been a fan of headphones) but I use mine as a mic for the video so it’s not shown in the packing 😂 thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel I use both - depending on the length of the flight and how long I’m away for.
For a haul haul flight I take both and for short haul I do AirPods and wired headphones
where are you sandals from? it's super cute!
Hi Mia! Sorry I don’t remember the name of the store, I got them from a boutique on Atlantic Ave in Delray some time ago! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel thanks for the info! I live in the PNW but I'll keep this in mind if I ever visit FL!
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love your video
Hi Julie! Thank you! 🫶🏼
Shoes?
Hi Anne! It’s mentioned in the clothing section. A pair of sandals and my Adidas Gazelles. Thanks! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel not enough for me. 😂 it’s the shoes that really kill minimal packing.
@@anneprendergast7834Why do you need more than a pair?
You can match everything to that one pair
In warm weather, I need sandals, sneakers, and dancing shoes
An e reader is not really screen time as the e ink displays have no blue light. It's not comparable to reading on a phone or an iPad. I get why you won't switch to an e reader. I probably wouldn't have if the books I read were as slim as the ones you take with you. ❤😅 Sadly, mine are too heavy to lug around and get left behind at home.
Hi! In terms of their displays I can see why an e-reader is not classed as screen time, but for me it’s also about getting away from electronics completely too. And yes, we purposely choose smaller paperback books over longer novels when we travel to save on weight! 😅 Sometimes we will be mid way through a longer book but we leave it at home and have a different one for travel, but we’re okay with that! Thanks for watching! 🫶🏼
Do you have the style number to this Targus backpack? It’s not available on Amazon 😭 Love your minimalist packing videos! ❤
Hi Sandy! I believe this is the style number: TBB626GL, but I also think it has been discontinued and they released an updated classic commuter backpack.
I think this link is the updated version: a.co/d/eeWwDO4
And thank you! I’m glad you have enjoyed my videos 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel Thank you. That’s a shame. As I’m just 5’2 & this seems good with the dimensions & capacity. Can’t imagine carrying a way bigger bulkier one 😊 Oh and this updated one is 19” H so it exceeds that personal item carry criteria 😢
You know that facial cleanser and moisturizer is NOT cruelty free, yeah?
Hi! Peach Slices is in fact cruelty free and is a brand that is Leaping Bunny certified. Here is the link for more information: www.leapingbunny.org/brand/peach-slices
Hope that helps! 🫶🏼
@@MinimallyAnnabel I guess it depends on how you view invertebrates. Leaping Bunny might approve, but personally, I won't use snail based products due to the collection process from the snails. It's a stomach-turning process, to me. I really to reiterate this is my personal opinion, but I thought you'd want to know. Pardon me if this comment is unwarranted
Understand your point of view. I am not vegan but I try my best to avoid products that are tested on animals. I don’t believe that Peach Slices’ practices are harmful, in my opinion. Here is a link of their process: www.peachandlily.com/blogs/news/51230725-reasons-we-love-snail-mucin
@@thatgirlrandi727Peach slices processes snail mucin by letting them walk on tiny grates - harmless. They also don't spend their whole life doing that. Dont know how that's stomach turning bro.
Hi 👋🏼 i love your packaging and minimalist style. Thanks for sharing.
I’m also a book lover (the smell and feeling of holding a book is amazing!) but just would like to say that once you try an e-reader you won’t regret it. E-readers with e-ink screens are just like paper. No eye fatigue and honestly super lightweight and convenient unlike an ipad.
Ask someone to borrow you one. Give it a try. You honestly won’t regret it.
Sending a hug and keep up with One bag travels ❤
Hi! Thank you for the lovely comment! As for the e-reader I actually don’t know anyone that owns one to borrow! 😅 I also find it funny how a lot of viewers like to push this upon me, but I am truly happy with carrying a book. My iPad has other purposes I need for a trip so I would not swap out one for the other, meaning that I would have to carry both an e-reader and the iPad anyway, so I’d rather just have the book. Thank you again for watching! 🫶🏼