How to Pack for Long Term Travel in 2024 (CARRY-ON ONLY) | Packing Tips and Checklist
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- How do you pack for long term travel using only a carry on bag? We get this question all the time so we thought it was time to break down how we traveled Europe and Asia for 6-months in nothing but carry ons.
This packing tip video is our ULTIMATE GUIDE to packing for long term travel using only a carry on.
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE PACKING CHECKLIST:
awaytogether.com/packinglist
Please SUBSCRIBE to follow along:
bit.ly/3ApRy2W
LINKS TO MANY OF THE ITEMS WE RECOMMENDED:
CLOTHING AND SHOES
Saxx Boxer Briefs amzn.to/3LjhFxZ
Eddie Bauer Puffer Jacket amzn.to/3OEoBIk
Eddie Bauer Fleece Zip amzn.to/3Myd1wC
Women's Birkenstocks amzn.to/3vUnY4y
Altra Walking shoes amzn.to/37SdU4f
Nike running shoes amzn.to/3MCcf1n
Nike sandals amzn.to/3KsLKdn
BAGS AND PACKING CUBES
Monos Carry on Plus shrsl.com/47dbs
WANDRD packable day pack amzn.to/3rRxjco
Allie's daypack amzn.to/3ESw7KU
Compression cubes amzn.to/3KwdY6R
Peak design bag peak-design.pxf.io/q4AbQn
Small packing squares for organizing cables amzn.to/3LpdxwA
TOILETRIES
Philips norelco trimmer amzn.to/3kfwR3r
Redken brews gel amzn.to/3kfVYDb
Gootubes amzn.to/3kg53vR
Norchan Nail Clippers amzn.to/38lro8x
Clinique Facial Soap Bar amzn.to/3OEVnZB
Sonicare Toothbrush amzn.to/3vi7dRM
Dry Shampoo amzn.to/36POx2D
Olaplex Hair Treatment amzn.to/3vhvKGD
Micellar water amzn.to/36SwnNI
Origins Spot Treatmentamzn.to/3vIlxSU
Face Moisturizing Stick amzn.to/3OEXD39
Olaplex Hair Oil amzn.to/3vMZfPD
Osprey Toiletry Bag amzn.to/3kxZ9Xf
Clear TSA Approved Toiletry Bag amzn.to/3y2ABxu
MISCELLANEOUS
Osprey Hydration Vest amzn.to/3Kjiiq2
Door Lock amzn.to/3Kh6mFt
Spiky Ball amzn.to/3vfAwod
Eye Masks amzn.to/3ENcaoP
EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter amzn.to/3Ln72dx
Osprey Document Case amzn.to/3ETJQBh
Microfiber Towels amzn.to/3F4L5Op
Resistance Bands amzn.to/3ERruB1
Lululemon Baseball Cap amzn.to/36PCbYj
Jewelry Organizer amzn.to/3LoDFYC
Travel Hair Dryer amzn.to/3Khzaxl
Travel Straightener amzn.to/3OEX75d
Owala Water Bottle amzn.to/3ODH9Z0
ELECTRONICS
Apple Airpods amzn.to/3kaiPzV
Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones amzn.to/3MpsDSI
Macbook Pro amzn.to/3MHsD0N
Anker Power Strip with USB amzn.to/398Ky1K
Kindle amzn.to/3MyClSS
Sony A7iii amzn.to/38BYpgZ
DJI Mavic Air 2S Fly More amzn.to/36VVora
GoPro Hero9 amzn.to/3LrVxBT
GoPro Floating Handle amzn.to/3ME3WSG
GoPro Jaws Attachement amzn.to/372lysw
Tamron 17-28mm f2.4 Lens amzn.to/3y2yQ3m
Sony 18-105mm f4 Crop Lens amzn.to/3vOca3T
Rode VideoMicPro+ amzn.to/3MEuvY8
Rode VideoMicPro DeadCat amzn.to/3vTF0jx
Sony Shotgun Mic amzn.to/3vTJdDB
LaCie external hard drive amzn.to/38y577q
Sandisk solid state drive amzn.to/3FcjtHb
PolarPro Variable ND Filter amzn.to/3KoUK39
Drone Case amzn.to/3MHwg6V
Joby GorillaPod amzn.to/3Kl27sx
***
We're Nik and Allie, a U.S. based couple with a love of travel and adventure on a 6-month sabbatical through Europe and Asia. We publish new videos every week.
Find Us on Socials:
Instagram - / awaytogethertravel
Facebook - / awaytogethertravel
Get our free ebook on how to take a sabbatical!
awaytogether.com/sabbatical
Try Epidemic Sound for a FREE month of Royalty-free music!
share.epidemicsound.com/dc2sy4
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:03 What We Packed - Clothing Tips
2:54 What We Packed - Women's Clothing
6:53 What We Packed - Men's Clothing
11:15 What We Packed - Toiletries
16:31 What We Packed - Miscellaneous
25:20 Our Bags
29:20 How We Pack - Packing Tips
29:48 How We Pack - Packing The Bags
30:20 BONUS - MUST or BUST
Get Your Free Packing List Here: awaytogether.com/packinglist
Great information! And I like how you guys didn't talk over one another and interrupt eachother like other videos
Thanks for watching! LOL I (Nik) can't stand that either. Can't focus haha
Like a normal american?!! 😅
Actually if you've ever been in a hotel emergency where there were no lights, you would be thankful for the headlamp. It provides piece of mind for very little real estate.
Can't believe you guys packed all of that stuff in carry on's.
At times we can’t either! Maybe someday we should make an “if we did it again” type of video. 🤔
I'm a fan of packing light and there are some great tips. Others have commented on weight limits, and I have to say that is the most difficult part. Here in Australia ALL airlines have a strict weight limit of 7 kilograms (15.4 lbs) of carry-on luggage per person. As you are boarding, you will likely have your bag weighed, and they will ask you to surrender it to be checked in below. Make sure you have a small carry bag/satchel to keep the things you need to take out and carry on board with you (ID documents, cards, books, devices etc.). Size matters, but so does weight.
Some budget airlines let you prepurchase an additional 7 kilos. Don't wait to do it at the airport as it will cost dearly. Laundromats are fun to visit while travelling. You will meet real people. Plan a laundry day every 10 days or so, and you will manage fine with less clothing. Enjoy it all!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing
Man 7Kg is low. I've struggled with 10Kg I think from a German airline and 15Kg seems to be the norm for UK airlines. My general amount is 10-12Kg. But they don't usually weigh it if it looks under. Australian airport staff are not hard core though. Israeli airport staff even more so. They scan your carry on and manually sift through it.
Just had to Google Laundromat, assumed it was some type of clothes conveyor belt 😂. Laundrette in the UK.
@@bradavon😂 Love it
@@bradavon If you are flying Jetstar, Melbourne has an LCC terminal which you enter via escalator to ground level. Somtimes they are waiting for you at the bottom of the escalator with a scale! On another occasion I had been sitting well away from the gate minding my own business and had a bubbly and smily Jetstar staff member whiz over with a luggage scale on wheels to weigh my bag,
So very helpful!!! Great presentation. We leave in a few days and I started watching you several weeks ago. Thank you!!!
Thanks so much!! I watched this like an eager student with notepad in hand. You helped me decide to go strictly carry-on and you helped me make decisions regarding my packing list....bring or not!! Super!!
Just half way through a 6 month travel I wish I’d seen this before we left home. Thank you guys. Very very useful.
Brilliant! Love the way you both interchanged so well in your presentation. What you packed and how you packed so much - Amazing! 👏 ✨️ 😍 🙌
Loved sharing this time with both of you. Thanks for great channel 👍 👌 from Denmark 🇩🇰
Thank you for such an informative video. I love your energy and honesty. I felt as if i was talking to a friend. So many great tips. Thank you
Great video! Very helpful to hear from both perspectives!!
great video!! thank you, guys! I'm heading into a 6 months travel and my packing looks very similar!!
Congrats on your new little traveller. 🎉
This video was awesome. I haven’t traveled much but my favorite thing is using only a carry on bag because it saves you so much time. When it went to DR, I took a carry on suitcase (researched JetBlue thoroughly for requirements), a backpack that carried other things, and a Fanny pack that carried my passport, phone, etc. to have on hand. My biggest mistake was having the backpack not double as a beach bag. It was too bulky so I ended up bringing a smaller canvas bag in my backpack. The ski mask you had can come in handy if you’ll be doing activities that involves dust/dirt as well!
You had some great ideas I look forward to implementing soon; thanks. Enjoyed your conversational, interactive presentation. Loved how Nik looks at you with such love and appreciation, too! So sweet! ❤
Thanks Julie! Really appreciate your feedback.
Love this video. I would also suggest a clothes line with attached clothes clips to hang in shower, etc. Also, laundry strips so you can do some hand washing along the way. Happy traveling 😊
Thanks for this! Feel like there's a million carry-on videos about warm weather packing. This was so helpful for packing for all climates!
I'm always packing in layers for changing Autumn and winter climates.
I respect this. 😊
Loved all your videos! Hi from South India! You are a practical couple and I am going to do as you say,when I travel. Thanks so much
Awesome , you folks videos very informative and get value for our time in watching Cheers 😀👍
Thank you for the video definitely learned a lot. I’ll be in Europe next month as well.
your videos are a lot of fun.. and of course, very useful ❤
Love those microfiber towels. I have a couple in different sizes. They are awesome. The beach sized one is my favorite. I still over pack just a little bit but I am getting better. Thanks for all the tips and tricks.
Aren't they great? The temptation to overpack is still strong with us. I (Nik) probably could have gotten by with a few less things. Thanks for watching!
Girl always have a lot of things 😁😘
Thank you for this very informative video. Enjoy and keep safe always. God bless.
These are great and creative ideas suggested for packing. 👍🏼
Awesome idea on the HDMI cable! 🙌
Awesome video! despite many years of traveling, I still manage to over pack. I’m seriously going to try to follow your advice and do carry-on only with a backpack.
Thanks so much for watching! I know right? Even with years of experience the temptation to bring more is always there.
a truly useful video! thank you for sharing your traveling experience with us
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
So many great tips! ❤️
Very informative! Thank you ❤
Good information. You guys look like you really like each other.
New subscriber and loved it! Great, practical information and thank you for your honesty in the must/best section.
Thanks so much for watching!!!!!! We are happy to help and hope we can share what we’ve learned through our experience!
Awesome video and tips!
What a great and useful video. Many thanks.
Learned a lot! And immediately subscribed. Thank you for the meticulous and helpful detail: team carry on only now!
Very well done-thanks for some good ideas
I am so glad I found y'all! I am headed to Machu Picchu and the Galapagos in May. I would really like to only take just a carry on and backpack. I think I am on the 5th video of yours. Yep, I am binge watching and enjoying all of the useful info. Carry on, you two! Thank you for all the helpful info!
Awesome video! Super helpful!
Great information and 100% agree on the headphones. I'm using them to listen to your video 😁
Thanks for watching! Aren’t they awesome?
Very, very helpful!!! thank you.
Where the 😮 was this list all my life, this makes so much sense😊 I always travel light (small / mini car, with 2 kids and a big dog, so packing light is a must) but this takes not much space but gives so much more options for clothing. Thank you for sharing this video😊 only thing ive got to add is mountain shoes, we walk to much for these kind of shoes in the video😅
So many tips to use or integrate💫
5:17 Holy cow that’s a lot of clothing! I can’t wait to see how you fit it all in.
Nik and Allie, you guys gave the BEST Presentation for traveling with only carryons! I tossed ALL of the previous stuff of which I had made notes. I loved the links to what you used and the Musts or Bust list was a good idea. I will be heading for Barcelona and Marbella with my 4 girlfriends in 2 Weeks. We have always schlepped luggage in the past-but no more! Many thanks. 35:04
Janet! Thanks for taking the time to write your comment. So glad we could be helpful to you! Thanks for watching and enjoy your trip!
Yours was THE BEST travel packing video. You’re both respectful to each other and both in charge. And excellent tips. Loved the must/bust section.
Great list
Great video. Thank You!
First, really enjoying your videos! 🥰 I’m so impressed that you got all of that packed! Also, I have the Sony headphones too and LOVE them! I used them when I roomed with a bad snorer to “cancel” then out. 😂💗
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I never knew that dry shampoo powder existed! I was dreading having to wash my hair every couple of days whilst away (I always have to blow dry) but now I don’t have to! 👍😊
Very helpful, thank you.
Espectacular 💚 🍀 Muchísimas gracias María 💚 😅
I haven’t checked a bag in years. It really is freeing and saves so much time at the airport. I always enjoy seeing how other people pack so thanks for sharing!
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Good idea putting your puffer jacket into your neck pillow for the plane! 👍
Isn’t that so cool?
Great tips.. thanks!
Awesome 💯 information
Was very useful. 😊
I have not looked through the comments, but your running/ski hood is called a balaklava. :) Great videos!
You are such a cute couple! Thanks for the great travel tips. 😀
I’m not going to lie I didn’t think that was all going to fit 😂 😅 you are inspiring me to try to use just a carryon and backpack for my upcoming trip.
Great thoughts! Many will glean worthwhile ideas from this vid. Personally I do the Rule of 3 for all items except shoes. Wear one on plane the other in my carry-on. One all-purpose jacket. We plan regular laundry stops. Has worked for me for the past 20 years. Isn’t it so freeing having one small travel bag! Cheers from 🇦🇺.
Yes! I finally found another "rule of 3" devotee! Finally! I only break the 3-rule for undies.
@@anivee5863lol, I have merino undies and socks, wash in the sink dry over night. Those are my rule of 3.
I digress with 5 short sleeve tops and 4 lightweight sweaters, 2 cardigan, one ls crew neck, 1 turtle neck. They pack small and with the 3 bottoms work.
Lol, it's just a rule of 3 altered😂❤
@@barbarahallowell2613 sounds just about perfect for my Fall trip to Ireland and Scotland - plus trench coat, umbrella and one warm hat
Thanks for a great video, appreciate the experiences you share. Can you provide more information on the Voltage Converter you use (referred to in the video)? Thanks!
Nice video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Interesting light packing tips.
Great video!!
I’m glad you mentioned your “bust”. I was wondering why you were traveling with those things.
Awesome video! Thank you! And actually the locking gadget isn’t so much for if your lock doesn’t work as it is for added security. Very popular amongst solo female travelers because you can put it on hotel doors or air bnb doors, both places where someone else has a key that allows access. 😊
Great feedback! We'll be sure to highlight that perspective in a future video. Thanks for watching.
As a solo female traveler, I have one and will always take it even if I don’t end up using it. Peace of mind is priceless.
@@awaytogether has anyone mentioned taking a rubber door stopper instead of the “bust” lock? I’m a first time long haul traveler and I’m a single female. One “con” was in the case of true emergency it may take too much time to get it off. One “pro” of the rubber stopper was that it can just be kicked away. I am an overly detailed “what if” thinker, yet traveling carryon only. Peace of mind as to my safety while sleeping is paramount, yet I don’t want to over complicate things. Help?
Great video guys
Thanks Kenneth! Thanks for watching
You need an additional light across the front of the table so we can see the dark objects when you hold them up guys. Thanks for the video. Loved that you packed all that stuff in small cases.
The Clinique soap no longer comes in container sadly so I use Matador soap bag.
Thanks so much for your tips! I’ll just mention that Tylenol/acetaminophen is not always available for purchase . I searched Italy for it and some pharmacists didn’t even know that I was talking about. I later learned they don’t sell or use it there. There were alternatives, but with my allergies I learned me lesson and now always being some with me. 😊
In Europe they call it paracetamol- But good idea to bring it
Thanks! I wasn’t sure it was the same thing and I have a lot of allergies, so I was hesitant to take it.
Where do you find the links you say are below? Can’t find it. Love your TH-cam helps with traveling. We are going to Italy in October. Thanks for all of your advice.
For hair, I can also recommend cleansing conditioner. This stuff works well if you are in places with less than stellar water pressure as it is easier to rinse out of the hair than shampoo. I have waist length hair, shampoo and I have a contentious relationship on the road...
For jewelry, I've learned to take minimal. Earrings, one pair two-tone dangle, one pair each silver and gold stud. I don't take rings as your fingers tend to swell when travelling. I might pack a two-tone chain if I think I'll be going to a fancy place. This fit in a small changepurse I kept with my hair items.
Spikey ball is great for tight shoulders and to relieve your sore muscles if you climb hills or carry packs for a while.
Loved this! Thank you for posting this. Only one question though. How did you get the bug spray on without putting in the liquids bag?
wooow!
just wooow🤩
This was a great and informative idea! Thanks so much for walking us thru it. I’m still curious about how you decide to pack what where…. Know what I mean? Like…what do you put at the bottom and hard to reach and what do YOU like to keep handy
A lot of smaller airlines in Australia were weighing cabin bags which included any handbags and laptops and can only now weigh 7kg
Yes and when travelling different airlines have different weight and size restrictions. So these bags would be too big and heavy . In Thailand it’s 5kg for carry on luggage and several long distance airlines .
Exactly. Lots of different weights and sizes for cabin luggage to be stored in the overhead locker and under the seat in front of you depending on airlines with some budget airlines charging for cabin luggage in Europe. All the videos I've seen so far produced by American packing carry on, their bags are checked into hold luggage.
thanks for adding links to your purchable items. Would also be nice to see a summary of the number/types of clothing items packed so that I didnt have to go back and rewatch (pen in hand.) Great video tho. Very practical. Thanks
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
My husband, who has serious back problems, is planing a 6 week trip to europe with a buddy and he wants to only handle his camera bag and a carry on bag. Until I saw your video I thought it couldn't be done. Hey, if you guys can do 6 months with a carry on 6 weeks now seems like a piece of cake! Hopefully my husband doesn't see this post cuz I'm going to take the credit for all your practical, realistic advice. LOL Can't wait to hear what you are up to next!
My pleasure! Feel free to have him email me (it’s in our about section) if they need any other pointers or advice. We’ve spent a total of 6 months traveling Europe and have learned a lot!
Hi. I like Your videos, I did watch 10. I wish You continue do these videos,if You continue travel and / or home products too.
Really great video! Thank you. I have to pack to go to Alaska this summer, and it can span temp ranges from very warm to wet cold and miserable. So this whole video is applicable. Enjoyed the presentation too!
Thank you so much for watching, and enjoy Alaska!
I suggest a very good hooded rain coat and a compressible down vest for any needed warmth!
@@joannbanks9963 It was very warm when we were there, but I did take a rain coat and sweater which worked well for when we were up in the mountains, because it was still cold and snowy there!
When I was in Alaska several years ago (during July), I took a thin fleece zip up jacket, a compressible down vest, and a hooded rain coat that would layer over any combination of those items. Worked out perfectly for all of the weather conditions. (Oh, and a large-brimmed hat!)
Thank you for mentioning how many undies and socks you packed. I’ve been watching lots of travel packing videos and no one seems to mention the number of undies. So appreciate it.
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and you may have covered this before but I’m curious as to what your bust items are from when you first left for Europe/Asia? What “comforts” did you learn to live without?
I also have a cute tiny folding hair dryer with a small diffuser. I love it but depending on where I'm traveling, I'll probably leave it at home. I will say that the dryer came in handy more in India. Most of our hotels did not have a hairdryer. It rained the whole day we were at the Taj Mahal and I used it to dry my shoes...lol. It wasn't needed on our Cambodia, Vietnam trip because there were hair dryers at all of the places we stayed.
Compressable down jacket sounds very wise! I am surprised at the amount of clothes that you take. We also only take carry on. Everything, even my backpack of items for the plane ride, must fit into my Rick Steves wheelie carry on. When i land at my destination airport i put everything in my wheelie so i only have my wheelie to watch over on the busy metro ride to our accomadations.
We wash our undergaments (underwear and socks) out in the sink each night cutting down on the number of items that we need to bring. For our 4 week trip i brought 3 pair of wool socks, 1 bra and 4 underwear.
I carried a Daiso shopping bag in my purse which i used every day.
Being smaller helps too. The larger you are the larger your clothes and the more room they take up in your bag. Love the parka the packs into what looks like a neck pillow.
I have lived and traveled around the world with a carry-on. I travel ultralight, half of what is presented for men is this video. A packing trick I learned while I was in the military.. One can easily and cheaply often buy things needed in foreign markets and street vendors. I usually keep spare room in my carry-on for newly needed purchased items.
Your approach is obviously great for many travelers, but I think (?) it's different if you're touring and not staying long in any one place. Recently in London we spent a few hours searching for a knee brace we thought would be fairly easy to find, and didn't find it because I need a small size. We wished we had brought one "just in case," so we could have spent more time exploring interesting sights. When I think back over my travels in the past year, I'm reluctant to spend my limited time trying to find something I could have brought from home. Obviously that involves tough judgment calls to avoid having to check a bag, because all the little things that "don't take much space" do add up!
I packed for 2 weeks in Europe much less clothing. it worked pretty well, Of course, it depends on what you are planning to do, the season you are going and the place itself.
For sure! We had to cover multiple countries and seasons. Hope you had an awesome trip!
Didn't see the link for the suitcase, but that's not a Carry-on pro, the pro got the front sleeve for electronics. That looks like a Carry-on Plus if im wrong, which might be too big for international carry-on. Great video keep up the good work
A lot of airlines only allow 7kg carry on , and that includes your personal item ,....I have seen them weigh carry on bags at the gate , so check with your airline , its not always the size of the carry on
Thank you so much for the info . Just curious at the airport the carry one wasn’t over weight? I think they usually scan the carry one.
We are going to travel to Istrael and we are going to take the carry one and backpack. Thanks again that was very helpful.
Some good suggestions here; however, I'm Australian and airlines have a 7.5 kg carry-on allowance here.
I travel to Bali often. My next trip, I will take a suitcase full of things I don't need in Australia, to add to the Bali suitcase that I leave over there.
For the second and third trips to Bali this year, I plan on travelling carry-on only. Carry-on will include my laptop, travel essentials, charging cords etc. The things I need to take over and bring back home again to use.
I like your brown crossbody/belt bag.. what is it? Thanks!
Fantástico 😂💃
Very useful
I was planning to buy two Large suitcases, for the trip to Ireland. But then I saw a video from you and I like, oh duh. But I'm an author and I don't want to leave my books behind.
So I'll have to ship them via DHL Express to the Hotel. Because this is a permanent trip to Ireland. Work related.
Hi love your videos. I downloaded your packing list and on the Women's clothing side there seem to be a couple of items left off. 1. a pair of jeans/long pants 2.swimsuit/sun protection top. No need to pack a hairdryer either as the majority of hotels have them in the rooms. Leave the straightener at home! Treat yourself to a blow dry at the local salon
Great video!
Does the adapter that you posted convert the voltage for your hair iron to work? Typically, when I have traveled in the past, the hair straightener ends up not working with the adapter that I bring! 🤦🏻♀️
Love your videos thabks for all things you guys always teach us. But one thing, for us in south America thinking on having all that merino clothes it's as expensive as our ticket for Europe. Would be nice to have other accessible clothing.. thank you ❤
OMG!!! I can't. believe it. When I saw Allie stuff's, I was wondering how she could fit all of that? I practically will fit those things into my checked bag. Wow, it's eye-opening that you can fit lots of stuff in carry-on luggage? Thank you for your video, I clicked your video because I was curious about how to better pack your carry-on with lots of stuff. I always think that carry-on can't fit anything that much. They are just too small. Wow, you guys have proven me wrong! I'm going to try it for my next trip.
Ok. So get you on the 3 pairs of shoes for women, great choices for the climate your were going to.
3 pairs in Ireland in late Autumn through winter?
Black chunky heeled boots on the plane. Nice waterproof PV lug soled chelsea boots and black Skechers trainers in the carry on. Fill them up with socks and underwear and an extra scarf or gloves.
Love my Birks and flips, just don't suit all situations.
I love and agree with what y'all said.
You gave to take the info and make it your own. 😊❤😊
I would Really love to see a cold weather pack hack to see how it compares to what I've been doing for years. I've got my system but, yeah, ALWAYS room for improvement and tweeks!😊❤😊
Unless you're going hiking you didn't a water bottle that big. Especially in cities, you're always minutes from a cafe or shop.
What is the adapter you are showing at 19:00? It looks purple in the video.
I want that document organizer so bad but I can’t find it anywhere! Did they discontinue it?