What's in my 40L Backpack for a Multi-Season Flexible Trip?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- I've got a one-way flight to Istanbul at the end of October with NO plans. I don't know how long I'll be gone for or where I'll go. It could be somewhere warm, it could be somewhere cold so I need to make sure I am prepared for everything! Here is what I'm packing into my 40L backpack as well as what is in my electronics bag and bumbag.
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Bottoms
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Blue balloon trousers - rstyle.me/+pKQOYasBRbDojfEDr6...
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Purple shorts - rstyle.me/+D36U81rPVcfOLBN7fm...
Solo trousers and shorts - coming soon on www.backpackingsolo.shop
Gymwear
Black Top - rstyle.me/cz-n/fnphbgcgi2x
Pink Top - rstyle.me/+0a1cEnPmyWHBsX3zY4...
Long sleeve top - rstyle.me/+4bR4qpr7dVZikUhogy...
Purple shorts - rstyle.me/cz-n/ftjtmdcgi2x
Sports bra - rstyle.me/+IkJFRhK1jVmRlpOrvY...
Black leggings - rstyle.me/+5px3kn-cvzLXixjIll...
Tops
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Orange backless - rstyle.me/+agflHLWPC_XI75QnBq...
Oversized t-shirt - rstyle.me/+uBJHkbbscTc-MRXYAQ...
Tank top - rstyle.me/+_c_5B2FtvRoYVEkWZX...
Solo top - backpackingsolo.shop/products...
Underwear
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UO barrettes - rstyle.me/+aXT4ZaKccB6_LI7Dbv...
Swimwear
Black bikini bottoms - rstyle.me/+OJ55TXUdTpTkqWzKuj...
Black bikini top - rstyle.me/+7AXclfdT9APsPrn1LE...
Pink bikini top - rstyle.me/+JkmrHJhipZvSr0Bn1s...
Miscellaneous
Waterproof gloves - rstyle.me/+XNRoBqgLCNHZ-iLpZ_...
Beach towel - amzn.to/3d796XX
Bath towel - coming back soon
Filtering and purifying water bottle - amzn.to/315mCYY
Yellow Cropped jumper - backpackingsolo.shop/products...
Toilettries
Toothbrush - amzn.to/3xqJ0bo
Face fake tan - amzn.to/3DZm4m4
Shampoo bar - amzn.to/3p5Bkro
Conditioner bar - amzn.to/3xEuGwp
Draining box - amzn.to/3I009xQ
FRÉ skincare products (with my discount!) - www.freskincare.com/collectio...
Bum Bag - backpackingsolo.shop/products...
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:24 My Luggage
02:52 Clothes / Underwear / Swimwear
15:19 Shoes
16:33 Miscellaneous
18:33 Toiletries
30:43 Packing System
42:30 What's in my Electronics Bag?
46:07 What's in my Bum Bag?
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An almost 50 minute packing video... this is the dream! 🤗🤗🤗
🥳🥳🥳 grab a cuppa and enjoy ❤️
@@BackpackingBananas IM SORRY THE TROUSERS OMG I NEED THOSE ASAP
I didn't even notice it being 50 minutes 😲 needed the inspiration now🙌
Omg I’m recording a packing video and I was so worried about length this makes me feel better
I love that you are like "I'm bringing condoms, men should have them but I don't trust them to" cos it's so true and it's something that a lot of travellers don't mention at all because it's seen as tabu?
I aways watch your videos when I am packing, a bit of a "pack with me" situation
Girl you were making me nervous with 20 minutes to go and still packing!! 😂 I’m packed and repacked the night before.
Hahaha I was stressed and nervy too 😅
You’re amazing! I loved your Mexico adventures and look forward to following you in this new chapter. I’m 67 and my wife is 66 and we have no plans on slowing down in our travels. Your packing is an inspiration! Safe travels and be well.
That’s epic! Hope you guys get out on a new awesome adventure soon 🤩
@@BackpackingBananas we’ve booked a trip to Puerto Vallarta in early January! You inspire me!!
I was recently speaking to one my colleagues who is an eye specialist about contacts!
I would be very careful with reusing dailies - especially if you are wearing them for long hours. Not only can they get dry and itchy, but dry contacts are more adhesive for dust/dirt etc. If those contacts are then placed back on the eye, it can cause a chronic inflammation of the surface, and even infections. I’m sure you’re very sensible but please take care!
That is absolutely correct!!
every time I watch your packing videos, I'm always blown away at how much/well you're able to pack into such a small space haha!
Love the video. Be careful with wearing daily contacts several days. The oxygen supply gets worse the longer they are used (even when you feel fine). If your eyes get dry/itchy/hurt take out the current lenses immedietly.
I’m in the middle of planning a multi-climate trip and this was the most helpful video you have made yet!! I love all your videos but this one was great!
Did a month long Europe trip in Oct 2019 with this backpack. It is the most comfortable pack ever! I see so many prefer the Osprey and I gave that one to my daughter when I found this Eagle Creek. Not going to lie... I didn't think you could get it all in but WAHLAH! :) Haha!! I was able to get my pack down to 6.5kg (14lbs) as I have some back problems and can't have it too heavy. Was able to interchange all the clothes was key. 2 pants, 1 short, 2 dresses and 5 shirts all interchanged with the bottoms and dresses. Worked out well with the Eagle Creek compression packing cubes. Awesome video!
Always love a Banana packing video: will look forward to watching this later after work. Hope your trip is going well so far ❤️
Thanks lovely! Hope the rest of the work day goes well 😊
Moving to New Zealand in Feb, and so thankful I’ve found this video. Thanks Christianne. I’m also deciding on a backpack, and it’s so difficult!
I started stressing out when you said you had an hour to pack before you had to leave. I literally pack a week in advance. 😂
sooo helpful! about to embark on a surfing/hiking/backpacking trip in all kinds of climates and needed this
Woo 🥳 good luck with your packing!
That was such an amazing video - thank you for making it! Definitely thinking I can do this upcoming trip with my backpack!!!
I absolutely love your videos. I will be going on a big trip to South America (3-4 months), and I find so many tips that I will use when I finally go. I got the same backpack from your recommendation. Can't wait to get that bad boy out.
Woohoo 🥳 it’s a game changing backpack!
the best packing videos out there!! enjoy your trip 🎉
Thank you 🥰🥰
I love the Gonex compression cubes. I always take an empty one to use as a laundry bag, too. I used a gonex cube when I was going to a wedding in the US that I was MOH in and had to take a dress (Lindy Bop style) and the petticoat. Both fit perfectly in the bottom of my backpack.
That’s amazing! Great tip to use it as a laundry bag!
I love these packing videos also for contacts, not sure if the brand you're using offers it but there are monthly options so you use the same pair of contacts for a month! Very handy for traveling
Back on the travels!!! Loved your Mexico vids. Safe travels to Turkey and beyond!
I brought this backpack after seeing you with it over a year ago and its THE best backpack for travelling! You can put so much stuff in there and its so comfortable!
It’s a game changer 🥳
@@BackpackingBananas Yes! Best thing I brought in a long time! And its so sturdy 😍
I’ve always loved your packing videos! I love how you have a clip of you wearing the clothes you’ll bring. It’s so new you not bring snorkel this time 😂🤣😂🤣
There is nothing I enjoy more than your packing videos!
I have the ethique set as well and the elastic is such a quick fix! It’s the little things 😝
No idea why I love watching these so much 😅😂
Gosh I can’t wait to travel again!!!!!!
I love your packing videos! They're so helpful
Wohoo, I love your packing videos!! And I love that this one is almost 50 minutes 😂😍 I used to wear dailies as well (now I wear monthly contacts) and used them for several days and never had any issues 😁
I always always enjoy your packing videos! It's messy but super real and fun! safe travels!
Would recommend an oil cleanser for removing makeup. You could decant into one of those tiny muji bottles - no need for cotton pads. On one trip i got one of those mini coconut oil jars from holland and barratt and it doubled up as a heavy duty lotion too. win win!
Oh my gosh I NEED those pants!! Don't know if I ever told you that my solo bum bag is my everyday bag in the summer/when I'm traveling, can't wait to expand the pieces I have!!!
Ahh yay 🤩🤩 thank you lovely 🥰 the trousers are sooo good 🔥🔥
I can't believe you were able to fit all those clothes into a 40L backpack! I'm 17F and just bought a Farpoint Trek 55 for my first ever solo backpacking trip next summer (A bit early, but I didn't want to miss out on the black friday deals,) and I'm worried I won't be able to fit half the stuff you just fit into your backpack!
You absolutely will be able to fit it all in 🙌🏼🙌🏼 you may have to make some compromises but you’ve got lots of time to come up with an efficient packing system 😊
Love this video as I'm prepping for my own long trip. But I want to warn you that reusing daily contacts can be baaaad news. The reason being is dailies are not as breathable and therefore can trap more germs. I tried to do so out of desperation once and ended up with an ulcer on my eye. However I've been surprised that quite a few countries had my prescription available (I am quite blind and kept a copy of my written prescription last time I was traveling). Happy travels!
Loved this! I just returned to Australia after living in london for 3 years. I did mini trips with a cabin suitcase but now I’m planning a longer trip and I’m taking a backpack this time.. just need to decided on what size 😂
How did I just find this channel now? This is the first video of yours to ever come up on my explore page and I’m already subscribed!! Can’t wait for more vids
Welcome 🤗🤗🤗
I cannot wait for the trousers!!!!!!!
I’m so shocked you didn’t bring your rompers! Haha! Always love your packing videos! cant wait for the travel content as well! safe travels!
Hahaha gosh me too, don’t know what’s gotten into me 😅
I absolutely swear by Redken's frizz dismiss range, especially the instant deflate oil. Turns my brushed frizz ball hair into light waves.
Nice! I’ll have to give it a try! 😊
A new videoooo 😍😍😍I want to go on a long trip next year but I'm not planning to visit some wild, hidden areas. I was thinking about getting a north face voyager 42 L, have a backpack as personal item and a bum bag✨
Nice 😊 sounds like a great plan!
Great video as always, Christianne!
You’ve got more clothing on that bed than I’ve owned in the last 25 years and that’s no lie!!
😅 you can travel hand luggage with your entire wardrobe! That’s impressive 😎😎
I bloody love these videos I’ve watched every single one and ordered the global companion 65L for my trip !! Please also update at the end with your unpacking video !! Thanks (/
the balloon pants are giving me "my boyfriend just broke up with me so i went to thailand to find myself" vibes
Exactly that 😂😂
Thanks for providing links to these clothes ❤️ hope you’re having a wonderful time in Turkey. I’ve always wanted to go :) love from 🇺🇸
Pleasure 😊❤️
Enjoy Istanbul and the trip wonderful Christie!!!! 💖You are certainly an expert packer!!!
Thanks Sean! Haha I would hope I’m pretty good after all these years 😅
@@BackpackingBananas Hope you are enjoying your trip Christie!!! 💖
I swear by my gonex compression packing cubes! I never go on any trip without them!
Just FYI you can use a menstrual cup with a coil/IUD. I have a copper iud and basically exclusively use a menstrual cup- the trick is to just not take it out by simply pulling the nub but just reach in a tiny bit and fold the cup whilst pulling it out
I’ve used the box for my shampoo bars and I’m honestly not impressed. It takes up so much space, it still doesn’t dry any quicker and when on the move with your soaps wet it will leak all over your stuff. Also it broke after I’ve dropped it once. I think this box is great for my bars at home but for travelling I’ve gone back to the metal tins. If anyone has any tips please let me know!!
About travelling with contacts, My mum usually just goes for monthly lenses which take up way less space :)
And i got the coil put in in February and I checked with my doctor and he said it’s fine to use the cup after 6 weeks of having the coil in. I’ve been using it for about 6 months and nothing bad has happened yet.
Also thank you so much for recommending this backpack. I got it last year and it’s revolutionary!
I have tip for metal tins! Put piece of baking paper on bottom of metal tins. After that you can put your shampoo bar inside wet and it will not stick to bottom. Saw this on some packing video couple of years ago and have use this tip since. If I travel I don't usually even dry my shampoo bar after use. I just use it and put it back in tin and close the lid. Of course some times I let it fully dry before closing lid. Maybe every fourth use. 🤔 Sorry about my English ✌🏼
You look so pretty and in shape!! ❤️ However please if a contact lense is for one day DO NOT USE IT FOR LONGER. No matter who says what. Your vision is not a game. Buy 2 weeks ones or monthly ones if you dont want to open new ones each day, but dont overwear contacts, especially not regularly.
Dang, that’s a disappointing revelation 😅
This video couldn't be better timed for me. I'm heading to Portugal next week :)
Woooo 🥳 I hope the weather is good for you!
Yeeess I love the trousers!
I love clothes idea have a nice holidays.
Haha! I heard your bag rip. Went back to make sure that's what I heard and I heard it again 😂 It was at about 39:25
It does sound like a rip! But it was just the Velcro pocket opening up
you can totally wear a menstrual cup with a coil, don't be scared :)) I've done it for 4+ years and know many others that have done that too, no problems anywhere. My gyno also never mentioned this..
DUUUDE I am so keen that I've just fallen upon your channel, I literally quietly screamed "YESSSSSS" in my lounge room, by myself just now hahahaha
Welcome 🥳🥳
Amazing video! Hugs from Brazil 💕
Thanks Amanda ❤️
40L , gonna be interesting !!!
I love a challenge 😅
hiya!!! :) I love watching your videos, it’s given me the best advice for a backpacking trip to Spain that im planning this summer!! strange question- but what kind of Apple Watch do you have and how do you find travelling with it? currently debating if it should be an item I take with me or leave at home!
Try the Matador soap bags. They are wonderful.
You do MIRACLES with a 40lt hahaha
Do not recycle your daily lenses!!! I used to do that and I kept getting eye infections! It’s not worth the risk. Just bring enough for days you know you might need them. Wear your glasses on travel days cos you don’t want to sleep/nap with those in your eyes
Love your videosssssssss
Absolutely love the pants you’re wearing in the second half of the video, where’d you get them from?❤️
What was the eye/sleepmask you use? I could not find the link in the description and they look great. Love the vid! Happy travels
I’ve missed TH-cam for a while and your channel . Are you back traveling alone as I don’t like to be nosy lol . Love the channel 👍
OH I like that blue beanie!
Thanks! Me too 😎
We only get 7kg carry on for combined personal item and bag. They weigh everytime too, so much harder to pack ha
Hope you can answer while traveling-can your bum bag fit an iPad mini? I could not find measurements on the site. Thanks so much and love your videos!
I love your packing videos! But I seriously have no idea how you fit all the things that you do. I am carrying about half the clothes and 2/3 the toileties and feel like my pack is SOOOOO full! I am currently on a 1 year trip with a 45L pacsafe. I had the Osprey Fairview 40L but definitely like the added 5L, how it opens (similar to eagle creek) and the security features. Love your videos--thanks!
Oohh I’ll have to look into the pacsafe backpack! I love when it opens like a clam shell! Hahaha I’m not sure how I pack so much too 😂😂
Hey! When is the SOLO release of the black trousers? I leave for a trip in six weeks and really want to take these with me! Hope you're having a lovely time in Istanbul!
Me at the start of the video: she's NEVER gonna fit all of that in. 🤣
Me at the end of the video: HOW did she fit all that in? 😳
Have an AMAZING trip!
Reaaaaally great vid! love this, gives me so much inspo. One Q.. did they not weigh everything you are taking in the airport? in my country they've gotten very strict about that and if your main backpack is a bit over the permitted weight and they see you have a big personal bag also, they would take the big one and send it with the luggage
Completely depends on the airline and how strict they are! British Airways have very lenient hand luggage allowances - each bag can be up to 20KG! If I flew Ryanair, it would be a completely different story 😅
I don't know why, but this video is so cozy and beautiful, I think this is a new level of aesthetics.🥺😍 By the way, I also have the aesthetics of desserts, do you want to see? 🍞🧇
Hi Christianne! Thank-you for this lovely video, I've found your packing videos extremely helpful now that I'm preparing for a backpacking trip through SA.
** I was wondering which Travel insurance do you recommend? **
Thank you!!
Rolling tightly and neatly would flatten all those cubes right down, flatter is best for packing light as it makes everything less bulky and the clothes are not as crushed and creased.... You could have got a solid body wash which would last a couple of months at least ...standing the cubes on their side is the way to fit more in.
Also shoes are best sole to sole heel to toe ... or even split them up to fit them in the spaces.... you struggling is why rolling is best, the time you spend playing tetris is the difference in the time it takes to roll them up, plus it makes carrying it so much more comfy as it is a slimmer profile to the less bulky cubes ..
Some interesting tips! I haven’t got along so well with rolling in the past. I’ll try rearranging my shoes though so see if that helps!
I’m so miffed, I’ve been thinking about buying one of those backless tops for a bit now and they’ve only got an XS on the site that ships to Australia 😭😭😭
I love that you're thinking ahead for the muslim countries bc Ive seen a few influences who just kinda dress as normal like sports bras and short shorts (also seen a few ppl on tiktok complaining when they arent allowed in religious settings when they arent covered up...) and my dads side of the family is muslim and I love seeing influencers respecting their culture and religion when in muslim dominant areas bc it helps lower the demonizing mind set of those who chose to dress for their religion. So thanks for respecting people
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thanks for sharing this! but... where did you get the amazing eye mask??
They have contact lenses that you can reuse up to a month and they are usually much cheaper than daily ones. There are also contacts you can sleep in for up to a month if you dont even want to be fussed with taking them out. They are more expensive than the ones you take out but still cheaper than daily brands. The ones you sleep in are perfect for travel and you only need to bring one or two small boxes (containing 6 lenses) for multi month trips. Saves a ton of space.
Oooo these sound great could you send me a link to the sleep-in ones, please!
Sleep-in contacts?! I’m sceptical 😅😅 but they sound amazing
Hiya, long term contact lens wearer here 👋🏻 Please never sleep in contact lenses, whatever type they are!! I’ve done it by mistake a few times and it’s horrible 😭 Eyes need direct contact with the air to absorb oxygen, so regardless of what type of contact lens you shouldn’t regularly wear them for more than 12 hours a day (although it’s fine to wear them for longer every now and then). I agree about the monthly lenses though, you just need to carry one pair per month, they’re more durable and (in my experience) easier to take in & out, plus it works out cheaper ☺️ Just be sure to thoroughly clean them every single day! Last thing, after wearing contact lenses for about 10 years I eventually got laser eye surgery and it’s amazing, especially for travelling as having to constantly worry about glasses/contact lenses is such a faff. Of course it’s expensive upfront so not an option for everyone, but across a lifetime of glasses/contact lenses/eye tests it works out cheaper! Hope that helps ☺️
I wear the sleep ins and have for 8-10 years. At my regular eye check ups my doctors gave always told me my eyes are perfect. So be cautious always but there are good experiences with them too!
But please talk to your eye care specialist before changing you contact lens system.!
The stick in the contact lens case is for hard lens only, which I don't even know if they make those anymore. Hard lens are made of glass, and if your eye gets dry, they can get stuck on your cornea and then you need that stick to suction them off, leaving a scratch on your cornea. Ask me how I know.
Hey! I love your videos❤️
I am going to Asia for a solo travel, and it’s my first time alone. But I have a question…
Where did you get the backpack?? After watching your videos I fell in love with it !!🤩
I hate saying it bc I want this backpack sooo bad but it is discontinued😭😭
Hey love your trousers in the video, where did you get them from? 😀
Do we know when the trousers with the zipper pockets will be available?
the Kathmandu Jackets are great
Have you ever tried the small makeup remover towels? I have a set and I literally just bring one tiny towel and if you get it wet it takes off makeup without having to bring any liquid or wipes. It’s amazing!
Yess I have tried that on my previous trip but wasn’t the biggest fan - maybe I need to try another brand!
I love your packing videos! question what size are you in shein trousers?
I wear size medium 😊
Missed the packing videos! Will you be uploading vlogs from Turkey anytime soon?
Yes! Very soon! First one will come on Sunday!
I have got to ask, how much was the weight limit if you remember it even anymore. Can you name the average weight of your pink backpack while traveling? I’m worried it will be easily over the limit which is usually under 10kg
Are you going to post the details to the microfiber fluffy towel?
Also try a disc rather than a menstrual cup. No section. Their pretty sweet. Lol
Do your solo microfibre towels have the typical microfibre feel? If that makes sense? Like the fluffy look of them in comparison to my dock & bay towels but I don’t like the feel of normal microfibre towels I’ve had in the past.
Nope it’s quite a different feel! They are much softer and fluffier than typical micro fibre towels
Can you please link your backpack or tell me the name of the brand? Thanks in advance 😊😊
Do you recommend a 40L for a month in Africa or should I take a 70L?
Do you find you have any issues at the airport with that many bags without checking in? Im worried about having more than my travel backpack and a small sling as I dont want to be charged extra for having an extra electronic backpack like you have (although id love to do that)
Completely depends on the airline and what your carry-on allowance is! With British airways, I could take all of these bags without issues. If I was flying with Ryanair, it would be a completely different story 😅
Please let me know where the eye mask is from I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect one too! 😭💕
I have biweekly contacts that are easier for travel- you have to carry much less- but let me know how that contact hack went ahaha I carry a couple daily’s for when i go in water
What’s the eye mask? I don’t see the link 🤔🧐
Could you pls let me know which lululemon long legging you have? The black one? Thx so much!!!
Love it! All your media items in there?
got it
Hey Christianne! I’m heading to Central America in the new year! Starting in Costa Rica and hopefully working my way up to Mexico… Wondering if you have any recommendations for how long to spend in each place as I know you’ve been to a few..
I’m hopefully going to be doing a few hikes while i’m away to prepare myself for Pakistan coz my fitness has definitely declined since initially signing up but hoping for the best!😂
Ooohh that’s such an exciting trip! You can do the whole route fairly comfortably in 2-3 months 😊 Generally I like to spend 2-3 nights in each destination
@@BackpackingBananas That’s absolutely fab! I have the same 40l bag and i’m considering following in your footsteps and taking only that🥵 Wish me luck!
think i am in love.
love that electronic bag what brand is it? Looks really nice!
It is Roxy ☺️❤️
Any recs for a compact rain jacket?