The less we are dragging behind us the more comfortable we seem to be these days. We are in our hometown now, in storage we each have one clothes bin and then a few kitchen bins for more comfort when renting a place for the summer (plus bikes, bike bin, fishing bin, games bin, etc). And now, we are feeling overwhelmed with all this stuff - which is nothing compared to everyone else we know. It's funny - we realize we have become true minimalists and are now overwhelmed with too much stuff, which isn't very much. Less is more comfortable. When we head out from this place, we'll each just have a backpack. Less is more.
@@EatWalkLearn no, half the unit is our young adult kids stuff, the other our remaining toys - bikes, camp stuff, golf clubs, fishing pokes, Christmas, etc. We land near our storage unit a few times a year. We will keep for now.
This year, we managed to reduce our load down to two backpacks and one carry-on bag for the 4 months we are in Europe. Greetings from Reykjavik, Iceland!😉😊💓
Pretty funny when Americans travel here to se-asia with 2 BIG suitcases full of everything..just to discover that clothes shoes electronics and most things u need often is 60-70% cheaper and available everyware. its like a tshirt cost 1 $ and cargo shorts for 6$ here in bangkok and yes there are "bigboy" sizes too same with ladys clothes and things Best is to do a real research of localprices and what's cheap before u travel and keep the weight down because to much luggage is like a big anchor when u travel.
Great video and super job on the minimizing! The “just in case (suitcase)” comment is spot on. It’s crazy how many pairs and different types of socks I lug around . . . just in case. We leave for 4 months in Mexico soon and I will be trying your bundling method, as well as fewer things. Thanks!
I travel with an Osprey 26+6 for my carry on, but it will also work as US personal item and a smaller backpack (no name- got in a swag bag @ charity event) and that's all I ever carry. Domestic, International, or cruise. For hiking, maybe look at trail runners instead of boots. I have found to be much more usable, lighter, and can use for other purposes. I"m nearly 70, single male and travel at least 6 times per year.
That's great. One small difference: we're carrying everything we own in the world in our one bag. Thanks for the tips on boots. I changed to trail runners after the first year, which have been great. I do miss my boots tho and would get them again for mountain hiking.
I'm down to a Ryanair personal item. Best choice ever. A portion of the money I save on baggage fees (50+ flights a year) I spend on purchasing what I need at my location. I can carry my little pack of maybe 12 lbs, anywhere
Great video! We were planning on a carry-on and a big backpack each for our long-term travels but now you have me questioning whether we need all of that.
I *love* the idea of buying temporary clothing from charity shops, using it while you need it, then donating it back! My wife and I have been trying to figure out how we can carry clothing for multiple seasons while still traveling light, and this appears to be the solution we are looking for. We can just carry summer-weight clothes, and "rent" anything we need for colder or inclement weather. Thanks for the tip!
Great idea! After a 6 month trip with sharing one bag, we were very excited to unpack our 'new' clothes from our storage unit. Funny thing is we realized we still wore what we traveled with and hardly any of the ones we didnt! 🙂
As a chef, I was used to wearing the same outfit (uniform) every day. After I lived and worked outside the US for 15 years, I returned in 2018 to start my own business. Now I have the best of both worlds - a live/workspace as a home base in the US while traveling to Europe and Asia 4-6 months a year. Not only can I manage with just a carry-on but I can live in a tiny room above a storefront on a busy street in a neighborhood where English is not the first language spoken. Still not sharing my bag with someone else though!
When I walked the Camino I sent my rollon ahead to Santiago and carried what I wanted for the Camino in my backpack. Funny, we were considering expanding to a permanent check-in just because we are frustrated with Airbnb kitchens. Have a great time.
It varies by airline, but usually around 10k for carry on (plus one personal item of 7k.) Some charge you for the second carry on, some don't. Most do.
Several airlines we used had 8 kg overhead, 4 kg underseat weight limits. We used that number as our goal on our 13 months of travel (so far). 70 YO carry on only travelers.
As soon as you said " I do not need this in my life anymore" I gave you a thumbs up. Way to go.
Thanks!
The less we are dragging behind us the more comfortable we seem to be these days. We are in our hometown now, in storage we each have one clothes bin and then a few kitchen bins for more comfort when renting a place for the summer (plus bikes, bike bin, fishing bin, games bin, etc). And now, we are feeling overwhelmed with all this stuff - which is nothing compared to everyone else we know. It's funny - we realize we have become true minimalists and are now overwhelmed with too much stuff, which isn't very much. Less is more comfortable. When we head out from this place, we'll each just have a backpack. Less is more.
Less is totally more. Will you dump the storage unit?
@@EatWalkLearn no, half the unit is our young adult kids stuff, the other our remaining toys - bikes, camp stuff, golf clubs, fishing pokes, Christmas, etc. We land near our storage unit a few times a year. We will keep for now.
This year, we managed to reduce our load down to two backpacks and one carry-on bag for the 4 months we are in Europe. Greetings from Reykjavik, Iceland!😉😊💓
Kindred spirits. Is that everything you own?
Pretty funny when Americans travel here to se-asia with 2 BIG suitcases full of everything..just to discover that clothes shoes electronics and most things u need often is 60-70% cheaper and available everyware.
its like a tshirt cost 1 $ and cargo shorts for 6$ here in bangkok and yes there are "bigboy" sizes too same with ladys clothes and things
Best is to do a real research of localprices and what's cheap before u travel and keep the weight down because to much luggage is like a big anchor when u travel.
Great to see you guys continuing on your adventures. Love Baltics also
Thanks
Great video and super job on the minimizing! The “just in case (suitcase)” comment is spot on. It’s crazy how many pairs and different types of socks I lug around . . . just in case. We leave for 4 months in Mexico soon and I will be trying your bundling method, as well as fewer things. Thanks!
Buen viaje and let us know how it goes
Thank you for your sharing experience! Excellent advise !
Thank you
I travel with an Osprey 26+6 for my carry on, but it will also work as US personal item and a smaller backpack (no name- got in a swag bag @ charity event) and that's all I ever carry. Domestic, International, or cruise. For hiking, maybe look at trail runners instead of boots. I have found to be much more usable, lighter, and can use for other purposes. I"m nearly 70, single male and travel at least 6 times per year.
That's great. One small difference: we're carrying everything we own in the world in our one bag. Thanks for the tips on boots. I changed to trail runners after the first year, which have been great. I do miss my boots tho and would get them again for mountain hiking.
I'm down to a Ryanair personal item. Best choice ever. A portion of the money I save on baggage fees (50+ flights a year) I spend on purchasing what I need at my location. I can carry my little pack of maybe 12 lbs, anywhere
That's a great way to look at the money side of it
Great video! We were planning on a carry-on and a big backpack each for our long-term travels but now you have me questioning whether we need all of that.
Pack. Take out half. Go. :-)
I *love* the idea of buying temporary clothing from charity shops, using it while you need it, then donating it back! My wife and I have been trying to figure out how we can carry clothing for multiple seasons while still traveling light, and this appears to be the solution we are looking for. We can just carry summer-weight clothes, and "rent" anything we need for colder or inclement weather. Thanks for the tip!
Glad we could help. It's such a good feeling to bring clothes into a charity shop to donate.
Exactly right!
Great idea! After a 6 month trip with sharing one bag, we were very excited to unpack our 'new' clothes from our storage unit. Funny thing is we realized we still wore what we traveled with and hardly any of the ones we didnt! 🙂
I think that will happen with us too
As a chef, I was used to wearing the same outfit (uniform) every day. After I lived and worked outside the US for 15 years, I returned in 2018 to start my own business. Now I have the best of both worlds - a live/workspace as a home base in the US while traveling to Europe and Asia 4-6 months a year. Not only can I manage with just a carry-on but I can live in a tiny room above a storefront on a busy street in a neighborhood where English is not the first language spoken. Still not sharing my bag with someone else though!
You have it grand, for sure.
I hate sharing a suitcase, lol. My stuff is never where I can easily find or access it!
We unpack the minute we arrive
@@EatWalkLearn not always possible while on the road
Next thing you know you'll be traveling the world naked! 🤣 And spontaneously. So your next book will be titled: "No Carry-Ons & No Plan." xoxo
Haha. No Clothes. No Plan. No Regrets!!
@@EatWalkLearn 🤣
Best tip-you NEVER need more than 3 pieces of clothing…and you’re wearing a third of what you have, at any given time!
Great tip
When I walked the Camino I sent my rollon ahead to Santiago and carried what I wanted for the Camino in my backpack.
Funny, we were considering expanding to a permanent check-in just because we are frustrated with Airbnb kitchens.
Have a great time.
What is the European weight limit?
It varies by airline, but usually around 10k for carry on (plus one personal item of 7k.) Some charge you for the second carry on, some don't. Most do.
Norse Air from Faro to LHR was 22 pounds max.
Several airlines we used had 8 kg overhead, 4 kg underseat weight limits. We used that number as our goal on our 13 months of travel (so far). 70 YO carry on only travelers.