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Foremost great videos🙏🏻 I plan on solo traveling carry on, wearing two piece suit, boots (ankle) and my cowboy hat- will that added weight be a problem, I’m 60 years old, thank you again on your videos
I started making my list a few months ago and I started packing my bag a few days ago, my trip isn’t until October!!! In no way do I want to forget anything nor stay up all night rushing and packing. 💆🏽♀️
I've been traveling carry-on only for almost 20 years and for the last 13 years I have been living in Southeast Asia. Most of the budget airlines here, such as AirAsia, limit you to one carry-on bag and one personal item that have a combined weight limit of 7 kilograms (a little less that 15.5 pounds). Most of the time they are relatively flexible about it but other times ... :) Over the years, I have learned to pack for the other times. Now my combined weight is never over 7 kg whether I am going for a long weekend or months long trips. And I always use a packing list. If an items isn't on the list, it doesn't go in the bag. The right bag is essential since it can eat up a lot of your weight allowance. While I like the design of the Standard carry-on backpack you reviewed, I love the Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door Classic Back Door Bag. I have been using the same one for over a decade and it is still in great shape. One really important feature of the Rick Steves bag compared to the Standard bag is weight. Rick Steves bag weighs 2 pounds (0.9 kg) compared to the Standard bag at 3.7 pounds (1.7 kg). That is a big difference when every ounce counts. Other than weight (and price), both bags have similar features. Being selective about what you carry is an ongoing process. Over the years, I have curated what I carry to the point that what I pack generally only varies depending on the climate I will be heading to. Even when I do winter in Hokkaido, I can still go in under 7 kg. What you save on checked bag fees will more than pay for some good quality products that you will use for years.
Wow, that is seriously impressive! I don't think I'll ever get our long-term travel luggage under 7kg total, but we also carry laptops and some camera gear that adds up. And thanks for sharing that Rick Steves bag, it looks really affordable!
When you travel, everyone you meet is going to see you exactly once. You don't need a varied wardrobe (as you so correctly pointed out). Living out of your travel bag for a week at home is a GREAT idea. Kudos to Rick Steves for demonstrating this about 45 years ago.
I carry on only. And I’m a female who likes fashion and events. But my clothes when traveling are different than at home. More..basic maybe, but who am I trying to impress? I’ll never see these people again, and they don’t know me. It can be a hard mindset to get into, but worth it for less hassle. And yes😄 I do the same thing with two colors, a small accent color pop or two, and everything mixes and matches.
Laundry is super cheap in many places especially SEA. No matter how long I travel I work on 5 days + extra set of underwear. Every 4th day I get laundry done. A Sarong is useful. Wear it through checking as scarf. It can double as towel, skirt, light blanket or cover up etc
7kg weight limit? That's not just cheap airlines.. it's nearly all of them now! Thanks for the useful ad for e-sim, that's on my list to explore today. I often travel super light/carry on only but this trip I'm travelling with a musical instrument that is too fragile to want to check in. It does fit in overhead luggage but is 'interesting' each check in as it's just over 7kg. YES re travel vest with multi secret pockets. Brilliant investment. That means I'm now checking a bag, but still only carry -on size. Good discipline to not end up with excess crap. As for clothes/ shoes/ toiletries there are shops in every country! And often charity shops and second hand markets :) By saving weight with clothes/shoes, I carry supplements and things I do enjoy, like the occasional paper book.
For those only wanting to do carry on, and know you’re going to do significant travel through the Asian Pacific region (Asia, Australia, New Zealand), consider seriously the weight of your empty packs right at the start. It’s no good having a well padded out, structured pack with all the bells and whistles, that weighs half or even a third of carry on weight limits of this region. The lighter your pack, the more breathing space you have for your tech and your gear, spread between your main pack and personal item bag. But also check what carry on restrictions your potential airlines through this region - some are strictly one bag 7kg, some are 2 bags of certain size up to 14kg in total, some you can upgrade to 10kg, some have size restrictions for personal item bag…
Learn to hand sew - I am so grateful I know how to hand sew, I can repair/adjust/remodel anything in fabric. a few hours of practice (in front of the TV) learning to neatly sew backstitch/stem stitch, and hem stitch and the fine hand/eye coordination will be yours for life. Also, use different threads for hand sewing - "all purpose" thread is the weakest thread and is meant for machine sewing or hemming lightweight items. "Hand quilting' thread is strong and good for general things, "button hole / carpet" thread is the strongest thread. Also dental floss is super strong (but do several knots to secure it). There are videos on yt about hand sewing. Always re-sew something as it was originally sewn (no Frankenstein stitching - this is very weak and strains the fabric). I usually use backstitch but double running stitch is very good and mimics machine stitching.
Hey, I do mission work in the Philippines every year, and once a year I always have the greatest ideas in what to pack….. until I get in front of my luggage and many of my ideas go blank…. Much like going to the grocery store without a list… Your videos help! Thank you 😊
Hi, flying out of the UK to the Greek mainland, there was 2 adult and our daughter was an̈ older teenager (15 or 16), we only had 2 suitcases and all had a rucksack, the lady wasnt pleased we were cheching in just 2 cases so she weighed all 3 rucksacks but they combined were less than Another suit case, a d to annoy her further she made us take our coats off and a combined weight was still under the allowed amount in weight for hand luggage. I had weighted them at home before we left, as a previous holiday our daughter in law her suitcase had to have a heavy sticker attached before it was taken, we got away with the weight as my father in laws suitcase had herdly anything in it.. some great videos you've done , thanks for the heads up😊
We have a packing list on the computer. We print them off for trips. I print them out EARLY so I can add things periodically that I would have otherwise forgotten. We have a basic list, but, I mark through items I know I won’t need and add things that are not printed on the list.
In the 1970's when I travel, I used a small gym duffle bag with 2 extra shirt/T-shirt, 1 extra pair of socks, 2 extra underwear, a jacket appropriate for the time of year, a tooth brush, a comb. I wore the same jeans/pants for the trip, a pair of Converse shoes, a watch, passport/ID, cash/traveler's checks, and that was that.
Wow. You must only sweat once a year then XD I sweat like a pig, I'll go through three t-shirts a day in the summer and that's not even doing anything that would CAUSE sweating. I'm just breathing. What did you wear at night then?
@@Roadent1241 Don't remember, just my underwear to sleep in. I don't think I travel in the summer when it's hot. I was in my 20's and in those days people don't have the stuff they now have. The same with athletic shoes, people wore the all purpose Keds or Converse low cut or high cut gym shoes.
@@kauaiboy5o I'm just surprised because you didn't note what you would have as nightwear. You'd sweat through all that regardless what time of day it was XD Sounds to me like you rotated through 3 sweaty t-shirts for a fortnight or however long, I don't know if this is a weekend bag or what.
@@Roadent1241 I hardly sweat except at places where the weather is muggy and hot. In the 1970's my gym/all purpose army bag was all that I had. The good old days when I was young, single, adventurous, and take things as they come by and as is.
@@ProjectUntethered What ever is available mostly local post office We have relatives in Italy, Germany, Scotland, and Ireland , Britain so we bring them along to help. It does get expensive some time but it does equal out on cost of a checked bag sometimes. I don’t know if it’s legal but we mail wines , cheeses other foods, clothes Etc
I also ship/mail souvenirs home, and usually some clothes along with it. Granted, all domestic, but even cross-country it’ll get there in a week or less IME, and the money cost is really much less than many think. Certainly nowhere near the $50-$60 for an extra bag (I always just carry on, so not sure about checked costs.) Used standard shipping services and mail, whichever office is convenient. Way better than hauling it myself! If I know I’ll be at my destination a couple days (and it seems reliable) I’ve often shipped my stuff there. Again, the cost is minimal and the increased ease is priceless.
That’s not so bad if you’re only traveling for a weekend trip. But if you were gone for 2 weeks, for example, that’s $140 compared to an eSIM which could be as cheap as ~$7 (although data isn’t unlimited for cheaper plans, and prices vary by country, data amount, and eSIM provider). For example, I’m in Thailand right now and have an eSIM with a 2-week unlimited plan (data, calls, texts) for $20.
Yeah, we’re actually heading to Paris and London for 10 days. eSIM would have been cheaper. If we don’t use our phones they don’t charge us. Guess it’s just easy peace of mind since we already have AT&T. There isn’t anything special we need to do. It just works. Happy travels!
Found an odd one last flight. I had left eating utensils in my personal item. I was told the table knife would have been okay had it not been seriated. I have no idea how one would use such a table knife to assault anyone, they often won’t cut dinner!
Most of the bargain basement airlines in Asia have very cheap checked bag fees provided you pay for bags in advance - thinking you can bypass 7kg weigh limits and then paying at the counter after being caught by the counter airline representative can be very costly! Special note for photographers, some SE Asian countries like Bali prohibit tripods and monopods in carry on luggage - check in only. Best to keep a small foldable daypack or tote bag on hand if you are required to check the bag, so you can carry on your valuables and essentials with you.
Tip: Carry the camera with the heaviest lens on it(should be the tele one?), save 1kg qouta and look normal (everyone love take photos of aeroplane right?)
Smart! Yeah shoes can take up lots of space. The only time I miss not having extras is after I exercise, then have to take a shower and put back on sweaty shoes 🥴
Many good tips here. Especially on those „Just in case“ items. In terms of clothing: Think „Outfits“ instead of „I want to bring THAT specific piece“. Because you will end up with a bunch of stuff that doesn’t really fit together. I have made that mistake and paid dearly for it. And while we are on the subject of clothes: avoid clothes that will draw attention to you. They can make you stand out like a sore thumb, also to some pretty unsavoury folks. As for electronicals: if possible, get cables for your laptops and chargers that have local plugs. I hate travel adapters because they are mostly very bulky. And they sometimes block other outlets, can be bumped loose or just don’t make a good connection. For my laptop I have C5 Euro, US and UK cables (a.k.a. that 3-prong „Mickey Mouse“ cable) and for my camera chargers I have the corresponding C7 cables (a.k.a. the „shaver“, „Figure 8“ or „Shotgun“ plug) in my travel stuff box at home and can grab whichever one I need and leave the adapters at home. For Macbook chargers, they make a travel kit where you can swap out the plug on the charger. Pretty neat system. Oh, and: Unless you are really an avid reader, do not bring books. They are bulky and heavy and take up tons of space. If you don’t normally read, you won’t be starting that habit on a plane or at the airport. Even if you are and avid reader, get an e-ink based e-reader. The battery lasts for weeks and you can get hundreds of books on there. Well worth the savings in weight and bulk IMO. Get good Noise Cancelling headphones. Those are a godsend. Trust me. I was unsure at first whether to shell out that money. But one 14 hour flight later I thought they were worth every single penny. Lastly: for really long haul flights, get compression socks. They help and take up almost no space at all. You won’t want to (or be able to) walk properly with those swollen feet / ankles.
These are all great tips, thanks for sharing! Adding on to what you mentioned about clothes that make you stick out - not only can it make you a target, but it also makes it more obvious that you’re repeating the same clothes every day in your travel photos 😋
Another thing people may not think about regarding weight that I have encountered is overpacking or using compression bags results in a bag too heavy for me to lift overhead without assistance.
2 questions: if I’m way overweight can I just pay the 75 dollars and be on my way? Or would I have to pay and still rearrange everything and maybe wear extra cloths like you did in this video……..2nd question, I plan on traveling all over the world for the next 2 years, what international health insurance should I get? Does safety wing have that or do they JUST have travel insurance? *im new to traveling*
Good questions! 1 - You'd pay and be on your way. Depending on the prices for your different solutions, it may make more sense to just buy a checked bag and send your overweight carry-on as a checked bag (instead of paying the overweight fee for the carry on). The reason we re-arranged everything and wore a ton of stuff was so that we'd only have to pay for 1 overweight bag instead of 2. 2 - Safetywing recently released a new plan that is more like an international health insurance plan. This is what I'm currently testing out, and I recently made a few claims, so interested to see how it goes. I made a video about it here in case it's helpful! ruclips.net/video/PNJmn1SAH9Q/видео.html Cigna and GeoBlue are some other popular ones, but for my specific situation, they were more expensive (and the plan limits were lower). I used Safetywing's normal travel insurance plan as my only health insurance for several years and just recently upgraded to the Nomad Health plan, but you'd have to compare the differences (which I touch on in the video) to decide which (or any) make sense for you. I hope this is helpful! :)
Both Paris Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow will unpack your liquids and put them into their small ziplock bag. Anything that doesn't fit will get tossed. This happens on flight transfers there as well, if you're connecting.
Hey Christy! I bought the rain jacket a while ago, but I believe it was this one: bit.ly/46aI6k9 (affiliate link) And the puffy jacket is from decathon - I found a handy chart online when I was researching jackets, and decathon had the best warmth/price/size combination. I believe there are women's versions of both if that's what you're looking for. I hope this is helpful!
Huge warning for all of you who are considering the eSim. I just bought a package hoping it would be such a novel experience as described in this video. I was happy to have a discount code, only to find out none of my phones are even compatible to run this eSim. I just wasted a whole lot of money on this 😭😭 - not hating, just sharing to warn others. Make sure to double check before you make a purchase..
That’s a good point! On Holafly, it mentioned that you need to check your phone compatibility multiple times on the homepage and country eSIM page, but I think they could do a better job (like making you check a box confirming that your phone is compatible before you checkout).
I am mostly packing one day before travelling, sometimes even on the day of departure. If I forget anything (apart from Passport, money and credit card) in most places you can buy things.... Even for a five week trip I had a small rucksack that was counted as carry on. I never pack extra shoes, and maximum I take three shirts and underwear and one extra pair of trousers.
It sounds like you have your system down pat! You’re totally right that you can buy things on the road, but there are certain items/gear where I’m a bit picky and it might be tricky to find abroad (headphones, certain adapters, certain travel clothes, etc)
@@ProjectUntethered Yes, when you are making professional videos on youtube then I can understand it very much that you do not want to buy stuff (as it also is expensive). I have only my phone and my tablet, so much easier for me. 🙂 But I mean if I need some extra underwear because I could not find or did not have the time for a laundry service then it does not cost the world.
Pack your bag and try living out of it for a week. Not bad advice if you don't work. I use to check a bag every time. At some point (probably the London Underground) I decided I was tired of schlepping around stuff I never used. You can always just buy it as long as it's a small thing. I really wished I taken better shoes for Arthur's Seat though. Lesson learned. Comfort and practicality over style. I still pack things I don't use sometimes. It's a learning process. My backpack is always full but my personal bag is getting smaller and lighter each time.
i brought my niece to Singapore this February. She flew separately from Florida, carry on only. Day one i found out she'd brought pepper spray and I almost died. I had her covertly discard it. MCO playing it fast and loose with self defense/weapons flying out in carry ons. Coworker told me a friend of hers had brought pepper spray and a taser, carry on, on a trip around the same time - also out of MCO. Wild.
For the past ten years I have been clipping my spare shoes to the outside of my carry-on backpack. I have never encountered a problem and it makes it easy to clear TSA security screening.
Nice! I guess my worry would be that the airline would make my fit my carry on in their sizing box. And if they didn’t fit inside my bag, then they’d charge me. I’ve never had this actually happen, but it seems like something they’d do haha
E-SIMs will not work on older phones. Beware. I buy unlocked phones for cash and make them last as long as possible. To keep costs down, I have not yet replaced my older phone, which cannot use E-SIMs. Check that your phone is compatible with E-SIMs before buying one.
¿Es cierto que debo tener mi telefono pago antes de usar Holafly? Me dijeron que si tengo mi telefono en un plan de pago con mi agencia de telefono no puedo usar holafly. Quiero saber que tan cierto es eso
3:05 on a side note, those overhead bins typically have big labels that read "MAX WEIGHT: ..." with a value that corresponds to about 12kg per cabin bag that you could fit in the compartment. If the airline's maximum is 8 or 10 kg, it's not a big deal to be 2kg overweight, but if the airline's maximum is already 12 and everyone is 3-4kg overweight, this might end up being dangerous. I heard of a least one plane crash where a (minor) contributing factor was an excess of overhead luggage, due to how it affected the barycenter of the plane during a botched go-around or take-off (sadly I don't remember the flight number). 3:22 at CDG you often have airport staff that weighs trolleys right before the security queue, at least at Terminal 2F. Last time I flew there, I even saw the baggage weight check guy call back someone he apparently forgot to check right from the security conveyor belt (he had already started to unpack for the security checks). He turned out to be overweight and had to go to the check-in counter...
Are you thinking of the girl known as left eye in the girl group TLC? Granted, she was on a private plane, but the crash was contributed to the weight of the luggage. Oh, you said a minor. Not sure about that one.
@@debbiethomas2622 Nope, hadn't heard of this one. The one I was thinking of was, as far as I remember, an airliner going TOGA then pitching up too much (engines are low, overhead baggage are obviously high so they push the center of gravity up, so it aggravates the pitch-up situation) and stalling. So of course a main factor was that the pilots screwed up, but the center of gravity made it worse for them.
I'm considering a trip to India that will include an internal flight on Indigo Airlines. Researching their carry-on requirements I discovered they prohibit loose (i.e. spare) batteries in both checked and carry-on bags. Professional and amateur photographers always bring spare batteries for their cameras. I've never encountered this prohibition on any airline, and that includes Air India. Curious if anyone has ever encountered such a prohibition.
The concern is fire, of course. I regularly carry lithium wheelchair batteries and the posts must be covered. Of course you can always have an Agent who doesn’t know the rules are different for mobility aids. Fortunately she called the airline who took one look at the battery and knew what it was. He then explained to TSA that the rules were different for wheelchairs and mine met the rule.
Sometimes the price difference actually isn’t that much (sometimes it is). Either way, the convenience is easily worth it in most cases (at least for me, but to each their own!). I used to buy physical sims when I planned to stay over a month in a country. But the last time I did that in Brazil, we got scammed and had to close our credit card and get a new one shipped to us abroad, which was not ideal.
I will be flying for the first time later this week . My family and I are heading to the Philippines, I heard of theft from carry on bags while entering the Philippines and was wondering if you’re allowed to lock the carryon bags?
@@MentalThingsIsScary Yes that’s what I did, the only time I had to open it was when I went through Korean security on my way back to Canada , I forgot that I had a miniature hand made souvenir knife from the Philippines, they came and told me they needed the bag opened. I opened it they found what they were looking for and took it then let me go on my way.
I like the Fast food trick, that is how we used to pass lsd at the customs. A burger filled with acid tablets in a fast food bag in our hand, under the nose of the customs officer. I miss my youth...
I would point out that over weight carry on bags can be a major problem for smaller aircraft. In fact over weight issues have caused accidents in the past.
So I'll be checking most of my clothing and things like that and my only carry-on will be my camera gear and electronics That's going to weigh a ton Guess I'm going to have to pay fees darn okay I guess I answered my own question 😊
People think it's easy for me to travel with a carry-on only 🤣🤣 yeah it is and it isn't, my backpack is easily pushing over 30lbs ≈ 15kg any day, and it's mostly 90%+ camera gear and 1 laptop 😎📸 For me to fit my clothes together to my camera stuff that'd take what? Maybe a 40 or even 50L backpack 😅 perhaps one of those fancy roll top backpacks. Now, I admid I'm a bit of an overpacker, I'd probably bring those extra 2 lenses that I probably may not need, than to need something and not have it. Going down to clothing I've changed the all black t-shirt outfits, I generally take about 5 t-shirts + the one I'm wearing (2 black, 2 burgundy, 2 teal blue) just 1 button shirt for the occasional more formal meeting or dinner. Then I pack 1 to 3 shorts depending on the destination, but generally just 2 pants that fit and stretch for comfort. 1 rain jacket, 1 general jacket, generally 1 walking shoes, and 1 pair or sandals/flip-flops, I don't pack a formal/"better looking" shoes unless I know I absolutely will need it. We don't always get time to do laundry so I pack at least 7 underwears, and 7 pairs of socks, I might get away with less socks, but 7 is a good number to keep my nose and everyone else's happy 🤣👍 In toiletries things get much simpler, 1 toothbrush, 1 toothpaste (sensitive teeth, so can't skip this one), 1 hair trimmer/beard trimmer, 1 tiny nail clipper with no pointy nail file (or tsa will confiscate it, happened more than once 😅) 1 thin hair brush. Things that don't go well shopping abroad 1 solid shampoo bar, most shampoo make my hair look like some homeless dude 🤣🤣🤣 so gotta be picky on this one, and deodorant, I've had such bad luck with shopping deodorant abroad, as a person who likes to walk a lot and not stink that's an important item, so I bring 1 deodorant from home generally last 30 to 45 days. I may bring a travel size perfume, but since I'm not a big perfume user that's not a big deal if left at home. One thing I definitely want to upgrade is my water bottle, yes I prefer my water bottle insulated so I never have to drink warm unrefreshing water, but I may be willing to sacrifice that to a water filtered bottle. Getting sick while traveling is the peak of not fun and water is the number 1 reason of most travel related sicknesses. Some places you can't even trust bottled water, so a filter can go a long way, I've seen people using UV light water sanitation machines, but I don't feel super confident on those for whatever reason. Entertainment gets boiled down to 1 travel size Quran, 1 Kindle with several e-books, 1 Phone, and 1 laptop, no need for anything else really. And all the rest is electronics, camera stuff, cables, batteries, adapters, and the whole shabang. And medication, never forget medication for all sorts of everyday problems, from headaches to diarrhea, got pack those medicines. My one hard time is that I'm an edc guy, and not being able to carry my pocket knife sucks 😅😅 yeah that's a me problem, but knives are handy tools, but a no go for air travel unless you have a checked luggage, yet I've had tsa steal 2 of my multi-tools and 2 knives from my checked luggage and that's not right according to them, and the claim process, when there is one, is hardly worth it, so either pack stuff you don't mind replacing, and absolutely don't pack anything with emotional value to it. I've lost a Swiss army multi-tools to tsa that came down from family and that one hurt until today. I'm probably missing things, hence why I'm a big believer in having a packing list. I'm tired of leaving personal items in hotels, transportation or otherwise. Way too much to read here so let's stop it already 🤣👍 I 99% of the times travel with family, so my wife and I tag team with packing, we carry things I think the family might need but not everyone need their own, so that reduces overall luggage. With the kids now we try to stick to 2 checked luggages half luggage for me and my boy, the other half to my daughter, and 1 full luggage to my wife, and every last extra lb or kg goes to her extras 🤣🤣🤣 before my boy was born it was like 1 quarter of a luggage to me, and the rest for the girls 😂😂😂😂😂
Wow thanks for taking the time to share all these tips! Haha yeah my carry on was also 15kg and the limit was 7 (luckily they didn’t weigh my personal item which was also heavy!). It’s insane to think that their limits are 7kg for a carry on and personal item COMBINED. Unless you’re packing feathers, I don’t even think you’d be able to even fill your luggage with normal stuff without it being over - it’d have to be like half full. I also have been thinking about a filtered water bottle. Sounds super handy but I don’t know if there are any good ones that don’t require you to suck super hard and drink slowly, which I’m too impatient to do 😅 I also agree with the extra underwear, although recently I’ve been washing my underwear quickly when I shower each night, and I’ve noticed that if I do this, I never use all 7 of them. Thanks again for sharing!
@@ProjectUntethered look up the Garyl GeoPress water purifier bottle, it's probably what I'm going for. The bottle devides into 2 cilinders, the first one where you fill with the local water, and the second one with the filter gets pressed into the first one, filtering the water into the second one so when you drink it's like a normal water bottle not having to suck through any filters 😎👍👍
@@ProjectUntethered I know that REI Co-op ships globally, it would just depend on how long you're staying there VS how long the shipping would take to get there. Amazon might be another option. I don't know if there are any outdoorsy gear store there, anything of that nature could have it I hope. 😁✌️
When leaving the Philippines, I had a 6 foot 6 outlet extension cord that I used in the Philippines... in my carry on. They said I could either go put it in my packed luggage, or i could "throw it away" -- which I ended up doing. Sad...
I think I remember something similar happen to me, but I can't remember exactly what they took. My only guess is they thought it could be used to choke someone. But I've also traveled with a wire bike lock for a long time, and they've never said anything 🤔
Frontier Airlines in the USA told me it was not allowed to wear the excess luggage weight and that one had to pay ... I threw a lot of my back up stuff in the trash and wore my coat; the same airline employee asked me why was I wearing a coat?; matter of fact I have very low body temperature and I do get cold easily... I know airline employees have a thankless job run by an evil industry and they gotta get their fun yet it is miserable unless you don't mind being gougued for every little thing.
The AirAsia lady also told me a couldn’t wear my weight, but that is absolutely ridiculous (luckily we got a different agent after we repacked). Who are they to judge how many layers I want to wear or what I want to have in my pockets? I can’t say for sure, but I highly doubt that when you buy a ticket, that there is any written policy that tells you how much clothes and much weight you can have in your clothes pockets. On the other hand, if you’re gonna wear all that stuff, it’s probably not fair if your plan is to just take it all off and stuff it in your carry on as soon as you pass the check in counters haha (which is exactly what I did). I realize I agreed to the carry on weight limits when I bought the ticket, but I think most people don’t realize how little some of these limits are when they buy. I could be wrong, but these tiny limits don’t seem like they’re set for safety reasons - it’s just to gouge ya.
Avoid Frontier at all costs. They currently have a class action lawsuit regarding luggage and recently had on regarding advertised internet speeds. And as far as wearing your weight… I don’t understand the difference between a passenger wearing an additional 1-2 kilos and a passenger actually weighing an additional 1-2 kilos. As much as my brain wants to fight it with a “show me the policy please”, the work around is to always weigh your luggage before traveling. If traveling with an airline that is notorious for weighing, wear your weight before arriving to the airport so that’s more discreet.
The TSA is only relevant for flights originating in the USA. Other countries have their own agencies and rules, so it's always worth checking with them if you're going to use their airports. If you're only changing flights, make sure that you'll be staying airside. Otherwise, you will have to go through customs, immigration and security. Check with your airline that you won't have to go through any of these procedures whilst changing. People can get very nasty surprises.
Very true! The main reason I used TSA is because that it’s a popular keyword that people search 🤓 but most tips apply in many countries! And yes, having to pass through everything on a connection is the worst!
This is all very cute money saving schemes, packing everything on your body and stuffing things in your neck rest…. UNTIL you get searched. I wouldn’t recommend doing anything that makes you look suspicious in any way when traveling to a foreign country. First of all, any country where you are NOT a citizen of can deny you of entry. Saving $100 on luggage fees sound like a great “hack” until you get pulled into a small room, miss your connecting flight or train, or worse, get sent home and miss your holiday altogether. I am not promoting excessive spending but recreational travel is not the time to be on penny pinching mode and cut corners.
@@ronaldoago-go5907 packing tight does not make you a smuggler but putting things you normally wouldn't find in a neck rest would make you appear to be a SUSPECT of a smuggler. Remember the more you put on yourself and in your carry on, the more things the security will have to go through and more time you may have to spend there. Not only you may be holding other people up at security, but bringing on more/ overpacking your carry-on luggages than you're allowed to on the plane is also affecting others.
ATTENTION - Holafly is also "untethered". You cannot use it on your tablet or laptop when the oh-so-revolutionary eSIM is in your smartphone. This should *always* be mentioned as nobody expects this kind of 1990s behaviour any more.
Yeah, not very helpful if you need to work from your computer :-( I hear they plan to start offering tethering plans soon, but until then, it’s best for people who use use a lot of data on their phone.
@globoliver9697 I’ve met lots of people who blast through their data on IG, TikTok, and RUclips. And I’ve met other digital nomads who need to have a reliable unlimited Plan B for important video calls. Or others who just want data that’s cheaper without having to worry about limits. But if you’re just a light data user, then other esims make more sense. I did a huge experiment comparing a bunch of them in this video: ruclips.net/video/8HxWyjIRSVo/видео.html
After 10 years on the road, I end up with a small bag where I have what I need, if I buy a cloth I throw in the garbage one. One pare of shoes and one flip flop, that's it. You learn washing your clothes when take a shower and you will see how less stuff you don't need
look man, I see your point with esim and all. But traveling and influencing this long has detached u from the base. esim is available on over the top newer models not the regular medium age phones we all have. 5E local sim are ok for us even if inconvenient for u. :) thanks for the advise, but keep in mind that you are not alone in this ever diverging species of traveling influencers that even if starting from a humble begining,, starts peddling more expensive gear, until we all feel inadequate and filthy poor. With all the bragging influencers traveling around the world while us peasant do not understand the advantage of some 2-300$ item or 1500$ cel phone. All while talking about avoiding 70$ airline charge. In a once a year voyage that we may or may not afford...
It's like anything, take what you need and leave the rest. Good to know the info is there should one need it. @projectuntethered #projectuntethered is the best out there
All budget airlines in Australia are 7kg as well. Ive never done carry on in my life for a domestic trip because its free to check a bag in Aus with your ticket. It only costs astronomically if your over 7kg when trying to do carry on the day of the flight. Not worth the drama in Aus. Your also weighed twice, so their is no way you can get away with it at the gate.
As a Finn who has worked/lived for EU/US companies in the Nordics, Baltic's and in the US for long periods of time (sometimes 1+ years) - here my advice: Have a huge primary package (that is within the permit) as your primary lockage which has all your basic needs. Have a normal carry-on to your plane that includes all your IT equipment etc. If you have medication - you can have them where-ever you need. Remember to have a prescription for them (both US and EU are accepted). Travelling between the US and the EU is very easy. I would advice NOT to travel to any middle-eastern countries. ps. Don't drag all your things to the cabin and don't be afraid to have your massive bag go to the cargo. The 'additional costs' are only €20-€50 at the most and if you travel as a company you don't pay any of these costs.
These are some good thoughts! Now that I think about it more, I realize some of this advice depends on how long you’re traveling for. If it’s just a short vacation and a return flight, you probably don’t have to overthink things too much. But if you’re traveling long term and will be flying a couple times per month for several months, then those fees can add up!
Why would you not advice anyone to travel to Middle Eastern countries? There are several great destinations in the Middle East, and several more that are highly underrated, don't suffer of over tourism, and prices are super inexpensive. Whoever never traveled to Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and many others are missing out big time in some of the best world's culinary, hospitality, historical sights, natural beauty and so much more. Not to mention the big ones like the UEA, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Some of the most underrated immaculate beaches are in Saudi Arabia.
Also need to mention that the world's best airlines are also from the Middle East, you don't need to travel business class to feel the luxury while traveling in the Middle East.
Usually the cheapest eSIM option for heavy data users who want unlimited data. But if you’re a light data user, I agree - there are less expensive options. Planning to do a big roundup video comparing them all soon!
Maybe just stop being cheap and pay for checked luggage. I have no idea how people have the money to spend money on flights, hotels, food, taxis, entertainment for weeks away but will limit themselves to a few items of clothes to avoid a bag fee.
Umm for one some airlines are not trustworthy so the chances of losing your stuff is higher. Another reason is waiting for your bag at the baggage claim sometimes takes forever for a number of reasons. Also why not, unless your explorering the Yukon in the winter packing heavy clothing or like 3 pairs of boots is waste of space. Keep in mind I'm usually just traveling with a backpack plus a garment duffle bag for my dress/work clothes.
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Foremost great videos🙏🏻 I plan on solo traveling carry on, wearing two piece suit, boots (ankle) and my cowboy hat- will that added weight be a problem, I’m 60 years old, thank you again on your videos
I put my liquids in an airport bag inside the one that I bought. If they are not happy with my ziplock bag ,I can just take it out .
I started making my list a few months ago and I started packing my bag a few days ago, my trip isn’t until October!!! In no way do I want to forget anything nor stay up all night rushing and packing. 💆🏽♀️
I've been traveling carry-on only for almost 20 years and for the last 13 years I have been living in Southeast Asia. Most of the budget airlines here, such as AirAsia, limit you to one carry-on bag and one personal item that have a combined weight limit of 7 kilograms (a little less that 15.5 pounds). Most of the time they are relatively flexible about it but other times ... :) Over the years, I have learned to pack for the other times. Now my combined weight is never over 7 kg whether I am going for a long weekend or months long trips. And I always use a packing list. If an items isn't on the list, it doesn't go in the bag.
The right bag is essential since it can eat up a lot of your weight allowance. While I like the design of the Standard carry-on backpack you reviewed, I love the Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door Classic Back Door Bag. I have been using the same one for over a decade and it is still in great shape. One really important feature of the Rick Steves bag compared to the Standard bag is weight. Rick Steves bag weighs 2 pounds (0.9 kg) compared to the Standard bag at 3.7 pounds (1.7 kg). That is a big difference when every ounce counts. Other than weight (and price), both bags have similar features.
Being selective about what you carry is an ongoing process. Over the years, I have curated what I carry to the point that what I pack generally only varies depending on the climate I will be heading to. Even when I do winter in Hokkaido, I can still go in under 7 kg. What you save on checked bag fees will more than pay for some good quality products that you will use for years.
Wow, that is seriously impressive! I don't think I'll ever get our long-term travel luggage under 7kg total, but we also carry laptops and some camera gear that adds up. And thanks for sharing that Rick Steves bag, it looks really affordable!
When you travel, everyone you meet is going to see you exactly once. You don't need a varied wardrobe (as you so correctly pointed out). Living out of your travel bag for a week at home is a GREAT idea. Kudos to Rick Steves for demonstrating this about 45 years ago.
That’s such a good point!
Rick Steves has some great advice.
I carry on only. And I’m a female who likes fashion and events. But my clothes when traveling are different than at home. More..basic maybe, but who am I trying to impress? I’ll never see these people again, and they don’t know me. It can be a hard mindset to get into, but worth it for less hassle.
And yes😄 I do the same thing with two colors, a small accent color pop or two, and everything mixes and matches.
@bettyparker3317 that is so true!
Unless you bump into the same worker on the way out? XP
Laundry is super cheap in many places especially SEA. No matter how long I travel I work on 5 days + extra set of underwear. Every 4th day I get laundry done. A Sarong is useful. Wear it through checking as scarf. It can double as towel, skirt, light blanket or cover up etc
7kg weight limit? That's not just cheap airlines.. it's nearly all of them now! Thanks for the useful ad for e-sim, that's on my list to explore today. I often travel super light/carry on only but this trip I'm travelling with a musical instrument that is too fragile to want to check in. It does fit in overhead luggage but is 'interesting' each check in as it's just over 7kg. YES re travel vest with multi secret pockets. Brilliant investment.
That means I'm now checking a bag, but still only carry -on size. Good discipline to not end up with excess crap. As for clothes/ shoes/ toiletries there are shops in every country! And often charity shops and second hand markets :) By saving weight with clothes/shoes, I carry supplements and things I do enjoy, like the occasional paper book.
For those only wanting to do carry on, and know you’re going to do significant travel through the Asian Pacific region (Asia, Australia, New Zealand), consider seriously the weight of your empty packs right at the start. It’s no good having a well padded out, structured pack with all the bells and whistles, that weighs half or even a third of carry on weight limits of this region. The lighter your pack, the more breathing space you have for your tech and your gear, spread between your main pack and personal item bag. But also check what carry on restrictions your potential airlines through this region - some are strictly one bag 7kg, some are 2 bags of certain size up to 14kg in total, some you can upgrade to 10kg, some have size restrictions for personal item bag…
Very good tip! It seems like the are much bigger sticklers in this region when it comes to weight
Learn to hand sew - I am so grateful I know how to hand sew, I can repair/adjust/remodel anything in fabric. a few hours of practice (in front of the TV) learning to neatly sew backstitch/stem stitch, and hem stitch and the fine hand/eye coordination will be yours for life. Also, use different threads for hand sewing - "all purpose" thread is the weakest thread and is meant for machine sewing or hemming lightweight items. "Hand quilting' thread is strong and good for general things, "button hole / carpet" thread is the strongest thread. Also dental floss is super strong (but do several knots to secure it). There are videos on yt about hand sewing. Always re-sew something as it was originally sewn (no Frankenstein stitching - this is very weak and strains the fabric). I usually use backstitch but double running stitch is very good and mimics machine stitching.
Hey, I do mission work in the Philippines every year, and once a year I always have the greatest ideas in what to pack….. until I get in front of my luggage and many of my ideas go blank…. Much like going to the grocery store without a list… Your videos help! Thank you 😊
Haha it happens to the best of us!
Hi, flying out of the UK to the Greek mainland, there was 2 adult and our daughter was an̈ older teenager (15 or 16), we only had 2 suitcases and all had a rucksack, the lady wasnt pleased we were cheching in just 2 cases so she weighed all 3 rucksacks but they combined were less than Another suit case, a d to annoy her further she made us take our coats off and a combined weight was still under the allowed amount in weight for hand luggage. I had weighted them at home before we left, as a previous holiday our daughter in law her suitcase had to have a heavy sticker attached before it was taken, we got away with the weight as my father in laws suitcase had herdly anything in it.. some great videos you've done , thanks for the heads up😊
Glad the YT algo threw up your videos - I've been bingeing them all evening. You have a new subscriber!
I’m honored to have you as a subscriber! 🤓
We have a packing list on the computer. We print them off for trips. I print them out EARLY so I can add things periodically that I would have otherwise forgotten. We have a basic list, but, I mark through items I know I won’t need and add things that are not printed on the list.
In the 1970's when I travel, I used a small gym duffle bag with 2 extra shirt/T-shirt, 1 extra pair of socks, 2 extra underwear, a jacket appropriate for the time of year, a tooth brush, a comb. I wore the same jeans/pants for the trip, a pair of Converse shoes, a watch, passport/ID, cash/traveler's checks, and that was that.
Wow. You must only sweat once a year then XD I sweat like a pig, I'll go through three t-shirts a day in the summer and that's not even doing anything that would CAUSE sweating. I'm just breathing.
What did you wear at night then?
@@Roadent1241 Don't remember, just my underwear to sleep in. I don't think I travel in the summer when it's hot. I was in my 20's and in those days people don't have the stuff they now have. The same with athletic shoes, people wore the all purpose Keds or Converse low cut or high cut gym shoes.
@@kauaiboy5o I'm just surprised because you didn't note what you would have as nightwear. You'd sweat through all that regardless what time of day it was XD Sounds to me like you rotated through 3 sweaty t-shirts for a fortnight or however long, I don't know if this is a weekend bag or what.
@@Roadent1241 I hardly sweat except at places where the weather is muggy and hot. In the 1970's my gym/all purpose army bag was all that I had. The good old days when I was young, single, adventurous, and take things as they come by and as is.
Try wool tshirts, long sleeve shirt, dress. I wear wool year round.
We always mail our souvenirs ahead of us and it will be on our porch when we get there .
Interesting! What service do you use to mail and how much does it normally cost?
@@ProjectUntethered
What ever is available mostly local post office
We have relatives in Italy, Germany, Scotland, and Ireland , Britain so we bring them along to help. It does get expensive some time but it does equal out on cost of a checked bag sometimes.
I don’t know if it’s legal but we mail wines , cheeses other foods, clothes
Etc
@coziii.1829 very interesting! Especially if it costs less than buying another checked bag!
I also ship/mail souvenirs home, and usually some clothes along with it. Granted, all domestic, but even cross-country it’ll get there in a week or less IME, and the money cost is really much less than many think. Certainly nowhere near the $50-$60 for an extra bag (I always just carry on, so not sure about checked costs.) Used standard shipping services and mail, whichever office is convenient.
Way better than hauling it myself!
If I know I’ll be at my destination a couple days (and it seems reliable) I’ve often shipped my stuff there. Again, the cost is minimal and the increased ease is priceless.
International mail is costly today, so I buy stuff what I can carry in my carryon suitcase. I travel light.
The tip about the carry-on bag on the scale is genius. That is going to save many people a lot of money!
I hope so! I always set it on the metal ledge instead of the scale...or just hold it up in the air and try not to let me arms shake 😂
@@ProjectUntethered and sew some extra large pockets to jackets . These are inside front pockets and inside back-of-the-jacket pockets😊
AT&T has international day passes for certain plans. We pay $10 a day for the first line and $5 for the second. Unlimited talk, text and data
That’s not so bad if you’re only traveling for a weekend trip. But if you were gone for 2 weeks, for example, that’s $140 compared to an eSIM which could be as cheap as ~$7 (although data isn’t unlimited for cheaper plans, and prices vary by country, data amount, and eSIM provider). For example, I’m in Thailand right now and have an eSIM with a 2-week unlimited plan (data, calls, texts) for $20.
Yeah, we’re actually heading to Paris and London for 10 days. eSIM would have been cheaper. If we don’t use our phones they don’t charge us. Guess it’s just easy peace of mind since we already have AT&T. There isn’t anything special we need to do. It just works. Happy travels!
@ickess ahh yeah if you just want something in case of emergencies that is a great option! 🤓
Found an odd one last flight. I had left eating utensils in my personal item. I was told the table knife would have been okay had it not been seriated. I have no idea how one would use such a table knife to assault anyone, they often won’t cut dinner!
Most of the bargain basement airlines in Asia have very cheap checked bag fees provided you pay for bags in advance - thinking you can bypass 7kg weigh limits and then paying at the counter after being caught by the counter airline representative can be very costly! Special note for photographers, some SE Asian countries like Bali prohibit tripods and monopods in carry on luggage - check in only. Best to keep a small foldable daypack or tote bag on hand if you are required to check the bag, so you can carry on your valuables and essentials with you.
I didn't know about the tripods, that's a good tip!
Tip: Carry the camera with the heaviest lens on it(should be the tele one?), save 1kg qouta and look normal (everyone love take photos of aeroplane right?)
I only take one pair of shoes (the ones I’m wearing), but I will pack a couple pair of gel insoles.
Smart! Yeah shoes can take up lots of space. The only time I miss not having extras is after I exercise, then have to take a shower and put back on sweaty shoes 🥴
I take cheap lightweight water shoes and always wear my..big..shoes lol
If you have never had a shoe break, or tear you have no idea how hard it is shopping for new shoes with shoes that you can’t wear!
get a Mesh fishing vest , costs around 30$ and have almost 20 pockets
The quick TSA bag is the best tip. Make a list ahead of time and put it all in the bag..also i love wearing a suitcase jacket with lots of pockets.
Please link to your favorite one! :-)
Many good tips here. Especially on those „Just in case“ items.
In terms of clothing: Think „Outfits“ instead of „I want to bring THAT specific piece“. Because you will end up with a bunch of stuff that doesn’t really fit together. I have made that mistake and paid dearly for it. And while we are on the subject of clothes: avoid clothes that will draw attention to you. They can make you stand out like a sore thumb, also to some pretty unsavoury folks.
As for electronicals: if possible, get cables for your laptops and chargers that have local plugs. I hate travel adapters because they are mostly very bulky. And they sometimes block other outlets, can be bumped loose or just don’t make a good connection. For my laptop I have C5 Euro, US and UK cables (a.k.a. that 3-prong „Mickey Mouse“ cable) and for my camera chargers I have the corresponding C7 cables (a.k.a. the „shaver“, „Figure 8“ or „Shotgun“ plug) in my travel stuff box at home and can grab whichever one I need and leave the adapters at home. For Macbook chargers, they make a travel kit where you can swap out the plug on the charger. Pretty neat system.
Oh, and: Unless you are really an avid reader, do not bring books. They are bulky and heavy and take up tons of space. If you don’t normally read, you won’t be starting that habit on a plane or at the airport. Even if you are and avid reader, get an e-ink based e-reader. The battery lasts for weeks and you can get hundreds of books on there. Well worth the savings in weight and bulk IMO.
Get good Noise Cancelling headphones. Those are a godsend. Trust me. I was unsure at first whether to shell out that money. But one 14 hour flight later I thought they were worth every single penny.
Lastly: for really long haul flights, get compression socks. They help and take up almost no space at all. You won’t want to (or be able to) walk properly with those swollen feet / ankles.
These are all great tips, thanks for sharing! Adding on to what you mentioned about clothes that make you stick out - not only can it make you a target, but it also makes it more obvious that you’re repeating the same clothes every day in your travel photos 😋
Another thing people may not think about regarding weight that I have encountered is overpacking or using compression bags results in a bag too heavy for me to lift overhead without assistance.
Yup that is totally right!
I love this vlog and subscribed! great (new ) tips and under 15 minutes, thank you!
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I just orderes two of the fanny packs! Thank you
2 questions: if I’m way overweight can I just pay the 75 dollars and be on my way? Or would I have to pay and still rearrange everything and maybe wear extra cloths like you did in this video……..2nd question, I plan on traveling all over the world for the next 2 years, what international health insurance should I get? Does safety wing have that or do they JUST have travel insurance? *im new to traveling*
Good questions!
1 - You'd pay and be on your way. Depending on the prices for your different solutions, it may make more sense to just buy a checked bag and send your overweight carry-on as a checked bag (instead of paying the overweight fee for the carry on). The reason we re-arranged everything and wore a ton of stuff was so that we'd only have to pay for 1 overweight bag instead of 2.
2 - Safetywing recently released a new plan that is more like an international health insurance plan. This is what I'm currently testing out, and I recently made a few claims, so interested to see how it goes. I made a video about it here in case it's helpful! ruclips.net/video/PNJmn1SAH9Q/видео.html
Cigna and GeoBlue are some other popular ones, but for my specific situation, they were more expensive (and the plan limits were lower).
I used Safetywing's normal travel insurance plan as my only health insurance for several years and just recently upgraded to the Nomad Health plan, but you'd have to compare the differences (which I touch on in the video) to decide which (or any) make sense for you.
I hope this is helpful! :)
The tips about pack one week before and use it to really know if it is enough was really good idea
I learned that one the hard way - I hope it helps!!
Great tips keep it up, sometimes we get distracted with whats goin on around us .
Both Paris Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow will unpack your liquids and put them into their small ziplock bag. Anything that doesn't fit will get tossed. This happens on flight transfers there as well, if you're connecting.
That’s good to know! I haven’t passed through those airports yet I don’t think
I’ve passed through Heathrow many times but never had them unpack the liquids! Oh wait! I never take any liquids 😂😂
When I passed through these airports they had me take the liquids in my bag and repack in theirs. No big deal cuz I bring minimal liquids.
Where did you get your packable rain jacket and puffy jacket? Thanks!
Hey Christy! I bought the rain jacket a while ago, but I believe it was this one: bit.ly/46aI6k9 (affiliate link)
And the puffy jacket is from decathon - I found a handy chart online when I was researching jackets, and decathon had the best warmth/price/size combination.
I believe there are women's versions of both if that's what you're looking for. I hope this is helpful!
@@ProjectUntethered Thank you!
I literally have the same tennis shoes at 7:10 they're really comfy Adidas sport shoes.
Huge warning for all of you who are considering the eSim. I just bought a package hoping it would be such a novel experience as described in this video. I was happy to have a discount code, only to find out none of my phones are even compatible to run this eSim. I just wasted a whole lot of money on this 😭😭 - not hating, just sharing to warn others. Make sure to double check before you make a purchase..
That’s a good point! On Holafly, it mentioned that you need to check your phone compatibility multiple times on the homepage and country eSIM page, but I think they could do a better job (like making you check a box confirming that your phone is compatible before you checkout).
I forgot my sunglasses once :D
honestly annoying to waste time later to get ones that fit me
I am mostly packing one day before travelling, sometimes even on the day of departure. If I forget anything (apart from Passport, money and credit card) in most places you can buy things....
Even for a five week trip I had a small rucksack that was counted as carry on. I never pack extra shoes, and maximum I take three shirts and underwear and one extra pair of trousers.
It sounds like you have your system down pat! You’re totally right that you can buy things on the road, but there are certain items/gear where I’m a bit picky and it might be tricky to find abroad (headphones, certain adapters, certain travel clothes, etc)
@@ProjectUntethered Yes, when you are making professional videos on youtube then I can understand it very much that you do not want to buy stuff (as it also is expensive). I have only my phone and my tablet, so much easier for me. 🙂
But I mean if I need some extra underwear because I could not find or did not have the time for a laundry service then it does not cost the world.
@hassanalihusseini1717 that is very true! (Although I am also a bit weird and picky about my underwear thanks to some girthy thighs 😂😂😂)
Is the hair clipper allowed on carry-on bag?
Pack your bag and try living out of it for a week. Not bad advice if you don't work.
I use to check a bag every time. At some point (probably the London Underground) I decided I was tired of schlepping around stuff I never used. You can always just buy it as long as it's a small thing. I really wished I taken better shoes for Arthur's Seat though. Lesson learned. Comfort and practicality over style.
I still pack things I don't use sometimes. It's a learning process. My backpack is always full but my personal bag is getting smaller and lighter each time.
i brought my niece to Singapore this February. She flew separately from Florida, carry on only. Day one i found out she'd brought pepper spray and I almost died. I had her covertly discard it. MCO playing it fast and loose with self defense/weapons flying out in carry ons. Coworker told me a friend of hers had brought pepper spray and a taser, carry on, on a trip around the same time - also out of MCO. Wild.
you can't fly into the UK with those either
For the past ten years I have been clipping my spare shoes to the outside of my carry-on backpack. I have never encountered a problem and it makes it easy to clear TSA security screening.
Nice! I guess my worry would be that the airline would make my fit my carry on in their sizing box. And if they didn’t fit inside my bag, then they’d charge me. I’ve never had this actually happen, but it seems like something they’d do haha
I have learned to use a mobile WI-FI device to use with all my devices when traveling and living internationally.
Which one do you use?
Got yourself a new sub, loving all your videos.
Excited to have you onboard! 🎉
E-SIMs will not work on older phones. Beware. I buy unlocked phones for cash and make them last as long as possible. To keep costs down, I have not yet replaced my older phone, which cannot use E-SIMs. Check that your phone is compatible with E-SIMs before buying one.
The other airline apart from AirAsia is Vietjet notoriously known for their charging for personal hand carry bag.
Is there a rain jacket you recommend under USD 45.00 ?
¿Es cierto que debo tener mi telefono pago antes de usar Holafly? Me dijeron que si tengo mi telefono en un plan de pago con mi agencia de telefono no puedo usar holafly. Quiero saber que tan cierto es eso
3:05 on a side note, those overhead bins typically have big labels that read "MAX WEIGHT: ..." with a value that corresponds to about 12kg per cabin bag that you could fit in the compartment. If the airline's maximum is 8 or 10 kg, it's not a big deal to be 2kg overweight, but if the airline's maximum is already 12 and everyone is 3-4kg overweight, this might end up being dangerous. I heard of a least one plane crash where a (minor) contributing factor was an excess of overhead luggage, due to how it affected the barycenter of the plane during a botched go-around or take-off (sadly I don't remember the flight number).
3:22 at CDG you often have airport staff that weighs trolleys right before the security queue, at least at Terminal 2F. Last time I flew there, I even saw the baggage weight check guy call back someone he apparently forgot to check right from the security conveyor belt (he had already started to unpack for the security checks). He turned out to be overweight and had to go to the check-in counter...
Are you thinking of the girl known as left eye in the girl group TLC? Granted, she was on a private plane, but the crash was contributed to the weight of the luggage.
Oh, you said a minor. Not sure about that one.
@@debbiethomas2622 Nope, hadn't heard of this one. The one I was thinking of was, as far as I remember, an airliner going TOGA then pitching up too much (engines are low, overhead baggage are obviously high so they push the center of gravity up, so it aggravates the pitch-up situation) and stalling.
So of course a main factor was that the pilots screwed up, but the center of gravity made it worse for them.
9:20 Cool! I've actually considered doing this. Thanks for your video!
You’re very welcome! :)
Airasia is 7KG I think for carryon. Not looking forward to going to Vietnam.
I'm considering a trip to India that will include an internal flight on Indigo Airlines. Researching their carry-on requirements I discovered they prohibit loose (i.e. spare) batteries in both checked and carry-on bags. Professional and amateur photographers always bring spare batteries for their cameras. I've never encountered this prohibition on any airline, and that includes Air India. Curious if anyone has ever encountered such a prohibition.
You can carry extra batteries 2-3 is good in cabin luggage. Any more and you will have to explain why so many batteries required.
The concern is fire, of course. I regularly carry lithium wheelchair batteries and the posts must be covered. Of course you can always have an Agent who doesn’t know the rules are different for mobility aids. Fortunately she called the airline who took one look at the battery and knew what it was. He then explained to TSA that the rules were different for wheelchairs and mine met the rule.
Does my phone have to be unlocked to use ESIM apps?
Local sim cards are so much cheaper than eSIM. But the coverage is also better with a local SIM.
Sometimes the price difference actually isn’t that much (sometimes it is). Either way, the convenience is easily worth it in most cases (at least for me, but to each their own!). I used to buy physical sims when I planned to stay over a month in a country. But the last time I did that in Brazil, we got scammed and had to close our credit card and get a new one shipped to us abroad, which was not ideal.
Great vid and advice U shared, especially for us 1st time travelers.
how about magnetic battery pack
What if you're allowed only 7kg one piece can u stikk carry extra hand carry
This guy is right about 99%.. speaking as a Black guy we are going to wear more than 1 pair of shoes
Does your carryon can fit on der your seat?
I will be flying for the first time later this week . My family and I are heading to the Philippines, I heard of theft from carry on bags while entering the Philippines and was wondering if you’re allowed to lock the carryon bags?
I lock every bag I travel with, including my backpack (if I'm using one)
@@MentalThingsIsScary Yes that’s what I did, the only time I had to open it was when I went through Korean security on my way back to Canada , I forgot that I had a miniature hand made souvenir knife from the Philippines, they came and told me they needed the bag opened. I opened it they found what they were looking for and took it then let me go on my way.
What is the qeight fully packed?
I like the Fast food trick,
that is how we used to pass lsd at the customs.
A burger filled with acid tablets in a fast food bag in our hand, under the nose of the customs officer.
I miss my youth...
Yikes that is ballsy!
I would point out that over weight carry on bags can be a major problem for smaller aircraft. In fact over weight issues have caused accidents in the past.
Interesting! I’d love to read more about those!
@@ProjectUntethered look up Air Midwest Flight 5481. It made the industry think long and hard about weight especially in commuter flights
@bradlevantis913 that is very sad 😞 I’m a little skeptical about budget airlines tiny weight limits being about safety though
@@ProjectUntethered weight and I’d suspect the balance as well.
Weight is a factor for any aircraft. Weight, balance, distance, fuel….
Can you pack a pepper spray in your checked in baggage
Don’t bring it as it’s illegal in many countries such as the UK.
Esims are very expensive. Go to a local shop away from the airport and buy a physical sim
Not all phones have physical sims
So I'll be checking most of my clothing and things like that and my only carry-on will be my camera gear and electronics That's going to weigh a ton Guess I'm going to have to pay fees darn okay I guess I answered my own question 😊
Where is the travel best 🙏
People think it's easy for me to travel with a carry-on only 🤣🤣 yeah it is and it isn't, my backpack is easily pushing over 30lbs ≈ 15kg any day, and it's mostly 90%+ camera gear and 1 laptop 😎📸
For me to fit my clothes together to my camera stuff that'd take what? Maybe a 40 or even 50L backpack 😅 perhaps one of those fancy roll top backpacks.
Now, I admid I'm a bit of an overpacker, I'd probably bring those extra 2 lenses that I probably may not need, than to need something and not have it.
Going down to clothing I've changed the all black t-shirt outfits, I generally take about 5 t-shirts + the one I'm wearing (2 black, 2 burgundy, 2 teal blue) just 1 button shirt for the occasional more formal meeting or dinner. Then I pack 1 to 3 shorts depending on the destination, but generally just 2 pants that fit and stretch for comfort.
1 rain jacket, 1 general jacket, generally 1 walking shoes, and 1 pair or sandals/flip-flops, I don't pack a formal/"better looking" shoes unless I know I absolutely will need it. We don't always get time to do laundry so I pack at least 7 underwears, and 7 pairs of socks, I might get away with less socks, but 7 is a good number to keep my nose and everyone else's happy 🤣👍
In toiletries things get much simpler, 1 toothbrush, 1 toothpaste (sensitive teeth, so can't skip this one), 1 hair trimmer/beard trimmer, 1 tiny nail clipper with no pointy nail file (or tsa will confiscate it, happened more than once 😅) 1 thin hair brush. Things that don't go well shopping abroad 1 solid shampoo bar, most shampoo make my hair look like some homeless dude 🤣🤣🤣 so gotta be picky on this one, and deodorant, I've had such bad luck with shopping deodorant abroad, as a person who likes to walk a lot and not stink that's an important item, so I bring 1 deodorant from home generally last 30 to 45 days. I may bring a travel size perfume, but since I'm not a big perfume user that's not a big deal if left at home.
One thing I definitely want to upgrade is my water bottle, yes I prefer my water bottle insulated so I never have to drink warm unrefreshing water, but I may be willing to sacrifice that to a water filtered bottle. Getting sick while traveling is the peak of not fun and water is the number 1 reason of most travel related sicknesses. Some places you can't even trust bottled water, so a filter can go a long way, I've seen people using UV light water sanitation machines, but I don't feel super confident on those for whatever reason.
Entertainment gets boiled down to 1 travel size Quran, 1 Kindle with several e-books, 1 Phone, and 1 laptop, no need for anything else really.
And all the rest is electronics, camera stuff, cables, batteries, adapters, and the whole shabang. And medication, never forget medication for all sorts of everyday problems, from headaches to diarrhea, got pack those medicines.
My one hard time is that I'm an edc guy, and not being able to carry my pocket knife sucks 😅😅 yeah that's a me problem, but knives are handy tools, but a no go for air travel unless you have a checked luggage, yet I've had tsa steal 2 of my multi-tools and 2 knives from my checked luggage and that's not right according to them, and the claim process, when there is one, is hardly worth it, so either pack stuff you don't mind replacing, and absolutely don't pack anything with emotional value to it.
I've lost a Swiss army multi-tools to tsa that came down from family and that one hurt until today.
I'm probably missing things, hence why I'm a big believer in having a packing list. I'm tired of leaving personal items in hotels, transportation or otherwise.
Way too much to read here so let's stop it already 🤣👍
I 99% of the times travel with family, so my wife and I tag team with packing, we carry things I think the family might need but not everyone need their own, so that reduces overall luggage. With the kids now we try to stick to 2 checked luggages half luggage for me and my boy, the other half to my daughter, and 1 full luggage to my wife, and every last extra lb or kg goes to her extras 🤣🤣🤣 before my boy was born it was like 1 quarter of a luggage to me, and the rest for the girls 😂😂😂😂😂
Wow thanks for taking the time to share all these tips!
Haha yeah my carry on was also 15kg and the limit was 7 (luckily they didn’t weigh my personal item which was also heavy!). It’s insane to think that their limits are 7kg for a carry on and personal item COMBINED. Unless you’re packing feathers, I don’t even think you’d be able to even fill your luggage with normal stuff without it being over - it’d have to be like half full.
I also have been thinking about a filtered water bottle. Sounds super handy but I don’t know if there are any good ones that don’t require you to suck super hard and drink slowly, which I’m too impatient to do 😅
I also agree with the extra underwear, although recently I’ve been washing my underwear quickly when I shower each night, and I’ve noticed that if I do this, I never use all 7 of them.
Thanks again for sharing!
@@ProjectUntethered look up the Garyl GeoPress water purifier bottle, it's probably what I'm going for.
The bottle devides into 2 cilinders, the first one where you fill with the local water, and the second one with the filter gets pressed into the first one, filtering the water into the second one so when you drink it's like a normal water bottle not having to suck through any filters 😎👍👍
That looks interesting! I wonder how hard it would be to get me one of those here in Thailand 🤔
@@ProjectUntethered I know that REI Co-op ships globally, it would just depend on how long you're staying there VS how long the shipping would take to get there. Amazon might be another option. I don't know if there are any outdoorsy gear store there, anything of that nature could have it I hope. 😁✌️
@williamaungleyraud I’ll have to do some hunting. If you get one and test it out, let me know how you like it!
When leaving the Philippines, I had a 6 foot 6 outlet extension cord that I used in the Philippines... in my carry on. They said I could either go put it in my packed luggage, or i could "throw it away" -- which I ended up doing. Sad...
I think I remember something similar happen to me, but I can't remember exactly what they took. My only guess is they thought it could be used to choke someone. But I've also traveled with a wire bike lock for a long time, and they've never said anything 🤔
How do you pack a suit
That sounds like a trick question 😂😂
Get TSA precheck
You know that applies in only one country, yeah?
Is kill 2 birds with one stone a universal sayin???? Just curious
That’s a good question…I’m not sure!
It’s “kill 2 hares with one shot” in Russian
If there is no ice
ITS NOT COLD
Frontier Airlines in the USA told me it was not allowed to wear the excess luggage weight and that one had to pay ... I threw a lot of my back up stuff in the trash and wore my coat; the same airline employee asked me why was I wearing a coat?; matter of fact I have very low body temperature and I do get cold easily... I know airline employees have a thankless job run by an evil industry and they gotta get their fun yet it is miserable unless you don't mind being gougued for every little thing.
The AirAsia lady also told me a couldn’t wear my weight, but that is absolutely ridiculous (luckily we got a different agent after we repacked). Who are they to judge how many layers I want to wear or what I want to have in my pockets? I can’t say for sure, but I highly doubt that when you buy a ticket, that there is any written policy that tells you how much clothes and much weight you can have in your clothes pockets. On the other hand, if you’re gonna wear all that stuff, it’s probably not fair if your plan is to just take it all off and stuff it in your carry on as soon as you pass the check in counters haha (which is exactly what I did). I realize I agreed to the carry on weight limits when I bought the ticket, but I think most people don’t realize how little some of these limits are when they buy. I could be wrong, but these tiny limits don’t seem like they’re set for safety reasons - it’s just to gouge ya.
Darn frontier, we must boycott/refuse their airline… period🙏🏻
Avoid Frontier at all costs. They currently have a class action lawsuit regarding luggage and recently had on regarding advertised internet speeds.
And as far as wearing your weight… I don’t understand the difference between a passenger wearing an additional 1-2 kilos and a passenger actually weighing an additional 1-2 kilos. As much as my brain wants to fight it with a “show me the policy please”, the work around is to always weigh your luggage before traveling. If traveling with an airline that is notorious for weighing, wear your weight before arriving to the airport so that’s more discreet.
@ariesmry “wear your weight” - I think I’m gonna start using that phrase, I love it!
The TSA is only relevant for flights originating in the USA. Other countries have their own agencies and rules, so it's always worth checking with them if you're going to use their airports. If you're only changing flights, make sure that you'll be staying airside. Otherwise, you will have to go through customs, immigration and security. Check with your airline that you won't have to go through any of these procedures whilst changing. People can get very nasty surprises.
Very true! The main reason I used TSA is because that it’s a popular keyword that people search 🤓 but most tips apply in many countries! And yes, having to pass through everything on a connection is the worst!
This is all very cute money saving schemes, packing everything on your body and stuffing things in your neck rest…. UNTIL you get searched. I wouldn’t recommend doing anything that makes you look suspicious in any way when traveling to a foreign country. First of all, any country where you are NOT a citizen of can deny you of entry. Saving $100 on luggage fees sound like a great “hack” until you get pulled into a small room, miss your connecting flight or train, or worse, get sent home and miss your holiday altogether. I am not promoting excessive spending but recreational travel is not the time to be on penny pinching mode and cut corners.
I agree with u.I would rather pay extra for checked in luggage than travel like a walking bundled dumpling.
Valid point! Most of this is geared towards surviving the airline check in counter, not passing through security - just wanted to clear that up!
Packing tight does not mean your a smuggler and if you are not a smuggler then it's a win.
@@ronaldoago-go5907 packing tight does not make you a smuggler but putting things you normally wouldn't find in a neck rest would make you appear to be a SUSPECT of a smuggler. Remember the more you put on yourself and in your carry on, the more things the security will have to go through and more time you may have to spend there. Not only you may be holding other people up at security, but bringing on more/ overpacking your carry-on luggages than you're allowed to on the plane is also affecting others.
@@lche0728. Yes, and then you’re a target.
👍thanks
ATTENTION - Holafly is also "untethered". You cannot use it on your tablet or laptop when the oh-so-revolutionary eSIM is in your smartphone. This should *always* be mentioned as nobody expects this kind of 1990s behaviour any more.
Yeah, not very helpful if you need to work from your computer :-( I hear they plan to start offering tethering plans soon, but until then, it’s best for people who use use a lot of data on their phone.
@@ProjectUntethered Who does, in reality??? I can already smell the pricing of these plans... ^^
@globoliver9697 I’ve met lots of people who blast through their data on IG, TikTok, and RUclips. And I’ve met other digital nomads who need to have a reliable unlimited Plan B for important video calls. Or others who just want data that’s cheaper without having to worry about limits. But if you’re just a light data user, then other esims make more sense. I did a huge experiment comparing a bunch of them in this video:
ruclips.net/video/8HxWyjIRSVo/видео.html
After 10 years on the road, I end up with a small bag where I have what I need, if I buy a cloth I throw in the garbage one. One pare of shoes and one flip flop, that's it. You learn washing your clothes when take a shower and you will see how less stuff you don't need
This is so true!!!
Not flying specific I took my brother's birth certificate to Canada don't bring wrong travel documents
Should I take my anvil collection?
never over pack, you can always buy things you need or buy more clothes lol
look man, I see your point with esim and all. But traveling and influencing this long has detached u from the base. esim is available on over the top newer models not the regular medium age phones we all have. 5E local sim are ok for us even if inconvenient for u. :) thanks for the advise, but keep in mind that you are not alone in this ever diverging species of traveling influencers that even if starting from a humble begining,, starts peddling more expensive gear, until we all feel inadequate and filthy poor. With all the bragging influencers traveling around the world while us peasant do not understand the advantage of some 2-300$ item or 1500$ cel phone. All while talking about avoiding 70$ airline charge. In a once a year voyage that we may or may not afford...
It's like anything, take what you need and leave the rest. Good to know the info is there should one need it. @projectuntethered #projectuntethered is the best out there
So far, in all my years of travel, I have yet to have my bag weighed. I only do carry on and take as little as possible.
All budget airlines in Australia are 7kg as well. Ive never done carry on in my life for a domestic trip because its free to check a bag in Aus with your ticket. It only costs astronomically if your over 7kg when trying to do carry on the day of the flight. Not worth the drama in Aus. Your also weighed twice, so their is no way you can get away with it at the gate.
you must be a virgo. I just love lists , oh yes.
As a Finn who has worked/lived for EU/US companies in the Nordics, Baltic's and in the US for long periods of time (sometimes 1+ years) - here my advice: Have a huge primary package (that is within the permit) as your primary lockage which has all your basic needs. Have a normal carry-on to your plane that includes all your IT equipment etc. If you have medication - you can have them where-ever you need. Remember to have a prescription for them (both US and EU are accepted).
Travelling between the US and the EU is very easy. I would advice NOT to travel to any middle-eastern countries.
ps. Don't drag all your things to the cabin and don't be afraid to have your massive bag go to the cargo. The 'additional costs' are only €20-€50 at the most and if you travel as a company you don't pay any of these costs.
These are some good thoughts! Now that I think about it more, I realize some of this advice depends on how long you’re traveling for. If it’s just a short vacation and a return flight, you probably don’t have to overthink things too much. But if you’re traveling long term and will be flying a couple times per month for several months, then those fees can add up!
Why would you not advice anyone to travel to Middle Eastern countries? There are several great destinations in the Middle East, and several more that are highly underrated, don't suffer of over tourism, and prices are super inexpensive.
Whoever never traveled to Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and many others are missing out big time in some of the best world's culinary, hospitality, historical sights, natural beauty and so much more.
Not to mention the big ones like the UEA, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Some of the most underrated immaculate beaches are in Saudi Arabia.
Also need to mention that the world's best airlines are also from the Middle East, you don't need to travel business class to feel the luxury while traveling in the Middle East.
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F Holafly, way too expensive.
Usually the cheapest eSIM option for heavy data users who want unlimited data. But if you’re a light data user, I agree - there are less expensive options. Planning to do a big roundup video comparing them all soon!
maybe don't go to places where people are hostile to what we wear.
You mean: maybe don’t go places where you don’t respect the local traditions..
Maybe just stop being cheap and pay for checked luggage. I have no idea how people have the money to spend money on flights, hotels, food, taxis, entertainment for weeks away but will limit themselves to a few items of clothes to avoid a bag fee.
Umm for one some airlines are not trustworthy so the chances of losing your stuff is higher. Another reason is waiting for your bag at the baggage claim sometimes takes forever for a number of reasons. Also why not, unless your explorering the Yukon in the winter packing heavy clothing or like 3 pairs of boots is waste of space. Keep in mind I'm usually just traveling with a backpack plus a garment duffle bag for my dress/work clothes.
Why pay more when it’s not necessary?
Sorry, these "tips" are simple common sense. Anyway, you're cute. Are you in LA?
You’d be surprised! Currently in Thailand 🏝️
I only take one pair of shoes (the ones I’m wearing), but I will pack a couple pair of gel insoles.