I have had that same spork for over ten years now. I have eaten every meal I can with it. It is the one of two things that is never not in my bag. Love it.
I have also had the same Neti Pot since I was 18, it has traveled the world so many times it is strange to have a relationship with something like that for so long.
Thank you! So very inspiring! I'm a 42 year old who lives in Australia, I live a minimalist lifestyle and I'm just about to start my traveling lifestyle, you are so very inspiring, I can not thank you enough! Lots of love to you!
i'm really thankful Brittany that because of you, what i knew is called minimalism words is very meaningful thank a lot, is truly changing my life. love you.
I could of used this video 2months ago - I packed everything except the kitchen sink for a 2month visit - I even packed my sandals (I'm from Vegas NV) KNOWING the temps in WI r extremely COLD -- HOPEFULLY my next outing i will remember your video and pack light -- 💕your life seems 2 b filled with so much love that u r such an inspirational - thank you 4 sharing your life w/us 💕 💕🐢💕
haha, I can totally understand this, having traveled with a lot of stuff before starting to travel light. I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Thank you for all this positive feedback!
haha, I can totally appreciate that. Thanks for enjoying my organization. I appreciate the more laid back approach too and have learned much from finding a balance here. I'm so glad you enjoy my vids! Thank you!
I see this and immediately want to travel again 😍👍🎉 Not sure the mortgage, cats, dog, kids and husband will be so quick to pack up... soon though, it's in our future 😍😍 xxx
I love it! Think I'll get one and see what it does for me. You ALWAYS inspire me and bring me joy even when you're just showing me how to pack! You're pretty cool Brittany Taylor!
You are so awesome. It was so satisfying to see you pack up your stuff after I was thinking "no way, that all fits in there??" I look forward to the day my life can all fit into one backpack. Thank you for sharing!
I actually live in Russia, and all that I wear are 5 dresses, 2 tights, 4 socks, and 2 jackets. Of course, one warm coat, a scarf, a hat, gloves, and boots. It's - 15celcium here now.
Sandra Tamos Hi Sandra! I wear 5 dresses- because I like to wear a different one each for 5 working days, plus one jacket on it. Then 2 tights, one on top of another because it's really cold in just one pair, then boots, and outerwear. I interchange one of 2 jackets as I want to each day of those 5 days. That's all.
I loved this updated packing video, you're such an inspiration! I'm really glad I'm not the only one that likes to pack other people's bags :-) I'm always asking my sister if i can pack her bag for her or family members if i can declutter and organise a cupboard, drawer etc!
Rosie! I cannot tell you how excited I get when I see a comment from you! You are amazing. I love that you love packing others' bags too, or declutter and organize their spaces! This so resonates with me. I didn't think it was possible to love you more, but I do! Sending so much your way! xoxo
I was browsing for a new travel backpack, and well, why am i not surprised i find a video of yours. Who could be a more credible recommendation source. I might just end up buying one!!!!
I love my tom bihn 19 liter bag. Haven't put it to extreme tests yet, but I will! I was thinking that I would put a light rain jacket in the bottom compartment, and a bit heavier pair of pants instead of the thai pants. It's a lot of fun to see what you can cram in there, and it's surprisingly, a lot! And as Brittany says, you can take it everywhere with you.
I watched this again tonight and thought about the rest of my week. It is in the low teens here in Wisconsin, and I am traveling on rural highways for a couple of days in my Subaru. I miss summer.
If you want to pronounce "Deuter" like a German, then say "Doitah". On a trip to Madrid in September 2018 when it was warm there I noticed how cool it was to travel with just one backpack. It's cheaper, you don't have to worry about the stuff getting lost, you can leave to your destination as soon as you leave the plane. So, since then (although I do not travel much) I´ve only taken things than can go with me on the plane. That is a great step for me. Then I realised that I still bring many "just in case items" so I keep trying to reduce but I still cannot and then I see videos like yours and WOW. Just WOW. 4 months with just 19 L. I take my imaginary hat off. I hope one day I can travel like that. I guess it also depends on where you are going. Travelling to hot places makes taking less a lot easier, or? I love videos like this. Imma check out more of the stuff you've posted :)
I wouldn't want to live like this personally, but everyone is different, I think it's awesome that you find so much happiness in living this way. I like to collect things so this would not work for me, but I would like to simplify other aspects of my life.
I took a 25L backpack to New Zealand. I like the size of my backpack. Actually I like 30L backpacks. Or smaller. I don't prefer bigger bags because I'm physically small. Travelling with a small bag is really nice and comfortable. =)
Siedem AJ Here in Norway I'll be wearing a tank top one day, and then I'll have to use my winter coat the following day. It's literally like that during summer 😂
I can see how 19 liters of space can work for warm/temperate weather. I'm curious, though: what size pack would you use for cold weather and the much bulkier clothing required for that?
I'm so excited to have found your channel. We are selling our home and travling....living out of our carry-on. I have a bad back and nota spring chicken so I need a carry-on size bag on wheels but I want it to be as light as possible. Your video is EXACTLY what we are looking for. The only thing is we will be also traveling in Europe where it might be cooler...meaning more clothes? Trying to figure it all out. We have 1.5 years to plan it all out :) Melody
Rock on! I am so glad that this was helpful for you. Your upcoming adventure sounds so exciting! Having all this time to figure it out and get excited about it sounds amazing! I haven't experienced cold climates as much, but layers have been super helpful for me. My sister really likes warm layers that pack up small. I think she includes some of them in this video of cooler climate clothing she did on my channel if it's helpful! th-cam.com/video/x1JxC65iixg/w-d-xo.html I'm so pumped for you and your fam! All the best to you!
Great video Brittany sorry I have been MIA I had spinal surgery of all things. Had a hard time recovering and getting back to myself. ❤️ your videos as always. Stephanie
This feels so good to read! I'm so honored and glad that you enjoy my voice. This is a great pack. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! Sending so much love your way.
Brittany, thank you for your videos! I started watching you 5 years ago or so and just came back and will catch up on lots of new videos, even though you seem to not be active right now. Here's a little pronounciation tip on the backpack brand Deuter: Deu sounds like Boy - Doy.. and ter is like tah. So Doytah. And pronounce the T a little bit harder, not like a d :) Greetings from Germany! xxx
I just bought an osprey 33 liter backpack to last me as the only backpack as carryon for a whole year. Of course, I am packing a daypack inside as well.
I can actually really relate to this video, i love packing in an organized way to get a lot of things in a small space. I actually just got home from a month in Europe in the middle of winter with what most people considered to be way too small of a suitcase- i actually had plenty of extra space to bring home gifts!
And i am obsessed with packing cubes! I got a set for cheap online and thought I probably wouldnt use them much, but they were so great for organising my suitcase, especially for dirty undies!
I wish I could do this too!!I just came home to visit my family for a month and I did took one bag for my clothes and all that stuff but I also have to study so I took another bag for my books!
Thanks for asking! I think on average I do it about every 10 days. Here's a video I do on how I do laundry: th-cam.com/video/tAjBYJZEQ84/w-d-xo.html At the place I'm staying at in Thailand they have a washer in the apartment building, so that's simple, and a lot of sunlight off the back deck to dry clothes super fast :)
Really love this video!!! I have been looking for people packing little backpacks to travel and the quantity is so little. I have as goal to have a travel like yours as I hated so much having to get my carry on up stairs and on cobblestone! Haha :)
I wish I could live like you!! We are moving into a camper and building a tiny home so def simplifying our life. You guys have inspired my family to start eating mainly raw fruit and veggies 😀 very excited since it doesn't require as much cooking
This is an awesome video. Kind of makes me regret the fact that i just got a 63L pack. I think its going to be very empty! Aside from that, it's also beautiful. You can tell that you're truly invested in your pack
For keeping hair out of your eyes and face, have you thought about a Buff? It's a like a headband on steroids, you can wear it a bunch of different ways and they come in about a zillion different designs. They also have a version with "coolmax" fabric that wicks away sweat and helps keeps you cool when it's hot or when you're working up a sweat.
I wish i could do the same thing like u. I wanna try it. It look fun. Wish I could go with u in a one time travel for just an orientation of what you do.
Great video. I have the same spork and have been using it for many months - I absolutely LOVE it! It's so practical in design that I feel awkward using a standard spoon and fork. LOL
I love packing, it's one of the most relaxing things in the world! I relocated recently (I arrived yesterday) and I brought with me a lot of my unneeded items for the purpose of getting rid of them here. I have a month left in this town but I'm already so excited to pack again! #LifeofaNomad , right?
I'm looking to get myself a lightweight, all-purpose backpack, and I think this would work for me, but I'm afraid if I went backpacking I'd have no room for a sleeping bag. Do you think I could swing it? I'd pack my 11.5 inch surface laptop + charger, phone charger, 24oz water bottle, headlamp, a small notebook, small sketchbok, mini watercolor set, toiletries, along with like minimal clothing (a pair of joggers, a pair of shorts, a tank top or two, a long sleeve/thin sweater, and one pair of wool socks) AND the sleeping bag (or maybe a camping hammock?) Would the 25L be more suitable?
Its always toiletries that weigh me down with my minimalist packing any tips? Also, not sure if anyone else has experience this but i had nail clippers confiscated at an airport apparently you cant take them carry on.
Hey Brittany, thank you for another great video! You are a big inspiration for me. I once saw a video of yours, and someone in the comments mentioned that you don't get your period anymore, I was wondering if that is true and if it is if you have a video or post on this? Would love to get more information. Thanks again for being YOU. XXX
Do you use a neck pillow when you fly? I have not been able to find a good one that really provides decent support. Can you make a recommendation? I love your positive energy and amazing attitude! Keep up the good work!
This is honestly really cool and inspiring ! I keep clearing out and im on a journey to be more minimalistic. I love fashion though so feel like i might wanna take more clothes with me when i travel n things :) I agree clutter is stressful and this is satisfying to see :)
you could save alittle space in the cube by doing a ranger roll on all your clothes👌 looks like you had them rolled to some degree but a ranger roll saves soooo much space haha. i really want to live like this but im not sure how to with my wife who i love very much. money is what concerns me the most
I have a 20 liter Fjällräven Kånken backpack that I really like. I think it has plenty of room for traveling and I've been abroad with it as my only bag. I don't have a car so I also use it when I go shopping and I rarely need more space =) But I'm curious as why you don't have a water bottle (or mug) I always bring my klean kanteen. =)
Ooh, that backpack sounds great! Thanks so much for sharing. Great question about the water bottle. In the states I have one, but when I travel to Thaliand I have to buy bottled water anyway, so I just use the bottles here. Klean Kanteens are great!
It's awesome! I have it in 16 liter and 7 liter and it's amazing how much even the smallest one will fit! Thanks for the answer about the water bottle. Klean kanteen is great. I have 4 but only really need one. (Though small is nice in the winter when you don't need as much water and big is great if it's really hot or you can't get it easily refilled. =)
Love this video! Am going away next year for a month and going to lots of countries in that time and wana try use a 20L backpack, Love packing light but this trip is making me exciting to try do it this light eeee :) Thanks for the inspiration x
I really enjoy these videos. They help me with organizational ideas and feeling reletable. I have been wanting this pack for a while and may finally be getting it this Christmas and I am so excited to finally live out of such a simple to organize pack! Thanks for everything! Keep up the good work. Also, where do you get those pants that you are wearing in this video? They remind me of the kind of thing Eugene Huts wears and being a gypsy punk that is right up my alley.. peace and love to you!
I'm so glad to hear this! And I'm so pumped for you to be able to play with this pack soon! I got these on Amazon. So fun. I highly recommend them. I think I just searched for cool leggings or something like that. Thank you so much for all your support! xoxo
4 tank tops ! Watch out 😝 sounds like the perfect amount of clothes for your lifestyle. I'd love to get away with that but I have a job that requires corporate clothing (that being said I could still get that down to probably 1 skirt/pants and a few tops if I really needed to)
This is SO COOL! Can you share a bit more about your natural hygiene routine? HAve you ever gotten "sick"? Tooth problems etc? I know you dont have insurance (forgive me If i am wrong) so how do you handle "dis-ease"?
What about colder climates or rain? Do you use towels or a blanket? Are these the only shoes you've got? What are you doing if you have to store food or drinks on the go?
Thanks for asking! I completely forgot to add my sarong in there, which is what I usually use as a towel or blanket, although the place I'm staying right now comes with a towel. Those are the only shoes I have. If I have to store drinks as I go I use my reusable stuffsack bag. I used to travel with a waterproof windbreaker, but found I just wasn't using it much. When it's raining, i don't tend to be outside. These are all my warm layers. I'm traveling in warm climates right now.
Bonjour Brittany. Loved the contrast between the b&w intro and when the color came back. Your leggings looked so shinier. You made me smile when and how you said "ok, four tank tops is too much !". And then you really crack me up when you said you put your sweater on top cause "why the heck not, I've got the room." I so love it when you're spontaneaous. Come back to your striped leggings. Love stripes, as they underline body curves. What is fascinating with yours is that it's totally different depending on your body position. It's basically straight when you stand up and when you are in a lotus or open sitting position, it draws butterfly like shapes. Your openness and how welcoming you are warm me Inside. Take car Brittany.
Unfortunately my laptop requires a size "4Z" cache and the Synapse 19 does not accommodate that size. Also, I'm over six foot and in excess of two hundred pounds, I think the 19 might look kinda goofy sitting on my back. I know that in the Tom Bihn video their model, who is smaller than me, looked fine with the 25 but looked like he was toting a kid's pack with the 19. I was kinda surprised, when looking at the measurements, that the Synapse 25 is the same size as my Everki Titan I have as an office bag now. That one is pretty nice, but the organization is set up for electronics, so I have a lot of empty flat pockets for things like tablets (when I use only a laptop) and not a lot of open space for things like clothing or separated space for things like toiletries and reusable utensils. It's also a leftover from my 17" laptop, so my current 14" one kinda gets swallowed up in the massive padded sleeve.
Great question. I'd probably bring more layers, with some clothing like a long sleeve that's really warm but gets small and same with a thermal under layer. But it's all kind of odd to imagine because I hate the cold, so I don't think i'll travel there!
Do you sometimes take a musquitonet with you and wich one do you recomend? And do you use other musquito and bugs protection peoducts? I don't like chemicals but i'm considering taking an impregnated musquitonet to travel in India, Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodja, Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia. What are you're thoughts on this? We're leaving within 3 days. Love your channel btw ❤
Brittany!!! I love this video. I've watched it way too many times tho! Haha!! I'm super curious, do you have a waist strap on your pack? I wasn't sure and i'm toying with the idea of finally buying one!!!! My big question is - does 19L warrent a padded strap??? AAAAck! OH MY GOSH!!!!! Thanks lady!! Brando
Hi Brittany, I love your channel. Recently i have started to down size and am hoping to do a lot more travelling next year so your videos have been very helpful and aspiring. I was just wondering if the 'electronics ' bag you picked up was from ETHNOTEK as i have been looking around for one for sometime now and the one you have would be perfect? =)
If you travel with a knife you cannot go onto an airplane. But you must travel by air from the States to SE Asia? Do you check the bag? Or just not bring the knife in that case?
Great question. I do any number of things. On this trip I already had a knife in Thailand along with some other items for the festival I run. otherwise I would have just bought one here :)
Hi, Britanny.. Love your videos , but was wondering when traveling by plane have you ever had things like oils or liquids /nail clippers etc. confiscated by security? And do they make you totally unpack everything in your bag each time you board?
Dominick Bundy Hi, I'm not Brittany but have recently done a fair bit of international travel especially in particularly strict countries. I had no issues with liquids. They must be less than 100mls but i dont think britt had anything larger than that anyway. in European countries it often needs to be kept in a clear bag, however, i noticed that as long as you didn't have too many liquid bottles they weren't fussy about this- so if you only had 3 or 4 bottles each less than 100ml and take them out to show security, they won't confiscate them- so just keep them near the top of your pack for easy access. Other than that, they will not make you unpack your bag unless you are selected for further inspection, which never happened to me. They just scan bags these days. I had a few things I was nervous about, such as my prescription medications which are considered controlled drugs in some countries, and a sharp metal tool which is used to take the sim card out of my phone, but i didnt get pulled up on any of these. The only things that I could forsee being an issue would be nail clippers and definitely the knife.
This video makes me wonder what on earth I take when traveling....
hahaha. I love that. I can so appreciate that!
🤣right....💖
I have had that same spork for over ten years now. I have eaten every meal I can with it. It is the one of two things that is never not in my bag. Love it.
haha, i love that! That's really special. 10 years is a long time! You rock, Dino :) So nice to feel your support here.
I have also had the same Neti Pot since I was 18, it has traveled the world so many times it is strange to have a relationship with something like that for so long.
Thank you! So very inspiring! I'm a 42 year old who lives in Australia, I live a minimalist lifestyle and I'm just about to start my traveling lifestyle, you are so very inspiring, I can not thank you enough! Lots of love to you!
I do love your packing videos. You have helped me travel and feel much more mobile and much more at ease with myself.
Your outlook is very inspiring. Your presence online makes me feel very zen.
i'm really thankful Brittany that because of you, what i knew is called minimalism words is very meaningful thank a lot, is truly changing my life. love you.
I could of used this video 2months ago - I packed everything except the kitchen sink for a 2month visit - I even packed my sandals (I'm from Vegas NV) KNOWING the temps in WI r extremely COLD -- HOPEFULLY my next outing i will remember your video and pack light --
💕your life seems 2 b filled with so much love that u r such an inspirational - thank you 4 sharing your life w/us 💕
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haha, I can totally understand this, having traveled with a lot of stuff before starting to travel light. I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Thank you for all this positive feedback!
I'm so envious of how organised you are, I live in a constant state of "I must clean/organise that later" lol. Love your videos btw
haha, I can totally appreciate that. Thanks for enjoying my organization. I appreciate the more laid back approach too and have learned much from finding a balance here. I'm so glad you enjoy my vids! Thank you!
I love how happy organizing your pack makes you. I couldn't stop smiling. I love organizing my sock drawer to look like a rainbow.
hahaha, yes! Omg, I can so picture this with your sock drawer. I love it. Just got tingles throughout my body imagining it.
Love how 4 tank tops are excessive 😂. Great video. I travel with a 30 liter bag but aiming for 19/20 !
I see this and immediately want to travel again 😍👍🎉 Not sure the mortgage, cats, dog, kids and husband will be so quick to pack up... soon though, it's in our future 😍😍 xxx
I love it! Think I'll get one and see what it does for me. You ALWAYS inspire me and bring me joy even when you're just showing me how to pack! You're pretty cool Brittany Taylor!
You are so awesome. It was so satisfying to see you pack up your stuff after I was thinking "no way, that all fits in there??" I look forward to the day my life can all fit into one backpack. Thank you for sharing!
hahah, that's so cool. I love that feeling too! Thank you for your super supportive and nice messages!
big fan of Tom Bihn - it's how I found your channel!
Sweet! That is so cool to hear. I can totally understand why! Tom Bihn rocks!
Glad I found another growth and organizing/ packing junkie in you! :D Enjoy Asia while you are there and happy and safe travels!
I love packing, organizing and moving too!! Tetris and puzzles baby ;)
Yes, exactly! The only game I ever won at every time ;)
I could live like that too somewhere where there is no winter
I actually live in Russia, and all that I wear are 5 dresses, 2 tights, 4 socks, and 2 jackets. Of course, one warm coat, a scarf, a hat, gloves, and boots. It's - 15celcium here now.
Oh, I forgot underwear and clothes that I wear at home, but anyway, it's not a lot of clothes
I agree. it only works in warm climates. I live in Canada :)
Hello. I am from Lithuania. Its cold coutry too, but not like Russia :) Climate is some warmer. Maybe you can creative video about you wardrobe?
Sandra Tamos Hi Sandra! I wear 5 dresses- because I like to wear a different one each for 5 working days, plus one jacket on it. Then 2 tights, one on top of another because it's really cold in just one pair, then boots, and outerwear. I interchange one of 2 jackets as I want to each day of those 5 days. That's all.
I loved this updated packing video, you're such an inspiration! I'm really glad I'm not the only one that likes to pack other people's bags :-) I'm always asking my sister if i can pack her bag for her or family members if i can declutter and organise a cupboard, drawer etc!
Rosie! I cannot tell you how excited I get when I see a comment from you! You are amazing. I love that you love packing others' bags too, or declutter and organize their spaces! This so resonates with me. I didn't think it was possible to love you more, but I do! Sending so much your way! xoxo
This made me so happy to read :) Love you xoxoxo
This is the first video that I watch from your channel but I loved your attitude and your positive energy!
Wow, thank you so much! I'm so glad and so honored!!
Omg you get like so excited talking about packing it's so cute! Especially around 2:00. Glad I subbed to you!
I was browsing for a new travel backpack, and well, why am i not surprised i find a video of yours. Who could be a more credible recommendation source. I might just end up buying one!!!!
your awsome. I'm a minimalist and doing my best every day to always push and learn more.
I love my tom bihn 19 liter bag. Haven't put it to extreme tests yet, but I will! I was thinking that I would put a light rain jacket in the bottom compartment, and a bit heavier pair of pants instead of the thai pants. It's a lot of fun to see what you can cram in there, and it's surprisingly, a lot! And as Brittany says, you can take it everywhere with you.
Yes! That is so exciting. And I love the idea of organizing your bag in this way. haha and yes, you can take it everywhere with you ;) xo
I watched this again tonight and thought about the rest of my week. It is in the low teens here in Wisconsin, and I am traveling on rural highways for a couple of days in my Subaru. I miss summer.
Mmm yes. I feel you.
Love the simplicity! Need to get my hands on a packing cube!
I'm so glad you enjoyed this! And heck yes! Packing cubes are so awesome!
If you want to pronounce "Deuter" like a German, then say "Doitah".
On a trip to Madrid in September 2018 when it was warm there I noticed how cool it was to travel with just one backpack. It's cheaper, you don't have to worry about the stuff getting lost, you can leave to your destination as soon as you leave the plane. So, since then (although I do not travel much) I´ve only taken things than can go with me on the plane. That is a great step for me.
Then I realised that I still bring many "just in case items" so I keep trying to reduce but I still cannot and then I see videos like yours and WOW. Just WOW. 4 months with just 19 L. I take my imaginary hat off. I hope one day I can travel like that. I guess it also depends on where you are going. Travelling to hot places makes taking less a lot easier, or?
I love videos like this. Imma check out more of the stuff you've posted :)
Wow....😍😍😍👍👍👍
Gosh you're awesome Britney!! LOVE all of your videos! You rock!
Ah, thank you so much! I love this comment! I'm so honored
Thanks for sharing Brittany! :) I'm going to be getting this backpack and super excited for it!
Yay! I'm so pumped for you! I hope you love it!
I wouldn't want to live like this personally, but everyone is different, I think it's awesome that you find so much happiness in living this way. I like to collect things so this would not work for me, but I would like to simplify other aspects of my life.
Yes! I love how everyone is different in this way. I'm so glad that you know what you like. Beautiful.
I took a 25L backpack to New Zealand. I like the size of my backpack. Actually I like 30L backpacks. Or smaller. I don't prefer bigger bags because I'm physically small. Travelling with a small bag is really nice and comfortable. =)
Heck yes! That really makes sense to me. Thanks so much for sharing! xoxo
Haaha, I wouldn't even be able to fit one sweater in that backpack. Gotta love almost living above the arctic circle ☃️
Sigrid Elise Haha Ikr, I'm just in the very far north of the US and need 5 coats for all weather
Siedem AJ Here in Norway I'll be wearing a tank top one day, and then I'll have to use my winter coat the following day. It's literally like that during summer 😂
Your hair is so cute! Thanks for your videos.
I'm so glad you enjoy! Thank you!
I can see how 19 liters of space can work for warm/temperate weather. I'm curious, though: what size pack would you use for cold weather and the much bulkier clothing required for that?
I really want to take time to travel this summer... thanks for the inspiration.
I'm so excited to have found your channel. We are selling our home and travling....living out of our carry-on. I have a bad back and nota spring chicken so I need a carry-on size bag on wheels but I want it to be as light as possible. Your video is EXACTLY what we are looking for. The only thing is we will be also traveling in Europe where it might be cooler...meaning more clothes? Trying to figure it all out. We have 1.5 years to plan it all out :) Melody
Rock on! I am so glad that this was helpful for you. Your upcoming adventure sounds so exciting! Having all this time to figure it out and get excited about it sounds amazing! I haven't experienced cold climates as much, but layers have been super helpful for me. My sister really likes warm layers that pack up small. I think she includes some of them in this video of cooler climate clothing she did on my channel if it's helpful! th-cam.com/video/x1JxC65iixg/w-d-xo.html
I'm so pumped for you and your fam! All the best to you!
Great video Brittany sorry I have been MIA I had spinal surgery of all things. Had a hard time recovering and getting back to myself. ❤️ your videos as always. Stephanie
Wonderful video, I've been looking for a good pack for travel. Also you have such a beautiful and calming voice. Much love.
This feels so good to read! I'm so honored and glad that you enjoy my voice. This is a great pack. I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! Sending so much love your way.
Brittany, thank you for your videos! I started watching you 5 years ago or so and just came back and will catch up on lots of new videos, even though you seem to not be active right now. Here's a little pronounciation tip on the backpack brand Deuter: Deu sounds like Boy - Doy.. and ter is like tah. So Doytah. And pronounce the T a little bit harder, not like a d :) Greetings from Germany! xxx
I just bought an osprey 33 liter backpack to last me as the only backpack as carryon for a whole year. Of course, I am packing a daypack inside as well.
Right on!
I love this video ! So inspiring 😘
I can actually really relate to this video, i love packing in an organized way to get a lot of things in a small space. I actually just got home from a month in Europe in the middle of winter with what most people considered to be way too small of a suitcase- i actually had plenty of extra space to bring home gifts!
And i am obsessed with packing cubes! I got a set for cheap online and thought I probably wouldnt use them much, but they were so great for organising my suitcase, especially for dirty undies!
I wish I could do this too!!I just came home to visit my family for a month and I did took one bag for my clothes and all that stuff but I also have to study so I took another bag for my books!
How and how often do you do your laundry? I struggle with that and would love to hear about your technique
Thanks for asking! I think on average I do it about every 10 days. Here's a video I do on how I do laundry: th-cam.com/video/tAjBYJZEQ84/w-d-xo.html At the place I'm staying at in Thailand they have a washer in the apartment building, so that's simple, and a lot of sunlight off the back deck to dry clothes super fast :)
Really love this video!!! I have been looking for people packing little backpacks to travel and the quantity is so little. I have as goal to have a travel like yours as I hated so much having to get my carry on up stairs and on cobblestone! Haha :)
I wish I could live like you!! We are moving into a camper and building a tiny home so def simplifying our life. You guys have inspired my family to start eating mainly raw fruit and veggies 😀 very excited since it doesn't require as much cooking
So cool! Thank you so much for sharing this. I love it!!!
Brittany Taylor you are very welcome! We are moving in next week! The raw diet is going well, feeling cleaner on the inside already.
You are Amazing, Brittany! Thank you
This is an awesome video. Kind of makes me regret the fact that i just got a 63L pack. I think its going to be very empty! Aside from that, it's also beautiful. You can tell that you're truly invested in your pack
For keeping hair out of your eyes and face, have you thought about a Buff? It's a like a headband on steroids, you can wear it a bunch of different ways and they come in about a zillion different designs. They also have a version with "coolmax" fabric that wicks away sweat and helps keeps you cool when it's hot or when you're working up a sweat.
Kelly S Haha I know this is irrelevant but I know all about buffs because I watch WAYY too much survivor 😅
"a headband on steroids" x')
I wish i could do the same thing like u. I wanna try it. It look fun. Wish I could go with u in a one time travel for just an orientation of what you do.
Love the video Brittany! :)
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed!!
Great video. I have the same spork and have been using it for many months - I absolutely LOVE it! It's so practical in design that I feel awkward using a standard spoon and fork. LOL
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoy it! haha, I can really appreciate that too. xo
I loved seeing what you take with you! It's amazing how much you can fit into such a small backpack! :)
Thank you! I'm honored :) So nice to get your comments here!
This is my dream somewhere! It's going to happen!
Yes! Rock on!
Great video. I really enjoyed it
Yay! I'm so glad!
I'm pretty sure that she's a yogi 100% sure idk why😂 but the peace in her talk makes me very sure
I love packing, it's one of the most relaxing things in the world! I relocated recently (I arrived yesterday) and I brought with me a lot of my unneeded items for the purpose of getting rid of them here. I have a month left in this town but I'm already so excited to pack again! #LifeofaNomad , right?
yes! I love this. love that you can relate. I am so glad you are a packing geek too. Total nomad life. Sending you so much love!
Loved this! Thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!
You´re such a sweet soul Brittany :) Hope I can make it to the fruit winter fest in 2018 to hang out with all of you amazing people!
Thank you so much! YES! I hope you can make it to fwf in 2018 too! That would be amazing!
I wish I had you around when packing. You can pack my bag any time! :D
Oh how i can relate to your love of packing things haha. When we go camping with our tini tiny car, i love packing it all hahaha
haha, I love this. I'm so glad you can relate. yes!! I love that packing of the tiny car. Rock on!
You are so cool❤
Your life = my goals! 😘
haha, so cool! Thank you! I'm honored :)
I'm looking to get myself a lightweight, all-purpose backpack, and I think this would work for me, but I'm afraid if I went backpacking I'd have no room for a sleeping bag. Do you think I could swing it? I'd pack my 11.5 inch surface laptop + charger, phone charger, 24oz water bottle, headlamp, a small notebook, small sketchbok, mini watercolor set, toiletries, along with like minimal clothing (a pair of joggers, a pair of shorts, a tank top or two, a long sleeve/thin sweater, and one pair of wool socks) AND the sleeping bag (or maybe a camping hammock?) Would the 25L be more suitable?
omg im so inspired! I'm going away soon, for a six moth trip (including chiang mai fruit fest).. This is my new goal.
Yes! So cool! I'm pumped that I'll get to meet you at the fruit fest. Your 6 month trip sounds amazing!
I have a 40 liter backpack I am taking. I only want half of it filled up though
Hi Brittany, love the video. Wondering which brand of the packing cubes do you use?
Its always toiletries that weigh me down with my minimalist packing any tips? Also, not sure if anyone else has experience this but i had nail clippers confiscated at an airport apparently you cant take them carry on.
Hey Brittany, thank you for another great video! You are a big inspiration for me. I once saw a video of yours, and someone in the comments mentioned that you don't get your period anymore, I was wondering if that is true and if it is if you have a video or post on this? Would love to get more information. Thanks again for being YOU. XXX
you look so happy, healthy and very beautiful :-)
This video makes me want to organize something I own for some reason.. lol :P
haha, I love that.
Do you use a neck pillow when you fly? I have not been able to find a good one that really provides decent support. Can you make a recommendation?
I love your positive energy and amazing attitude! Keep up the good work!
This is honestly really cool and inspiring ! I keep clearing out and im on a journey to be more minimalistic. I love fashion though so feel like i might wanna take more clothes with me when i travel n things :) I agree clutter is stressful and this is satisfying to see :)
you could save alittle space in the cube by doing a ranger roll on all your clothes👌 looks like you had them rolled to some degree but a ranger roll saves soooo much space haha. i really want to live like this but im not sure how to with my wife who i love very much. money is what concerns me the most
Great video! I am heading over to Estonia for a few years!
Macbook - indispensable travel item.
I have a 20 liter Fjällräven Kånken backpack that I really like. I think it has plenty of room for traveling and I've been abroad with it as my only bag. I don't have a car so I also use it when I go shopping and I rarely need more space =) But I'm curious as why you don't have a water bottle (or mug) I always bring my klean kanteen. =)
Ooh, that backpack sounds great! Thanks so much for sharing. Great question about the water bottle. In the states I have one, but when I travel to Thaliand I have to buy bottled water anyway, so I just use the bottles here. Klean Kanteens are great!
It's awesome! I have it in 16 liter and 7 liter and it's amazing how much even the smallest one will fit!
Thanks for the answer about the water bottle. Klean kanteen is great. I have 4 but only really need one. (Though small is nice in the winter when you don't need as much water and big is great if it's really hot or you can't get it easily refilled. =)
Love this video!
Am going away next year for a month and going to lots of countries in that time and wana try use a 20L backpack,
Love packing light but this trip is making me exciting to try do it this light eeee :)
Thanks for the inspiration x
I really enjoy these videos. They help me with organizational ideas and feeling reletable. I have been wanting this pack for a while and may finally be getting it this Christmas and I am so excited to finally live out of such a simple to organize pack! Thanks for everything! Keep up the good work. Also, where do you get those pants that you are wearing in this video? They remind me of the kind of thing Eugene Huts wears and being a gypsy punk that is right up my alley.. peace and love to you!
I'm so glad to hear this! And I'm so pumped for you to be able to play with this pack soon! I got these on Amazon. So fun. I highly recommend them. I think I just searched for cool leggings or something like that. Thank you so much for all your support! xoxo
Thanks! You're welcome! Keep it up, bud.
I really need to get a pack.
WOW thanks!
4 tank tops ! Watch out 😝 sounds like the perfect amount of clothes for your lifestyle. I'd love to get away with that but I have a job that requires corporate clothing (that being said I could still get that down to probably 1 skirt/pants and a few tops if I really needed to)
hahaha, I love this comment. I can really understand what you mean about the job clothing. Makes sense! Thanks for sharing here!
Hi gorgeous lady x wish I could go to this festival!! xx
This is SO COOL! Can you share a bit more about your natural hygiene routine? HAve you ever gotten "sick"? Tooth problems etc? I know you dont have insurance (forgive me If i am wrong) so how do you handle "dis-ease"?
Great video! You inspired me :)
Thank you so much! I'm honored :)
What about colder climates or rain? Do you use towels or a blanket? Are these the only shoes you've got? What are you doing if you have to store food or drinks on the go?
Thanks for asking! I completely forgot to add my sarong in there, which is what I usually use as a towel or blanket, although the place I'm staying right now comes with a towel. Those are the only shoes I have. If I have to store drinks as I go I use my reusable stuffsack bag. I used to travel with a waterproof windbreaker, but found I just wasn't using it much. When it's raining, i don't tend to be outside. These are all my warm layers. I'm traveling in warm climates right now.
Bonjour Brittany. Loved the contrast between the b&w intro and when the color came back. Your leggings looked so shinier. You made me smile when and how you said "ok, four tank tops is too much !". And then you really crack me up when you said you put your sweater on top cause "why the heck not, I've got the room." I so love it when you're spontaneaous.
Come back to your striped leggings. Love stripes, as they underline body curves. What is fascinating with yours is that it's totally different depending on your body position. It's basically straight when you stand up and when you are in a lotus or open sitting position, it draws butterfly like shapes. Your openness and how welcoming you are warm me Inside. Take car Brittany.
Awesome video
Unfortunately my laptop requires a size "4Z" cache and the Synapse 19 does not accommodate that size.
Also, I'm over six foot and in excess of two hundred pounds, I think the 19 might look kinda goofy sitting on my back. I know that in the Tom Bihn video their model, who is smaller than me, looked fine with the 25 but looked like he was toting a kid's pack with the 19.
I was kinda surprised, when looking at the measurements, that the Synapse 25 is the same size as my Everki Titan I have as an office bag now. That one is pretty nice, but the organization is set up for electronics, so I have a lot of empty flat pockets for things like tablets (when I use only a laptop) and not a lot of open space for things like clothing or separated space for things like toiletries and reusable utensils. It's also a leftover from my 17" laptop, so my current 14" one kinda gets swallowed up in the massive padded sleeve.
How would your packing be different if you were traveling to a much colder climate? Snow, rain, etc. ?
Great question. I'd probably bring more layers, with some clothing like a long sleeve that's really warm but gets small and same with a thermal under layer. But it's all kind of odd to imagine because I hate the cold, so I don't think i'll travel there!
I would eventually like to get where you are at with packing.
You can do it! Anything you desire :)
Do you sometimes take a musquitonet with you and wich one do you recomend? And do you use other musquito and bugs protection peoducts? I don't like chemicals but i'm considering taking an impregnated musquitonet to travel in India, Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodja, Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia. What are you're thoughts on this? We're leaving within 3 days. Love your channel btw ❤
Brittany!!! I love this video. I've watched it way too many times tho! Haha!! I'm super curious, do you have a waist strap on your pack? I wasn't sure and i'm toying with the idea of finally buying one!!!! My big question is - does 19L warrent a padded strap??? AAAAck! OH MY GOSH!!!!! Thanks lady!! Brando
Hi Brittany, I love your channel. Recently i have started to down size and am hoping to do a lot more travelling next year so your videos have been very helpful and aspiring. I was just wondering if the 'electronics ' bag you picked up was from ETHNOTEK as i have been looking around for one for sometime now and the one you have would be perfect? =)
I got here because I googled "can a beautiful woman live out of a backpack"
Hey, Brittany!
How do you wash your clothes? And what products do you use(if you use any)?
Thanks!
Thanks for asking! I share more about this here! th-cam.com/video/tAjBYJZEQ84/w-d-xo.html
If you travel with a knife you cannot go onto an airplane. But you must travel by air from the States to SE Asia? Do you check the bag? Or just not bring the knife in that case?
Great question. I do any number of things. On this trip I already had a knife in Thailand along with some other items for the festival I run. otherwise I would have just bought one here :)
Hi, Britanny.. Love your videos , but was wondering when traveling by plane have you ever had things like oils or liquids /nail clippers etc. confiscated by security? And do they make you totally unpack everything in your bag each time you board?
Dominick Bundy Hi, I'm not Brittany but have recently done a fair bit of international travel especially in particularly strict countries. I had no issues with liquids. They must be less than 100mls but i dont think britt had anything larger than that anyway. in European countries it often needs to be kept in a clear bag, however, i noticed that as long as you didn't have too many liquid bottles they weren't fussy about this- so if you only had 3 or 4 bottles each less than 100ml and take them out to show security, they won't confiscate them- so just keep them near the top of your pack for easy access. Other than that, they will not make you unpack your bag unless you are selected for further inspection, which never happened to me. They just scan bags these days. I had a few things I was nervous about, such as my prescription medications which are considered controlled drugs in some countries, and a sharp metal tool which is used to take the sim card out of my phone, but i didnt get pulled up on any of these. The only things that I could forsee being an issue would be nail clippers and definitely the knife.
Could you add a link,for the back pack...cant seem to find it...Thanks for the info!..Enjoy!
Yes! Sorry about that! www.tombihn.com/collections/backpacks/products/synapse-19
Chopsticks! Damn, that's genius :D
haha, glad you like that. I love em!
Thank you for this video, I actually watched it twice. have fun meditating. P.s. ist a german Company and you pronounce it doiter.;)
Heck yeah! I'm so honored. Thank you so much. Ooh, doiter. Ok, I'll try to lock that in! Thank you!