Travel Tips: Packing Hacks, Tips & Essentials
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- Whether you're gone for a week or a year, the key to packing is the same. We take apart our bags to show you the gear we wear on the road.
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The trouble with polyester clothing is that it gets really smelly really fast. Really smelly. I've had better luck with poly/cotton blend -still drys faster than all cotton without stinking. Merino wool doesn't smell and is actually suitable for all climates. Silk is fantastic for tshirts and underwear and long underwear. Quick dry, comfortable and light and small for packing. Good first layer for warmth without weight. Yes, silk and merino are expensive, but you're packing light and only need a few pieces and companies like Patagonia charge a lot for their polyester anyway. The beauty of natural materials is that they are also biodegradable. Polyester is plastic and plastic is forever - not environmentally friendly. Great video. Good quality and helpful.
You are spot on. Merino is excellent. I hike and travel with merino - it dries quickly and is lightweight and does not irritate the skin. I recently bought a pair of merino underwear - as good as my Exofficio, but more natural:)
Silk is disgusting. Made by dead caterpillars :-(
But you are right on polyester getting really smelly. Which is the reason why I always make sure that my shirts are 100% cotton. Yes, they take two or three days to dry if you handwash them. So I take enough of them to last me for two weeks and everything's fine.
Petra44YT silk comes from a silk worm not caterpillars
same same, but different
As an older woman who travels carry on only - going UK to USA to do super geeky history stuff - my top 3 tips are - 1. Silk, silk shirts and PJs pack very small, wick brilliantly and when washed out, dry very fast (you do need the right kind of silk if you care about how creased they are after drip drying) anyplace with high humidity will help creases drop out. 2. Don’t bring underwear home, I pack my old knickers and socks and then when they are no longer needed, throw them away - more space for souvenirs. 3. Pack a stow away hold all or back pack, you can be more relaxed about your packing when on the road and, when it’s time to fly home, if you do have too much stuff, you can send one bag back in the hold - you’re going home, it doesn’t matter if the back of dirty clothes is late, you have clothes at home.
Oh that second pair of shoes - I take good walking, water safe, sandals - good for hot days and open water swimming - and from what I remember of hostels (back in the dark ages) shower shoes are sometimes a good option to.
PS - Bug repellent wipes - don’t count as a liquid at the airport and easy to carry and use during the day.
Hi Pureholy - some excellent points. I agree silk is an excellent travel material. Happy Travels:)
I reccomend keeping all your clothes in a dry bag/sack. They can be a lifesaver. It's nice to see you both in Louis and Ben's vlogs, enjoying your time in the UK. You lovely guys did a great job at helping Louis find his bag.
Packing is my guilty pleasure
polyester is the worst fabric to wear in a hot country! I agree it's light weight and easy to pack but it's a CLASSIC NONO. Synthetic fibres tend to be water-repellent; they allow sweat to build up, reducing evaporation, and causing discomfort and irritation. I've travelled a lot and cotton, linen and rayon is the best material as they're natural and breathable. Not the best tip 'material wise'.
thanks for sharing.
Just came back from a 6 months backpaking trip around South east asia and I totally agree with these tips. Not bringing too much things and the dry towel is definelty a must.
The pack towels are the best. Can use them at the beach too and really easy to wash
I’m going Backpacking this September with my sister & niece! And I can’t wait !!! So thankful for your channel and all of the tips!!!
Very helpful video guys.
+woltersworld cheers dude!!!
+woltersworld cheers Wolter!
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Wang Candy love this
I love Wolters World
I've watched a few packing and traveling videos but this is by far my favorite.
I think the best advice on this video is to dress in layers. I lived and traveled many years throughout Alaska and found that best because you can adjust to going in and out of door, adjust to the changes in temperature during the day, adjust as you travel from place to place, in and out of small airplanes, etc.
Great advice! Overpacking has always been a struggle for me. I'd definitely also recommend considering what your luggage is. If you buy to big of a suitcase/pack then you are more than likely going to overpack. Mix/match is definitely the key. Thanks for the info!
Essentials things that im going to bring in my backpack trip for SURE
I've binged watched a few "What to pack" videos and this is the best so far! To the point, good detail. NOOICE!
Really? They forgot the first aid kit, the toiletries etc etc. What did it all weigh and what did it look like packed???
what about flip flops for hostel showers?!
Casey Johnston A must, no questions asked!!!
Yes. They also come in handy for camp sites as well...they allow your feet to breath. Anyhow, you can tie them to the outside of your pack if you don't have room inside it.
Waste of time
I'd love a woman's edition.
Looking into it
+Toni Roohr I think this is the woman's edition.
+Toni Roohr We're putting ours up right now. Will send your way :)
Thanks.
+Mark K +1
such fabrics like nylon and polyester don't let the skin breath: if it's hot - you'll be sweating, if it's cold - it won't help you get warm... Always choose natural fabrics like viscose, linen and cotton!
***** Yes, I've always found that synthetics make me clammy and uncomfortable.
Viscose is not natural
Are you nuts or have you just never worn good synthetics? These fabrics are made to be breathable
My husband loves the excofficios! lol. Your travel tips are on point!
this is my first time travelling .. I'm a south african & on my way to Texas in the end of May !!! super excited THANKS for the great tips guys
It was more of advertising than hack
Oh my goodness, thank you for actually providing a truly lightweight/minimalist packing video. I am totally on board with all your tips, but I also use Merino wool fabric (naturally odor resistant unlike synthetic), and I am just getting into Tencel/Merino mix. I have just created my channel and will be doing a similar video. I have looked online at female versions on this, and everyone OVERPACKS. They start out by saying don't over pack, then they pack 5 pairs of shoes.... um hello, that is over packing. Great video, I am glad to see other people that are knowledgeable of the different fabrics out there, and are not afraid to clean their clothes in the sink ;)
the f*ck.. Europeans don't wear shorts? That's quite an unworldly statement
I better go into my closet and yell at my pants for faking being shorts.
Mark Møller Hansen yell harder😂
Yeah in France there’s a lot of shorts, really short shorts, colourful short shorts
maskevito yes, I do
a must see video if you are backpacking on your next trip..
Thanks for the tips on choosing a cloth, i've never thought about by knowing the material of cloth, i can save times on washing cloth and save my bag so much weight(i always though backpackers usually filled their bag with tons of clothes lol). Gotta start searching for cloth now before my very first backpaking trip in USA, EXCITED!!!
Silk is beautiful for traveling - super comfy, light, quick drying... Merino same, but warm, even if wet. I recommend a gore- tex jacket waterproof but breathable and extremely strong.
Oh my lord. Found your newer videos first. Great Scott, Marty. We've gone back in time!
Yes I need this tips for my next video project: Traveling!
You guys rock. Keep up the good work.
A small first aid kit is a must for me. I often get minor cuts and bruises from snorkeling or hiking. Its nice to take care of them immediately as it prevents infection and $$$ from needing to visit a hospital.
Spot on - bit of an oversite!!!! There are some countries you'd rather not risk the hospital, lol!!!! Happy Travels:)
GREAT video guys and filled with surprisingly good / solid information.
Hey good job!! I thought I was the only one wearing quick dry travel gear. Well, not the only one, but it's fun to try to turn others on to the concept.
Great advice!
This really helped!! I'm going to Australia for year.
Great video! Love all the tips!
Great tips, real scenario examples of how to get organized during travels and to make it easier and lighter for you... :)
I've personally found all of these tips to be useful in my travels. Cheers!
+DuhLime that's great to hear dude! Which one do you find the most useful?
Making outfits with only 3 shirts and 3 pairs of pants. If you mix and match, you can have 9+ outfits. Also the boardshorts tip - who says you can't wear boardshorts on a hike?
I'm loving this channel
Thanks your guys for this video!
You guys are crazy haha, great video, I learned a few new tips from you guys as well
Keep it up and safe travels!
Love you GUYS!
Thanks for that video, it was really helpful.
totally agree with the information. thank you
Oh wow super great that you guys make this video!! Because couple days ago in one of the video i have been wondering how do you pack all your things in one travel backpack..Thanks guys.You guys are super awesome :D
Brilliantoh! Thank you!
I just subscribed to you today and this were helpful tips to show my "heavy packer friends" great video!
Cool! Glad you find our videos useful. Cheers!
This was such a great video.
Awesome tips and I got a LOT out of it. Next time I go on a longer trip I am definitely coming back here for future references.
Cheers from Melbourne, Australia. = )
Love Melbourne! Thanks for watching and we're happy it helped! Cheers and drink a flat white for us ;)
Wow I loved these ideas man.
Haha loved the socks colors trick to know which one are dirty or clean !
Thanks Anais!
New suscriber here! Convinced me at 2.36 hahah but seriously I need to use the "I'm not sure if I need it" tip, thanks guys!
Great tips guys! Thats pretty much what I said to my fiends when we went to Thailand. Take half of the clothes and twice as much cash. Amen
my brother's a runner and he always wears running shorts as swim shorts bc they often are more stylish and like you said, you can run and swim in them
Great video thanks. Can you tell me if you were in Shetland in this video at 3.33 into the clip?
I'm so glad that i'm doing all of those lol
You guys are awsome!! really good tips for beginner backpackers!!
Best travel advice ever: 'pack half the clothes you think you'll need, and twice the amount cash!" thanks!
like your practical tips
Great advice guys :)
great video guys !!! thanks for the tips !
Planning on taking a gap year so this was actually pretty useful!! Thanks.
Cool! Where are you planning on going Emily?
Umm... Not sure yet. We're still making plans. I'd like to go to Australia but apparently the more obscure or unheard of places are better. Any suggestions?
Awesome guys!
Thanks guys love the tips I compete alot in bjjj so I'm always traveling thanks for this vid
Awesome video! Maybe u guys should travel to Norway? Up in the north u can see the northlight!
Awesome video fellas , when i first started traveling international , i use to over pack , so this is very helpful for beginner travelers
They are spot on with the underwear - I travel/hike the world with just 2 pairs ExOfficio only, lol (they are super comfy, lightweight and dry overnight). Washing as you go is easy and marks you as a serious lightweight traveller. Happy Travels:)
Good stuff, guys. Thanks
Pretty Good!! I love your tips!
This is the youtube channel I have been looking for, currently preparing my year long backpacking adventure!
Glad you found us Jack! Where are you thinking about traveling to?
vagabrothers Traveling for 1 year! starting in South East Asia, then Europe and finally South America.
This video saved my life! You got a new subscriber!
you guys are awesome
Super helpful video!
Great video guys!! cheers!!
Omg. Watching this in 2018 when I only saw my first Vagabrothers video last year. So baby-faced! 😂
Europeans don't wear shorts!?! That's a new one..., at least in southern European countries, specially mediterranean, we wear shorts often, except in winter and later fall... even then some people wear them.... Saying Europeans don't wear shorts is like saying Americans don't go to rodeos just because only some states have that tradition....
Thanks for the video , great tips ;)
It's not some states, it more like 90% of states that don't go to rodeos
There are rodeos in more than half of the states.
love your videos!
Ya!!! Patagonia!!!!
you should do a video about how to choose a backpack ..cheers guys
This was super helpful!
Glad you found it useful Maddie!
Your T-shirts so cool!
love this video
So good!
Great video! Great tips! Great fun!
***** Thanks Laurie. Glad you found the video useful. Hope you subscribed :)
probably my favourite pair of brothers on TH-cam! Thanks for the tips! :)
Thanks for watching!!!
Going to the Himalayas, Nepal, and Tibet next summer! Thanks for the helpful tips :)
How awesome! Alex is jealous! Travel safe and take lots of photos!
will do!
What would you recommend for a person with terrible shoulders to use? I'm thinking of a roller duffle bag. Backpacks just never worked for me :(
This helped so much ! (Even though I'm a girl) I'm going on holiday for a week and I was worrying about if I had to take a big suitcase because I never thought of wearing the same clothes twice! 😂 well thanks for helping me !
this will be good for when I go to New Zealand next year for 6 months :)
Such a big help. Just starting to travel more and want to cut down on bags (airline baggage fees ugh!). Any other tips for traveling to paris.
can you make video about choosing the right backpack for traveling. thanks
Not really packing hacks, just a shopping list, delivered smugly.
Hi CF, it looks that way. Think you should pack what u love and need - not the latest must haves. Not how I travel the world - too much valuable clobber to worry about, lol. Happy travels:)
You guys, so entertaining!
Hahah thank you Louise - make sure you subscribe and check out some of our newer videos :)
Are you guys sponsored by Patagonia?
+Jon B Baca Quite obviously seeing as basically every single piece of equipment/clothing is from Patagonia
Jon B Baca or they just really like Patagonia...if you have the $ and can get all your travel stuff at one place, why wouldn't you?
I'm sure it was the sound corporate ethics that made all the difference. :)
Aaron, my thoughts exactly. If they sponsored my world wide travels I would have a hard time arguing their "sound corporate ethics" also. Nothing wrong with it, just jealous. ;-)
Patagonia makes good products, but overpriced
Halfway into a three month tip through Europe and I still can't pack for crap. Thanks for the video guys!
Enjoy your trip! :)
vagabrothers Thanks! Looking forward to seeing more of your travels.
Do you have a video about what other essential things is needed to travel, like which filters for water etc? Thank you, Go bless 🙏👍
loved it!
Good choice! Patagonia 😊
Patagucci!!!
Hahaha
Exactly what I thought
Your videos are awesome! What size backpacks do you guys use?
Hi Izhar, think it's a secret, lol. Happy Travels:)
Running shorts can also double as a swim suit and are really light and dry easy, but they can be slightly, um form fitting, on guys so if you're cool with that, they work well.
Haha I saw the note so I Liked the video! Pretty cool vid guys, keep them coming! :)
Good eye!!
Thanks for the tips guys! Do you use compression sacks, or any other type of space saving bags within your backpack?
+migui8850 We use compression packs by a company called Mile High Mountaineering. For undergarments, we use a zip lock.
Ah man, I am such a shocking over-packer. Definitely going to try and incorporate some of these tips when I hit up Bali soon! :D
Please make a reference on the best running sport shoes for travel when on a biz trip