I always revisit my packing list on the plane ride home. I will have just repacked my bags, and I know which pair of pants or top I never wanted to take off, which shirt always made me sweaty, and which item never really dried or wrinkled horribly when I hand washed it. I make notes describing weather conditions, or which clothing really worked. Solid toiletries are the way to go. I cut my soap bar and shampoo bars in half, and thanks to YOU, Maggi, I put them in mesh bags which both fit in a single Matador soap pouch. I am still working at getting my items into a single carry-on pack whose weight I can actually carry! It’s a goal I work toward on every trip. Thanks for all the tips, they really help!
Glad that hear that the mesh bags are working for you as well. :) And it‘s a great idea to revise the list on the ride home! Seems to be a perfect time to do that.
On the just in case list - I do bring one thing when traveling internationally that I tend to leave home when we travel domestically - a small medical kit with medications for three days per person if we were to get sick. Finding where to buy various meds when you're sick in a foreign country can be taxing, worse when you all come down with something, so I pack three days of the most likely needed meds so I have time to feel a bit better before venturing out to find what we may need for a longer term illness or even for minor things like a headache. I don't need to take bottles of meds, but just enough to get us through the first few days.
@@cecilereyna for our international travels I usually bring advil, tylenol (in case we need to alternate for high fever), immodium, colase, benedryl, pepto chewables, bonine, dayquil/niquil capsules, and elderberry tablets with zinc.
73 yo woman solo traveler here. I love your videos and here's something I would add: taking only a backpack takes planning and time. At least a week ahead of time, get out everything you want to take, including underwear, sock, pj's, meds, scarves, and lay it out neatly somewhere where you'll see it every day. Then start to evaluate: Is this too heavy? Does that go with everything? And so on. It's important----I know people who want to bring just a backpack and start the night before. Then they panic and end up paying for checked luggage. It's a puzzle that takes thought and experimentation.
I have a lot of experience traveling from a very cold climate to a very warm climate. Sometimes I bring a very cheap puffer jacket that compresses down into a small bag. Then I only have a small bag to find room for in my backpack. A couple of times I had heavy winter coats that were worn out and ready to be trashed. I wore them to the airport and then threw them away in the airport before I got on the plane. When I lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, there was a UPS Store in the airport, and I would mail my heavy clothes back to my parents house from the airport.
I am older than you and don’t have the back strength to carry a heavy backpack. We’re headed to Norway in a few weeks and I’m taking a lightweight roller bag that meets European standards for size and weight limit of 8 kg. And then a very small backpack as a personal item. My tech needs are simple (phone and small iPad with ebooks loaded on), and I’m taking layerable clothes in merino wool, alpaca and silk including one dark gray dress and one pair of black wool pants, so they go with everything. I take minimal toiletries (with as few liquids as possible). My one “comfort” item is a tiny white noisemaker that charges with the same usb-c cable my phone and iPad use. I’ve done carry-on only for tropical vacations, but not to somewhere cold. I’m excited about the challenge of not over-packing!
Maggi,the queen of minimalist travel! 😊 Att home we use washing strips to clean laundry instead of liquid or powder. As a bonus they travel well and can be cut into small pieces to wash a few items. We love Earth Breeze. ❤❤
Hahaha, I feel very flattered… 😂 I also love the sheets and they always travel with me and I am so happy that they are slowly becoming a thing and easier to get. 😊
I love that you say it's an evolution! I feel that, but hadn't realised it! I love to hunt around for light, uncrushable clothing. Thanks for you wise counsel.
Thank you, glad to hear that you enjoyed it! You have no idea how much I appreciate that comment, because all day today while editing that video, I thought that my voice sounds so awful and squeaky… 😂
Thank you for those tips. We are starting to travel more and I have become a big fan of your video for all of the useful information that each one contains based from your own personal experience.
I’ve been living out of a normal carry on sized roll aboard and backpack for almost 5 years. I always evaluate what I’m bringing and I leave it behind next time. Love peak designs packing cubes, love matador products, have the toothpaste tubes and soap bags. Lots of good tips here
I like to bring an extra old pair of eyeglasses just in case I brake the ones I have on my nose as that is not replaceable fast enough in some countries. And I need them everyday to walk lol so that is essential for me. I also bring an antihistamine medication, an anti-diarrhea medic. One time, after eating pineapple, I reacted and my lips got swollen. I never had issues with pineapples before so I don’t know what really trigger that but since, I bring antihistamine capsule just in case.
This is such an underrated video. I have always been a chronic over-packer. I get stick in the "Just In Case" categories, and I come back with many things I didn't use or wear. I hate it. I find I'm often on the edge of the 23kg max for my checked bags, and I'm determined to change it. This video was so helpful and I can't wait to implement it.
Really useful content - I know I need to work harder to reduce what I take - I am a ‘wanna be’ carryon traveller. I am away for a month in the UK and have managed to pack everything into a carryon and a personal item (including camera gear, a tablet and laptop). But… it’s hard and a real effort to figure it out for me. I will do as you have suggested with the packing list reviews post travel. You mentioned 333 capsule wardrobe - I love this method and use it at home. For travelling I have just started using the 5-4-3-2-1 method (5 tops; 4 bottoms; 3 shoes; 2 layers (jacket and a zip up fleece); 1 dress). It’s an adaptable system and I am loving it. ❤x
Un excelente tip es ese de tratar de vivir una semana con lo que llevas en la maleta. Yo pongo mis cremas en unos recipientes pequeñitos. En casa solo utilizo las cremas que están en esos recipientes y veo cuantos días me duran. Así se cuantos recipientes tengo que llevar para cada viaje, dependiendo de su duración. Lo mismo para el shampoo, los jabones. Y otros toiletries. Si a algún recipiente le cabe demasiado producto que no tiene caso llevar, tengo tiempo de buscar otro más pequeño Así no llevo peso extra y ahorro espacio. Lo mismo para las cosas que necesito para lavar la ropa en el viaje. Gracias por tus consejos, Magui. 😘
Excellent video Maggi. I do laundry in the sink too. However I just used a solid laundry soap (my good old Savon de Marseille) and use my hands. And my travel tip is that i have a travel cloth line with suction pads at the extremities so that I can hang my wet clothes in the bathroom. It’s very light and small. Travel tip 2: If i know i will be in the same accommodation for a long time, I like to bring my travel foldable hangers (6 in on small poach). I love them as I like to hang my clothes and see very fast what i can wear for the day. Thank to you on another video, I bought the Qubii. Great idea. Vidéo très bien fait et très apprécié. Merci beaucoup. Vielen Dank.
Thanks for the great tips! I never tried to use Savon de Marseille soaps, but from what I read now, they seem to be just as versatile as Dr. Bronner soaps. I will definitely pick one up the next time I see one. :)
And heavens - that was a long comment - but we travel cold climate to cold climate in smallish carry on & I know you will understand the challenge & the joy of «making it work»! 😊😊
Thank you,Maggi for another very helpful video. You were so easy to watch and listen to. I love your accent and enjoy your listening to your pleasant voice.❤😊
I finally got a couple Peak Design packing cubes, after watching your videos. They're really nice! I'd been wanting to update a set we've been using for the past 10 years.
Hi Maggi !!😊😊 excellent video & So True that it is an evolution. And each trip has its challenges. Ours coming up soon is heavy duty winter gear as we may be spending long days out in Alaskan weather with family - soooo I am taking 1 of my husband’s Sorels and I decided not to take mine but instead take some smaller lighter felt boots (Lobben), 1. So he will have the same (share the burden, same backpacks, same space) & then we have to take hiking pants & wool underwear plus socks….carry our warm coats & hats/gloves. And then our plane clothes & one other set to change into plus extra underwear socks becomes our «regular clothes» … it is not a long trip but it will be a challenge to pack for carry on only. But we have horrible connections & a 13 hour layover coming home & I just do not want us to lose a bag. So the 30 L arcane duffel (bought after seeing yours (❤️) & after a trip of trying to live out of small toploading backpacks 😬) & a PC bag for underseat is the plan 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I am 95% sure we can do this. It is easier with 2 as we share «tech» & toiletries, so I usually give my husband the solid things & I carry the 311 and he carries the small glasses case with our «tech» 😂 (small battery, tiny cables & plug & your tiny flashlight which I totally use at night here on the farm…200 lumens is awesome!) I did 13L & a small crossbody this summer - so 30L with boots & larger PC bag - I can do this, yes?!… crazy to think I have come so far… from a roller bag & big underseat bag… 😂 Wow! But I love it…I love walking off the plane & we always get tagged thru customs because of «contact with large animals» & being farmers, so not having to also deal with checked luggage is nice. Definitely appreciate your videos (& humor!!) - I learn a lot & have the occasional chuckle too 🥰 Happy travels to both of you!!!
I am sure you can do it and Alaska sounds great. Even though I have never been and I guess Austrian weather is not as extreme (even though here in the mountain house, we‘re on 1500 m altitude and already have 15cm of snow), my „trick“ in the winter is usually to bring more thermo underwear (I wear it over normal underwear) and less „normal“ clothes and then I just exchange/wash the innermost layer. Makes me feel clean again and reduces the amount of things I need to bring. And I find that my summer hiking pants (which are usually relatively wind proof) and warm underwear underneath is a killer combination to go hiking in colder weather. Plus, I feel like some thermo pants would looks nice enough to be mistaken for a black legging, so maybe that would also be an option on an airplane (even though I would probably not do that, because I am too insecure for leggings… 😂). I also layer other things. For example I have a thin headband and thin gloves out of Merino wool that I layer underneath a beanie/warmer gloves on very cold days. Plus, when I have to stand outside for longer periods of time, I love those heating packets that you can glue on your socks and then they stay warm for a few hours. 😅 I hope you have a fantastic trip to Alaska! Enjoy the packing. 😁
@@MaggiFuchs Some GREAT ideas there! I am not too worried about wearing my wool long underwear (over regular, just in case folks don't know) two days in a row, and yes, changing actual underwear definitely will help! (If my long underwear was synthetic, I could not do this, in case others do not know.) Summer hiking pants are a great idea. I am not sure mine are because they are made from some fabric that does not breathe well. I hate them in summer, but they are good in winter. Although, I would prefer some that breathe. But they have zips along the legs, so 🤞🏼. Layering is a great idea and I think I will try to squeeze in a few thin gloves made in some fancy material that reflect heat. It will help to keep our hands warmer. I forgot them! Foot warmers, never actually tried, but can buy there & we do have plans to go to a sporting goods store! Yes, Alaska is colder than here, and if we will be out all day on a frozen lake or in the snow... I want to be somewhat prepared. I have a wool cardigan I am bringing that I can wear as casual daywear and also for a layer under my big coat. I love Alaska best in the summer, July-September are my favorite months, but that is the most difficult time for us to get away. So, winter it is! :-) And we enjoy that too. OH, and on the plane, we wear our ankle boots. I like my Blundstones. (& I would not bring my big down coat unless we were not maybe going ice fishing... standing around in the cold, brrr, and maybe windy.... more brrr.... otherwise I would bring a fleece and a shell which with a wool cardigan and wool underwear would be MORE than enough. That might work for ice fishing too, but I don't want to risk being cold. I hate being cold! And nothing beats down in the cold.... I REALLY want a packable Patagonia down coat. So.... I might try to buy one this trip.) Wow... another long answer, but thank you for the tips! Hmmm... now I am thinking should I pack a shell/rain coat... hmmm!!! :-) I will lay it all out and see! ❤Thank you! Now no replying, or I will not be able to stop chatting, so have a great day wherever you are, both of you! Best, Lynne
The info you have is so practical, love it all. I always throw a plastic knife in my backpack. Its amazing what it can cut. Or a pair of scissors. Also throw in a note to keep track of what you need to take or leave next time because when I get home i forget to go back and make that change.
Thank you for your videos. Last year i was able to pack my first trip alone with only one bag pack and personal items. That trip to Vienna was amazing and super comfortable. Now i am packing for a longer trip to Prague 😊
Must go for just 30l backpack now.. mine looks much smaller than yours.. cabinmax ...1.20 lb only. Nothing more so this time wont be cgecked in or lost by bus company! I ll have to take many inhalers longterm as just too costly to buy...plus a camera...love the 33 item rule...need a thick jumper though...
Thank you very much it was bery helpful I also decided not use liggages anymore, old times i used to travel with lots of stuff plus doing favor to my relatives and friends, i used to take their packages too😅. But lately I am refusing to take someone stuff, of course some became upset . But I am sorry😅 I wanna enjoy my trip especially my time at airport and plane i want it to be less stressful
I always tell people that want to join me traveling that they can bring as much as they want, but they have to carry and haul it around themselves. And after hauling a heavy rolling suitcase over cobblestones in Italy or on a remote beach, the next time, suddenly they all manage to do it with a carry-on sized backpack. 😂
I just bought a Brewspoon on special as a comfort item for me. It's like a plunger for making coffee. Plus, ground beans and a small milk is cheaper than buying coffees. Another great video, Maggi!
How well does that work? I went with an Aeropress Go for the same reason on the last trip, and bought beans from a local roaster. The Brewspoon looks like it takes up a lot less space at the cost of not being able to do espresso-style.
Looks interesting. :) I don‘t drink coffee, but Everson always travels with soluble coffee (Illy makes quite a decend one - or so he says) when we fly or his tiny Moka Cup when we travel by car. I will show him the Brewspoon. :)
I never travel without a spare pair of eyeglasses (I keep my previous prescription glasses just in case). I can't see very well without them, and replacing them would be a pain in a foreign country. The alternative would be to accustom myself to contact lenses leading up to the trip and packing some along, but that seems like a lot of hassle for not very much space savings.
I agree, it can be quite a challenge to replace those things while traveling. I actually had to replace my glasses while traveling to Brazil, and it went quite smooth - apart from having to wait a few days until the glasses were ready. But luckily, my eyes are not that bad - it would be mildly annoying, but I can go for a few days without glasses and worst case I also have my optical sunglasses, and I don‘t mind wearing them in the dark… 😂
Hi, Maggi, I always learn something from your videos so, thanks for sharing another one! This time, I have (again!) a question: What about footwear? If you're leaving from a warm country and heading to a cold one, as you mentioned, what do you do? In my case, I always travel with an 'all-occasions" shoe and a pair of sandals. I look forward to your comments. Thank you! Safe and minimal travels!"
I feel like talking about travel shoes could fill a whole video series of its own. 😅 I bring, like you, a universal pair of shoes and sandals (in the summer) or houseshoes (in the winter). When I go to different climates, I will wear the one I need for the trip on the way to the airport and risk getting cold/wet feet in the winter. But I also infamously returned from Brazil to Austrian winter earlier this year wearing Flip flops with socks because I got so pissed of with the disastrous Tropicfeel shoes that I threw them away… 😂
Thank you for your tips ! I travelled with only my pack back for 3 months a few years ago, but it was easy since I didn't need my laptop and it was summer in latin america, I didn't have any warm clothes. Now I want to leave for much more time, to be able to work from my lapop, and go through different climates... So your videos are usefull :) But as the first leg of my trip is in summertime, I will have time to adjust and I could buy some gear in the way maybe.
Happy to hear that! :) I always bring clothes that I can layer when I start in the hot climate. I always bring a longsleeve and a thin sweater and a rainjacket. When I layer these things, it usually is enough for the first colder days. If it gets really cold, I would also do like you suggested and go buy something warm on the way. ;-)
Thank you. So far so good. At the moment everything seems stable and we just make the best of it and we are waiting for the next checks in December & January. 😅 We hope you are doing great too!
What size dry bag are you using to do your laundry in the sink? Brilliant idea and I will do that on my next backpack trip! Thank you for all the great tips.
Hi Maggi, a very nice video as usual. Before I start thinking about traveling with carry on luggage only, I think I have to tackle my everyday bag..... I usually take a small backbag (Rucksack) to my job, and I have tried to get rid of things I carry everyday, because it can get quite heavy, and it always seem to accumulate... I always carry a power bank (because the bus ticket is now on my phone) charging cable, umbrella, toiletries etc and they seem to multiply.... Do you have any tips for an everyday bag ( eg a light backbag etc) As always I hope you and your husband are doing well.
Thank you so much for asking, we are doing well. Waiting on the next checks in December and January - but I guess that‘s going to be our life for a while now. :) Hope you are doing well too! I agree, EDC bags can get quite heavy. But I feel it‘s the same evolution as with travel gear. A few years ago, my bag was also a lot heavier. But then I started looking to optimize things, and slowly started to find things that would be good replacements or even replace several things at once. For example, when my large umbrella broke, I bought a tiny one. And when the small Anker magnetic powerbank that works with my phone was released, I got one and removed my bulky powerbank and the cables - things like this. And I would probably organize things into pouches, e.g. stuff I need at work, stuff I need daily - and then just quickly add and remove the pouches depending on the day. I hope this helps. :)
I have the same problem. I've optimized things over the years but my EDC is still rather heavy but I still carry most, if not all, of these things with me when I travel. I just started to pick and choose more wisely. A lighter or more compact hand mirror, lightweight foldable groceries bags,smaller umbrella, or a rain hat if it's not quite raining, smaller charging cables... And light but good quality pouches to section everything in its right place! I hate just having everything thrown into my bag (or, well, backpack. That's what I usually wear now because it's easier to carry the weight ). I also try to not bring too big a water bottle and maybe in the winter I don't even bring one. The only toiletries I bring are usually chapstick, sanitizer, tweezers, nail file and hand lotion, but I always have a small medical kit with me. You say you bring a lot of things to your job, but do you have an office or somewhere you can store things in? For example, my work backpack has much less things than my weekend one does. Because I am fortunate enough that I can store many necessities in the office.
this is really helpful. i wanted to know if you ever give gifts when you travel. or gifts to the flight attendants etc. and do you worry about cleaning the airline seat/tray etc each time you travel? also - what about hobbies? i'd love to travel with my ukulele which would give me lots of joy when i travel but it is a 3rd items then. i am looking for a small/compact instrument... which i havent found yet...
I usually don‘t gift flight attendants or stuff, I never really knew that that was a thing. At least it‘s not in Europe. As for gifts, if I have the space, I will bring something small from Austria, like a local candy or something. But usually I try to gift „time together“, e.g. invite others for a nice meal or cook something Austrian for them. That was always a success. :)
Could you share something about the bottle opener/corkscrew you use? I actually chose to check in my pack more than once because i don't want to travel without my swiss army knife even though these are the only two functions i regularly use...
I talk more about it in that video: th-cam.com/video/KoeYoQku9dQ/w-d-xo.html I still use the same ones since a few years and flew numerous times with them - they never took them away. Let me know if you have more questions. 🤗
I do! For me it‘s the perfect size and weight combination. The only thing I wish it had was a water bottle holder. :) A few companies are sending me a few larger travel bags to test, and I figured over the winter and since I am not flying anywhere, I could do that. But the bags will have a hard time competing against my Osprey. 😂
I also always have the feeling that I pack a few clothes too much. But considering that you are already at a 25 liter backpack, I think you are doing an excellent job!!! 👍
I am so confused how is 33 items of clothing for 3 months is minimal? That’s 129 pieces per year, and I checked that underwear is not included. How many clothes do people own that this is considered a challenge? To many it would be a challenge to be able to afford it…
Ok I added it up because I was curious. I wear about 55 items of clothing in a year. This includes stuff like 5 summer dresses and 7 bags so I wouldn’t even call it “minimal”. It also includes all my coats (including rain coat), jewellery, shoes and stuff like that. It does not include underwear, wool tights for winter, my corset, and stuff like hair ties.
Sorry for the confusion. I just wanted to put this out there as an example for someone who has never done a capsule wardrobe before. I agree - it‘s not very minimal, especially when you really take 33 new pieces for every season. I own way less than that as well.. :)
@@MaggiFuchs sometimes its really random stuff. Like I pack portable down jacket for trip in really hot climat. And use it as a pillow, a bag, a portable cooler... And on the last day blizzard begun. So as down jacket. The main trioble I pack heavy and my group relate on my stuff too much and pack light.
I do but I can't seem to get my kids/sister to do the same, so I have to wait w/ them at the baggage carousel. Defeats the purpose! Plus, everyone seems to love hard-sided roller bags and I'm a backpack person.
I am also team backpack! :) Hahaha, I know the feeling! My husband also insisted for years that he needs a large luggage… 😂 But eventually, he came around. And so did my parents. Well, maybe me announcing that I will not help them to drag their heavy luggages through the remote beaches in Brazil helped… but since then, even they are excited carry-on only travelers. 😂
I managed to keep my luggage to carry on and 7 kilos (Jetstar requirement) when I visited my brother in Tasmania in July. It was tricky but knowing that I could borrow ordinary things from him or my sister-in-law or wash them reduced the list. I was channelling you as I thought about what to NOT take. Thank you
Carry-on only. Usually a 45-liter main backpack/shoulder bag and a 15-liter backpack, but my past two trips made me realize that my shoulders are trashed from thirty years of computer work. A 9-kilo bag on one shoulder is a bad idea, especially if you have to hustle to catch a train or walk forever around an airport. So I am trying a medium-sized two-wheel rollaboard and a bag for under the seat for the next trip.
I travel with a 28L backpack that fits within the personal item size and a tote as a personal item, though I am trying to challenge myself to decrease that to just the backpack and small sling/crossbody. Even though I tend to stay in a country for several weeks to over a month, I hop around different locations, so a backpack suits my needs. I’ve actually gotten a lot of my packing tips from this channel (especially the laundry set-up). This was so succinct that I don’t really have any other tips to add
1:27-4:07 Useless rant about nothing. All valuable things should never be stored outside your body+sight, so a sling is not a bag but an extension of your pockets. During the cold seasons we have enough inner pockets in our jackets. Not so pro afterall.
I admire the principle but I cant do it. Too many must haves to fit into 30L. Need a minimum of two pairs of shoes (sandals and walking shoes),craft projects, kindle, im allergic to most sunscreens so have to take a big bottle of mine, and i like to pick up gifts and souvenirs as I go along
The goal is the travel more easily - and for you it may be to travel with a checked luggage. Everyone travels differently, so if you have to check bags, then do it. It‘s also perfectly fine. Especially bringing larger amounts of a specific sunscreen would be a challenge with traveling carry-on only. You could try to refill it in smaller 100ml containers though, but that would still count towards your max limit for fluids. There is also the option to bring larger amounts of fluid medications if you have a medical certificate from a doctor, but I am not sure if your sunscreen would fall under that category and I never tried it myself. 🤔
If you actually use it and you have the space, then I would say no. I also travel with my bulky epilator/razor when I go for longer periods of time. My husband loves his Philips OneBlade - maybe this would be a smaller option for you too. :)
Check out my favorite travel gear of 2023: th-cam.com/video/_m2yFIXHWF4/w-d-xo.html 🤗
I always revisit my packing list on the plane ride home. I will have just repacked my bags, and I know which pair of pants or top I never wanted to take off, which shirt always made me sweaty, and which item never really dried or wrinkled horribly when I hand washed it. I make notes describing weather conditions, or which clothing really worked.
Solid toiletries are the way to go. I cut my soap bar and shampoo bars in half, and thanks to YOU, Maggi, I put them in mesh bags which both fit in a single Matador soap pouch.
I am still working at getting my items into a single carry-on pack whose weight I can actually carry! It’s a goal I work toward on every trip.
Thanks for all the tips, they really help!
Glad that hear that the mesh bags are working for you as well. :)
And it‘s a great idea to revise the list on the ride home! Seems to be a perfect time to do that.
On the just in case list - I do bring one thing when traveling internationally that I tend to leave home when we travel domestically - a small medical kit with medications for three days per person if we were to get sick. Finding where to buy various meds when you're sick in a foreign country can be taxing, worse when you all come down with something, so I pack three days of the most likely needed meds so I have time to feel a bit better before venturing out to find what we may need for a longer term illness or even for minor things like a headache. I don't need to take bottles of meds, but just enough to get us through the first few days.
I do the same. 🤗 I bring enough to survive a day or to and then restock if necessary.
One of my favourite shopping ventures is going to find and look thru pharmacy's ❤
I would love to see your list guys, sometimes I think mine is pretty basic: tylenol, advil, pepto bismol and aspirin.
@@cecilereyna I usually bring a pain killer and something for diarrhea 🙈
@@cecilereyna for our international travels I usually bring advil, tylenol (in case we need to alternate for high fever), immodium, colase, benedryl, pepto chewables, bonine, dayquil/niquil capsules, and elderberry tablets with zinc.
73 yo woman solo traveler here. I love your videos and here's something I would add: taking only a backpack takes planning and time. At least a week ahead of time, get out everything you want to take, including underwear, sock, pj's, meds, scarves, and lay it out neatly somewhere where you'll see it every day. Then start to evaluate: Is this too heavy? Does that go with everything? And so on. It's important----I know people who want to bring just a backpack and start the night before. Then they panic and end up paying for checked luggage. It's a puzzle that takes thought and experimentation.
I have a lot of experience traveling from a very cold climate to a very warm climate. Sometimes I bring a very cheap puffer jacket that compresses down into a small bag. Then I only have a small bag to find room for in my backpack.
A couple of times I had heavy winter coats that were worn out and ready to be trashed. I wore them to the airport and then threw them away in the airport before I got on the plane.
When I lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, there was a UPS Store in the airport, and I would mail my heavy clothes back to my parents house from the airport.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing. :)
Great video. I appreciate your direct style, no music, and soothing voice. Thank you!
I am older than you and don’t have the back strength to carry a heavy backpack. We’re headed to Norway in a few weeks and I’m taking a lightweight roller bag that meets European standards for size and weight limit of 8 kg. And then a very small backpack as a personal item. My tech needs are simple (phone and small iPad with ebooks loaded on), and I’m taking layerable clothes in merino wool, alpaca and silk including one dark gray dress and one pair of black wool pants, so they go with everything. I take minimal toiletries (with as few liquids as possible). My one “comfort” item is a tiny white noisemaker that charges with the same usb-c cable my phone and iPad use. I’ve done carry-on only for tropical vacations, but not to somewhere cold. I’m excited about the challenge of not over-packing!
Enjoy your trip to Norway! 🤗
Maggi,the queen of minimalist travel! 😊 Att home we use washing strips to clean laundry instead of liquid or powder. As a bonus they travel well and can be cut into small pieces to wash a few items. We love Earth Breeze. ❤❤
Hahaha, I feel very flattered… 😂 I also love the sheets and they always travel with me and I am so happy that they are slowly becoming a thing and easier to get. 😊
Another great, useful video. I'm a fan, especially of your laugh. Safe travels!
I love that you say it's an evolution! I feel that, but hadn't realised it! I love to hunt around for light, uncrushable clothing. Thanks for you wise counsel.
Love all your videos and love your voice. Thank you for all your hard work into making these informative videos. ❤
Thank you, glad to hear that you enjoyed it! You have no idea how much I appreciate that comment, because all day today while editing that video, I thought that my voice sounds so awful and squeaky… 😂
Hi Maggie thanks for sharing. I live in Australia and these tips will come in handy when I travel back home to Austria next :)
Thank you for your tip 🤗 when I travel, i’ve removed the styrofoam beads and fill my neck pillow with some cloth .. it work very well 😉
I do the same, I can fit all of my underwear and socks in mine and leave room in my bag for other things.
Awesome tips! I’m so glad to hear you mention doing laundry in the sink!
Thank you for those tips. We are starting to travel more and I have become a big fan of your video for all of the useful information that each one contains based from your own personal experience.
Glad that you found it helpful and enjoy your travels! :)
I’ve been living out of a normal carry on sized roll aboard and backpack for almost 5 years. I always evaluate what I’m bringing and I leave it behind next time.
Love peak designs packing cubes, love matador products, have the toothpaste tubes and soap bags. Lots of good tips here
I like to bring an extra old pair of eyeglasses just in case I brake the ones I have on my nose as that is not replaceable fast enough in some countries. And I need them everyday to walk lol so that is essential for me.
I also bring an antihistamine medication, an anti-diarrhea medic. One time, after eating pineapple, I reacted and my lips got swollen. I never had issues with pineapples before so I don’t know what really trigger that but since, I bring antihistamine capsule just in case.
My boyfriend and me will travel for two weeks with only a 20l bag each. We'll be in 5 cities with different weather. Thanks for the tips!
Enjoy your trip! :)
This is one of the most helpful packing videos I find. Appreciated.
This is such an underrated video. I have always been a chronic over-packer. I get stick in the "Just In Case" categories, and I come back with many things I didn't use or wear. I hate it. I find I'm often on the edge of the 23kg max for my checked bags, and I'm determined to change it. This video was so helpful and I can't wait to implement it.
Really useful content - I know I need to work harder to reduce what I take - I am a ‘wanna be’ carryon traveller. I am away for a month in the UK and have managed to pack everything into a carryon and a personal item (including camera gear, a tablet and laptop). But… it’s hard and a real effort to figure it out for me. I will do as you have suggested with the packing list reviews post travel.
You mentioned 333 capsule wardrobe - I love this method and use it at home.
For travelling I have just started using the 5-4-3-2-1 method (5 tops; 4 bottoms; 3 shoes; 2 layers (jacket and a zip up fleece); 1 dress). It’s an adaptable system and I am loving it. ❤x
Thank you for the great tips Maggie, organised as ever 😊
Un excelente tip es ese de tratar de vivir una semana con lo que llevas en la maleta. Yo pongo mis cremas en unos recipientes pequeñitos. En casa solo utilizo las cremas que están en esos recipientes y veo cuantos días me duran. Así se cuantos recipientes tengo que llevar para cada viaje, dependiendo de su duración.
Lo mismo para el shampoo, los jabones. Y otros toiletries. Si a algún recipiente le cabe demasiado producto que no tiene caso llevar, tengo tiempo de buscar otro más pequeño Así no llevo peso extra y ahorro espacio.
Lo mismo para las cosas que necesito para lavar la ropa en el viaje.
Gracias por tus consejos, Magui. 😘
Excellent video Maggi. I do laundry in the sink too. However I just used a solid laundry soap (my good old Savon de Marseille) and use my hands.
And my travel tip is that i have a travel cloth line with suction pads at the extremities so that I can hang my wet clothes in the bathroom. It’s very light and small.
Travel tip 2: If i know i will be in the same accommodation for a long time, I like to bring my travel foldable hangers (6 in on small poach). I love them as I like to hang my clothes and see very fast what i can wear for the day.
Thank to you on another video, I bought the Qubii. Great idea.
Vidéo très bien fait et très apprécié. Merci beaucoup.
Vielen Dank.
Thanks for the great tips! I never tried to use Savon de Marseille soaps, but from what I read now, they seem to be just as versatile as Dr. Bronner soaps. I will definitely pick one up the next time I see one. :)
And heavens - that was a long comment - but we travel cold climate to cold climate in smallish carry on & I know you will understand the challenge & the joy of «making it work»! 😊😊
Thank you,Maggi for another very helpful video. You were so easy to watch and listen to. I love your accent and enjoy your listening to your pleasant voice.❤😊
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you found it helpful! 🤗
I finally got a couple Peak Design packing cubes, after watching your videos. They're really nice! I'd been wanting to update a set we've been using for the past 10 years.
I liked your video! Very sensible.
Hi Maggi !!😊😊 excellent video & So True that it is an evolution. And each trip has its challenges. Ours coming up soon is heavy duty winter gear as we may be spending long days out in Alaskan weather with family - soooo I am taking 1 of my husband’s Sorels and I decided not to take mine but instead take some smaller lighter felt boots (Lobben), 1. So he will have the same (share the burden, same backpacks, same space) & then we have to take hiking pants & wool underwear plus socks….carry our warm coats & hats/gloves. And then our plane clothes & one other set to change into plus extra underwear socks becomes our «regular clothes» … it is not a long trip but it will be a challenge to pack for carry on only. But we have horrible connections & a 13 hour layover coming home & I just do not want us to lose a bag. So the 30 L arcane duffel (bought after seeing yours (❤️) & after a trip of trying to live out of small toploading backpacks 😬) & a PC bag for underseat is the plan 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I am 95% sure we can do this. It is easier with 2 as we share «tech» & toiletries, so I usually give my husband the solid things & I carry the 311 and he carries the small glasses case with our «tech» 😂 (small battery, tiny cables & plug & your tiny flashlight which I totally use at night here on the farm…200 lumens is awesome!) I did 13L & a small crossbody this summer - so 30L with boots & larger PC bag - I can do this, yes?!… crazy to think I have come so far… from a roller bag & big underseat bag… 😂 Wow! But I love it…I love walking off the plane & we always get tagged thru customs because of «contact with large animals» & being farmers, so not having to also deal with checked luggage is nice. Definitely appreciate your videos (& humor!!) - I learn a lot & have the occasional chuckle too 🥰 Happy travels to both of you!!!
I am sure you can do it and Alaska sounds great. Even though I have never been and I guess Austrian weather is not as extreme (even though here in the mountain house, we‘re on 1500 m altitude and already have 15cm of snow), my „trick“ in the winter is usually to bring more thermo underwear (I wear it over normal underwear) and less „normal“ clothes and then I just exchange/wash the innermost layer. Makes me feel clean again and reduces the amount of things I need to bring. And I find that my summer hiking pants (which are usually relatively wind proof) and warm underwear underneath is a killer combination to go hiking in colder weather. Plus, I feel like some thermo pants would looks nice enough to be mistaken for a black legging, so maybe that would also be an option on an airplane (even though I would probably not do that, because I am too insecure for leggings… 😂). I also layer other things. For example I have a thin headband and thin gloves out of Merino wool that I layer underneath a beanie/warmer gloves on very cold days. Plus, when I have to stand outside for longer periods of time, I love those heating packets that you can glue on your socks and then they stay warm for a few hours. 😅 I hope you have a fantastic trip to Alaska! Enjoy the packing. 😁
@@MaggiFuchs Some GREAT ideas there! I am not too worried about wearing my wool long underwear (over regular, just in case folks don't know) two days in a row, and yes, changing actual underwear definitely will help! (If my long underwear was synthetic, I could not do this, in case others do not know.) Summer hiking pants are a great idea. I am not sure mine are because they are made from some fabric that does not breathe well. I hate them in summer, but they are good in winter. Although, I would prefer some that breathe. But they have zips along the legs, so 🤞🏼. Layering is a great idea and I think I will try to squeeze in a few thin gloves made in some fancy material that reflect heat. It will help to keep our hands warmer. I forgot them! Foot warmers, never actually tried, but can buy there & we do have plans to go to a sporting goods store! Yes, Alaska is colder than here, and if we will be out all day on a frozen lake or in the snow... I want to be somewhat prepared. I have a wool cardigan I am bringing that I can wear as casual daywear and also for a layer under my big coat. I love Alaska best in the summer, July-September are my favorite months, but that is the most difficult time for us to get away. So, winter it is! :-) And we enjoy that too. OH, and on the plane, we wear our ankle boots. I like my Blundstones. (& I would not bring my big down coat unless we were not maybe going ice fishing... standing around in the cold, brrr, and maybe windy.... more brrr.... otherwise I would bring a fleece and a shell which with a wool cardigan and wool underwear would be MORE than enough. That might work for ice fishing too, but I don't want to risk being cold. I hate being cold! And nothing beats down in the cold.... I REALLY want a packable Patagonia down coat. So.... I might try to buy one this trip.) Wow... another long answer, but thank you for the tips! Hmmm... now I am thinking should I pack a shell/rain coat... hmmm!!! :-) I will lay it all out and see! ❤Thank you! Now no replying, or I will not be able to stop chatting, so have a great day wherever you are, both of you! Best, Lynne
The info you have is so practical, love it all. I always throw a plastic knife in my backpack. Its amazing what it can cut. Or a pair of scissors. Also throw in a note to keep track of what you need to take or leave next time because when I get home i forget to go back and make that change.
Thank you for your videos. Last year i was able to pack my first trip alone with only one bag pack and personal items. That trip to Vienna was amazing and super comfortable. Now i am packing for a longer trip to Prague 😊
Have a great time in Prague! :)
I rarely travel but love your videos. Your voice and common sense are very soothing. Thank you!
Thank you! :)
Love your videos you deserve a lot more views. So informative and practical...❤
Thank you for another very instructive and well composed video! I would so enjoy hearing about your hiking trips and your packing plan for them.
Noted! :) I am planning on doing a long-distance hike next week, maybe the West Highland Way… I will definitely make a video about what I pack! :)
That sounds amazing! Have a lovely time. 🌸
We really enjoy the super bagel to plug in all our electronics.
Making a list of things actually used/not used in a trip--after five years of traveling with just a handcarry I only realized this this year 😂
Very good and sensible tips!👍
Must go for just 30l backpack now.. mine looks much smaller than yours.. cabinmax ...1.20 lb only. Nothing more so this time wont be cgecked in or lost by bus company! I ll have to take many inhalers longterm as just too costly to buy...plus a camera...love the 33 item rule...need a thick jumper though...
Your videos make me feel better about not getting it all right and adjusting
After living out of my bag for years, I still don‘t get it right too and always need adjusting on every trip - so it‘s a neverending process… 😅
Great video with reminders of little we really need ❤
Thank you very much it was bery helpful
I also decided not use liggages anymore, old times i used to travel with lots of stuff plus doing favor to my relatives and friends, i used to take their packages too😅. But lately I am refusing to take someone stuff, of course some became upset . But I am sorry😅 I wanna enjoy my trip especially my time at airport and plane i want it to be less stressful
I always tell people that want to join me traveling that they can bring as much as they want, but they have to carry and haul it around themselves. And after hauling a heavy rolling suitcase over cobblestones in Italy or on a remote beach, the next time, suddenly they all manage to do it with a carry-on sized backpack. 😂
I just bought a Brewspoon on special as a comfort item for me. It's like a plunger for making coffee. Plus, ground beans and a small milk is cheaper than buying coffees. Another great video, Maggi!
How well does that work? I went with an Aeropress Go for the same reason on the last trip, and bought beans from a local roaster. The Brewspoon looks like it takes up a lot less space at the cost of not being able to do espresso-style.
Looks interesting. :) I don‘t drink coffee, but Everson always travels with soluble coffee (Illy makes quite a decend one - or so he says) when we fly or his tiny Moka Cup when we travel by car. I will show him the Brewspoon. :)
I never travel without a spare pair of eyeglasses (I keep my previous prescription glasses just in case). I can't see very well without them, and replacing them would be a pain in a foreign country.
The alternative would be to accustom myself to contact lenses leading up to the trip and packing some along, but that seems like a lot of hassle for not very much space savings.
I agree, it can be quite a challenge to replace those things while traveling. I actually had to replace my glasses while traveling to Brazil, and it went quite smooth - apart from having to wait a few days until the glasses were ready. But luckily, my eyes are not that bad - it would be mildly annoying, but I can go for a few days without glasses and worst case I also have my optical sunglasses, and I don‘t mind wearing them in the dark… 😂
Hi, Maggi, I always learn something from your videos so, thanks for sharing another one!
This time, I have (again!) a question:
What about footwear? If you're leaving from a warm country and heading to a cold one, as you mentioned, what do you do?
In my case, I always travel with an 'all-occasions" shoe and a pair of sandals.
I look forward to your comments. Thank you!
Safe and minimal travels!"
I feel like talking about travel shoes could fill a whole video series of its own. 😅 I bring, like you, a universal pair of shoes and sandals (in the summer) or houseshoes (in the winter). When I go to different climates, I will wear the one I need for the trip on the way to the airport and risk getting cold/wet feet in the winter. But I also infamously returned from Brazil to Austrian winter earlier this year wearing Flip flops with socks because I got so pissed of with the disastrous Tropicfeel shoes that I threw them away… 😂
Thank you for your tips ! I travelled with only my pack back for 3 months a few years ago, but it was easy since I didn't need my laptop and it was summer in latin america, I didn't have any warm clothes. Now I want to leave for much more time, to be able to work from my lapop, and go through different climates... So your videos are usefull :) But as the first leg of my trip is in summertime, I will have time to adjust and I could buy some gear in the way maybe.
Happy to hear that! :) I always bring clothes that I can layer when I start in the hot climate. I always bring a longsleeve and a thin sweater and a rainjacket. When I layer these things, it usually is enough for the first colder days. If it gets really cold, I would also do like you suggested and go buy something warm on the way. ;-)
Thanks@@MaggiFuchs !
Good to see you…how are you both? Always great tips thanks
Thank you. So far so good. At the moment everything seems stable and we just make the best of it and we are waiting for the next checks in December & January. 😅 We hope you are doing great too!
What size dry bag are you using to do your laundry in the sink? Brilliant idea and I will do that on my next backpack trip! Thank you for all the great tips.
I think it’s 13 or 14 liters, not sure. I also have a smaller 1 liter one which is great to wash underwear or socks on the go. :)
Good idea doing a test run
Hi Maggi, a very nice video as usual. Before I start thinking about traveling with carry on luggage only, I think I have to tackle my everyday bag..... I usually take a small backbag (Rucksack) to my job, and I have tried to get rid of things I carry everyday, because it can get quite heavy, and it always seem to accumulate... I always carry a power bank (because the bus ticket is now on my phone) charging cable, umbrella, toiletries etc and they seem to multiply.... Do you have any tips for an everyday bag ( eg a light backbag etc) As always I hope you and your husband are doing well.
Thank you so much for asking, we are doing well. Waiting on the next checks in December and January - but I guess that‘s going to be our life for a while now. :) Hope you are doing well too!
I agree, EDC bags can get quite heavy. But I feel it‘s the same evolution as with travel gear. A few years ago, my bag was also a lot heavier. But then I started looking to optimize things, and slowly started to find things that would be good replacements or even replace several things at once. For example, when my large umbrella broke, I bought a tiny one. And when the small Anker magnetic powerbank that works with my phone was released, I got one and removed my bulky powerbank and the cables - things like this. And I would probably organize things into pouches, e.g. stuff I need at work, stuff I need daily - and then just quickly add and remove the pouches depending on the day. I hope this helps. :)
I have the same problem. I've optimized things over the years but my EDC is still rather heavy but I still carry most, if not all, of these things with me when I travel. I just started to pick and choose more wisely. A lighter or more compact hand mirror, lightweight foldable groceries bags,smaller umbrella, or a rain hat if it's not quite raining, smaller charging cables... And light but good quality pouches to section everything in its right place! I hate just having everything thrown into my bag (or, well, backpack. That's what I usually wear now because it's easier to carry the weight ). I also try to not bring too big a water bottle and maybe in the winter I don't even bring one. The only toiletries I bring are usually chapstick, sanitizer, tweezers, nail file and hand lotion, but I always have a small medical kit with me. You say you bring a lot of things to your job, but do you have an office or somewhere you can store things in? For example, my work backpack has much less things than my weekend one does. Because I am fortunate enough that I can store many necessities in the office.
Love your vibe! Thank you!
Hi. What is the little purple zip case you have around 11:59? Thanks!
It‘s a Fjällräven card wallet. :)
this is really helpful. i wanted to know if you ever give gifts when you travel. or gifts to the flight attendants etc. and do you worry about cleaning the airline seat/tray etc each time you travel? also - what about hobbies? i'd love to travel with my ukulele which would give me lots of joy when i travel but it is a 3rd items then. i am looking for a small/compact instrument... which i havent found yet...
I usually don‘t gift flight attendants or stuff, I never really knew that that was a thing. At least it‘s not in Europe. As for gifts, if I have the space, I will bring something small from Austria, like a local candy or something. But usually I try to gift „time together“, e.g. invite others for a nice meal or cook something Austrian for them. That was always a success. :)
Thanks for the great tips 🤗
Glad you liked it! :)
Great video - thank you!
Glad you liked it!
#3 children's color books and a 12 pack of colors. # 4 house of joseon sunscreen
Great video as always. Nice tips.
Glad you like them! 🤗
Some videos refer to kilos but my airline gives dimensions 😢Great information thanks for sharing ❤
I always find dimensions easier, because then I don’t have to worry about the weight. 🤗
Very useful video Maggi ❤. You keep things very clean and nice 👌
Today saw this video, somehow missed the youtube notification 😁
I already missed you… usually you‘re the first to comment. 😅
@@MaggiFuchs ❤️❤️🤗🤗😀😀😀
Very sensible.
Could you share something about the bottle opener/corkscrew you use? I actually chose to check in my pack more than once because i don't want to travel without my swiss army knife even though these are the only two functions i regularly use...
I talk more about it in that video: th-cam.com/video/KoeYoQku9dQ/w-d-xo.html
I still use the same ones since a few years and flew numerous times with them - they never took them away.
Let me know if you have more questions. 🤗
Do you still like ur green osprey backpack?
I do! For me it‘s the perfect size and weight combination. The only thing I wish it had was a water bottle holder. :) A few companies are sending me a few larger travel bags to test, and I figured over the winter and since I am not flying anywhere, I could do that. But the bags will have a hard time competing against my Osprey. 😂
New to you but enjoyed the video. Planning a trip to Iceland next year and want to nail all these travel hacks. Thank you.
Glad that you liked it and enjoy Iceland! 🤗
I travel with a 25L backpack only, but always struggle with the clothes, always think I'll need more and pack an extra shirt or shorts 🤦🏻♂️
I also always have the feeling that I pack a few clothes too much. But considering that you are already at a 25 liter backpack, I think you are doing an excellent job!!! 👍
@MaggiFuchs Thank you! I only travel for one week at a time, so 25 liters feels like the perfect size for one under the seat bag!
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I am so confused how is 33 items of clothing for 3 months is minimal? That’s 129 pieces per year, and I checked that underwear is not included. How many clothes do people own that this is considered a challenge?
To many it would be a challenge to be able to afford it…
Ok I added it up because I was curious. I wear about 55 items of clothing in a year. This includes stuff like 5 summer dresses and 7 bags so I wouldn’t even call it “minimal”. It also includes all my coats (including rain coat), jewellery, shoes and stuff like that.
It does not include underwear, wool tights for winter, my corset, and stuff like hair ties.
The clothes only add up to 32
Sorry for the confusion. I just wanted to put this out there as an example for someone who has never done a capsule wardrobe before. I agree - it‘s not very minimal, especially when you really take 33 new pieces for every season. I own way less than that as well.. :)
I overpacker, but for hell sake I use 99% of stuff in my trips. Even if that really rare meds
In my humble opinion, if you use 99%, then you are not overpacking. 😉
@@MaggiFuchs sometimes its really random stuff. Like I pack portable down jacket for trip in really hot climat. And use it as a pillow, a bag, a portable cooler... And on the last day blizzard begun. So as down jacket.
The main trioble I pack heavy and my group relate on my stuff too much and pack light.
I’m curious… Do you travel hand-luggage only? If not, why not? And if yes, do you have any tips for me to share? :)
I do but I can't seem to get my kids/sister to do the same, so I have to wait w/ them at the baggage carousel. Defeats the purpose! Plus, everyone seems to love hard-sided roller bags and I'm a backpack person.
I am also team backpack! :) Hahaha, I know the feeling! My husband also insisted for years that he needs a large luggage… 😂 But eventually, he came around. And so did my parents. Well, maybe me announcing that I will not help them to drag their heavy luggages through the remote beaches in Brazil helped… but since then, even they are excited carry-on only travelers. 😂
I managed to keep my luggage to carry on and 7 kilos (Jetstar requirement) when I visited my brother in Tasmania in July. It was tricky but knowing that I could borrow ordinary things from him or my sister-in-law or wash them reduced the list. I was channelling you as I thought about what to NOT take. Thank you
Carry-on only. Usually a 45-liter main backpack/shoulder bag and a 15-liter backpack, but my past two trips made me realize that my shoulders are trashed from thirty years of computer work. A 9-kilo bag on one shoulder is a bad idea, especially if you have to hustle to catch a train or walk forever around an airport. So I am trying a medium-sized two-wheel rollaboard and a bag for under the seat for the next trip.
I travel with a 28L backpack that fits within the personal item size and a tote as a personal item, though I am trying to challenge myself to decrease that to just the backpack and small sling/crossbody. Even though I tend to stay in a country for several weeks to over a month, I hop around different locations, so a backpack suits my needs.
I’ve actually gotten a lot of my packing tips from this channel (especially the laundry set-up).
This was so succinct that I don’t really have any other tips to add
1:27-4:07 Useless rant about nothing.
All valuable things should never be stored outside your body+sight,
so a sling is not a bag but an extension of your pockets.
During the cold seasons we have enough inner pockets in our jackets.
Not so pro afterall.
I admire the principle but I cant do it. Too many must haves to fit into 30L. Need a minimum of two pairs of shoes (sandals and walking shoes),craft projects, kindle, im allergic to most sunscreens so have to take a big bottle of mine, and i like to pick up gifts and souvenirs as I go along
The goal is the travel more easily - and for you it may be to travel with a checked luggage. Everyone travels differently, so if you have to check bags, then do it. It‘s also perfectly fine. Especially bringing larger amounts of a specific sunscreen would be a challenge with traveling carry-on only. You could try to refill it in smaller 100ml containers though, but that would still count towards your max limit for fluids. There is also the option to bring larger amounts of fluid medications if you have a medical certificate from a doctor, but I am not sure if your sunscreen would fall under that category and I never tried it myself. 🤔
For a guy trting to stay minimilist is a electric shaver too much
If you actually use it and you have the space, then I would say no. I also travel with my bulky epilator/razor when I go for longer periods of time. My husband loves his Philips OneBlade - maybe this would be a smaller option for you too. :)
Another great, useful video. I'm a fan, especially of your laugh. Safe travels!