7+ Days of Travel with ONLY A Personal Item
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- In today's video I'm sharing my travel packing list using only a personal item bag for 7 or more days. Huge thanks to LARQ for sponsoring this week's video, check out the LARQ Bottle Filtered here: bylarq.com/JF5
Items Mentioned:
Bag: shrsl.com/46s9o
Tech
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Kindle: amzn.to/3OYaakA
Battery: amzn.to/45wWsur
USB-C Cable: amzn.to/3sfjW92
Multiport Cable: amzn.to/3QNgTii
Magsafe Kickstand Charger: amzn.to/3P0lqNq
Power Brick: amzn.to/47BvTWP
Headphones: amzn.to/3QFvPPN
Tech Pouch: shrsl.com/46sa3
Toiletries
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Pouch:
Pocket Comb: tinyurl.com/yrukp5en
Toothpaste Tabs: amzn.to/3OvPLSm
Soap Bar Case: tinyurl.com/4rj3r344
Utility/Soap Bar: tinyurl.com/yvxjp6vz
Pill Bottle: tinyurl.com/yc8fk99w
Athletic Greens: amzn.to/47BnMto
Clothes
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Shoes: prf.hn/l/NJYod5Z
Belt:
Pants: tinyurl.com/49etrh6h
Woolly Tee: tinyurl.com/m6d56fcv
Proof Tee: prf.hn/l/OVYlqx0
Shorts: prf.hn/l/RmVzlPG
Hoodie: shrsl.com/46sb3
Rain Jacket:
Underwear: amzn.to/44csACu
Socks: amzn.to/44b12gD
0:00 Intro
0:20 Backpack
0:45 Tech Kit
4:17 Toiletry/Dopp kit
7:47 LARQ Bottle Filtered
10:08 Worn Clothes
12:11 Packed Clothes
15:40 Final Thoughts
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Has anyone been on a trip with only a personal item bag? Let me know how it went and any tips you might have for the group!
I've done a couple personal-item-only trips this year with my GORUCK GR1 26L that usually fall within the 4-5 day range. The bag is just small enough to where I haven't had any issues (yet) on budget airlines. I use two medium-sized, waterproof packing cubes from Nite Ize that compress enough to stack on top of each other at the bottom of the pack. That leaves enough space in the rest of my bag for bulkier items like shoes, hoodies, dopp kit, etc. Only real issue I have is leg room. The GR1 is on the cusp of being too big so I'm having to readjust the bag throughout flights in order to get comfortable, but it's very manageable on bigger airplanes. I will never go back to multi-bag travel!
Glad to hear the 26l is working well for you! I’ve traveled with similar size bags before but haven’t tried that size on a flight that didn’t include a free carry-on. Jam packed full it can definitely be a tight fit under the seat, 20L seems to be a sweet spot for me keeping leg room comfort.
The shorts are a great tip, I always carry a surf/beach bermudas because they can double as a nice pajama, you can get out on it if you need to wash your clothes and even use them as a sitting mat
your bag does a good job of eliminating frills. i feel like i've done a good job with mine, but yours is making me rethink extra "just in case" items and things like extra carabiners, tools, and straps.
with that said, traveling domestically four times this year with just a 16L personal item (typically 3-4 days), here are a few things i carry that you didn't address:
- an extra wallet/passport case with documents and cash. I think this is implied, but not mentioned, but you never know.
- a handkerchief and some kind of waterproofing. I carry a turkey bag and a small roll of doggie bags. I've had my pack soaked through on a hike while on vacation in florida, and i really wished i had something to wrap my electronics/phone inside. ruined my phone for the rest of the trip!
- medical supplies, even if just a micro kit. I carry leukotape, a compression wrap, and band-aids + sunscreen, and a few kit-repair items like pins and gaffer's tape... but i'm also very rough on gear and tend to be very adventurous when traveling. this kit is so small it doesn't need its own bag, just fits in with my toiletries or in my wallet.
- i bring a bladeless leatherman with me on domestic flights. YMMV
- i'd be curious how you address sleepwear/pajamas. Do you wear the extra pair of shorts? Sleep naked? I always seem to regret not bringing a pair, whenever I try it.
- i always have a kids-size plastic clothes hanger with me if i'm not planning on staying 100% in hotels. comes in handy more often than I would have thought and helps keep at least one shirt nice and unwrinkled, regardless of where I end up sleeping/throwing my bag.
- snacks! I carry quite a bit of food at all times, as a comfort item, but even just a minimal amount (pack of gum and a protein bar) can come in handy.
- i consider my travel gear to include what I wear/bring on the plane, in addition to my bag. a hat, a scarf, a pair of gloves all come to mind as something I consider every trip. Most people have this handled, but sometimes it's nice to see what other people think about for that part of the whole package.
great vid, thx. sub'd.
Traveled to 3 countries in 2019 with a Jansport right pack for almost 40 days. a few items i thought were very essential were an inflatable water bottle, international adapter for charging devices, and a folder to keep your important documents and to pick up a few souvenirs along the way such as magnets, stickers, and of course patches.
I have a travel inventory list in my Notes app - I keep duplicate toiletries items so I don’t have to re-pack my kits for every trip. I also keep a list for what I pack for 1 night or weekend trips. It helps me to make sure I only pack what is needed. Packing and unpacking is super easy with keeping a travel list for each trip.
Great ideas here for sure! I don’t do this for my usual trips but for wilderness backpacking I try and keep my gear ready to grab and go if I have the time for a quick overnight or something. Keeping this in mind for myself though for regular travel, thanks for sharing!
Wish I could get my thoughts organized enough to make a list haha
I traveled to Florida for a week in nothing but a spirit airlines personal item, you really learn to prioritize and figure out what you really do and do not use 😂. One of the biggest things is making sure every shirt goes with every pants/shorts and vise versa. You should be able to mix and match every item of clothing into different outfits.
Always a good strategy! Maximizing outfit choices is great for normal day to day stuff too but it helps so much for light travel like this.
Love your take on the products, specially when they're little known brands. Your honesty on the use and reviews is always appreciated.
So glad to hear this. I love getting to showcase smaller brands that are doing great things, thanks for the support on this one!
I like how you keep the aspect of minimalism in your videos since the beginning. Awesome loadout Josh!
Thanks so much! I don’t talk about minimalism much these days around here since folks seem to mainly want to see product focused videos - but it’ll always be a big part of my life and mindset.
Another great video. I love that you have a minimalist approach. I always travel “one bag under seat” with a personal item and usually try to stay around 20L so your approach is a great match with what I do. Thanks for sharing and the high quality on your videos. They are well thought out and well executed. A pleasure to watch.
So happy to hear this, thanks for the kind words and support!
I wear my Darn Tough merino socks for a good 3-4 days before washing them, no stink (other’s mileage may vary). They’re fine, my feet are fine, and I think it’s fine :)
Thanks for the support on the topic! Every time I share that I do this a few people always call me out for being gross in the comments haha. They probably just haven’t had the pleasure of wearing merino socks before.
I've been researching a backpack that could function as both EDC and a travel bag and discovered the Aer Go 2 from your video, and it seems perfect for what I'm looking for - and I've been looking *forever* so thank you for featuring this bag! Just put in an order, and am looking forward to trying it out!
Such a solid bag, I’m sure you’ll love it. Glad I could help, thanks for the support on this one!
Recently did a 2.5 week trip with personal item only. Used a Zpacks bagger ultra 25l which weighs 11 ounces! Also used their large packing cube which didn’t register on my scale. A normal alpaca tech bag and a normal eagle creek dopp kit. Plus snacks for the kids, a rain jacket, a first aid kit, a travel blanket, a travel kite. Was amazing. Though I could have stored it in the overhead but I wanted to prove it’s possible. But I was able to stretch legs either side of the bag. Highly recommend Zpacks.
Glad it worked so well for you! I’ve heard great things about their packs for backpacking but haven’t tried one yet.
Amazingly short list! Impressive Josh!
Thanks for the support!
This video was excellent!
So glad to hear it, thanks for the support!
I’m an ultralight backpacker so we are clearly kindred spirits. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the support! I’m teetering right on the border of ultralight with my bw, mostly ultralight with a handful of luxuries and a couple of items that need replacing.
@@joshfenn It’s an never ending and ever evolving pursuit to find the perfect balance of light weight and efficient gear. I love it.
I appreciate the information you share, particularly about specific products (although a number seem to be higher end than I typically get).
One suggestion: a lot of things you use are black, which is fine (I do, too), but they are often hard to see with your dark walls, dim light, and even black blotter or mat on your desk. A folded black merino hoodie, for example, is just a black lump when viewed on my iPad. Brighter light and some lighter-colored backgrounds would help viewers see a lot of dark items more clearly. Just a thought.
Appreciate the feedback on this! It’s something that’s been bothering me too, I’ve been trying to figure out a solution that doesn’t involve spending a ton on more lighting and a better camera to handle the contrast, or moving into a larger space to adjust the setup.
I’m way overdue for some changes and upgrades in my production gear but had a lot of emergency costs pop up this year that threw a wrench in my plans. Brainstorming a setup change to tackle it without more cost though, hoping to sort it out soon.
Very insightful, thank you.
Glad to hear it, thanks for the support!
Arm and Hammer essentials rosemary lavender is the best natural deodorant. Been using it for over 3yrs now. Never stink and it last the whole day.
When I used to travel before Covid I always used a small bag. Either a messenger bag or small shopping tote.
I’ll have to check out that deodorant, thanks for the tip!
I get extra Sprouts shopping bags, double them then carefully fold two sets of clothes-jeans, shirt, unders, socks, a microfiber rag-and if you need them, meds and a 311 baggie with toiletries.
iPhone stuff is in the pockets of the set of clothes I wear.
That’s three sets of clothes and the extras I need.
Just so simple and lightweight!
Send out jeans and shirt and hand wash unders and socks for more days away.
Sounds like a good system, thanks for sharing!
Love your channel. You present so well and honestly. And hit my psyche nail on the proverbial head. Love the gear and trying to pack better, more efficiently. And that all started with grueling backpacking loads in the 80s. Lol.
Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! Can’t even imagine what those 80’s packs were like, we’re so spoiled now for outdoor backpacking with ultralight gear, it’s great haha
Personal item only travel is my default, especially when I travel solo. But admittedly that is a lot easier as someone who is 5 ft 2, so it's interesting to see how you make it work.
That sounds so nice! Luckily my clothes don’t take up too much volume but shoes are always problematic. 1 pair of size 13’s basically take up an entire bag haha.
I love this. I personally travel with just a personal item carry.
Glad to hear it! I’ve been on a few trips over the years with just a small backpack - it’s a great feeling. More people definitely need to try it!
I've traveled to Mexico several times with a personal item. It's not difficult, you just can't take everything. It's probably somewhat easier for me because I only bring a phone and kindle, so not a lot of bulky tech. It's pretty nice to travel light although I miss a few things.
I would love to see some content regarding your watch collection to some extent!
I should've known getting into Casio/G-shock was going to be a slippery slope for me.
Haha it definitely is a slippery slope, since 2021 my count is up over a dozen. Especially so many of the great casios being $10-30 it’s way too easy to add to the collection.
I did a roundup of a few late last year with some of my favorites under $50, but I’ve been brainstorming ideas for an interesting video around the collection. Feel free to ask anytime about watches you see me wearing in the videos in the meantime!
Hi Josh, Love the video I purchased the atlas belt from Arcade it fits perfectly. This is the first belt I have ever used with my cell phone case that doesn't slip out of the belt loop. I will be purchasing more of these belts. Great product. Thanks again
So glad to hear it, I’ve been loving mine since I first found them!
Hey can you tell me what they are called. I have been looking for them but a link is missing.
Not sure what happened to the link, here it is on Amazon though: amzn.to/46cvuYX
Not sure what happened to the link, here it is on Amazon though: amzn.to/46cvuYX
G'day again from downunder Josh.
I've often thought about getting some of the stuff mentioned in your vids, but unfortunately for us in Australia there is a premium cost attached to those items (and most other things).
Do the domestic air carriers in the US have weight limits for carry on (personal) bags ?, our 4 domestic airlines have a 7kg weight limit including in the fare.
I totally get that, I’ve had a few things shipped from Australia before and the shipping cost and transit time were pretty hefty. Hopefully you have some good options/alternatives there for yourself!
Typically personal item bag weight isn’t policed too often, as long as the bag looks ‘normal’ you probably won’t get flagged or checked for it, but the budget airlines are far more strict than traditional ones
This is super helpful. I'm trying to pare down my pack every trip. The main challenge is I need casual and formal for every trip. Any tips on how to navigate that? It usually means an extra pair of shoes and another shirt or two, which taken together adds a lot of weight and then when you throw in a laptop I'm looking at over 20 lbs.
Totally understand the difficulty with this, it can be done though especially if you need formal attire regularly enough to justify some items to make things easier.
Shoes are the toughest because they take up so much space, if there’s any way you can find an option that works in both scenarios that’s ideal but otherwise you’ll just have to pack a spare and will probably need 30L at least in my experience.
For everything else though it’s not too bad with the right gear! I’d probably stick to one packed casual shirt, one to wear on the plane, and a travel friendly dress shirt. I’m not that informed on options for this but I’ve seen quite a few around over the years.
For pants, a lot of ‘travel’ pants are designed to be dressed up or down, I had a trip in the spring with where I switched between a blazer and dress shirt to at shirt with the same pants - tons of options that fit the bill so you can stick to a single worn pair for the trip.
This is all assuming business casual/semi-formal works for you - I have seen a few sites selling travel friendly Packable suits but haven’t tried them myself. Hopefully the wall of text helps a bit - in these scenarios if you travel often enough to warrant a few purchases there’s quite a bit of travel friendly dress attire out there.
I think that'll work for most trips, actually. Thanks! My most recent trip I needed casual, formal, and hiking, also hot weather clothes. I wore hiking sneakers and convertible hiking pants, then brought some slacks. That was a really good combo. It all fit in a 35L Allpa.
Don't forget sunscreen for your next trip! You can buy a sunscreen stick to avoid liquids.
For sure! I’ll bring a sun hoodie as one of my shirts as well when I know I’ll be outside for large portions of time.
Great compilation. Sounds like you have really streamlined your kit.
Thanks so much for the support!
The adidas 4D, have you encountered any excessive mud/dirt getting into the soles?
Not yet for me! I tend to wear trail runners or boots though if I know I’ll be in a lot of muddy areas though
Yes. Only 3 day trip, but I traveled only with a backpack:
Unbox Therapy X PacSafe 25l backpack
AirPods Pro Gen2
NiteCore NB10000 power bank
Chafon 4 in 1 usb cable
A 6 ft long USB A to Lightning cable
6 ft long USB C to C cable
Baseus USB 65W 2 port charger
Ricoh GR III camera with two batteries and small charger
iPad Pro 11” with Magic Keyboard
Clothes
3 pair merino underwear
2 pair Alpaka socks
1 black Outlier Merino T
1 black Unbound Merino Polo
1 black Outlier Merino long sleeved button shirt
1 pair of dark selvage jeans
Western Rise packable ball cap
Small dopp kit
Lewis & Clark folding med kit
Pair of Allbirds trainers
On the plane
Outlier bombproof jeans
Outlier Merino T in charcoal
Unbound Merino hoodie in black
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 overears
Allbirds trainers in black
Solid list! You could probably skip the second pair of jeans and sneakers for such a short trip but no judgements here, the setup sounds great!
what is the plaid shirt you are wearing in this video? I really like it.
Thanks! Been loving Taylor Stitch recently, the quality is unreal. Stock is low on Huckberry where I found it, but here’s a link if you want to check it out: prf.hn/l/b3A0oDO
Muy lindo lindo tu video, me agrada mucho como tenes tus elementos personales.
saludos cordiales, desde Argentina.
Thank you for the support, glad you enjoyed the video!
How do you find the Wooly T's for durability? I looked into Unbound, but their sizing is ridiculous. I wear XL, 45-46 is not XXL.
They’ve held up well for me! I do tend to wear cotton tees as my daily most of the time and save these for generally but after a couple of years they’re still in great shape.
Unbound sizing definitely runs small, they’re sizing is similar to Asian clothing brands or some designers that need a size or two up from what’s stated.
One thing that I believe is important when traveling overseas is to bring a 1/4 gold coin or maybe silver.
And or emergency cash in $50 and $100 bills.
+1 for the emergency cash! I’d recommend getting some smaller denominations as well though, really helpful if you’re in a bind but don’t need a large amount.
Hi Josh! Can you do an update video on how you’ve maintained your weight loss?
I’ve thought about doing a 10 year update from my first weight loss story video! Still a couple years out from that timeline though. No real changes in my process from what I’ve already talked about - I weight myself every morning and log it to keep up with things and mostly just eat ‘intuitively’. I’ll keep this in mind though, thanks for letting me know you’re interested!
Thanks for the update Josh! Happy to hear you’re doing well :)
what is the brand name of the wool travel hoodie?
It’s from Unbound Merino, I’ve been really happy with it! Here’s a link if you want to see it: shrsl.com/46sb3
hi. what does everyone wear when they go to sleep?
I’ll usually just wear underwear or pack gym shorts/lounge pants.
I want to travel on United airlines and the dimensions are 17x 10x 9 will this backpack work on United airlines as a personal item
It’s technically 1 inch wider but as long as it’s not crammed full it seems like a safe enough risk to me
If it easily slides into United's bag sizers near the check-in counters, then it's good to go. Another reason why thin nylon fabric backpacks (like parachute thin) are the better option when compared to thick cordura fabrics. The latter may have better abrasion resistance especially if your travel is the outdoorsy kind, but ripstop nylon allows you to pack less for the variations in personal item sizes for the different US airlines.
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Ok just commented on the Fall Fashion video… but does your wife share interest in Heritage fashion & would she do a guest video or let you present her capsule & travel with one bag?! I would LOVE a video like that. 😊 If possible… Very into 1 bag. My husband & I took our Arcane Duffels with his big Sorels and my smaller Nesna Lobben boots split so we each carried 1 of each boot - plus gifts & clothes/toiletries. Our tech fits into a zippered hard case for glasses. We put empty PC crossbody bags into the computer area as we did need to bring gifts home - this was a 2 week international trip (Alaska Norway) in winter conditions. So 1 bag outbound, 2 in bound. Nothing checked. Worked very well. Although not a true 1 bag both ways 🤷🏼♀️ but have found this system of one bag outbound & a packable bag as 2nd carryon works well for our international visits & bringing home gifts or clothes bought.
Covered the first but in my reply to your other comment! Packing boots is always such a pain though, one boot per bag sounds like a great idea though. My wife is usually a backpack and carry-on roller person, she’s paired down quite a bit over her years seeing me pack but still usually likes a full proper suitcase.
@@joshfenn I completely understand your wife! We had issues with being force to gate check roller bags and then in 2023 airlines actually reduced the sizes, so our current roller bags are too large. And I am noticing the trend of cheap seats with underseat bags and then more expensive with reserved space in the overhead bin etc... is spreading to international travel. So, for ease of packing and travel, going thru customs, avoiding gate checks... I made the transition to more minimal travel. So I am leaning more into the travel light outbound and bring home two bags if needed. And therein lies the Art and Challenge and plain old fashioned Fun of traveling light! Nice channel! Thank you and happy travels! Lynne
I am one of those highly disappointed with the Matador soap bag. I spent $25 for a product that doesn’t serve its purpose.
Instead I am using a $1 Coghlan’s Soap Caddy which maintains my soap 100% dry, I couldn’t recommend it enough
Sorry to hear that! I’ve had really good luck with mine. Sounds like you’ve got a great solution though and you can’t beat $1, haha
I have been traveling with only one bag for years. More recently an even smaller one to fit under seat as they started charging for overhead bags. I recently did a week long video shoot in Italy with everything in a single under seat bag. Clothes, toiletries, camera's the lot. It's doable. Pro tip, to carry food or things you pick up on the way, grab a duty free bag on the way through and put your extras in there. They don't say anything about an extra duty free shopping bag. Happy travels folks.
Great tip about the duty free bag! I’ve heard that mentioned before but haven’t needed to try it personally, going to keep this in mind though for the future
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No shampoo? Do you just use the soap for your hair?
I do! The Utility bar has worked really well for me, not sure the specifics behind the ingredient choices but it’s designed to be used for hair and body. A little more expensive than regular soap bars but the scents are great and they last a while.
Here+now Schmidt’s all natural deodorant for me 💪
I’ll keep that one in mind, thanks for sharing!
Non flat packing heavy metal water bottle is OK, but you won't make room for a travel-sized tube of toothpaste? Try a collapsible Platypus bottle.
I’ve tried them but have never been a big fan of collapsible bottles. Toothpaste tabs are great though, I use them at home too most of the time.
My smallest load out pack for the week....and 7 days stretch it. Backpack is the Osprey halo LE. 15+ cu ft and I use a sling/fanny pack. If it is colder weather....I go to my 25 ltr bag from Outdoor product. I have had it for years.
Dopp Kit is a small makeup bag by basic. It is pretty small but holds enough. I use the tooth paste dots, Cut down tooth paste brush, I got into this way from backpacking with a bristle cover. Body wash in an TSA compliant size. Solid cologne the size of safety razor blade container. and a Harry's razor....Harry's is not a sponsor of my reply... ha!
I have use 2 gal ziploc frzr bags as my packing cubes for years. Shorts for this time of year are dri-fit material that dry quickly. 3 pr + 1 on synthetic underwear, 3pr of socks +1 on, 3 tees..2 black 1 grey +1 on. 1 pair of lounging pants that can dbl as pants or work out pants. 1 pair of light weight slacks black. 1 long sleeve light weight pull over. I have a wind shirt that is water resistant for rain cover. A Vapor collapsible 1 liter water btl. But those Larq water bottles look killer.
Tech pack... I use a really pretty cool pencil and pen carrier. It is divided 25/75 proportions holds everything I need. I take a 7 or 8" tablet for reading or surfing the net. I am not sure which it is. JLabs Pop earbuds that have their own charging cord in the base of the box. A power bank big enough to recharge my phone1+ times.. My phone, android, and 2 cords as well. I have adapters on the end for micro or reg plugs...One is a 6 ft cord because I totally agree you never know where the outlets will be. I have one of those 45w double usb charger plug.
I carry 2 - double carabineers that are clipped to a double key ring. And when not flying I always pack my mini-multi tool or small Swiss army knife. I hate that I cannot take it on a flight these days. So If I fly I will always pick up a cheap one at my destination. I also like to pack flip flops...if I can fit them in.
That is it for me.
Wow that was a lot of words....I need to scale my replies down. Good Vid as always Josh.
So much info here, the setup sounds great! Appreciate the thorough response and for the support on this one.
@@joshfenn Hopefully not too much info. The pen/pencil pouch is an ECHSRT large pen pouch.
You think spirit would flag me if I used my Aer travel pack 2 ?
Way too big for a personal item, might be able to get away with it but I’d assume I’d end up paying for a carry-on
Are those socks thick and bulky
They have thinner and thicker options, I’ve got a few of both actually.
What’s on the wrist?? 👀
Casioak! Not sure if this model is around anywhere anymore, but I found it on Amazon a while back. amzn.to/3sknsij
If I didn’t have to wear a suit, or create I can do this with my iPad Mini
For sure! I travel with my phone quite often on short trips, I think most regular office work could probably be fine with a tablet
Sorry not a fan of Larq... the insulation is not great and the sizes are so small. Also don't like the Philips GoZero bottles, cheaply made and annoying charger. Physical filters only work for short trips, not a long term solution.
Crazy Cap pro is my favorite UVC filter. Better sizes, colors, better insulation, better battery life, more durable, smart settings are great.
I’ll have to check that one out as well, thanks for sharing the rec!
Why not travel by trains? 🚂 🚊 🚆
I have before, it’s great for shorter trips! Not sure where you’re from, but the train system isn’t that great in the United States unfortunately.