haha. I was thinking.." suuure. minimalist. where are your clothes? In a checked bag ???" And then out comes your packing cube. Ok. Ok. Sooooo nicely done. The best pack ever. That backpack is really small & things are not jammed tight in it. You really cut out some things I didnt think of. I am impressed.
This is great, but she is tiny and you can’t just wear shorts and chiffon to most places. I am a size 16 and much older. Showing all that skin would not be practical for me.
THANK YOU for mentioning FLAT earrings/jewelry!! I have been doing this for years (considering what items will take up less space and lay flat/pack better/make better use of limited space) but don't recall ever hearing anyone talk about it in all the packing videos I've seen!!! Others have mentioned inflatable neck pillows and lighter-weight, less bulky fabrics, but not accessories (jewelry, shoes, etc). For example - I love my espadrilles or wedge heels, but I will not take them on a "packing light" trip because they use too much space in the luggage. Instead, if my trip includes a dressy occasion and I can't get away with flats/sandals, I'd take a minimal-style pair of narrow or kitten heels, and that leaves open spaces I can shove other items in. Every inch of space counts ;) use it wisely! It helps to think of packing like a game of Tetris (or a puzzle).
Wow! You are good with minimal packing! Very enjoyable to watch! I'd love to see a fall/winter trip. Cardigans are so bulky, that I wear 1, then pack several lightweight tops and jewelry to make my 1 cardigan look different each day.
Excellent Video Katie. I also do the same thing with my first aid kit. I presume if I'm going to get ill it will be in the middle of the night and just take another medicine to make it till the shops open the next morning.
Your #packinglight is not a joke! I can only aspire to pack as lightly as you have. Wow! It is a work in progress for me to pare down what I pack. Thanks for the great video!
I recommend wool and silk fabrics and getting good at layering. Bring two thin wool undershirts and a wool leggings to go under your pants, and the rest of your clothes don't need to be as warm and bulky. My best cold weather trick is I bring two silk scarves. They spruce up any outfit, can combine if it is really cold, and they are super lightweight and small when packed. For a coat, I don't actually own a winter coat (the coldest it gets here is a few degrees below freezing) but I use a rainproof biking jacket plus a down jacket that can go underneath it in winter. The raincoat keeps rain and wind off and the puffy down jacket keeps the heat in - and when the weather unexpectedly warms up, the puffy folds really small in my bag. Combine with previously mentioned scarves, a hat and some great possum&wool gloves and I'm never cold :)
So impressed you have a sensibly sized bag. Much easier to tote around the world. Going to the UK for 4 weeks with carry on only. Mix and match and layering. Looking fwd to your cold weather packing. 👏
I'm Brazilian and I fully understand the relief and lightness of packing light backbags for warm and tropical places 😄. You can even afford yourself to take something extra, cause the clothes become your partners in crime 😂as they can be veeery thin and flexible. Plus as you mentioned, you can wash them at night and when you wake up, they will be dry. So practical 😊! Loved the video, you are very charismatic.
I have a packing cube that on one side is for clean clothes and on the other side is for dirty clothes and also has a middle zipper that goes around it to make to more compact, it is awesome!
In some countries, like Ireland, you have to have a doctors RX for ibuprofen (Motrin). Check the laws of the countries you are going to regarding medicines.
Which backpack is it and what are its measurements, thank you Looking for smth like that as a carry on with wide opening… update:bought lovevook brand, really good quality
The moment I saw that you got HEELS in packing cube my jaw dropped I swear By any chance you got an idea how many liters this backpack has? (Or simply dimensions) It seems to be the standard school bag size yet carries so much stuff. Or maybe it's your packing skills that make it seem so 😉
Here’s a link. Dry air in the plane causes my daughter’s nosebleeds. It’s scary and a little embarrassing to deal with a gusher at 30k feet! amzn.to/3eSKJBp #affiliatelink
@@Skater21Loverboyz you don’t pack thick jackets. You have to wear those things on the plane. You can take them off and stuff them in the overhead bin. I run into this a lot because we travel to Brazil often and the seasons are “opposite”. A packable parka can also substitute for a travel pillow! One like this: amzn.to/3QKN1iX #affiliatink I have one by Calvin Klein that I love but is a bit more pricy! It’s a FANTASTIC coat and well worth the investment. The silvery metallic color goes with everything and it is soft as butter! amzn.to/3BlON4E #affiliatelink
@@world_plus_you Sorry I meant heavy sweaters and such. Thanks for sharing these links, these thin jackets keep you warm? I am someone who’s cold easily.
Hi! This particular one was not purchased online, but I have been eyeing this one for a while. Might be a tiny bit thicker, but love the “binder” idea! amzn.to/3QG1T2g #affiliatelink
hi! Well, there is no way to bring a hairdryer if you are packing this light…I find most hotels or Airbnb have them. I do without most of my “products” while traveling….my skin and hair don’t have lasting damage!!! if you have a special product that you consider essential, I recommend 3oz silicone tubes…but they do take space…so you just have to prioritize. :) I have frizzy, wavy/curly hair….I purchased a leave in conditioner/moisturizer when I arrived when I realized the hotel conditioner wasn’t particularly good. It was $3. 😎
Where is the umbrella, rain coat or wind breaker, hat or visor. There are some items missing, like tooth brush for instance. It was admirable but incomplete. I am heading to Boston trying to have a back pack and carry on which worked perfectly this summer to London. I fear that I might have to bit the bullet and pay for a checked bag. Trying my best not to though...
🤣😂 you think I don’t have room for a toothbrush? Seriously? I don’t travel with an umbrella or raincoat…even if I take a large bag. That’s overpacking. I don’t pack for “what ifs”. I buy an umbrella there if I encounter rain. I travel excessively and have purchased an umbrella once or twice in my life on a trip. You can’t travel light and pack hats. If you want a hat and jacket, you need to wear them on the plane. Good luck on your trip to Boston!
@@world_plus_you I'm an American living in Germany. I don't leave the house without an umbrella because if I do, I will get soaked. I also traveled extensively for work and other events and climates in which more than what you travel with is required. Now that I travel for events, I don't need as much but still it is challenging to have what one needs. For instance, on Cape Cod, one is not going to find the same supply as in a big city. Of course, I assumed that you would travel with a tooth brush, I just didn't see you mention having packed one. Make up yes, toiletries no.
@@yubantwo2086 I think packing has a lot to do with priorities. With the weather in Europe you might prioritize a small umbrella over hair products…but a lady with really curly hair might have to prioritize her hair products. It’s all about overall examining what you can or can’t get by without. Different for each person! Cape Cod…strange you bring that up as we have a business there and visit frequently….I wouldn’t say it’s hard to find basic essentials on the cape! It’s pretty civilized. 😉
I found you a cool minimalist umbrella with a neat little travel pod. You might could even get away with dangling the pod off your backpack to save space inside! amzn.to/3qEcNer #amazonaffilatelink
@@world_plus_you That's funny because I've "curley" hair so hair care products & an umbrella are a must. In fact, I"m headed 1st to Boston & then the Cape for my for my 50th high school reunion & to visit friends this September/October. I went to high school, lived & worked university summers & been going to the Cape since 1969. I've also lived & worked in Cambridge/Boston, NYC & all over Germany. In my experience, it's impossible to be at the Cape w/o a wind breaker w/hood if walking on the beach is on the menu. Anyway, now that travel for work is over & traveling for fun is the order of the day, your clip & those from others are helping me scale down.
This is the way that I pack, with the things that I need. You are free to pack or not pack whatever things you feel YOU need. Isn’t that grand? And, I personally never travel with my broomsticks. 😊
@@world_plus_you darn autocorrect, was supposed to be Boomsticks. They're easy makeup sticks. Sorry, I really didn't mean the post to sound rude. When I saw the title of minimalist packing, I was just curious because that's how I pack. I must be an ultra minimalist packer...lol. Again, didn't mean to offend. Happy travels!
At last a video and person that packs like me! but one criticism that cube is too big so it defeats the object of using a cube when it is so huge, the fact you don't roll tightly and as neatly as i do makes a difference too but the flatter the better is the best rule which you do and is exactly like me.. Use two smaller cubes and roll as i suggested and don't underfill the cubes xxx
@@world_plus_you It was clearly a compliment duh! at last a person that packs like me and that you use flat items is also the best way to pack! i was adding extra tips to use a smaller cube, don't underfill cubes and roll tightly and neatly and cover shoes and you react in a rude and sarcastic way! you can always improve even when you do a good job... Jesus i even ended with three kisses! i should never have bothered!
@@tijay8507 sorry…I tend to have a sarcastic wit. Didn’t mean to offend. I always like kindred souls who want to see the world without being bogged down with a bunch of junk. My techniques work for me. If yours work better for you, that’s great. I have used the shower caps in the past…
I liked this until I realized you didn’t have pajamas or lounge clothes and don’t know how long your flight is but I won’t wear shorts and have skin touching all over the seat, you didn’t have wipes sanitizer unless I missed that. I always need slippers for hotel room yuck never barefoot. And how abought a purse for your event, I guess you don’t need a extra bag for maybe gifts going and gifts returning. Don’t know your daughters age but no snacks or other amenities if she is a child. I know we can buy toiletries but I don’t wanna waste time looking for those things and some of my med are prescription and I don’t really trust foreign country med. And you don’t even carry one jacket or sweater even on the plane. Anyway interesting video but you look like a person who would have more things cause you have very nice clothes Thumbs up
You do you, Jeanne. If you want to travel with all that stuff, you can’t travel for a week in a backpack. Simple as that. I pointed out that I brought a wrap for the plane. If it were sweater weather, I would also wear that on the plane. I do have nice things and dress well. But I traveled with the things you see here. If you must have all of the things you mentioned this type of packing is not for you.
And I definitely agree that prescription meds are a non-negotiable. You should always travel with that! (As do I). If it’s over the counter meds you don’t trust from other countries….well….once again, a personal comfort level.
I have no idea what YOU mean. what I meant was exactly what I said, I keep receipts, paperwork and information on warranties for everything I buy that has a warranty, and if it breaks, I apply for coverage under said warranty.
This is the BEST minimalist packing I’ve seen thus far❣️🙌🏼☺️
Yay! Thank you! Hope it can help!
I’d like to see a winter version of this.
Great idea! I’ll definitely do that!
I could barely fit one sweater into a backpack lol
Very impressive! Chic colorful clothing! Not just black and white layers like other guides. Bravo!
Thank you! Glad you found it useful!
haha. I was thinking.." suuure. minimalist. where are your clothes? In a checked bag ???" And then out comes your packing cube. Ok. Ok. Sooooo nicely done. The best pack ever. That backpack is really small & things are not jammed tight in it. You really cut out some things I didnt think of. I am impressed.
This is great, but she is tiny and you can’t just wear shorts and chiffon to most places. I am a size 16 and much older. Showing all that skin would not be practical for me.
Thank you! Glad you found it useful!
THANK YOU for mentioning FLAT earrings/jewelry!! I have been doing this for years (considering what items will take up less space and lay flat/pack better/make better use of limited space) but don't recall ever hearing anyone talk about it in all the packing videos I've seen!!! Others have mentioned inflatable neck pillows and lighter-weight, less bulky fabrics, but not accessories (jewelry, shoes, etc). For example - I love my espadrilles or wedge heels, but I will not take them on a "packing light" trip because they use too much space in the luggage. Instead, if my trip includes a dressy occasion and I can't get away with flats/sandals, I'd take a minimal-style pair of narrow or kitten heels, and that leaves open spaces I can shove other items in. Every inch of space counts ;) use it wisely! It helps to think of packing like a game of Tetris (or a puzzle).
Amazing video! Such a good trick with hills in a packing cube, bravo!
glad t was helpful to you!!
Wow! You are good with minimal packing! Very enjoyable to watch!
I'd love to see a fall/winter trip. Cardigans are so bulky, that I wear 1, then pack several lightweight tops and jewelry to make my 1 cardigan look different each day.
Excellent Video Katie. I also do the same thing with my first aid kit. I presume if I'm going to get ill it will be in the middle of the night and just take another medicine to make it till the shops open the next morning.
Officially my new favorite minimalist packing video. Your commentary as you go is hilarious 😂❤
I have two of the same bag. So wonderful! Great job! I include a little package of individual woolite single wash packets to handwash on the road.
Which brand is it?
Your #packinglight is not a joke! I can only aspire to pack as lightly as you have. Wow!
It is a work in progress for me to pare down what I pack.
Thanks for the great video!
Sure thing! Glad it helped!
Great video with helpful tips! How about something to sleep in, an umbrella, and SPF?
hmm. need to see the 'Norway' winter version . I have that same bag and want to take it to as my only luggage to Salzburg this coming December 😁
I recommend wool and silk fabrics and getting good at layering. Bring two thin wool undershirts and a wool leggings to go under your pants, and the rest of your clothes don't need to be as warm and bulky.
My best cold weather trick is I bring two silk scarves. They spruce up any outfit, can combine if it is really cold, and they are super lightweight and small when packed.
For a coat, I don't actually own a winter coat (the coldest it gets here is a few degrees below freezing) but I use a rainproof biking jacket plus a down jacket that can go underneath it in winter. The raincoat keeps rain and wind off and the puffy down jacket keeps the heat in - and when the weather unexpectedly warms up, the puffy folds really small in my bag. Combine with previously mentioned scarves, a hat and some great possum&wool gloves and I'm never cold :)
@@meisjeViv thank you!
So impressed you have a sensibly sized bag. Much easier to tote around the world. Going to the UK for 4 weeks with carry on only. Mix and match and layering. Looking fwd to your cold weather packing. 👏
I'm Brazilian and I fully understand the relief and lightness of packing light backbags for warm and tropical places 😄. You can even afford yourself to take something extra, cause the clothes become your partners in crime 😂as they can be veeery thin and flexible. Plus as you mentioned, you can wash them at night and when you wake up, they will be dry. So practical 😊! Loved the video, you are very charismatic.
Great job! Warm climates always easier but still impressive work.💖
I have a packing cube that on one side is for clean clothes and on the other side is for dirty clothes and also has a middle zipper that goes around it to make to more compact, it is awesome!
Hello! I'm looking for that kind of cube. Where did you get it?
Thank you 😊😊😊😊
I realy love the blouse your wearing
Helpful video! What are your favorite places to shop for lightweight, packable clothes?
Love your minimalist packing…Do you bring moisturizer, pajamas/nightgown?
Please share the company/model/link for that backpack!!
amzn.to/3RGrQQq
Here it is! Love this backpack!!! #commissionlink #amazonassociates
In some countries, like Ireland, you have to have a doctors RX for ibuprofen (Motrin). Check the laws of the countries you are going to regarding medicines.
For super minimalist makeup I use the Boomstick Trio. Then mascara and eyeliner if I want to take it up a notch.
love your tips and sassy personality haha! new sub
Nice vid!
Thank you so much for your video 😊.
What is the backpack you use. Also what were your dress shoes for the dresses
I enjoyed this thank you. Toiletries?
Amazing but doable!
I did enjoy your video but How do you manage with no toiletries
hi Theresa! I use what is provided by the hotel I’m staying in or purchase it when I arrive.
Travel size if not provided by hotel/accommodation. 100ml tubes to go in liquids bag.
i like your medicine pouch. Can you please tell me where you bought it? thanks!
Jewellery bag - where could i get that?
So much stuff. I packing extrem minimalist with ultralight
This was so helpful! Thank you 😊
Which backpack is it and what are its measurements, thank you
Looking for smth like that as a carry on with wide opening… update:bought lovevook brand, really good quality
I think that is a Ytonet bag from Amazon. I have it in black and I love it!
What brand is your backpack? Dimensions?
amzn.to/3RGrQQq
Here’s a #commisionlink to my backpack on Amazon. It’s fab! I’m sure the dimensions are on the listing!
Sadly, it does not give the dimensions or weight for this backpack. I could also see the way you packed working for a cruise
The moment I saw that you got HEELS in packing cube my jaw dropped I swear
By any chance you got an idea how many liters this backpack has? (Or simply dimensions) It seems to be the standard school bag size yet carries so much stuff. Or maybe it's your packing skills that make it seem so 😉
great vid, and good idea bringing nose bleed stoppers,
Thanks 👍
Here’s a link. Dry air in the plane causes my daughter’s nosebleeds. It’s scary and a little embarrassing to deal with a gusher at 30k feet!
amzn.to/3eSKJBp
#affiliatelink
Where did you buy that packing cube?
What brand is the backpack?
what about packing light in 53-65F weather?
Mix and match and layering. Plan washing stops. Done it for 2 decades.
@@AnneMB955 yeah, but packing thick jackets and stuff like that?? Only there for 1 week, no need to wash though.
@@Skater21Loverboyz you don’t pack thick jackets. You have to wear those things on the plane. You can take them off and stuff them in the overhead bin. I run into this a lot because we travel to Brazil often and the seasons are “opposite”. A packable parka can also substitute for a travel pillow! One like this:
amzn.to/3QKN1iX
#affiliatink
I have one by Calvin Klein that I love but is a bit more pricy! It’s a FANTASTIC coat and well worth the investment. The silvery metallic color goes with everything and it is soft as butter!
amzn.to/3BlON4E
#affiliatelink
@@world_plus_you Sorry I meant heavy sweaters and such. Thanks for sharing these links, these thin jackets keep you warm? I am someone who’s cold easily.
@@Skater21Loverboyz the Calvin Klein is down, I think…or a good warm alternative
what inhaler do you use? i brought a suitcase etc for a weekend so idk...
amzn.to/3QFa1A7
Benzedrex inhaler…great for stuffy noses on planes. #affiliatelink
I thought this was Demi Moore 😊
Nice outfits but too many synthetics that don’t breath in humid weather. Linen, linen cotton blends or lightweight wool tees and tanks are best
Hi could you please give a link to your jewellery travel case? Thanks
Hi! This particular one was not purchased online, but I have been eyeing this one for a while. Might be a tiny bit thicker, but love the “binder” idea!
amzn.to/3QG1T2g
#affiliatelink
I'm a plus size gal. I would be able to fit about two bras in that packing cube. Lol
Hi! Where did you get all your cute dresses?!?
Amazon, SHEIN…sometimes Ross or Marshall’s! :)
This is so inspiring! What about a hair dryer?? And hair products?
hi! Well, there is no way to bring a hairdryer if you are packing this light…I find most hotels or Airbnb have them. I do without most of my “products” while traveling….my skin and hair don’t have lasting damage!!! if you have a special product that you consider essential, I recommend 3oz silicone tubes…but they do take space…so you just have to prioritize. :) I have frizzy, wavy/curly hair….I purchased a leave in conditioner/moisturizer when I arrived when I realized the hotel conditioner wasn’t particularly good. It was $3. 😎
Hair dryers at most accommodation places. I take a 100ml tube of my shampoo/conditioner.
my way to travel
I am trying my best to read the brand of your backpack. It looks like T3KOTY
It's YTONET. $39 ( cheaper if you sign up for their credit card)
Her camera shows backwards so it’s actually a YTONET backpack
Thank you!
amzn.to/3RGrQQq
Here is a link to my backpack. #commisionearnedlink
I don't see any jammies? or skincare/toiletries? sunscreen? any hair products? socks for your runners? LOL
Toiletries???
Where is the umbrella, rain coat or wind breaker, hat or visor. There are some items missing, like tooth brush for instance. It was admirable but incomplete. I am heading to Boston trying to have a back pack and carry on which worked perfectly this summer to London. I fear that I might have to bit the bullet and pay for a checked bag. Trying my best not to though...
🤣😂 you think I don’t have room for a toothbrush? Seriously?
I don’t travel with an umbrella or raincoat…even if I take a large bag. That’s overpacking. I don’t pack for “what ifs”. I buy an umbrella there if I encounter rain. I travel excessively and have purchased an umbrella once or twice in my life on a trip. You can’t travel light and pack hats. If you want a hat and jacket, you need to wear them on the plane. Good luck on your trip to Boston!
@@world_plus_you I'm an American living in Germany. I don't leave the house without an umbrella because if I do, I will get soaked. I also traveled extensively for work and other events and climates in which more than what you travel with is required. Now that I travel for events, I don't need as much but still it is challenging to have what one needs. For instance, on Cape Cod, one is not going to find the same supply as in a big city. Of course, I assumed that you would travel with a tooth brush, I just didn't see you mention having packed one. Make up yes, toiletries no.
@@yubantwo2086 I think packing has a lot to do with priorities. With the weather in Europe you might prioritize a small umbrella over hair products…but a lady with really curly hair might have to prioritize her hair products. It’s all about overall examining what you can or can’t get by without. Different for each person! Cape Cod…strange you bring that up as we have a business there and visit frequently….I wouldn’t say it’s hard to find basic essentials on the cape! It’s pretty civilized. 😉
I found you a cool minimalist umbrella with a neat little travel pod. You might could even get away with dangling the pod off your backpack to save space inside!
amzn.to/3qEcNer
#amazonaffilatelink
@@world_plus_you That's funny because I've "curley" hair so hair care products & an umbrella are a must. In fact, I"m headed 1st to Boston & then the Cape for my for my 50th high school reunion & to visit friends this September/October. I went to high school, lived & worked university summers & been going to the Cape since 1969. I've also lived & worked in Cambridge/Boston, NYC & all over Germany. In my experience, it's impossible to be at the Cape w/o a wind breaker w/hood if walking on the beach is on the menu. Anyway, now that travel for work is over & traveling for fun is the order of the day, your clip & those from others are helping me scale down.
You could get rid of most of that makeup. Take mascara and broomsticks, you won't need brushes needed. Forget the hair straightener.
This is the way that I pack, with the things that I need. You are free to pack or not pack whatever things you feel YOU need. Isn’t that grand?
And, I personally never travel with my broomsticks. 😊
@@world_plus_you darn autocorrect, was supposed to be Boomsticks. They're easy makeup sticks. Sorry, I really didn't mean the post to sound rude. When I saw the title of minimalist packing, I was just curious because that's how I pack. I must be an ultra minimalist packer...lol. Again, didn't mean to offend. Happy travels!
At last a video and person that packs like me! but one criticism that cube is too big so it defeats the object of using a cube when it is so huge, the fact you don't roll tightly and as neatly as i do makes a difference too but the flatter the better is the best rule which you do and is exactly like me..
Use two smaller cubes and roll as i suggested and don't underfill the cubes xxx
Always cover your shoes with disposible shower caps
Good for you? 🤷🏻♀️
@@world_plus_you It was clearly a compliment duh! at last a person that packs like me and that you use flat items is also the best way to pack! i was adding extra tips to use a smaller cube, don't underfill cubes and roll tightly and neatly and cover shoes and you react in a rude and sarcastic way! you can always improve even when you do a good job... Jesus i even ended with three kisses! i should never have bothered!
@@tijay8507 Travel enough to buy a shoe bag. One pair in bag, one pair on feet.
@@tijay8507 sorry…I tend to have a sarcastic wit. Didn’t mean to offend. I always like kindred souls who want to see the world without being bogged down with a bunch of junk. My techniques work for me. If yours work better for you, that’s great. I have used the shower caps in the past…
I liked this until I realized you didn’t have pajamas or lounge clothes and don’t know how long your flight is but I won’t wear shorts and have skin touching all over the seat, you didn’t have wipes sanitizer unless I missed that. I always need slippers for hotel room yuck never barefoot.
And how abought a purse for your event, I guess you don’t need a extra bag for maybe gifts going and gifts returning.
Don’t know your daughters age but no snacks or other amenities if she is a child.
I know we can buy toiletries but I don’t wanna waste time looking for those things and some of my med are prescription and I don’t really trust foreign country med.
And you don’t even carry one jacket or sweater even on the plane.
Anyway interesting video but you look like a person who would have more things cause you have very nice clothes
Thumbs up
You do you, Jeanne. If you want to travel with all that stuff, you can’t travel for a week in a backpack. Simple as that. I pointed out that I brought a wrap for the plane. If it were sweater weather, I would also wear that on the plane.
I do have nice things and dress well. But I traveled with the things you see here. If you must have all of the things you mentioned this type of packing is not for you.
And I definitely agree that prescription meds are a non-negotiable. You should always travel with that! (As do I). If it’s over the counter meds you don’t trust from other countries….well….once again, a personal comfort level.
"I'm a warranty queen... i love to hold people to their warranties"... i think we all know what you actually mean
I have no idea what YOU mean. what I meant was exactly what I said, I keep receipts, paperwork and information on warranties for everything I buy that has a warranty, and if it breaks, I apply for coverage under said warranty.