Crazy 😀I'm actually going to Vegas on Friday and was trying to see how big can a personal bag be. Ran across your video and it helped a lot, actually helped more than other videos I've watched. Thanks!!! ☘️
Packing an extra set of clothes is smart. We always pack less and end up buying something. And always forget our water bottle. Those are some packaging skills my friend. Nicely done, great tips.
i love this video. so smart. this year 2023 am flying every 2 weeks and packing has always been an issue. but with this. OMG.... SO HELPFUL. THANKS CITY AND BEYOND
These days it seems like a lot of luggage charges are being applied. Gotta get crafty. We're going to work on reviewing all 3 bags they sent us. Each one of us have our fave.
Thank you! This video came up on Google research for how to pack for Spirit. I've flown Southwest for many years and have their CC. This flight is making me so nervous, stepping away from my comfort zone with SW! Your video answered my questions.
So happy to hear that! We were the same way when we first flew them. The more prepared and realistic you are the better the flight we think. Ppl have high expectations from them and it really sets you up for disappointment. You'll be fine 😉
The flight to my destination went fine! My little luggage fit perfectly in the personal item bin. In 2 weeks I won't be freaking out when I'm headed back home. TY again.
Awesome you guys are doing these packing videos. There are so many questions around it indeed. Great tech tools you guys have Selena's bag always fits! Good on the affiliate link ! Yes you should do a review on the camera bag
Haha yeah we finally got new bags we really like. I use the backpack and Selena uses the rolling bag which is perfect cause she was having more back issues carrying around bags and running in the airport.
i have a 4 day trip to NYC which would normally be easy enough to pack a personal bag of appropriate size. but im a filmmaker and plan on bringing a huge camera with two lenses. now alone, i can fit these into a back bag but with clothes i'm concerned lol. might just have to wear the same clothes multiple days :/
It's in the description. They've held up well but I'm. Not sure the company is still selling them. Bags we used for Spirit Airlines amzn.to/3eQ5LOB amzn.to/3eOj1TD
Thanjks for very interesting video. Seems really strict even in Uk. Just a money making racket. Weight on airplanes was same 25 years ago without restrictions! Am aiming for 30l bag and that s all no other bags at all nxt time as my bag was lost 3vtimes on last trip go figure!! ❤ yes on wheels looks bigger.
You've got it! We are planning on doing that one next. She really likes it. We have another trip in September. Thinking about making it a Livestream of her actually trying to pack everything in that bag. Not sure if that's what it will be yet.
We don't think so but Selena did try compression bags on one of our last trips and it was interesting. She didn't feel like she got much more in. But maybe we'll experiment and share our suggestions for using them.
Question: Could a bookpack thats roughly 14x18x8 (in that order) be compressed enough to pass? Im planning on travelling lightly anyway, and wann have my hands free while walking/Riding
When traveling with family, or an extra person, does Spirit allow each person to take a personal item or only one? In the case that everything is registered under one person.
LUGGAGE TIPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Tie three or four colored ribbons around the handle to your luggage to warn others that this is not their luggage. People grab luggage at the turnstile and take it home before you ever see it. Anywhere you put your bag, it could be grabbed in error. Example: overhead compartment, unloaded from the bus, at the hotel lobby, at the airport turnstile... These ribbons make your luggage different and EASY TO SPOT when the piece is surrounded by 35 other cases unloaded from the bus. Using 4 ribbons make it immediately different than other cases with 1 ribbon. Use 1” wide ribbons 14” long and not longer. Cut the ends at 45 degrees. Tie the ribbons as a sandwich, as if they were one ribbon. Use a man’s tie, a half Windsor knot for the best look. After it is tied on, the total length of the ribbons will be about 5 inches from the handle. This is too short to catch on anything such as rollers. Scissor cut trim the ribbons to cascading different lengths after they are tied. Put a drop of Super Glue at the end. If each ribbon is slightly a different length by 1/4” the color layers will all show up no matter how they drape. You can see these ribbons from 40 feet away. Perhaps tie TWO handles or RINGS top and side of the case. Tie using a HALF WINDSOR KNOT to the metal buckle ring of the handle. Learn Half Windsor knot tying: It is the 2nd example in this video th-cam.com/video/X0yh5rKB9lE/w-d-xo.html This knot does not loosen. Put your phone number on one ribbon using a fine point permanent Sharpie. Example: “Owner 454-333-7878” No personal name necessary. No address necessary on the ribbon. Choose one ribbon with an unusual pattern or fabric to really make it unique. The 4th ribbon could be black color. Stand by the output port of the turnstile to reduce the chance of someone else grabbing your piece. Tie your skiies, duffel bag, backpack and what ever else with matching ribbons-even your computer case. If you are a Travel Agent, you could hot gold stamp one ribbon with your name and phone number. Send them a set of ribbons, red and blue and BLACK to your customer as a gift. Record this gift in your database so you don’t duplicate yourself. Buy a gold hot embossing machine. Gold emboss your business name on the BLACK ribbon. Put the customer’s name on it if possible. Pleasant color combinations: Red, white and blue Chartreuse and purple and orange Orange and light blue Orange and yellow Gray and pink Green and yellow Red and Green Red and Gold Light blue and light green and white The 4th ribbon could be white, gray, black, tan Tip #2 Take a cell phone picture of the ribbon tied on. Then another picture of the full luggage piece. You now have a way to communicate “what it looks like” if someone is tasked with searching for it. Take this picture outside in direct sun not under neon lights. Tip #3 Place a strip of colored duct tape on the inside lining to your case. Put TWO pieces in DIFFERENT places such as INSIDE a pocket to the case. If you dare, put your phone number DIRECTLY ON THE FABRIC WITHOUT USING TAPE. Or, put your name and phone number on this tape. If all identity is stripped from your case, you have this to show. If someone steals it and rips off identity tags, you can show the police officer the inside tape... To be sneaky about the tape, put your phone number on the STICKY side of the tape. Nothing is on the surface side of this tape. Tip #4 Put your phone number on a 2” x 1/2” piece of fabric or plastic sheet. Use colored Duct tape, such as black or red or neon, to tape this message to the top side of the handle. This message is under the tape hidden from view. The lettering does not touch the sticky part. Wrap it 2-3 times. Also include Tips 1,2,3 above. If you need to prove identity of the case, just unwrap it and show. Tip #5 ADDING UNIQUENESS 4 ribbons 1 designer ribbon colored taped handle stencil spray paint a stencil letter or number or word to the suit case surface in addition to using all the ideas here. Stencil spray paint a letter to the top ribbon. Use ribbons that are wider or more narrow than 1”. Put a travel sticker on the case.
It’d be so great if you linked some of the useful items you recommended! Like the travel router or that travel pouch with the clear pocket. Thank you for the video though!
Hey Jac, You should be ok especially if you have an aisle seat to stretch out a little. Middle seats are always a little odd when seated with other people regardless of your size, and kamau personally prefers the window to use the wall as a pillow but all the same. Most seats should have enough room. Let us know how it goes!
You get a free personal bag not a carry-on and by law I believe they have to let you bring your medical bag. One thing we've thought about doing when we use budget airlines is putting a medical tag on it so that they know without having to ask us. You can probably get a basic one on Amazon.
Packing for Spirit Airlines is a legitimate science for sure.
We've got our PhD haha
Pro tip. Skip the toiletries, run by drug store upon arrival, toss them when I leave. Buy travel size :)
Crazy 😀I'm actually going to Vegas on Friday and was trying to see how big can a personal bag be. Ran across your video and it helped a lot, actually helped more than other videos I've watched. Thanks!!! ☘️
Awesome. That's what we like to hear! You're welcome and have a great trip 😉
Packing an extra set of clothes is smart. We always pack less and end up buying something. And always forget our water bottle. Those are some packaging skills my friend. Nicely done, great tips.
We've been SO good about our bottle lately. It's pretty useful.
The Spirit Airlines gurus are back! Your packing and airline review/tip videos are so helpful 👍
We're back and we have more coming about packing and Spirit. Thanks!
i love this video. so smart. this year 2023 am flying every 2 weeks and packing has always been an issue. but with this. OMG.... SO HELPFUL. THANKS CITY AND BEYOND
Oh nice! You're welcome. Happy packing!
Thank you. Exactly the information I was looking for.
I would def like a review of the bag! Seeing how jet blue is now charging for carry on bags, that bag def seeks helpful for that too!
These days it seems like a lot of luggage charges are being applied. Gotta get crafty. We're going to work on reviewing all 3 bags they sent us. Each one of us have our fave.
Thanks half beard. This is the video I was looking for.
I tend to overpack lol.. but that's what I usually pack for too. I have plenty of electronics though.
We split the electronics but most of it is in my bag.
Very helpful, good stuff!
If the bag is soft, can it be oversized as long as you can squeeze it into the measuring box?
We'd say so
I would really love to see a video review for the bag you used in this video!
We'll make it happen. 😉
Thank you! This video came up on Google research for how to pack for Spirit. I've flown Southwest for many years and have their CC. This flight is making me so nervous, stepping away from my comfort zone with SW! Your video answered my questions.
So happy to hear that! We were the same way when we first flew them. The more prepared and realistic you are the better the flight we think. Ppl have high expectations from them and it really sets you up for disappointment. You'll be fine 😉
The flight to my destination went fine! My little luggage fit perfectly in the personal item bin. In 2 weeks I won't be freaking out when I'm headed back home. TY again.
So good to hear! So happy for you.
Love the tshirt. Cute! 😀
Thank you!
Flying from OAK to LV in 4 hours. I found a nifty (and cheap) little duffle bag that does wonders.
Awesome you guys are doing these packing videos. There are so many questions around it indeed.
Great tech tools you guys have
Selena's bag always fits! Good on the affiliate link ! Yes you should do a review on the camera bag
Haha yeah we finally got new bags we really like. I use the backpack and Selena uses the rolling bag which is perfect cause she was having more back issues carrying around bags and running in the airport.
i have a 4 day trip to NYC which would normally be easy enough to pack a personal bag of appropriate size. but im a filmmaker and plan on bringing a huge camera with two lenses. now alone, i can fit these into a back bag but with clothes i'm concerned lol. might just have to wear the same clothes multiple days :/
Ship your clothes if needed. We've done that and yes for cheaper than purchasing a bag. OR purchase the carryon or checked bag if needed.
is it extra cost to carry a backpack along with the personal item ?
Yes
What was the backpack you used? How has it held up over time?
It's in the description. They've held up well but I'm. Not sure the company is still selling them.
Bags we used for Spirit Airlines
amzn.to/3eQ5LOB
amzn.to/3eOj1TD
Thanjks for very interesting video. Seems really strict even in Uk. Just a money making racket. Weight on airplanes was same 25 years ago without restrictions! Am aiming for 30l bag and that s all no other bags at all nxt time as my bag was lost 3vtimes on last trip go figure!! ❤ yes on wheels looks bigger.
Oh no. Sorry to hear that. So frustrating
Love your videos- i always look forward to them. Thank you!
Aww thank you! I'm editing one now and should be out soon. It's been.
Would love to see how Selena packed the rolling bag....
You've got it! We are planning on doing that one next. She really likes it. We have another trip in September. Thinking about making it a Livestream of her actually trying to pack everything in that bag. Not sure if that's what it will be yet.
Would you mind ever doing a video on compression packing cubes?
We don't think so but Selena did try compression bags on one of our last trips and it was interesting. She didn't feel like she got much more in. But maybe we'll experiment and share our suggestions for using them.
LOL at "swole" water bottle. Great vid and I'm loving the backpack! Going to check it out :)
Do you think I can take the north face recon 30liter or osprey nebula 34 as a personal item if I don't overpack them?
Not sure cause we're unfamiliar but definitely look at the measurements.
Question: Could a bookpack thats roughly 14x18x8 (in that order) be compressed enough to pass? Im planning on travelling lightly anyway, and wann have my hands free while walking/Riding
For sure.!
Can also get away with fewer shirts. I take ONE for a four day weekend. No one will care you wore it twice unless you are a profuse sweater.
We could see that
What if it’s a rolling book bag lol should I still pick it up?
You'd have to measure it to make sure it fits for sure
@@TheCityandBeyond oh ok thank you
thank you for sharing the info about the bag
You're welcome
Reminds me of the actor from the movie US
When traveling with family, or an extra person, does Spirit allow each person to take a personal item or only one? In the case that everything is registered under one person.
Each ticket purchased is allowed one personal item.
@@TheCityandBeyond thank you for answering so fast! I have another question, do fanny packs and shoulder bags/satchels count as personal items too?
I appreciate this video. Very helpful. Thanks
You're welcome
LUGGAGE TIPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tie three or four colored ribbons around the handle to your luggage to warn others that this is not their luggage. People grab luggage at the turnstile and take it home before you ever see it.
Anywhere you put your bag, it could be grabbed in error. Example: overhead compartment, unloaded from the bus, at the hotel lobby, at the airport turnstile...
These ribbons make your luggage different and EASY TO SPOT when the piece is surrounded by 35 other cases unloaded from the bus. Using 4 ribbons make it immediately different than other cases with 1 ribbon.
Use 1” wide ribbons 14” long and not longer. Cut the ends at 45 degrees.
Tie the ribbons as a sandwich, as if they were one ribbon. Use a man’s tie, a half Windsor knot for the best look. After it is tied on, the total length of the ribbons will be about 5 inches from the handle. This is too short to catch on anything such as rollers.
Scissor cut trim the ribbons to cascading different lengths after they are tied. Put a drop of Super Glue at the end.
If each ribbon is slightly a different length by 1/4” the color layers will all show up no matter how they drape.
You can see these ribbons from 40 feet away.
Perhaps tie TWO handles or RINGS top and side of the case.
Tie using a HALF WINDSOR KNOT to the metal buckle ring of the handle.
Learn Half Windsor knot tying:
It is the 2nd example in this video
th-cam.com/video/X0yh5rKB9lE/w-d-xo.html
This knot does not loosen.
Put your phone number on one ribbon using a fine point permanent Sharpie.
Example: “Owner 454-333-7878”
No personal name necessary.
No address necessary on the ribbon.
Choose one ribbon with an unusual pattern or fabric to really make it unique. The 4th ribbon could be black color.
Stand by the output port of the turnstile to reduce the chance of someone else grabbing your piece.
Tie your skiies, duffel bag, backpack and what ever else with matching ribbons-even your computer case.
If you are a Travel Agent, you could hot gold stamp one ribbon with your name and phone number. Send them a set of ribbons, red and blue and BLACK to your customer as a gift. Record this gift in your database so you don’t duplicate yourself.
Buy a gold hot embossing machine. Gold emboss your business name on the BLACK ribbon. Put the customer’s name on it if possible.
Pleasant color combinations:
Red, white and blue
Chartreuse and purple and orange
Orange and light blue
Orange and yellow
Gray and pink
Green and yellow
Red and Green
Red and Gold
Light blue and light green and white
The 4th ribbon could be white, gray, black, tan
Tip #2 Take a cell phone picture of the ribbon tied on. Then another picture of the full luggage piece. You now have a way to communicate “what it looks like” if someone is tasked with searching for it. Take this picture outside in direct sun not under neon lights.
Tip #3 Place a strip of colored duct tape on the inside lining to your case. Put TWO pieces in DIFFERENT places such as INSIDE a pocket to the case. If you dare, put your phone number DIRECTLY ON THE FABRIC WITHOUT USING TAPE. Or, put your name and phone number on this tape. If all identity is stripped from your case, you have this to show. If someone steals it and rips off identity tags, you can show the police officer the inside tape...
To be sneaky about the tape, put your phone number on the STICKY side of the tape. Nothing is on the surface side of this tape.
Tip #4
Put your phone number on a 2” x 1/2” piece of fabric or plastic sheet. Use colored Duct tape, such as black or red or neon, to tape this message to the top side of the handle. This message is under the tape hidden from view. The lettering does not touch the sticky part. Wrap it 2-3 times. Also include Tips 1,2,3 above. If you need to prove identity of the case, just unwrap it and show.
Tip #5 ADDING UNIQUENESS
4 ribbons
1 designer ribbon
colored taped handle
stencil spray paint a stencil letter or number or word to the suit case surface in addition to using all the ideas here.
Stencil spray paint a letter to the top ribbon.
Use ribbons that are wider or more narrow than 1”.
Put a travel sticker on the case.
I took notes😁
Have you guys used the Beis Mini weekend bag as a personal item of Spirit?
Not on Spirit but without the bottom pouch and a basic economy ticket on United.
Yeah, I pack for a week and I bring extra underwear. Nice bag.
LOL i love that tshirtttt!!!!!
Thanks
Thank you!
You are very welcome.
It’d be so great if you linked some of the useful items you recommended! Like the travel router or that travel pouch with the clear pocket. Thank you for the video though!
You can find that clear travel pouch at Walmart where the travel-sized toiletries are, or in target, meijers, etc.
I can’t do this!! I take like 4 pair of shoes for each day 😂
😂
Can I bring my medicine on my personal item?
Yes
What's happening ya'll just sub to your channel, I'm about to fly with United I'm in economy now I'm 6'4 about 4XX lbs lol will it be tight for me?
Hey Jac,
You should be ok especially if you have an aisle seat to stretch out a little. Middle seats are always a little odd when seated with other people regardless of your size, and kamau personally prefers the window to use the wall as a pillow but all the same. Most seats should have enough room. Let us know how it goes!
@@TheCityandBeyond thanks for the info....do I need to take a seat belt extension
You can or ask for one as soon as you board the plane. Depending on the aircraft, the belt may be tight.
@@Jacblack69 how did it go?
@@Jays81305girl went great i had the perfect seat
Can I carry two personal bags?
You'd have to pay for a carry on in order to have the second bag.
Don’t fly Spirit. 😂
👋🏿
😅
Are medical bags free? There’s literally no way to get a human customer service rep with Spirit. So I’m turning to TH-cam.
That's why we're here! 👍🏾
@@TheCityandBeyond Sweet. Do you know the answer about medical bags? Google doesn’t even know.
What about them? We've taken a medical bag on with us.
@@TheCityandBeyond In addition to the one free carry on that you get, can you bring a medical bag for free, too? We’ve never flown with Spirit.
You get a free personal bag not a carry-on and by law I believe they have to let you bring your medical bag. One thing we've thought about doing when we use budget airlines is putting a medical tag on it so that they know without having to ask us. You can probably get a basic one on Amazon.
Bad airline I hurd
Must be true. Maybe.