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It was great! Thanks 🙂 I like to think that the goal is not to have as little but to have enough. Unless that's your goal 😎

During summer, I wear only swimming shorts most of the time. I go for a swim at least 2x per day. When I wash them (just to get rid of the salt) they dry until the next morning. I don't want to sound bold, but for me, 2 pairs feel almost like overkill. My lifestyle allows me that. I understand that most people can't wear shorts all day and need to suit up for work. That's their lifestyle choice. Hope this helps 🙃

@@TurtlHeremitmuch respect man. Thanks for taking the time to reply

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I'm glad you like it :)

Nice to hear that. Think of it like camping. Try it for 2 weeks. If you like it, go for another 2 weeks. Good luck 🙂

There shouldn't be much difference. What else would you need?

@eljjm that 1 extra liter max :) You can do it 💪💪

Same without a condom 😂

Such a wonderful place. Have fun! :)

I hope someone smart enough decrypt it

It depends. If I stay somewhere for over 2 weeks, I ensure I have a kitchen with all the needed accessories. If not, I'm fine with eating out and tasting local food. Especially street food. Often I eat just bread and canned tuna or hummus.

It depends on the type of trip. Hostels are cool, but often I rent a room. Like I said, it depends. I used to camp a lot when I was younger. I had a tarp, a hammock, a military sleeping bag, a bivvy, and a foam mat. I miss camping... but it's not as romantic as it sounds.

@@TurtlHeremit camping sucks, mostly because its lonely and no internet, but in Australia where I live accommodation of all sorts is extremely expensive :(. Id say vanlife is the best middleground and renting long term is the most affordable

@@UndoubtablySo van life is a romantic way to have too many problems. Unless you know how to repair it, and unless you don't mind talking with the police and rangers :)

Glad you enjoyed :)

I sell or donate most of the stuff I don't use. At my parent's house, I have a locker where I leave some of my stuff like this brown jacket, a sleeping bag, or winter boots. Stuff that I'm sure I'm gonna need and use when the season is right, but I'm not willing to carry on my back all the time.

Thank you for your response! 😊 I'm doing this right now, a new round of donations and selling things I don't use.@@TurtlHeremit

@@francinecurivil2051 good choice :)

Currently, I'm not in the North :) Till summer, many things can change. If some of the clothes get damaged, I'll replace them. If I find something that would work better, I'll probably change the setup. Maybe I'll get curious and buy something to test it out. For now, I'm chilling :) I'm glad you like the videos!

That's a more minimalistic solution than mine. My phone is too narrow to carry cards. Maybe when I switch to another phone, I'll buy a similar type of case you have. In my opinion, smart locks are great for everything besides being a lock... but maybe it's just too prudent :)

Linux is an open-source operating system. The .init file is a set of files needed to boot the operating system. I used to travel a lot, like all the time. I have traveled less in the last few years, but still way more than most people.

@@TurtlHeremit May you will let us know about your journeys

Do you like it? I didn't see many people wear it.

Malbec or pinot noir for me :)

Hi! I don't need any besides my ID card and driver's license. Before renting a room, I ensure those are included in the price. Thank you for the nice words :)

I understand, it makes sense :) Thank you for your answer

I'm glad you like my videos :) There is no reason to own less than you need to stay comfy and warm. The same goes the other way around, no need to own more than you can use :) Have you watched the movie "Cast Away" with Tom Hanks? That's the answer to the lighter question. Besides that, more than once I needed it to light a candle, a BBQ, a campfire, burn the rope ends, etc. Way too light, small, and useful to not carry one around.

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Google Translate: Hi, friend. This is the first video I watched on your channel. It inspired me to get acquainted with your other videos, and in the end I watched all of them, except for the video about making coffee. You have a very bold approach to minimalism and life. I am very inspired by minimalism as a concept and I would like to learn how to live the same way... Now I’m just starting to get rid of unnecessary things and don’t yet fully understand which of them I really need. I live in Russia and therefore, with our climate, it is unlikely that I could reduce the list of my things to such a small number. Recently in Moscow it was -24°, today it is already warmer. I decided to leave comments on some of your videos so that you know that someone in Russia is watching you. 😁 I don’t know English, so I write them in Russian, I hope the translator will let you understand me correctly. May the force be with you! ME: Thank you! For some reason, people like this video the most compared to the others I made so far. Which is a good thing... I guess. I'm not sure how to explain it, probably will need to do a video about it, but having a few items is only good if other life settings allow you to live in such a way. Minimalism is surely a cool philosophy, and practical as well. But it's not worth it if you get a feeling that you are missing out. There are many cons to this lifestyle. I didn't decide to be a "minimalist". I simply wanted to be light. I found out only recently that people made a trend out of it. I will definitely need to make a video about it. Stay warm! May the force be with you! :)

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I'm glad you liked it :)

I agree. Different approaches to life enjoyment.

I would like to add-on to this, based on my experience. I travel to Asia and Ex-soviet countries for 8 months. I packed all the stuff, which I thought I would need. But on the trip I forcefully restrict myself to use those things like most of the items mentioned in that comment. And to be true, I survived very easily without using those items and have never felt any greater need. So on that trip I realised that we always pack more than what we actually need. Travel taught me minimalism and now I adapted to it in every scenario. To be more specific, all my possessions fits in a 35 ltr bag. Included a Balzer, a boot, and a business laptop and so on. I travel for 6-8 months a year and work for the rest in any rented apartment/room I got anywhere in my country as my work is remote. Moreover I recently watched an American Tv Series "REACHER" in which the main guy is traveling only with a toothbrush, I will soon goona try that approach, or maybe with a 10-20 liter bag. Because anyway I have to work on my laptop for 2-3 hrs a day to compensate for my traveling 🎉. Much respect and love from India 🎉🇮🇳

It is so freeing, that eventually you adopt a new standard of life. Thank you for the kind words :)

1. No powerbank. 2. Just recently got rid of it. Have a flashlight on my phone. If I need one, I'll get a headlamp. 3. It would be nice to own a Leatherman. I'm considering adding one for a few years now. Which would you suggest? 4. No headphones. Playing in bands, I've spent every "free" minute of my life listening to a vast diversity of music genres. In the last 3 years, I started to appreciate silence. It makes me way more creative. 5. I might sound like a savage, but I mostly drink directly from the faucet when I'm not home. So far, most rooms I've rented had a classic water glass. When I travel, I buy 2l of water which I refill during the trip. It may sound weird, but I like to taste the water everywhere I go. In a "water connoisseur" kinda way. 6. No umbrella. Too windy here. Not worth the struggle. 7. At the current moment I don't have them. Had I a pair of Oakleys that disappeared. And this summer I had a pair of Hawkers that I sat on. 8. No... 9. Since my deodorant has a certain fragrance, I can't put another bouquet over it. 10. I just bought it because the wind destroyed me last week. 11. I can't remember when was the last time I needed to have a pen with me. 12. Basically the same reason as why I don't have a pen. I can't draw. Everything I need to write down, I do it on the phone.

@@TurtlHeremit The Little key chain Leathermans are pretty sweet. Like your Swiss Army knife, but with scissors.

"Moon boys" are a big red flag in my book

In the last 3 years, I have avoided planes.

Thank you! Both. I never had too much stuff. Once I started to travel, I optimized even more. There's no better feeling than being light and ready.

@@TurtlHeremit cool as a woman I am trying to live with a 20liter backpack of clothing. Indeed that would feel so freeing.

Tnx :)

You are right! I am considering switching to a better Swiss army knife. But never can't justify spending money to buy something slightly better while the current works fine. I told myself to wait till this one breaks. Years have passed now. ....and you can't travel by plane with it.

Hi, cool video 😎 aaaand cool stuff 😁 I’m not quite sure but I guess you actually ARE allowed to take a swiss army knife into the plane depending on the length of the knive!?! They even sell them at the duty free shops after the security check. 👍

@@pathologiker Thank you! Never heard of it. Thanks for the heads up! I'll check it the next time I fly, which is pretty soon :)

Thank you for the kind words :) I do the editing (if we can even call it "editing"). But mostly I don't edit at all.

@@TurtlHeremitThat's good. Btw, I am a video editor and youtube growth strategist , I have a few ideas for your content and I will be happy with sharing you that ideas . provide me your mail for further talk? Thank you.

@@Ajayspeak thank you! But at this moment I'd rather keep it minimal :) I appreciate your interest 💪

I forgot the shoes...

No wristwatch. In this setup, I don't need a belt. I forgot to mention shoes... You can see them in the previous video. I currently have Salomon Outline but I need to change them soon. I'm glad you liked the video :)

I guess you don't fly, as you would get your Swiss Army knife taken off you?

@@paulrobinson4611 I don't take a knife on a plane.

Tnx :)

Currently, I'm a physiotherapist and a personal fitness coach

True story :)

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Hi! I can't do it now because I don't have a winter jacket or clothes. Once I get some, I'll do the video. The best way to start downsizing is to simulate a 2 week backpacking trip. Try to life for as long as you can using only stuff you've packed. I'll do a video about this topic soon.

​@@TurtlHeremitinteresting

no

I don’t either u only need a phone

@@cjhiggi6018 (screen size) : (time spent online) ratio is proportional

Seems crazy to me. I am from a family, where everybody works with laptops/IT stuff. It is amazing what people can do, if they commit fully.

That's a good list. The weather in Asia makes things even better when it comes to light packing. I like your setup coz it seems that it works for you. I'm glad you liked the video :) Keep spreading good vibes!

What about sanitary products? Or medicine? Or pen and notebook?

@@extrememinimalistparent 1. What do you mean by sanitary products? 2. Usually, when I travel outside Europe, I buy some painkillers and some anti-diarrhea pills. 3. I can't remember when I wrote something on paper.