Avoid overpacking with this simple method! | Minimalist travel capsule
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
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For me, it is never the clothes that are the issue with packing; its more the toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, double cleansers, combs, sunscreens etc... would love to see good tips for that :-)
Ditto!!!!!
Wet wipes! I get gentle ones with rosewater for face and hands. Intim wipes for the other end. A small rosewater spray for refreshment. Free samples of face and eye cream. On a recent week's trip, I had no opportunity for shampooing my hair. So I called in at a hairdresser's for a shampoo and blow dry. For €15! In Paris!
Me too I love all my skin care
Absolutely my issue, too.
Some options:
1. Decant your faves into smaller containers
2. most skincare companies do travel sizes (tatcha, Tata Harper, Trinny London etc)
3. Many skincare companies have free sample sizes, for example anytime I buy something from Aesop I ask for some samples (they’ll usually give you between 4 and 8) and I save those in my travel toiletries bag.
When I get back from a trip, I take out everything I actually used while away and make a list of with notes about what type of trip and how long it was for. I can then use the list as a packing guide for future trips. I keep the lists in the suitcase so I can always find when needed 😊
What a great idea!
I do this as well.
Great idea! 😊
I've been guilty of both under packing and over packing. It's so hard to get it right. When I overpack, travel day is a pain. When I underpack, I usually end up being cold... or dirty!
I have refined my packing quite a bit, and it turns out my packing closely resembles this, and I didn't even know this was a thing! Love it. Thanks for the tips!
I would have loved to see you pack all that. I can’t see how the 15 essentials, plus all the extras, and toiletries, could fit into one carry on. I barely have room to pack one extra pair of shoes and I think you had 3! But I’d love to be proven wrong!
:30 she talks about “check in” not carry on.
I thought the same thing - no way that’s going in carry on !
I’m a dress person. For a hot summer trip, I prefer taking five lightweight, cotton or rayon knit dresses for daytime. I take two or three solid-color, simple, silk dresses for evening with a metallic bag and shoes that works with all of them. They’re super-lightweight, take up little room, dry fast and can just be dampened to dewrinkle them. With something like a lightweight cotton knit jacket, sneakers and sandals for day and one swimsuit, I’m covered. Plus a daytime handbag and a small collection of accessories like jewelry and scarves, no need to skimp on those. I like to buy a locally-made straw sunhat on the first day, rather than trying to pack one.
Me too except I pack a roll up hat
Plus couple of leggings/footless tights in case its chilly
Agree, in seriously hot weather as has been the case in Europe and Northern America, the flimsiest materials will work. Jeans are hell in that kind of weather, hot in summer and cold in winter, jeans are definitely just spring and summer wear. You can pack longjohns for wearing underneath them however if going to a cold environment. Also jeans are very uncomfortable in flight. I hate them for travel. Cargo pants which you can roll up are far better JIMO.
I do the same: dresses no leggings.
I also sometimes do 2 leggings + 3 coloured tunics + 3 sleeveless T-shirts. Plus a cardigan and a blazer. For the plane I wear pants, a shirt and neutral pullover (the heaviest items). I wear the heaviest shoes and add max. 2 more pairs + slippers. I dress up the neutral pullover with. Light scarf. And I bring a warm, large scarf that doubles as a blanket in the train.
@@MariaCarabin same
Just packed for a 12day trip to Copenhagen with this in mind. I did 7 tops (from tank tops to one heavier sweater), 3 dresses, 3 pairs of shoes, 2 bottoms. Still ended up with 15 items all together and I am so proud of myself. I don't think I have ever packed this lightly 😊. Thank you!
I’ve been backpacking since my early 20s & I still swear by this packing/planning technique! I usually do similar composition for the clothes I bring & adjust based on the season/activities I will be doing. For longer trips (>2 weeks), I would bring clothes enough for 7 days because I can almost always find a laundry place or wash them myself!
That’s awesome! 🙌🏻 yes, I usually wash by hand halfway too if there no other option to launder it 🥰 works well for me!
I like the 5-4-3-2-1 idea. I also pick 3 colors, usually blue, white and denim.
I also like 5-4-3-2-1 method, but in my case it is 5 tops (2 tees, 1 jacket, 1 shirt, 1 tank top), 4 bottoms (1 pants, 1 shorts, 1 skirt and 1 dress), 3 shoes (sneakers, flip -flops, sandals), 2 bikinies (interchangeable tops and bottoms), 1 shopper bag. I may add one clutch and one belt, too.
Love the light blue eyelet shirt, sooo pretty & cool for summer! Great packing template, thank you!
Love this method!! I already have a document with tried and tested outfit ideas but this sounds even better. I will definitely try this. Thanks Signe x
Your videos are wonderfully calming and feed my minimalist brain. Great advice for an effortless holiday! Thank you Signe 💙
I tried this, and it is SO SMART. It also help me list items that I didn't already have in my wardrobe, but I would need it for the trip.
great tip! I lived on a similar amount of clothes for 6 months across both winter & summer in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. One pair of blue jeans was more than enough for me.
Cool! I’m packing today for 1 week trip, I’m going to try this method:)
Thank you for the tips🧡--when it comes to packing, "just in case" is my middle name!😅
Love this Idea!! I will definitely be keeping this in mind for my next trip.
I always used 4-3-2 to pack. That is 4 tops, 3 bottoms and 2 outer pieces (cardigan, jacket or blazer). I think that 5-4-3-2-1 is even better. I always bring 3 pairs of shoes. On my last trip, I found that 3 pairs of pants were too little for a 40 day trip! So it will be easy to adapt. Thanks for the tips. Chris
Love that idea too! Actually, I think the countdown can be put together in many variations - maybe even 654321 if you’re away for longer and you need more items! The possibilities are endless which I find so clever about this method 😍🙌🏻 love a good template like this! Thanks for sharing your experience too! Signe xx
❤❤❤❤❤❤ this is a real game changer ❤❤❤❤❤❤ i will make sure to remember this method now that my wardrobe is minimal and cute 😊
This video came up as an idea for me. I am visiting my daughter out of the country soon for three weeks and do so in a carry on only. This was so helpful the way you presented it with the 5,4,3,2,1 method and with your photo frames. I have never seen this done before. It was very helpful.
To answer previous questions about other essentials,most places have blow dryers. All my beauty and face products I pack in small containers. I also minimize those to some extent. What takes me room is vitamins, medicine, night guard, inhaler, IPad, etc. and I pack those in my large purse.
New subscriber here! 😀
Thanks for including the 'extras' - that's where I overpack!
You can also do a mix-n-match method.
1 bottom + 1 top = one outfit.
1 bottom + 2 tops = two outfits.
2 bottoms + 2 tops = 4 outfits
Etc
Like you, I use an IKEA clothes rail to work out the clothes I will take on a trip - regardless of whether its a short local holiday or one overseas. I usually start pulling out clothes from my wardrobe a couple of weeks before the holiday so there’s time to change, or reduce, my packing. I also take photos of outfits to reference while I’m on holiday and make a final packing list. I then reuse that list (with relevant tweaks) on my subsequent holidays as items like technology and toiletries don’t change much. PS love your travel capsule! 🤗🇦🇺
Thank you for this video it’s been so helpful for me and helped reduce the stress of packing for a trip!
Thank you! Oh my God, excellent method❤I will use it for my next trip,love it. Greetings from NY.❤
Yes, perfect timing!! Thank you
Loved this one and the post you made in Instagram: as simple as powerful. Can’t wait to pack for the next vacation!
I’m so glad to hear that!! Thanks for watching and also for sharing your thoughts on it, it means a lot! 😍🙏🏻
Great video!! I plan to use this method for our next two trips!!
Det er et super tip, som jeg helt sikkert vil bruge, når jeg pakker til næste ferie 🌴☀️ Tak 🙏
I wish I knew this a month ago when I traveled 😮 brilliant!
Those Euro luggage size and weight limits are tiny! All your tips are greatly appreciated.❤
Love this !! ❤❤
I have a 5-week trip in Sept and Oct including a 10-day cruise to St Laurence River in Canada. I go by car, plane, ship, bus, and railroad. And I also take 3 senior in their 80’s. I have to pack light and stealth.
Genius!! Thanks, Signe😘🌷
My pleasure! ❤ thanks for watching!
This is a very nicely done video. Jeans are not suitable for travel. Heavy. Hot in summer, cold in winter and take forever to dry if they get wet.
I prefer jeans to skirts because of pockets and durability. Also I wear jeans year round even in Florida.
@@jenniferh1416I never wear skirts. There are many other pants available besides jeans.
So helpful! Thank you very much!
The main thing is to pack very good quality clothes that will last the distance. Also wash and dry them inside out. They simply wear better, and also wear good quality shoes and handbag. This will help you not look too much of a tourist and more of a local. Avoid synthetics where possible, they stink up in no time!
Gorgeous doggie!! 💖🐶
Please share information about your jewelry I’m loving the paper clip chain!
Going to a family reunion for 4 days in California next week. This is just in time. I have a little too much and can use 54321 to help edit!
When we're getting ready for our yearly trips, I bring up the garment rack a couple weeks before we go & start pulling & deciding 'what to take', then the BIG suitcase & garment bag comes out, along with our carry-on & personal bags... This year we're going to Boston & Cape Cod for a week, once again I pulled out the garment rack, but this time within 20 minutes, using the '5 4 3 2 1, I was done. I found a practically new carry-on suitcase at a consignment shop & the items not mentioned, (toiletries, undergarments, cosmetic case & medications), EVERYTHING will fit in that carry-on, so Hubby can have the BIG suitcase & we can leave the garment bag at home :) My 'personal bag' will be my Coach town tote, I can put my laptop & our 'important papers' in that, then a smaller bag in the carry-on for when we get there. We always print out our flight & lodging papers, that way if there's a sketchy internet/wifi connection, we still have that paper as a backup & there have been times that it's come in handy to have it on paper, not just on the phone. We use a pencil case that has 2 compartments, one for the papers & the front for our passports for when we go on cruises. We wait with the 'non-essential' liquids, (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, sunscreens) until we get where we're going, then we find a Walgreens or Walmart & get the big bottles there. With both of us using them, within a week they're close to if not empty anyway so we can just toss them when we pack to go back home. :)
Great video 👍 I will try it out for sure 🤗
Thank you so much Signe for this great tips.❤
Nice video , thank you. Never heard of this, will try next time. Love the dark blue set (shorts & top) at the end of the video. Please share where did you buy :)
Will try this for my upcoming trip. Can you do a winter version?
Great vid and guide. Where did you get the jewellery leather case?
Great capsule.
Could you please link the night outfit gold shoes, I love those so much!
Can you please show us how you pack the suitcase? Thanks
I dream the day I could pack as you easily packed with no worry exceeding the only 8 kgs allowed by the international airlines .Love your video by the way.
Lovely, helpful video. Can you share the brands of your clothing? Thx!
Can you share information on your travel jewelry 'case'? It's perfect. So is your ruby (I am owned by Three Cavaliers!!!)
"Minimalist"
Brings her entire wardrobe 😂
Fab. Where are the gold shoes from, they look amazing
They are secondhand from Valentino, style name is Tango 😄🙏🏻
What is the brand of white shirt you are wearing? I love it!
What necklaces are you wearing? Great video, thank you!
I have viewed a few of your videos because I like your minimalist approach. Even though I am not a minimalist yet, I am gaining a lot of inspiration from your presentations. I finally decided to subscribe to your channel. The 5-4-3-2-1 approach to packing sounds brilliant. I will need to try it. I also like the way you post photos of your looks on your phone. How do you do that?
Hey, thanks for subscribing it means a lot! I hope you’ll enjoy being part of the community here 😍 I used Canva for the overview and outfit ideas, I just took pics of my clothes and removed the background in the app. But you can also try wardrobe apps like OpenWardrobe (which I am an in-app stylist for) to make something similar. 😊 enjoy! ❤️
Great advice for your daily wear clothes, but I have to pack more workout clothes and pajamas. I like to change my pjs every 3 days. I sweat a lot when I work out. Hand washing one set of workout gear doesn’t guarantee they will be dry the following day.
I would love to know where you got your leather jewelry case. It's perfect!
From Etsy a couple years back! I found a similar one here 😍 www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/1489714105/leather-jewelry-roll-personalized
There is a shirt presented at 2:39. It is blue button with collar, long sleeve rolled up. I love it and would like to buy one for my wardrobe. What is the brand, style, fabric? Thank you!
I once traveled for 3 weeks with just 10 items of clothes, 2 pairs of shoes, and 1 purse. I had just the right amount: 2 pants, 2 skirts, 1 dress, 4 tops, 1 jacket, sandals, sneakers, 1 earrings, 1 neckless. Color scheme was black & white.
Great to know
Kocham ♥️
Do you have a video for packing in cooler months? Going to Estonia in Oct/Nov this year.
No but would love to consider making it when fall comes! Great idea, thanks! 🙏🏻❤️
Thanks.... 👍🏻😃
How heavy is all your stuff? How do you bring skin care, makeup, cords, laptop, etc.? to fit in a carry-on?
I really like this but I'd like to see you show how to fit all that in a carry-on...
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I need anyone’s suggestions on traveling with a chronic illness and pain (need class and comfort), and also I have chronic illnesses and pain, so I need to bring meds and tinctures for Lyme. I don’t know how to pack the tinctures, or what to put them in. Thanks!
Shoes are my biggest challenge.
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Could you please tell us where you found the jewelry roll? It appears to be exactly what I’d want. Thank you.
I found it on Etsy some years back, here’s a similar one 🥰
www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/1489714105/leather-jewelry-roll-personalized
Thank you so much! I hadn’t thought of Etsy-terrific. Thank you again.
I love you videos! Thank you so much! One question..when packing do you prefer rolling your clothes or folding? I have tried both but really can not decide what works best. I have seen where people fold their entire outfit for the day..bra undies included so it all together. I might try this but not sure if it will take up more or less room! Ill let you know!:
This seems like enough clothes to live indefinitely, if you're minimalist. Let alone for a holiday. How will all this fit in a standard suitcase, though? Seems very bulky. I'd be interested to know how you pack these items.
How would this work going on a cruise? You need clothes for day, then another type for evening. Plus you’re usually seeing the same people every day-especially when you go to dinner with the same people every night. We go for 14+ day cruises, so it’s hard to decide the combination, and still pack light.
My husband and I cruise three to four times a year, I’m thinking of adapting this method for day and night - 5 each day and night tops, 4 shorts, 4 pants/skirts, 3 shoes, 3 bathing suits, 2 jackets- one day, one night, 1 cover up. A few accessories, minimal toiletries, travel sized flat iron, and Seint makeup that wears and travels like a dream.
I think I would have to do 5 tops, 4 bottoms, 3 shoes, 2 jackets and one set of workout gear
I would like to have seen one wear all the different outfits
If you take five tops do you do a wash when you’re there if away for ten days? Four bottoms sounds enough for ten days without washing but five tops isn’t!
I wash them by hand if there’s no option to launder it halfway otherwise 😊🙏🏻
Seriously. Too much laundry. Don’t want to do it every 4 days. Can’t wear tops twice.
5 tops can last me 25 days - I can wear the same top for at least 5 days- longer in the winter. I shower myself and clean underwear every day, not my clothes 😊. Now I’m worried- should I be washing my clothes after wearing them only once? 😅
Is the 54321 method including the clothes you wear ?
Could you please share info about the jewellery pouch, it’s beautiful 😊
It’s some years old and found it from a private seller on Etsy 🥰 here is a similar one: www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/1489714105/leather-jewelry-roll-personalized
Great tips!!!
I also travel with very few items.
I take 1 pair of confort shoes ( spanish espadriles)that match with all my outfits and my slippers.
Spanish espadriles are good shoes for walking and look great with skirts, trousers and dresses ) day and night.
Only 1 purse that matches ALL.
Dont you live in Copenhagen?
A rain jacket too?
Yes probably 😅🙏🏻
I took a lot less clothes on a 35 day trip.
This is a lot for 10 days .
The secret to not overpack is to get rid of the “just in case” mentality. Plan all your outfits by outings and stick to it. Unless you’re going to a deserted island, there are places anywhere in the world where you could buy things, if needed. The same with packing things like shampoo/conditioner/soap and toiletries in general. Buy travel sizes if you think you won’t be able to find your favorite brand at destination. If you think you could, buy there! I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen getting confiscated WHOLE bottles of shampoo or (insert any product here) from their carry-on, or have bottles explode inside their luggage cause they need to bring everything and more for a week vacation…WTH
I am mystified as to how on earth you manage to get all that into a carry on. And you didn't even mention toiletries.
Omg- pack NOTHING! 😅
Buy all the cool clothes at your destination( if time allows) we traveled 3 week around Europe this summer with just backpacks and regretted it - could have bought high quality wardrobe for very reasonable price. Also every country has it’s own “fashion” so it’s kinds cool to fit in with locally purchased clothing
This doesn’t take into account what she will will wear on the plane.
looks more maximalist than minimalist to me....
No way all that fit into a carry on.
got a virus from a download. not cool
Way, way too much. I cut out at “two bathing suits.”
Sidder her i Texas med hjemve, og så er der jo ikke noget bedre end at falde over en video, der er filmet i Danmark🇩🇰
That is a ton of clothing for a two week trip. Twelve different outfits for 14 days +++. Where is the minimalism?
Too many.
Oh my, you are still packing so much😅 for example, no one is going to notice the difference in your belt's colour except for yourself.
Seriously. You don’t even need a belt at all.
Very scandi ❤ but rather boring and business look. No sequins? or fun dresses. Sadly the weather in the UK can be cold and hot in the same week
Scandi, as you call it, equals stylish. But you get the general idea, right?😂
That was not a summer wardrobe at all!
Thank you so much my dearest for sharing your tips and the 5-4-3-2-1 method🤍🩷 I am sure it will help me pack for this weekend with less stress than usual😹😹 I wish you have a wonderful rest of your summer🔅🔅