How to Pack a Personal Item: 5 Minimalist Packing Tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- Pack with me for my weekend trip to Copenhagen! I show you how to pack a personal item and I share 5 minimalist packing tips with you. I also show you the best personal item backpack that fits for both RyanAir or Spirit Airlines personal item allowance. So let's take you packing skills to the next level and make sure you know how to pack your carry-on!
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0:00 How to pack a personal item
1:00 Tip 1: Finding the right bag
4:24 Tip 2: Compression packing cubes
4:56 Tip 3: Electronics organizer
5:24 Tip 4: Toiletry items
5:51 Tip 5: Mix & match clothes
6:03 What to pack in your personal item
10:15 How to pack your personal item - บันเทิง
Nice to see someone who uses things most people can afford. 300$ backpacks, expensive packing cubes, tech pouches. I guess they push those expensive items, and they may be better quality if you can afford them, so they can earn money with the link. Thanks
You can always buy the cheaper version. As a full-time traveller, I can tell you, the more expensive bags hold up a lot better. Or you’ll be buying a new bag ever 6 months which adds up! Also, your bag breaking on you on a long travel day is very annoying. But if you don’t travel often, please look for a brand you can afford. Just know it probably won’t last you for years to come because these quick and cheaply made items these days fall apart FAST
I completely agree! I always watch those videos and then find out it’s a $300 backpack I can’t afford and think who actually buys this???? Lol I’m all about the budget items, so I’m glad you agree! Thanks for watching :)
It definitely depends on the bag! My mountaintop 40L was $30 and I’ve been using it since 2018!! So I definitely am not an advocate for more expensive = better. Just depends on the person & their budget/lifestyle :)
Yep and the prices of the Merino wool clothing that everyone advertises now. It’s ridiculous! If I m traveling with a carry on I obviously want to save money!
I went to Russia and my luggage went to Lima. I had to do 10 days with a back pack. I had a change of underwear and a second set of socks. Extra t shirt. I washed underwear nightly in the sink. I used the liquid soap in the shower for EVERYTHING, laundry, shampoo and body wash. It can be done!!
Amazing story!!! Thanks for sharing. I think something like that shows you how much you really don’t need when you’re traveling!
Looks like a well built and reasonably priced bag. Would like to see a revisit/long term review of it
That’s a great idea actually, I’ll add that to my list to do towards the end of the year!
I also went to Copenhagen last spring with just a personal item! Brought my 15in Kånken laptop bag with me, just without any laptop. I packed only 1 trench coat to wear everyday, 1 pair of shoes & reasonable amount of clothes that go well with each other. Still could fit a packable raincoat (I’m not an umbrella person 😅)
Amazing I love that! And so worth it cuz Copenhagen was AMAZING!
Great advice! Also, avail yourself of pockets in jackets and coats! Slip in a tablet, a laptop, or even a compression pouch. You don't have to look like a kangaroo, but there is some valuable flight accessible storage space. 😊
So true actually! I’ve done that a few times when RyanAir checks my bag at the gate, I just start throwing on layers and adding things to my pockets….😂
I don't travel to much, but when I do, I want to keep it simple and I ended up with more than two backpacks. I usually pack some snacks as well. Thanks for your hacks!!!👍
You’re welcome! So glad you found them helpful 🤗
Yes me too aiming for a 30 l plus per item of 25l both weigh together 1 kg so quite good for longterm travel as need to factor in meds etc and winter summer clothes..
Wow, your clothing/pajamas were really well thought out! You covered everything in your video. Including the packing. I hope you had a wonderful trip! Thank you so much :-)
Aw thanks so much, I’m glad you found the video helpful! I had an amazing weekend in Copenhagen, thanks for asking!! :)
We are packing Carry on only on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Super tiny size & weight restrictions. Great tips video!
Oh I’ve never flown TAP AIR! I’ll have the check them out. Thanks so much for watching :)
Thank you for the tips 🙂👍
You’re welcome! Glad you found them helpful 🤗
@SheRuntheWorld which bag is this? Please link it.
Thank you!! I just ordered that back pack
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy :)
If you have a regular everything-in-the- top backpack, get a set of 4 long narrow rectangular packing cubes. They slide in side by side. You can slide out one bag to get what you want instead of digging through everything to get something on the bottom.
Yes that’s perfect! Great tip!!
The best and most realistic / authentic packing advice I have seen on TH-cam! That is a really great and versatile bag too! Presume that was a carry-on bag to be stowed in the overhead locker. How did you go with the weight limit? 7kg max?
Wow thank you so much- what a compliment! It’s an amazing bag for the price. And it was a personal item that I put under the seat by my feet. It’s actually very small, so it fit no problem and barely weighed anything!
All the best tips in one single short vidéo. Well done :)
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)
New subscriber! Girl, you are living my dream that I’m working on living! You are an amazing young lady. Keep doing you and may God Bless you and keep you safe on your travels. ❤
Aw thank you so much, that means a lot!❤️❤️
This was the problem I had traveling last summer. Was the first time traveling on Aer Lingus and the personal item backpack I had used on SO many other airlines was too big to fit their specs. It is also smaller by a couple inches than the specs you just gave for Ryanair and they are both from Ireland!
I had no idea Aer Lingus was even smaller than Ryan Air with their dimensions how crazy! There’s plenty of room under the seats for bigger bags, it’s very annoying that they do that!!
@@SheRunTheWorld Even with sticking to their dimension criteria, I ended up in a seat with one of the electrical boxes and had to squeeze it. I couldn't find one at ANY stores locally (looked in sm biz AND Big Box stores) then no luck with Amazon...the only place I could find one that fit the dimensions ended up being Temu! What a pain!!
@@LadyOfRain1 wow that is crazy!! Such a pain! I’m glad it all worked out tho
I use ziplock bags and squeeze the air out. Maybe this is a weird question but could you have less bulky sleeping clothing and just use and extra blanket at the hotel? I guess it's because I sleep in very lightweight jammies, even in winter. The bag looks great, and good price.
You definitely could, but I always sleep in hostels and expect the bare minimum from them😂 so I didn’t want to be cold! And yeah it’s a really nice bag especially for the price!
@@SheRunTheWorld gotcha. I forgot you mentioned hostels. I haven't stayed at one of those since I was a teenager. The first one I ever stayed at in Belgium had bedbugs crawling all over the bed so I slept on the floor ..lol
Flat pack bottles stay flat. Their advantage is you can fill them without bulging.
I have one for lotion, and one with an oil for my hair and skin.
I got some generic version on that giant online retailer, and the kit had so many that I’ll never need more. And I paid less than $20.
Exactly! That’s why I like the flat ones!
This was really helpful, thank you! Im curious if you take any make up travelling at all? My concern is my make up takes up a fair bit of my toiletry bag, haha
For this trip I didn’t, as it was just the weekend and it was freezing! But when I head to Portugal in a few weeks I will be- but I’m very minimal. I’ll just bring mascara and my tinted moisturizer probably!! It’s hard to make it all fit with that small ziploc bag allowance 😂
Awesome tips! Do you have links for the oacking cubes and electronics organizer?
Thank you! Yes my Amazon store front link is in the description, you can find them on there :)
New sub here. Keep it up! Would you recommend the decathlon bags?
Aw thanks so much! I honestly haven’t used the decathalon bags, so I couldn’t give you a rec I’m sorry!!
I find compression packing cube don’t particularly help me get more in my bag, however they are amazing to be able to use the rucksack as a day bag once you get there as long as you have a safe place to put them. I have a case I use for my full size toothbrush and just pack it separate from the wash bag cos I’ve broken folding ones.
I find it mostly helps with making my bag smaller, which is really nice for the budget European flights that are strict on bag dimensions!! But yes definitely nice to be able to use the bag for day use too :)
I have a slightly bigger version of that bag that I plan on using as my “carry on”. But also good for trains and such. I just don’t want to roll a suitcase around on cobblestone or look like tourist. Trying not to get targeted for a pick pocket situation during my solo travels.
Very cool! Ya if it’s your carry on (not personal item) it should be ok! Yeah having a rolling bag isn’t great, especially in Europe
Right now I only need to travel between my parents home in Italy and my own apartment in cph. How the heck I always end up overpacked?! I don’t need toiletries, I only need few clothes for a couple of days, not even underwear, I have double back home. YET, I carry so much shit… and obvs, don’t i buy food and more stuff back home?! 🤦♀️ I need to learn the art of minimalism
Hahaha minimalism is a hard skill to learn! It took me forever to realize I don’t need as much stuff as I thought, and now I love not having a ton of stuff with me! It’s freeing!
you can also get clear vacuum bags that actually don't need the vacuum. it compresses down even further, about 2/3 of the space, for about $10 from target.
Amazing tip thanks for sharing! Wish we had Target in London 😭 I’ll have to try and find them elsewhere!
I would love the link for the phone power bank. Thanks
Sorry about that, it’s in my store now (link in description) or here’s the power bank directly: www.amazon.com/dp/B07WPSQS8C?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B07WPSQS8C&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin
wow, that was fast. Thanks @@SheRunTheWorld
My problem with personal item dimensions is the 6 inch width! Gotta really cinch those straps, and not use the front pockets! It's not fair anyway, i am sure there is a 12 inch clearance under that seat.
So true! The dimensions are just crazy small in general because there’s plenty of room under the seat 😂
Hi. What compression bags did you order from Amazon? Thanks!
Hi! It’s in my storefront, the link is in my description. But here it is directly too: www.amazon.com/dp/B083FWKBHV?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B083FWKBHV&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin
Thank you :)
@sheruntheworld Please link the backpack you used in the video.
I’ve added it to my storefront now!! Sorry about that: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B426KSXP?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B0B426KSXP&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin
Hello! The compression packing cubes compress only the perimeter of the cube, making it rounder - more difficult to fit in the luggage. It is my experience.
Thanks for sharing
Would you mind sharing the brand of toiletry bottles you have?
Of course! They are in my store linked in the description 🤗 here are the flat bottles I showed in the video: www.amazon.com/dp/B083XGBT96?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B083XGBT96&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_m_asin
Assume you’ve already gone … was your departure airport ok with the zip bag or did they make you move liquids to a plastic ziplock style? That’s was my experience on a recent trip out of the UK!
Yes! I live in the UK and they’re really strict about the liquids in a plastic bag, so I always bring mine to the airport and swap them out!
Interesting. I like this backpack but its dimensions are larger than Ryan Air's personal item. It is taller (42 cm vs required 40 cm) and much wider (32cm vs required 25 cm). So I am curious how it worked for you. And this is this backpack's smaller version (large, not large L, which is even larger).
It worked fine! No questioning it at the gate or anything :)
I’m so glad to hear this. I am employing this strategy for our upcoming three week trip to Europe. We will have a washer at two of our Airbnb’s and 5 different airports on different carriers. My biggest concern is Swiss Air, the dimensions are very strict, I ordered a bag almost identical to yours and I’m hoping everything I want to take will fit and it will meet the requirements for all of the airports. 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Where is the power bank , brush and clear toiletries' bag from?
Hi! They’re all on my Amazon storefront which is in the link in the description :)
sorry but which back pack are you using in this video? You have a couple in your shop and wondering if you might include the actual link to this one. Thank you.
Yeah it doesn't look like she has this backpack listed on her Amazon store front. Bummer.
Sorry I’ve added it to the storefront now!! www.amazon.com/dp/B0B426KSXP?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B0B426KSXP&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin
Sorry I’ve added it to the storefront now!! www.amazon.com/dp/B0B426KSXP?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B0B426KSXP&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin
thank you!!!!@@SheRunTheWorld
What tech accessory bag is that?
It’s in my storefront! Link in the description! But also here: www.amazon.com/dp/B08TM61F3P?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B08TM61F3P&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin
Are you at all concerned that if we start using personal items with packing cubes in lieu of carry-on bags that airlines will impose a max weight on personal items (in the same way that carry-on restrictions got tighter as so many ppl tried to stop checking their bags)?
No I’m not!
Don't they have a weight limit? Aer Lingus limits you to 10kg
I believe the weight limit applies to your carry-on bag that goes in the overhead bins, which you’re right is typically 10kg. For a personal item that goes under the seat, it’s typically just dimensions- like Ryan Air shows (40x20x25cm), no weight limit
Thank you 😍
I'd have worn that scarf so as not to take up room in your bag! I hate that airlines are so strict on this stuff.
So true! That was my plan B if it didn’t fit, I just really didn’t wanna wear it 😂😂 me too, there’s plenty of room for a bigger bag but they do it on purpose!
I'm doing 10 days with this. 😗
Amazing!!!! I have multiple 5 day trips coming up that I’m using it for- it’s an amazing bag :) have a great trip!
Did the backpack survive the trip?
It did! It’s amazing, highly recommend for the price!
How many liters of the bag ?
Not sure it just gives the dimensions on Amazon, not liters. Sorry!
me trying to pause the video to see your skincare products 😂
Lmaoooo😂
Really nice video! i was wondering if i could help you edit your videos and make them more engaging as well as it will save your time.🕶
Thanks for watching and the offer, but no thank you!
Thankyou and best wishesh@@SheRunTheWorld
What size is your backpack Large-L or Large?
We bought Large-L
I am going June 2024 to Italy France and Spain, 21 days with my family, daughter 11y, son 17y, husband and myself. We are holping we can do laundry every 7 day😂
I did the smaller one, which is just Large. But wow that sounds like an amazing family trip! I think you’ll definitely be able to do laundry every 7 days. Enjoy your time!🤗
@@SheRunTheWorld thank you🥰
Cool ideas, but in reality, seems like you have no extra room for your audio and video gear. (Microphones, small light, camera, tripod, chargers, cables, etc...) so as a content creator, you still have to pay for ticket that includes a carry on bag and a personal item bag, am I right?
I don’t bring any of that with me tbh, I like to live in the moment when I travel so I just film on my phone :) but yeah if you’d need to bring all that equipment of course you’d need an extra bag!
@@SheRunTheWorld Thanks. Hope one day you come to Ecuador. Perhaps the Galapagos Islands.