Totally agree on the importance of packing shower shoes! And great tip on using the space inside your shoe for storage. Another thing we do is wear our bulkiest shoes, which are our hiking shoes, on travel days.
All sound advice and definitely helped me with my three week trip to Ireland last month. Many of the items you listed here and previously such as the clip, soap bag, alternative material clothing (Appalachian Gear), reusable tote and functional souvenirs are practical and worth the price for some like the Appalachian Gear that was a bit more pricey but so worth the cost. Some items like the clip, shoe bags, and reusable tote I use even when I'm not traveling because they are so useful anytime. Thanks for the tips and hacks, they definitely helped me prepare for my extended vacation in a region with rotating weather patterns.
Great list! Sums up a lot of what I see on r/onebag haha. A few small things I do: 1. Carry compact roll of duct tape (or just wrap some around a pen) for emergencies like a tear on your backpack. 2. I bring some dryer sheets and put one in my packing cubes from time to time to keep things fresh. 3. Dry laundry sheets/tabs work great for hotel laundry. 4. In a pinch, shower caps work well as a shoe cover. 5. Samsung SmartTag or Apple Airtag are great peace of mind to have stored in your bag so you can always track it (whether or flights, buses, or whatever).
Great advice and thanks for sharing. We've heard a lot of people talk about airtags but we've never used them ourselves. What's your experience been like with them? Worth the money you think? We are super curious haha 😄
@@nicoleandmico I use Android so have only used the Samsung SmartTag but for $20cad, it's great for peace of mind. I typically travel carry-on only, but if I ever check into a hotel early or have to put my bags on a bus, it's nice that I can easily track it. I've been using it for over 5 months now and battery is still over 80% so I can just hide it in my bag and forget about it. One small consideration is that for these tags to work, they rely on other people's phones around the tag to ping the location. Apple is huge in North America and some other areas like Europe and Australia, but I've heard the tags don't work so well in less developed countries as there isn't enough iPhones around to ping the location, but YMMV.
What alternatives to Merino wool would you suggest for SE Asia? I do want to get a Merino wool bra maybe lots of Linen...? We are going to be in SE Asia for about ten months then Japan April/May and I am just so lost on what to bring. We have been in Europe so we are not keeping essentially anything, so starting from scratch. I think I am going to have a few Linen capris made in Hoi An, so I pack less. I also LOVE my compression sack as we are a family of 3 who travel fulltime with 40L backpack per person. My nine year old refuses to get rid of 5 stuffed animals and the compression sack is a life saver!
Thanks for all the helpful tips! I have a question you might be able to help me out with. I'm going to be doing some international travel and want to take my Osprey kyte 46 backpack, but want to be sure it meets the size requirements for carry-on. It seems like it should. Do you have any experience traveling with this or a similar backpack size as carry-on only?
Hey there! The biggest backpack we've traveled with for carry-on is a 38L which we had no issues with. However, in our research it seemed like generally anything over 39 or 40L is too large for carry-on. You could check some airlines dimensions requirements for carry-on sized bags, but you will want to keep an eye on weight as well. I think with a 46L, it will be tough to be under the weight and dimensions restrictions unless you aren't filling the bag (which could work!). We hope you are able to find a solution!
Thanks for your response! I am seeing just a few people on line who have said they successfully traveled carry-on with a 45 or 46L backpack, but much more of the info I'm seeing on-line makes me question it before I head to the airport with mine! Thanks again, really appreciate your straightforward and helpful travel videos!@@nicoleandmico
@@melissaellison5933hi. I don't know if you've done your travels but am here for some input. I've flown several times in SE Asia using a 40L backpack as carryon. If you're using a 46L one, as they've said, don't fill it to the brim and check the weight limits of the airlines which you'll be using. Many airlines in Europe & Asia have weight limits - may be 7 kg or 10 kg, depends on airline. Take note also of the liquids/ gels rule if using carryon only. If you're travelling to SE Asia or a hot climate country, you could always buy clothes from there & you'll be supporting the local economy. Safe travels.
We used to have the Sony ZV-1 which is a compact camera. Amazing camera for the size and great for travel. We upgraded to a bigger one so that we can interchange lenses but without TH-cam I think we would have just stuck with the ZV-1 😊
I've never been a fan of compression packing cubes. It's so annoying to to have the tapered edges and not maximize the space of your backpack. I overstuff my packing cubes instead and not leave ANY space in it. It kinda acts like a compression pack this way.
You asked for it! Full free packing list here 👉 nicoleandmico.com/our-packing-list/
Thank you for being real about merino wool!
Totally agree on the importance of packing shower shoes! And great tip on using the space inside your shoe for storage. Another thing we do is wear our bulkiest shoes, which are our hiking shoes, on travel days.
Definitely a great idea to wear your bulkiest shoes on travel days!! Thanks for watching :)
All sound advice and definitely helped me with my three week trip to Ireland last month. Many of the items you listed here and previously such as the clip, soap bag, alternative material clothing (Appalachian Gear), reusable tote and functional souvenirs are practical and worth the price for some like the Appalachian Gear that was a bit more pricey but so worth the cost. Some items like the clip, shoe bags, and reusable tote I use even when I'm not traveling because they are so useful anytime. Thanks for the tips and hacks, they definitely helped me prepare for my extended vacation in a region with rotating weather patterns.
Great list! Sums up a lot of what I see on r/onebag haha.
A few small things I do:
1. Carry compact roll of duct tape (or just wrap some around a pen) for emergencies like a tear on your backpack.
2. I bring some dryer sheets and put one in my packing cubes from time to time to keep things fresh.
3. Dry laundry sheets/tabs work great for hotel laundry.
4. In a pinch, shower caps work well as a shoe cover.
5. Samsung SmartTag or Apple Airtag are great peace of mind to have stored in your bag so you can always track it (whether or flights, buses, or whatever).
Great advice and thanks for sharing. We've heard a lot of people talk about airtags but we've never used them ourselves. What's your experience been like with them? Worth the money you think? We are super curious haha 😄
@@nicoleandmico I use Android so have only used the Samsung SmartTag but for $20cad, it's great for peace of mind. I typically travel carry-on only, but if I ever check into a hotel early or have to put my bags on a bus, it's nice that I can easily track it. I've been using it for over 5 months now and battery is still over 80% so I can just hide it in my bag and forget about it.
One small consideration is that for these tags to work, they rely on other people's phones around the tag to ping the location. Apple is huge in North America and some other areas like Europe and Australia, but I've heard the tags don't work so well in less developed countries as there isn't enough iPhones around to ping the location, but YMMV.
Great tips guys. I fully support!
Awesome! Thank you!
Yesss merino wool wears out! Quite easily…considering the price that’s a bummer.
Totally! We feel likes it's a little overhyped!
I love your videos so far! You both seem authentic and genuine, and high quality footage and tips.
Thank you so much!
i love that you guys cover tips that are genuine and different from all the other channels'
Thank you so much! We do our best to share any hidden gems we can 😋
Thanks for your information 🥰☺️
Glad you enjoyed!
What alternatives to Merino wool would you suggest for SE Asia?
I do want to get a Merino wool bra maybe lots of Linen...? We are going to be in SE Asia for about ten months then Japan April/May and I am just so lost on what to bring. We have been in Europe so we are not keeping essentially anything, so starting from scratch.
I think I am going to have a few Linen capris made in Hoi An, so I pack less.
I also LOVE my compression sack as we are a family of 3 who travel fulltime with 40L backpack per person. My nine year old refuses to get rid of 5 stuffed animals and the compression sack is a life saver!
So helpful as always guys 🎉🎉
So glad you think so!!!
"Just live your life...roll free" - Nico HAH hah put that on some merch!
Haha that's a great idea! A nice reminder that traveling is in your style is the best style 😎 This could be the start of a new merch line haha 😄
Thanks for all the helpful tips! I have a question you might be able to help me out with. I'm going to be doing some international travel and want to take my Osprey kyte 46 backpack, but want to be sure it meets the size requirements for carry-on. It seems like it should. Do you have any experience traveling with this or a similar backpack size as carry-on only?
Hey there! The biggest backpack we've traveled with for carry-on is a 38L which we had no issues with. However, in our research it seemed like generally anything over 39 or 40L is too large for carry-on. You could check some airlines dimensions requirements for carry-on sized bags, but you will want to keep an eye on weight as well. I think with a 46L, it will be tough to be under the weight and dimensions restrictions unless you aren't filling the bag (which could work!). We hope you are able to find a solution!
Thanks for your response! I am seeing just a few people on line who have said they successfully traveled carry-on with a 45 or 46L backpack, but much more of the info I'm seeing on-line makes me question it before I head to the airport with mine! Thanks again, really appreciate your straightforward and helpful travel videos!@@nicoleandmico
No problem, happy to help! Have a wonderful trip!!
@@melissaellison5933hi. I don't know if you've done your travels but am here for some input. I've flown several times in SE Asia using a 40L backpack as carryon. If you're using a 46L one, as they've said, don't fill it to the brim and check the weight limits of the airlines which you'll be using. Many airlines in Europe & Asia have weight limits - may be 7 kg or 10 kg, depends on airline. Take note also of the liquids/ gels rule if using carryon only. If you're travelling to SE Asia or a hot climate country, you could always buy clothes from there & you'll be supporting the local economy. Safe travels.
Wow! Appreciate the tips! Can anyone recommend a good camera that’s more compact?
We used to have the Sony ZV-1 which is a compact camera. Amazing camera for the size and great for travel. We upgraded to a bigger one so that we can interchange lenses but without TH-cam I think we would have just stuck with the ZV-1 😊
Happy Eid mubarak 🎉🎇🥳 to you guys 💞
Same to you!
The chatGBT tip 😂 you guys are just the opposite of average ❤️
Hahah it's seriously the best! We have been having WAY too much fun playing around with it 😂
I've never been a fan of compression packing cubes. It's so annoying to to have the tapered edges and not maximize the space of your backpack. I overstuff my packing cubes instead and not leave ANY space in it. It kinda acts like a compression pack this way.
Totally understand! That's the way Mico prefers to do it as well 😀