Little hack I've started doing for planning. I start a shared google maps list with places that we researched ahead of time. All the people in my party can view and edit the list and check out reviews and what not. Then when we are at our destination, when we wanna get a bite to eat or a drink or something we open google maps and the pre-saved places are highlighted on the map.
The only thing I overpack is underwear. I always have the feeling that I’m going to poop my pants or that I’m going to need the extra underwear but thankfully it never happens haha
Haha I think a ton of people are like this. I would hesitate to bring a single pair on a trip (even with technical and re wearable fabrics) but you usually don’t need several extra like a lot of folks bring.
This is only a detail but let me just mention how I appreciate that all of your videos have the same cohesive feeling and also that they’re always practical, so that I can use them here in Switzerland for small adventures. Keep it going Josh!
My mistake was not taking extra days worth of my prescriptions. My flight from Florida back to Michigan this past winter was canceled due to a snow storm, I ended up staying five extra days. I found out you can not go to the pharmacy and get five days worth unless you pay out of pocket.
This is my main issue with one bag travel , I have so many meds , probably going to take 2 weeks of pill pots and a box of the two I need for survival and are really hard to find
I will never be able to do this small of packing, since I'm an anxious bean. But I've been watching these types of videos for eons and each time I've traveled I've been able to travel lighter. My most recent trip (to see my parents) i took a carryon plus laptop bag and the carryon was mostly just filled with laundry (to do there for free lol). My biggest mistake is bringing extra bags or purses- i literally never use the extras and they take up so much room! I have one little crossbody day bag that's perfect in combination with my wallet-clutch-thing, and it's been working great since i discovered that combo.
Sounds like you’re off to a great start! Small changes over time as you gain more experience/insight is the way to go. Everyone’s needs and situations will always be different too, there are usually things some of us choose to carry that others won’t need. 👍👍
For sure! Most trips are going to have options available for almost anything if an emergency situation pops up, the strategy hasn’t let me down so far.
I wear prescription lenses, on my trip to Sikkim I accidentally broke the pair, those were a rough couple of days. This was before the Pandemic. I now think I'll carry a back up pair.
That had to be rough! Definitely a good idea for a lot of people, my vision is okay without glasses minus some mild headaches if I go without long term. If you need them though to see and function, it’s definitely something that can’t be replaced during your travels.
Yeah, I've decided to take a spare now too. But I used to always take my glasses AND sunnies. Now I wear transitions so I figure I can afford to take a spare. (I've read some minimalist travel bloggers who even do this)
To me, the best way to plan after years is planing complete days that you can move, if you are too tired, use a chill day, if you are cool, go to one that needs more walking, so you can adapt on the go. (Sone days need to be locked for museums, etc.)
Huge mistakes - taking uncomfortable shoes, taking a bag that us too small or too heavy Please make a video on good daypacks/ travelbags for women Happy new subscriber
Definitely some good mistakes to avoid, thanks for sharing with everyone! Most of the travel bags I’ve mentioned are unisex and have a few color ways to choose from, most will work with just about everyone! My wife has been using my boundary supply rennan I reviewed a while ago, she loves it 👍
What do you mean by “for women”? Fashion color or backpacks for smaller frames and, well, boobs? I use a bag marketed to the tactical community, and a frameless women’s pack by Gregory, found at REI
Bringing too much stuff to read and feel guily because I dont read all of them and because it take space. Bringing items for my fantasy self. Bringing to much new or unused stuff and ending up not using them/feeling weird using them. Not bringing enough stuff to “buy it there, wash and reuse it etc.”, and ending up with regret.
I found once you get your “kit” sorted then finding the tools to replace or enhance them helps. For example packing cube, tech kit, Dopp kit. Then add jackets or shoes and you’re basically done. 30-40l is that sweet spot
It’s always a work in progress to some extent, that’s what makes it fun IMO! I think it helps too if you are still multi-bagging to really evaluate what was used/not used after each trip to determine what’s best for you 👍
I don't think it has to be for everyone (although for a 1-2 week trip I think it's TOTALLY fine, unless you've got work in there too). But I like to watch these videos cos good tips about traveling light (these carry-on only videos 🙄 a lot of ppl are taking WAY too much stuff!)
Don’t go to crazy with gimmicky “travel essentials”. If you buy to many of these items that you just end up with more stuff, completely defeating the purpose of these items. Stick with minimal organizers, and sensible multi purpose items, and only if you’ll use them enough to justify bringing them with you. Also, when going somewhere that rain boots are a must, opt for rain boot shoe covers to save space and double as shoe bags inside your bag if you’re taking more then one pair.
I travel less light than this for day trips bc cronic pain/illness and sensory issues loll, these are the things that I need . fidget toy story , ted , noise cancelling headphones (don't count normally I'm wearing them) , spare headphones, ear plugs, wierd, pain management , small sketch book ,pen , phone , power bank , cables, wallet, walking stick (I'm trying to find a telescopic one haven't yet) , braces for wrists & knees & fingers , wolly hat , fan , If I'm staying the night I have to take my actual meds
Mistakes of 1 bag travel: visiting family. It is IMPOSSIBLE to visit family with 1 bag (or is that just MY family?) They want you to bring stuff with you and then they fill up your bags with more stuff. (I remember 1 time, I thought I was being so smart - I did a carry-on for my stuff then stuffed a collapsible duffel with the stuff for family; my plan was to just do carry-on on the way home. Needless to say THAT didn't happen)
Haha I totally get this and have fallen into the trap before. Was forced to bring my sisters suitcase home with me a couple of years ago, haha. They usually know better but Christmas trips are tough with this.
If working especially take a hot water bottle and a warm sweater. There is no more miserable place than a cold hotel room at 9:30 when you have done your call home and there is nothing to do but TV or more work! Warmth equals hope!
1. Packing too light. 2. Over packing. 3. Over-documenting. 4. Not researching/planning. 5. Over .. planning. :/ Don't pack too light, but don't pack too much. Make sure you plan, but not too much lol 5. How about ... Don't take things too seriously.
My biggest hurdle is always to bring camera gear or not. Do I bring my canon and extra lense with my go pro or do I just use my cellphone? Despite the difference in pic quality is it worth it? I find myself using my canon more closer to home and when I fly I rely on my cell. However when relying on my cell I find myself wishing I had my canon for a handful of opps. I am not a photographer or any sort of professional with a camera, just like better pics of my travel. I’ve already been able to eliminate a computer, do I eliminate the camera too? Phone/GoPro is def the most minimal. First world problems I guess.
@@DigitalNomadOnFIRE I agree. GoPro is good to leave on and get a continuous video. Phone is not as good as the camera but for the sake of weight, fragility, charging batteries and not getting it stolen I feel it’s better to leave behind internationally IMO
I go through this myself too, for me it just depends on who I’m traveling with mostly. Lately ive been really enjoying the freedom of phone only for my photos though!
My target is 7kg & the issue has been the weight of a camera bag within my 1 bag. Just solved it with a padded insert inside a compact Eagle Creek Dayback - 350g combined. Big step forward in size and weight.
@@robinlennon4752 yeah I use the matador camera cover and it gives enough protection. Make the same product for an extra lens too and I found them to be the best lightweight case IMO
Recent subscriber, loving the vibe of your channel Definitely agree with the over-documenting Some people just wanna show they're having a good time instead of having one
Yeah this seems really common with a lot of people I’ve been around and traveled with. I sometimes struggle to be present so I always try my best to avoid any and all distractions I can. Appreciate your support and welcome to the channel!
Yeah, over documenting. I hear ya. Just bcos you do that at home as a form of escapism doesn't mean you need to do it when you've escaped on holidays (you've PAID for the trip, if you're just gonna do stuff you do at home anyway you're wasting your $). I also get annoyed with these ppl who won't stay in a hotel cos it doesn't have a tv. You're on holidays, you should be out and about not sitting in a hotel watching tv
Love a good ‘full reset’ when I’m traveling, totally agree but I think it depends on the person and on the trip. I tend to have either ‘relax’ vacations with more lounging or mostly ‘adventure’ type of trips with lots of walking and exploring.
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Little hack I've started doing for planning. I start a shared google maps list with places that we researched ahead of time. All the people in my party can view and edit the list and check out reviews and what not. Then when we are at our destination, when we wanna get a bite to eat or a drink or something we open google maps and the pre-saved places are highlighted on the map.
That’s a great tip! I will usually make a note on my phone to reference, but I love the idea of sharing a map with your group.
The only thing I overpack is underwear. I always have the feeling that I’m going to poop my pants or that I’m going to need the extra underwear but thankfully it never happens haha
Haha I think a ton of people are like this. I would hesitate to bring a single pair on a trip (even with technical and re wearable fabrics) but you usually don’t need several extra like a lot of folks bring.
Overpacking undies is taking 3 pr. 1 to wear, 1 to wash and a spare. Just wash them when you're in the shower or something. You'll be fine
This is only a detail but let me just mention how I appreciate that all of your videos have the same cohesive feeling and also that they’re always practical, so that I can use them here in Switzerland for small adventures. Keep it going Josh!
So glad to hear that, thanks for the kind words and support!
My mistake was not taking extra days worth of my prescriptions. My flight from Florida back to Michigan this past winter was canceled due to a snow storm, I ended up staying five extra days. I found out you can not go to the pharmacy and get five days worth unless you pay out of pocket.
Really good and potentially life saving advice! Appreciate you sharing with everyone
This is my main issue with one bag travel , I have so many meds , probably going to take 2 weeks of pill pots and a box of the two I need for survival and are really hard to find
@@fishfish7985 in some locations you might need to have the actual bottle with the script info and not just loose pills
I will never be able to do this small of packing, since I'm an anxious bean. But I've been watching these types of videos for eons and each time I've traveled I've been able to travel lighter. My most recent trip (to see my parents) i took a carryon plus laptop bag and the carryon was mostly just filled with laundry (to do there for free lol). My biggest mistake is bringing extra bags or purses- i literally never use the extras and they take up so much room! I have one little crossbody day bag that's perfect in combination with my wallet-clutch-thing, and it's been working great since i discovered that combo.
Sounds like you’re off to a great start! Small changes over time as you gain more experience/insight is the way to go. Everyone’s needs and situations will always be different too, there are usually things some of us choose to carry that others won’t need. 👍👍
I'm the opposite of over documenting, I quite often forget to take pictures. I dont mind, my family does sometimes 🤣
Haha everybody’s different! Some pictures can be great though 😂
One of the best tips (as mentioned) is that most "maybe" items are easy to buy if/when necessary at the destination.
For sure! Most trips are going to have options available for almost anything if an emergency situation pops up, the strategy hasn’t let me down so far.
I wear prescription lenses, on my trip to Sikkim I accidentally broke the pair, those were a rough couple of days. This was before the Pandemic. I now think I'll carry a back up pair.
That had to be rough! Definitely a good idea for a lot of people, my vision is okay without glasses minus some mild headaches if I go without long term. If you need them though to see and function, it’s definitely something that can’t be replaced during your travels.
Yeah, I've decided to take a spare now too. But I used to always take my glasses AND sunnies. Now I wear transitions so I figure I can afford to take a spare. (I've read some minimalist travel bloggers who even do this)
To me, the best way to plan after years is planing complete days that you can move, if you are too tired, use a chill day, if you are cool, go to one that needs more walking, so you can adapt on the go. (Sone days need to be locked for museums, etc.)
Sounds just like how I prefer to do things to! Love the flexibility to decide in the moment when I can.
Huge mistakes - taking uncomfortable shoes, taking a bag that us too small or too heavy
Please make a video on good daypacks/ travelbags for women
Happy new subscriber
Definitely some good mistakes to avoid, thanks for sharing with everyone!
Most of the travel bags I’ve mentioned are unisex and have a few color ways to choose from, most will work with just about everyone! My wife has been using my boundary supply rennan I reviewed a while ago, she loves it 👍
What do you mean by “for women”? Fashion color or backpacks for smaller frames and, well, boobs?
I use a bag marketed to the tactical community, and a frameless women’s pack by Gregory, found at REI
Bringing too much stuff to read and feel guily because I dont read all of them and because it take space.
Bringing items for my fantasy self.
Bringing to much new or unused stuff and ending up not using them/feeling weird using them.
Not bringing enough stuff to “buy it there, wash and reuse it etc.”, and ending up with regret.
All really common ones for most of us, thanks for sharing with everyone!
I HUGE fan of audiobooks for travel!
I can honestly say I've never packed too LIGHT, only too heavy. (I use 1 27L carry on for all non snowboarding trips).
Yeah, packing too much I think is far more common than too light. Always a work in progress balancing for me though.
I spent a lot time with the theory of one bag travel but in practice never felt mastering it. :(
I found once you get your “kit” sorted then finding the tools to replace or enhance them helps. For example packing cube, tech kit, Dopp kit. Then add jackets or shoes and you’re basically done. 30-40l is that sweet spot
It’s always a work in progress to some extent, that’s what makes it fun IMO! I think it helps too if you are still multi-bagging to really evaluate what was used/not used after each trip to determine what’s best for you 👍
I don't think it has to be for everyone (although for a 1-2 week trip I think it's TOTALLY fine, unless you've got work in there too). But I like to watch these videos cos good tips about traveling light (these carry-on only videos 🙄 a lot of ppl are taking WAY too much stuff!)
Don’t go to crazy with gimmicky “travel essentials”. If you buy to many of these items that you just end up with more stuff, completely defeating the purpose of these items. Stick with minimal organizers, and sensible multi purpose items, and only if you’ll use them enough to justify bringing them with you. Also, when going somewhere that rain boots are a must, opt for rain boot shoe covers to save space and double as shoe bags inside your bag if you’re taking more then one pair.
Definitely a good tip, use what you have and focus on multi purpose items!
I travel less light than this for day trips bc cronic pain/illness and sensory issues loll, these are the things that I need .
fidget toy story , ted , noise cancelling headphones (don't count normally I'm wearing them) , spare headphones, ear plugs, wierd, pain management , small sketch book ,pen , phone , power bank , cables, wallet, walking stick (I'm trying to find a telescopic one haven't yet) , braces for wrists & knees & fingers , wolly hat , fan ,
If I'm staying the night I have to take my actual meds
Glad you have your needs and setup dialed in! Everyone’s going to be different with what’s best, glad your setup is working well for you
Mistakes of 1 bag travel: visiting family.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to visit family with 1 bag (or is that just MY family?)
They want you to bring stuff with you and then they fill up your bags with more stuff. (I remember 1 time, I thought I was being so smart - I did a carry-on for my stuff then stuffed a collapsible duffel with the stuff for family; my plan was to just do carry-on on the way home. Needless to say THAT didn't happen)
Haha I totally get this and have fallen into the trap before. Was forced to bring my sisters suitcase home with me a couple of years ago, haha. They usually know better but Christmas trips are tough with this.
If working especially take a hot water bottle and a warm sweater. There is no more miserable place than a cold hotel room at 9:30 when you have done your call home and there is nothing to do but TV or more work! Warmth equals hope!
Great tip!
1. Packing too light.
2. Over packing.
3. Over-documenting.
4. Not researching/planning.
5. Over .. planning. :/
Don't pack too light, but don't pack too much. Make sure you plan, but not too much lol
5. How about ... Don't take things too seriously.
My biggest hurdle is always to bring camera gear or not. Do I bring my canon and extra lense with my go pro or do I just use my cellphone? Despite the difference in pic quality is it worth it? I find myself using my canon more closer to home and when I fly I rely on my cell. However when relying on my cell I find myself wishing I had my canon for a handful of opps. I am not a photographer or any sort of professional with a camera, just like better pics of my travel. I’ve already been able to eliminate a computer, do I eliminate the camera too? Phone/GoPro is def the most minimal. First world problems I guess.
GoPro / iPhone is getting really good now....
@@DigitalNomadOnFIRE I agree. GoPro is good to leave on and get a continuous video. Phone is not as good as the camera but for the sake of weight, fragility, charging batteries and not getting it stolen I feel it’s better to leave behind internationally IMO
I go through this myself too, for me it just depends on who I’m traveling with mostly. Lately ive been really enjoying the freedom of phone only for my photos though!
My target is 7kg & the issue has been the weight of a camera bag within my 1 bag. Just solved it with a padded insert inside a compact Eagle Creek Dayback - 350g combined. Big step forward in size and weight.
@@robinlennon4752 yeah I use the matador camera cover and it gives enough protection. Make the same product for an extra lens too and I found them to be the best lightweight case IMO
Recent subscriber, loving the vibe of your channel
Definitely agree with the over-documenting
Some people just wanna show they're having a good time instead of having one
Yeah this seems really common with a lot of people I’ve been around and traveled with. I sometimes struggle to be present so I always try my best to avoid any and all distractions I can. Appreciate your support and welcome to the channel!
Also I have to have color and spice, I can pair down but I like my big hat 👒 ha ha and one fancy dress 👗
Everyone’s needs and preferences will be different, those sound reasonable enough to still be able to pack light and enjoy your trip :)
I love those prints in the background!! Did you purchase those somewhere? I would love to have some!
Thanks! Picked them up from Amazon last year, here is the link: amzn.to/2VK4xx0
Yeah, over documenting. I hear ya. Just bcos you do that at home as a form of escapism doesn't mean you need to do it when you've escaped on holidays (you've PAID for the trip, if you're just gonna do stuff you do at home anyway you're wasting your $).
I also get annoyed with these ppl who won't stay in a hotel cos it doesn't have a tv. You're on holidays, you should be out and about not sitting in a hotel watching tv
Love a good ‘full reset’ when I’m traveling, totally agree but I think it depends on the person and on the trip. I tend to have either ‘relax’ vacations with more lounging or mostly ‘adventure’ type of trips with lots of walking and exploring.
Where’s the link to your 7lb video? I can’t seem to find it. I’ve got my theoretical pack down to 7.8lb and would love to glean some tips!
7.8 is still great! Here's the link to that video though: ruclips.net/video/ZJ3RCnpKIYY/видео.html
Yeah locking in tickets and things is a prerequisite for visas for the rest of the world and it sucks.
Definitely a bummer for situations/trips like this, I love being as unstructured as I can when I’m out traveling.
I’d like to see this for a women with hair and dress 👗
Lots of female travel RUclipsrs out there, I’m sure you could find some packing lists/videos!
tips 1-2 are very general and tips 3-5 are off topic
i am so thankful to your channel. i feel absolutely ready for my trip !🤍
Glad to hear it, enjoy your trip!