Pack Like a Pro: Uncover My Secrets From 20 Years of Travel
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- What's in my bag?? See exactly what I pack (and why) after 20 years of world travel. Comment on this video and subscribe to my channel for a chance to win a FREE Minaal Carry-On 3.0 backpack and Flashpacker Bundle ($400 value). Check their travel backpacks out here: bit.ly/minaal_twk 🎒
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Win a Free Carry-On Bag
1:08 My Packing Strategy
1:36 Packing Cubes
3:00 Packing Categories
4:00 Travel Clothes
5:10 Compression Cubes
5:56 Folding and Packing
7:00 Shoes
8:49 Best Suitcases
11:03 Toiletries & Makeup
12:41 Sentimental Items
13:15 Jewelry and small items
13:55 Toiletry Bags and Tips
16:18 Misc Must-Haves
20:00 Inside my Minaal Laptop Bag
30:51 My Carry-On Suitcase & Electronics
36:15 Get a Free Packing List
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👱🏻♀️ About: Kristin Wilson is the author of Digital Nomads For Dummies, the host of Badass Digital Nomads Podcast, and known as Traveling with Kristin on TH-cam. She's traveled to more than 60 countries and has been helping people move overseas since 2005. Get help with moving to a new country by applying at www.TravelingwithKristin.com/relocation
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Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute individual consulting or advice. Opinions shared in this video are personal and subjective. Video descriptions usually contain affiliate links for products that I use and love. Thanks for watching!
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Great video. I’m going to use some of your tips that I was unaware of this summer. Hope you always have safe travels! 17:00
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Still here
New subscriber from down under. Great clip, fingers crossed that I'm your lucky newbie love the look of that bag.
This was a helpful video, thank you. I just subscribed ❤
I have a duffel bag that I bought 20 years ago for 15 bucks and I still use it wherever I go. It's been with me everywhere even in Iraq and Afghanistan during my deployments.
Wow - what brand is it?
Checked bag? Ah nope. I have a carry on and one personal item. I want flexibility to be able to move to another flight without being tied to that checked back. I want my bags with me without risking lost luggage. Always great content Kristin. Cheers!
Thanks Robert! Traveling, carry-on only is ideal, but I’ve excepted that I can’t do it as a video creator, Podcaster, and DJ. I have too much equipment, but it’s for a good cause!
@@TravelingwithKristin Very true that I am not a podcaster, filming and a DJ. I see you're also carrying a drone which plenty of VLOGers are carrying these days. Some are heavy I imagine. Makes for a heavy bag.
Alright for a week or two but a 3 month working trip needs a bit more stuff to take.
@@petersmith8134 Although for 2-3 months you would be expecting to be doing laundry anyway. Why burden yourself with all that extra weight and bulk? You wear 20% of your clothes 80% of the time. Travel light.
So agree. Carry-on only for 20+ years. So convenient. 👋🏻🇦🇺
I’ve never understood the packing cube mentality because it seems like between the cubes there’s wasted space. But you have done a superb job of explaining the benefits of using packing cubes. And I learned about compression cubes from you as well. I’ve decided to subscribe to your channel. Traveling for 3 weeks with my wife, all without checking in a bag on the plane. Wish us luck!!
Good luck on your trip! Cubes are less about space saving and more about organizing. Being able to find what you need without digging, and if your bag is searched or opens up during handling, things are contained and less likely to be lost. For my bag for two weeks in Greece, I've got a cube with clothes, a cube with undies and my swimsuit, sandals in a shoe bag, then all my accessories tucked in around the edges and in between.
Loved your tip about squeezing the liquid container a little when putting the cap on to prevent leaks. I love all your tips!
Thank you! So happy to hear!
I love learning new packing tricks. I've been packing carry-on only for a few years now and have managed to get my whole family to do the same. Makes our travels so much simpler!
Have followed you for years. This video is full of practical ideas; like the way you organize each packing cube to fit your needs. Agree, soft luggage is best. Your encouraging manner makes travelling & living abroad possible. Thanks.
Thank you so much! I’m so happy to read your comment 🥰 Travel on ✈️✈️
Great info. Appreciate your content always! Happy travels Kristin!
I also love packing cubes!! They make managing any suitcase so much less stressful!
This is the most comprehensive packing video that I've found on any platform. I also really appreciate the packing list that you provided. Liked, subscribed and added to a playlist for re-watching! ❤
Thanks so much, Tazz! Safe travels!
Genius tip to squeeze air out of containers to keep leaks at bay … that made me a new subbie! Kudos for being able to put individual miscellaneous items in that outside top pocket: I gather like items in small mesh pouches to assuage my anxiety over loose stuff falling out. Thank you for an organized and friendly presentation.
Thank you, Lucie!! Welcome!
Thank you for this video!! Fantastic information!! Love the details!
Great info on traveling essentials, especially the packing cubes. Thank you!
I’m a fan of packing cubes! Works great for keeping organized on cruises in small spaces as well!
I carry a collapsible water bottle, so it doesn't take up much room when empty. I also carry a large microfiber towel in a pouch on the plane. In the pouch it can be used as a pillow, but outside the pouch it can be a blanket. It can also be used as a beach towel or bath towel and is very quick to dry. Love your tips and glad I found your video. Wish it wasn't too late to enter the contest.
Fantastic tips. Very useful. Thanks, Kristin, for sharing.
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦. New subscriber, came across your channel on my feed. THANK YOU!! Finally, someone who travels with a checked bag! I get the carry on vibe that most everyone is into to save money, but sometimes one wants to pack a little extra. I sometimes feel guilty for even thinking of packing a checked bag/ suitcase when everyone seems to be travelling with a carry on bag. Looking forward to your next video. 🙂
YES! Welcome, Diana! I approve of your packing decisions :)
Thank you Kristin! You provide a wealth of essential information that makes travel less stressful!
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I’ve seen many a travel video, so I love how all inclusive and detailed you’ve been. You’re very personable. Loved the blue-light reader glasses reminder, something many of us forget to bring. Definitely have subscribed and look forward to following your future travels! ❤
Just tried compression cubes for the first time. Love them for certain circumstances, especially for a 1 change of clothes for your personal item bag. Worked great.
I love that the backpack is clamshell design! So much easier to pack!
Thanks for the packing hints! I especially like the packing cubes.
You’re welcome, Tim!
Great video Kristin. This was so helpful!!!
So many great tips! Thanks! ❤
This is so helpful!! I'm traveling to Scotland with two of my daughters in July of this year and you've given us a lot of information that will improve our trip! The tip about squeezing the air out of liquid containers 🤯!! Thank you!
Have a wonderful time in Scotland. Was there October last year. An amazing country, friendly people and gorgeous vistas. Watch out for those pesky midges. 😉🇦🇺🏴
Totally agree. I have those stuffy silicone bottles but it never dawned on me to squeeze a little air out to prevent leaks
✈ Wonderful ideas and finally someone who checks a bag. Travelling from Australia we have a 7kg limit on our carry on^s (it can be tricky) so I also use the small zipped colour bags for toiletries etc., and little items that can be lost. My recent purchase was a power strip with a long cord and a set of noise cancelling headphones.
Thanks for all the ideas and the list!
30-years-a-nomad
I started my digital nomad journey exactly 30 years ago in April 1993. I was programming and sending my 3.5” disks in by snail mail; that’s pre-world-wide-web! I love watching your continuing and growing success, Kristin. I still use a Jandd backpack my friend sold me in 1996 when I moved to Prague that year. I could use a new backpack!! Sign me up!
Best wishes
from the OG Nomad, aka ChaCha, aka Marcos. Love your videos!
From Cuenca, Ecuador this month, Ciao!
😊 I'm still with you. You have provided so many practical and user-friendly tips. I never knew about the multiple uses of essential oils!
So happy to hear, Evelyn! 💗
I do use zip loc bags (and squeezing the air out) as an alternative to packing cubes when i travel, I find it to be able to compress my clothes better
That is also a great idea! Thanks for the tip. They are lighter and more flexible than compression bags.
I have had to pause this video lots of times, so that I could make notes on my phone. Thanks Kristin, sooo many really useful travel tips! I am a new subscriber and planning on travelling with my family for an extended time next year, have been making my way through many of your videos. You’ve bee. Super helpful!
I love to hear that, Bec! 🥰🎉 So happy the videos have been helpful and WELCOME to the channel! If there are any topics you'd like me to cover, just let me know.
Thank you for some helpful packing hints.
Great video. Brilliant tip with the liquids. Definitely wish I had known or thought of that one sooner.
I forgot where I learned that - game changer!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your tips. I agree, packing cubes of various sizes are absolutely essential for staying organized. I roll everything to save space. One time I rolled all my clothes so tight and was super proud of myself for how much stuff I was able to fit in one suitcase, but then it ended up being overweight so I had to remove some things. Hope I win one of these backpacks. :)
Hahaha I’ve been there! 😆 I try to save a little space just in case but it’s hard…
Hi @debbieg8951, great news that you were selected to win the free Minaal giveaway! Please send and email to hello at travelingwithkristin.com with your contact details.
Outstanding video, Kristin! Packed with a load of useful info for packing, and what items to pack. I'm so impressed with your granular detail on the items you pack. This is easily one of the most helpful travel-packing posts I've watched so far in my research. Thanks!
Thanks, D! 😃
Winner winner chicken dinner!! My husband and I found you on TH-cam and you reminded us so much of our daughter, who now lives in Bali living her best life! We love your videos, even though we are retired (older) world travelers, we have picked up some great tips from you. Love your videos!!
New subscriber here! Love all the info you’ve provided, particularly creating a vacuum with plastic containers. So much easier than putting plastic wrap on each one. Also, I’ve been looking for a comfortable, lightweight backpack. Recently, I went on a last minute trip 1-day overnight trip with a Jansport, which didn’t work for me on my back. It’s a great student book bag though. I’m interested in the Minaal bag. It has some great travel features that piqued my interest. Thank you. ❤❤
Hi Kristin. Thank you for all the tips. I like black suitcases, so I painted different designs with acrylic paint. They are unique and easy to find 😊
Thanks for video ! looking forward to next video !
So much information! Thanks! 👍👍
I absolutely love packing cubes!! Thanks for your tips!
Never tire of watching packing vids. Even better when minimalist. Thx heaps. 🇦🇺
Awesome information and tips, Kristin! I just discovered your channel this morning and took lots of product notes... and subscribed! 🙂
Great video. I love packing cubes! They keep me organized and tidy while traveling. So good.
Loved your video. Great advice. Thank you for the tips!!
Thank you SO VERY MUCH Kristin, for sharing your packing tips from your vast years of experience. The detail, the organization, ALL of your advice is so very helpful!! Can hardly wait to hit the road again :)
always a pleasure, Kat!
Thanks so much! Good tips...loved bamboo utensils!
Love to travel and learned such great tips from you! THanks!
Love packing cubes to. Keeps me organized
Thanks so much for the video Kristin! Love your podcast/videos on youtube. Very informative and enlightening on what to expect when traveling abroad.
Excellent advice! Thank you.
Great tips, thank you!! Just ordered packing cubes and can't wait to use them
Great ideas. Love the Minaal carryon.
So very glad I found you! Thank you for keeping it light and informative.
Thanks so much for all the great tips!
thank you so much for the tips!!
Just Subscribed!
Love the Tip about squeezing out the air!
Also,Interested in the Backpack!
Thank you so much for all these great tips! Stumbled upon your channel and I’m so glad I did!
Thank you for all the great tips!!!
Love love love all your videos!!!!
So glad I found your channel! I’ll definitely be watching more.
So glad you're back to adventures and feeling better. Was concerned about you a few years ago...or whenever it was now. Great info on packing. It always seems so scary to squeeze stuff in, and hope didn't forget things.
Thanks! Really helpful info
Thanks for the useful tips!
This is very informative and detailed which I LOVE. Thank you!
I love your videos!!! Very informative and most of all.... Fun!!!
love that back pack - great tips thank you
I’ve probably only been to a couple dozen countries and only as a tourist at up to two weeks at a time, but I’ve traveled a lot in my life for work and pleasure and love to think about packing and plan for trips. But, you have a lot to take given what you do in your life, so you’re packing pretty well, and I always love a packing video! Here’s my take on my latest experience so far.
I carry a pair of blunt kiddie scissors in my carry on, but I also carry these curved blunt eyeliner scissors in case they ever take the kiddie scissors, but they haven’t so far. I also put a pair of kiddie scissors in my check in just in case. It always helps to be able to cut strings and plastic packaging and most things that are almost impossible with bare hands.
I like packing cubes in a way I didn’t expect. When I get to a place, I pull them all out and put them in the drawers of a hotel or cruise and then slide the luggage under the bed or put it in the closet to get it out of the way. So, this way I live out of my cubes, but not out of my suitcase.
Shoes are the worst for space, but I found putting them in oversized freezer bags (2 gallon) keeps the dirt away from everything else, plus allows me to see what’s in them. Plus, I need really good supporting shoes, so I can’t get away with thin shoes no matter how good they are for the majority of people. Even my hotel flip flops have extra thick cushions. So, I need the extra space.
I also use quart and gallon sized freezer bags to store cables and their matching adapters, plug ins and the accessories that go with them (phone, charger, hard drive). I also label them with the build in label on the outside. That way I can see everything and it’s easy to slide everything in pockets and see what’s in what.
I have those Sony headphones (or very similar) and they are the best! I tried corded ear buds but they hurt after a few hours on the plane. They are worth taking up the extra space.
I tried the one bag travel thing and it’s great … except I usually travel with a big group, and then I found I’m always waiting for the group to get their luggage anyhow, so I gave up and just travel with a check in and a carry on. It depends on if I’m traveling in Europe or not as to if I can put the carry on under the seat in front of me or not (I have various sizes of luggage to do that). It’s always hard, though, I always want to over pack. I’ve lost my check in once and it taught me to make sure I pack a few days of clothes in the carry on, but otherwise, it gives me more freedom to pack those extras just in case.
Learned a lot, thank you!
Just subscribed. Love your information. Very professional.
I love packing cubes! Great tips thanks!
First time here. Excellent video, I have done a lot of world travel but always keen to learn new tips, really useful info, thank you x
Thank you for all the help with packing.😊
Thank you! I will be ordering the cubes. I am enjoying your teaching method.
I love the references to Marie Kondo. Thanks for the tips! Especially the seal/suction for the shampoo tip.
Love this video! Thank you
Love all the packing tips thanks
Thanks for the tips
I love getting travel packing tips. Thank you 😊
So glad to hear that, Cheryl! I have a playlist with travel tips here if you'd like to see more: th-cam.com/play/PLsTStwiO7jmrk2ti1ufwdgEEb5zxl-rDI.html
Thank you for these great suggestions!
Useful tips! Highly appreciated, love them! Thank you
You're welcome, @@josephinedeguzman6902! I'm glad you found the tips useful and appreciate them. Enjoy your day!
Great tips! Thanks!
You blew my mind with the leak prevention tip! Thank you!!
So many great tips!!!
Thanks for sharing. Awesome tips.
Thanks for the packing list! 😊
Thank you for this video. I will be traveling in a month and this is a big help on what to pack and how to pack.
Super thorough! Kristin covers every single thing you've never thought about before.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your tips!!!
Thank you for this very comprehensive video . ❤
You’re welcome, Cindy! Happy travels ✈️
This was informative. Thanks for sharing your tips! The backpack looks quality.
Thank you for this comprehensive packing video. This is so helpful.
Thanks for the tips! I always travel carry on only, so always looking for new ideas!
That was an awesome video. I loved it. I'm a subscriber today. Look forward to more of your videos.
Loved your travel tips. Going on a much needed vacation for 2 wks. Will continue to watch your new videos.
Thanks for sharing. I’m traveling next month so this will be very helpful.
This is my first video of you Mrs and I’m now a subscriber! I love traveling and anything related to packing and hacks! Excited to binge watch your videos and for new ones to come out!!
I’ve been very curious about this pack for a long time! Thanks so much for your tips, this was a great collection of principles for travel.
Great tips - Thank you!
Love watching packing videos. I like to see what others are bringing, but also to get ideas as to new places to visit