As long as your backpack doesn’t look saggy and heavy, as long as your backpack looks lightweight, slim-stuck to your back, i think most of the budget airline workers will let you pass through without checking. But if your bag looks big or bulky, saggy snd protruding excessively from your back, i saw the workers check on those backpackers’ bags.
I know in many countries its kind of hit or miss, but I can tell you when you depart from within Australia they check every backpack regardless of how it looks. I know because I've flown a lot of different airlines from budget to full service and when I fly out from Australia they *always* ask to weigh my carry on even before seeing it.
One of the best curated travel packing list I've seen! I was happy to see some items I travel with myself :) I am taking notes, sir! If I saw this 10 years ago on my first trip to Sri Lanka, I wouldn't pack 20kg backpack hahahaha. I am confident now I can pack under 7kg, as I don't travel with laptop and camera - I will pack some female specific items instead. Thank you for inspiration, I will check your reviews!
When I started travelling I just took a phone to do it all but then added all the camera gear for videos for this channel. More recently I dont take any of that anymore. I'll do an updated packing list soon.
nice review...what is the brands of charging cable(red or orange) and power bank please?Where you can buy both of them online or actual stores please?How much please both of them please?where you can shure iem earphones?How much the shure iem earphones please?where i can buy international adapters please?How much the adapters please?
The red cable is from a phone recycling/refurbishing brand called "mazuma" I dont think they sell the cable separately, it comes with the purchase of refurbished phones. But Anker make a similar cable. The powerbank is a aukey powerbank 10000 mah. The shure se215 are available most audio shops. The adapter is from a Japanese brand called ROAD WARRIOR Universal Travel Plug.
How are the Trtl compression socks ? Did following their fit guide get you a pair that fits you well ? I bought one before and it made my feet and calves feel cold and so I think that theyre considered tight plus they don't have much give. thx
I cant remember what size I got but they were quite good. Certainly firm but they're supposed to be to compress the muscles. But i dont think they should be so tight as to cut off circulation
They allweigh and check size of bag everywhere no matter what vloggers say. Plus check your onward ticket I dont know how you can travel knowing exact number of days you wsnt to visit a place .on a longterm trip .eg spontaneity has ended...
@@PackingLess thanks for the quick response, this video was super useful. I'm currently looking into having one bag for travel with my camera. So that live bag looked handy. Have you seen the wandrd veer 18? It's a packable backpack with a blow up cube which protects the camera etc. Smart idea but overpriced I think.
@@ArtistWright yeah I did see that on Kickstarter and subsequent reviews but somehow I don’t think it would be a great idea in reality . The space is fairly limited for the camera too whereas a padded cube is cheaper and more versatile at the end of the day
Hello man, just found your channel and it is very interesting to see that you use some more affordable brands on non-essential things. Also the weight consciousness is very nice. Just a question, would the travel airlines in general (and that budge one) let you use a small sling pack or fanny pack along with this backpack? It is a way to reduce the weight and have some quick access on important stuff.
You're allowed 1 small personal bag (like a laptop bag, or handbag) and a suitcase / backpack. But the total weight for both together is still only 7kg. But I often heard they dont often weigh the smaller sling bag. I did think of that myself but I haven't tried it personally. Budget airlines within asia generally aren't strict and dont weigh backpacks. But in my experience budget airlines departing from within Australia generally do weigh them.
Another great video! Im leaving for Thailand in a few weeks. Anything you wish you had brought with you or would leave at home if you were to go again?
I probably wouldn't bring my mirrorless camera or possibly even the gropro (unless going to the beach) the camera in your phone is good enough (and can be put into a waterproof case). Mosquito repellent is an absolute must! I used it almost every day, especially in country areas or beach areas the mosquitos are crazy.
The original is slightly lighter and more packable and still just as comfortable in my opinion. But for some people the extra adjustability on the Plus are worth it.
Nice did you go for the original or the plus? I have heard of scottevest but the idea of wearing the weight doesnt particularly appeal to me. I prefer to wear more techwear fabrics and/or merino for better clothing performance and temperature regulation. I'm not sure the scottevests are geared towards clothing versatility, their focus is adding as many pockets as possible from what I gather. But I might check it out one day if I have a chance.
@@PackingLess I got them both! I ordered 2 of each version, and gave the other one as a gift. Both so awesome 😍 they're just so well-engineered that it's worth the extra weight!! I just remembered Scottevest while watching this video, the heavier techs can go inside the apparels when presenting them to the check-in counters, haha 😂 Oh yeah, and got 2 sizes of the Scrubba, too! Awesome stuff! Thanks
@@maehabes4097 I have seen slim laptop 'backpacks' that hide against your back so it doesnt get weighed at check in. But actually most airlines allow a 'personal item' bag of 1.5kg in addition to the 7kg in many cases. Also Scoot airways increased its carry on to 10kg which I think is more reasonable. I have the scrubba mini, I'll be reviewing soon
Doesnt most airlines only accept 7kg carry on these days... I weighed my carryon bag and thats just enough for my laptop with case, tablet, and my phone and wallet 7kg is not alot so i was surprise how much stuff u have
Thats true, although Scoot airlines have 10kg carry on, and Qantas too. Its hit or miss which airlines enforce the limit. Some will weigh your bag some wont. I have found most airlines within Australia or departing form Australia weigh your bag. But departing from Asia almost none of them weigh your bag. You can put heavier items in your pockets or give them to a friend while you check in if you want to pack more than 7kg
Cheryl Wyschinski over here in the States, the dimensions are what most domestic airlines are strict about, so clever packing allows one to carry more. 15lbs of non-tech items is actually alot of clothes... maybe just stuff the tech items and heavier gear into your personal item bag, and then once at your destination go back to one bag travel. a wardrobe capsule should help the need for more clothing.
Air Asia did weigh traveler's bag, but it depends on airports. I was traveled from Hong Kong to Bangkok and back last year with Air Asia, and they never weigh my bags in both trips.
Yeah, except Scoot, they have a generous 10kg carry on. Although I found that none of the airlines in Asia weighed my backpack. Only when departing from Australia were they more strictly weighing backpacks
I've done the opposite and started traveling with a Fuji x70. For me, the more tangible benefits are slightly thinner (real) depth of field, articulating screen for low/overhead shots, increased MP (although still only 16MP). Other than that I just like the feeling of using a real camera and being "forced" to vet/edit from raw on the laptop. I'm guessing none of these reasons were that compelling for you? It's definitely a tough decision, and gets tougher with improvements in computational photography.
Honestly only took the a6400 because my girlfriend wanted to get some 'professional' looking shots with a shallow depth of field. I wont take it on future trips. The gopro + phone were what I mainly used. I could probably get away with just the phone but for video, especially involving water or needing stabilisation the gopro was really nice to have. But I probably could have gone without the gopro too.
It depends about the place and what you shoot. I take photos of wildlife in Africa so I need real camera and good lenses with me. I try to travel light with good "weight/zoom" ratio so my biggest lenses are just Canon 2.8 70-200 IS USM III and Canon 100-400 II
I did one for layering here ruclips.net/video/KFOYuWvxgng/видео.html and this packing list I took for early winter in Japan ruclips.net/video/28inDReksQs/видео.html
This bag almost weighs 1.2 kgs. There are bags of comparable size that weigh 500gr less, so more stuff can be taken within the limit. Besides: a lot of bags, for instance Osprey, are much cheaper and have a very good quality.
Roelof Heida you’re quite right, in my full review of this bag I mentioned that’s something I disliked about it. I prefer a lighter bag always (and in fact I designed one and tried to launch it on Kickstarter myself but it failed).
What do you take on board. Keep in storage. I expect budget airlines to loose your goods and not give a shit about you. I have a tendency to take too much. Whst about wster. Bottles to fill at airport at destination. Food in pack. Food that can cross borders. Legal etc reasons. Electronics laptop vs tablet vs smart phone vs dumb phone vs purchasong at destination. Coals to newcastle. Funds. Cash travelers checks cards credit debit. What do if things lost. Contigency plans . Im an older traveler meds and crossing border what do you need with you. Dont want confiscatted or be arrested. Need meds health nnot best. Why traveling. Not dead yet. Thanks for tips. I think youre taking too much. Should do a dry run. That is take stuff to a local destination.planes trains and automobiles. But youre younger more fitter. Compression socks great in general.zfor high blood pressure. Fluid goes to feet if sitting for long periods. Can walk up aisle. Stewardesses not helpful. Could be airline.anyway thank for advise.
I never check a bag so airlines wont lose it. With water bottles, I have a collapsible Vapur bottle that rolls up, its fine to take through security, then fill it at a water station before boarding the plane. Food thats sealed in a packet usually is fine across borders but I rarely take food with me. I did a video recently about taking a tablet over a laptop, but for what I do (video editing) it is still more comfortable on a laptop, although most people could get by with only a phone in my opinion. I've never seen or heard anyone having a problem carrying medication. I did a video where I did take less (3kg in a 10L bag) but what I take now is more comfortable, specially when I need to work on the road.
![ROSÉ(로제) - APT. (Band VER.) (With. 이영지) [더 시즌즈-이영지의 레인보우] | KBS 241129 방송](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/IW8qaemx74g/mqdefault.jpg)
Nintendo Switch amzn.to/33akWtX
Mini Scale amzn.to/2YrM0Gk
Apple Watch Charger amzn.to/2YHXAbB
Road Warrior Adapter amzn.to/3Ebz6xR
Samsung T5 SSD amzn.to/2GL6L56
SD Card Reader amzn.to/2YHhRlS
Shure SE215 amzn.to/2KsA39w
Chums Wallet amzn.to/2KgH2n5
Merino Wool Buff amzn.to/2YH91R5
Western Rise Shirt bit.ly/2LF2a7U
3x W&P Tshirt shrsl.com/1ogxp
W&P Boxer Briefs shrsl.com/1n530
Outlier New Ways bit.ly/2U824WB
2x Darn Tough Socks amzn.to/2GN3qCl
Nike Free RN amzn.to/2MCe02R
Outlier Slim Dungarees bit.ly/31fAN8T
TRTL Pillow Plus amzn.to/2GOzcim
HEROCLIP mini amzn.to/33940nE
GoPro amzn.to/2YG4UVd
Sony a6400 amzn.to/31hNaB9
Sigma 16mm Lens amzn.to/2YqwZVr
Rode VideoMicro amzn.to/2MIPHR7
Tenba Packlite 7 amzn.to/2GMofxX
Aukey 10,000 Powerbank amzn.to/2GOAh9U
Macbook Pro 13 amzn.to/2GKpcGQ
Airlite Towel amzn.to/2GN16eL
Shaving Brush amzn.to/2YDSAVD
Shaving Soap amzn.to/2T3TARL
Tweezers amzn.to/2YCC788
Nail clippers amzn.to/2MFZmaQ
Sunscreen amzn.to/2YCsthK
Mosquito Repellent amzn.to/31hQMDd
Matador Soap Bag amzn.to/31miZZx
Phone Drybag amzn.to/2YKk0wY
Drybag amzn.to/2KeXW5r
Nice a Topo Designs Travel bag 30L myself I've done it 15 lbs in their Global Briefcase 3-day.
As long as your backpack doesn’t look saggy and heavy, as long as your backpack looks lightweight, slim-stuck to your back, i think most of the budget airline workers will let you pass through without checking. But if your bag looks big or bulky, saggy snd protruding excessively from your back, i saw the workers check on those backpackers’ bags.
I know in many countries its kind of hit or miss, but I can tell you when you depart from within Australia they check every backpack regardless of how it looks. I know because I've flown a lot of different airlines from budget to full service and when I fly out from Australia they *always* ask to weigh my carry on even before seeing it.
A packing light review where one actually packs light. Thank you for the detailed explanation.
Finally living up to the name :D
One of the best curated travel packing list I've seen! I was happy to see some items I travel with myself :) I am taking notes, sir! If I saw this 10 years ago on my first trip to Sri Lanka, I wouldn't pack 20kg backpack hahahaha. I am confident now I can pack under 7kg, as I don't travel with laptop and camera - I will pack some female specific items instead. Thank you for inspiration, I will check your reviews!
Thanks, yes ideally I wouldnt have the laptop or camera but they're necessary for what I do, glad to help :)
That bag is consider a carry on. You pay extra $$$ for it. With a personal Item bag (18" X 14" X 7") you pay less for your ticket.
You carry more electronics than what I have at home
When I started travelling I just took a phone to do it all but then added all the camera gear for videos for this channel. More recently I dont take any of that anymore. I'll do an updated packing list soon.
nice review...what is the brands of charging cable(red or orange) and power bank please?Where you can buy both of them online or actual stores please?How much please both of them please?where you can shure iem earphones?How much the shure iem earphones please?where i can buy international adapters please?How much the adapters please?
The red cable is from a phone recycling/refurbishing brand called "mazuma" I dont think they sell the cable separately, it comes with the purchase of refurbished phones. But Anker make a similar cable. The powerbank is a aukey powerbank 10000 mah. The shure se215 are available most audio shops. The adapter is from a Japanese brand called ROAD WARRIOR Universal Travel Plug.
@@PackingLess ok thank you
Would love a review on those Ikea packing cubes!
Will be doing one on them soon
How are the Trtl compression socks ? Did following their fit guide get you a pair that fits you well ? I bought one before and it made my feet and calves feel cold and so I think that theyre considered tight plus they don't have much give. thx
I cant remember what size I got but they were quite good. Certainly firm but they're supposed to be to compress the muscles. But i dont think they should be so tight as to cut off circulation
They allweigh and check size of bag everywhere no matter what vloggers say. Plus check your onward ticket I dont know how you can travel knowing exact number of days you wsnt to visit a place .on a longterm trip .eg spontaneity has ended...
Yeah I've been weighed more often than not and thats what keeps me packing less
Great video!! Is that the 30L or 40L Topo Backpack?
Thanks, this is the 30L version
@@PackingLess thanks for the quick response, this video was super useful. I'm currently looking into having one bag for travel with my camera. So that live bag looked handy. Have you seen the wandrd veer 18? It's a packable backpack with a blow up cube which protects the camera etc. Smart idea but overpriced I think.
@@ArtistWright yeah I did see that on Kickstarter and subsequent reviews but somehow I don’t think it would be a great idea in reality . The space is fairly limited for the camera too whereas a padded cube is cheaper and more versatile at the end of the day
@@PackingLess yeah you are probably right. The packable cube you have looks perfect really.
@@ArtistWright I would worry the inflatable one might get a puncture or not be as durable or long lasting
Hello man, just found your channel and it is very interesting to see that you use some more affordable brands on non-essential things. Also the weight consciousness is very nice.
Just a question, would the travel airlines in general (and that budge one) let you use a small sling pack or fanny pack along with this backpack? It is a way to reduce the weight and have some quick access on important stuff.
You're allowed 1 small personal bag (like a laptop bag, or handbag) and a suitcase / backpack. But the total weight for both together is still only 7kg. But I often heard they dont often weigh the smaller sling bag. I did think of that myself but I haven't tried it personally. Budget airlines within asia generally aren't strict and dont weigh backpacks. But in my experience budget airlines departing from within Australia generally do weigh them.
Another great video! Im leaving for Thailand in a few weeks. Anything you wish you had brought with you or would leave at home if you were to go again?
I probably wouldn't bring my mirrorless camera or possibly even the gropro (unless going to the beach) the camera in your phone is good enough (and can be put into a waterproof case). Mosquito repellent is an absolute must! I used it almost every day, especially in country areas or beach areas the mosquitos are crazy.
I am traveling to Thailand in 2 weeks and was wondering if I should get the trtl plus or the original. What are your thoughts?
The original is slightly lighter and more packable and still just as comfortable in my opinion. But for some people the extra adjustability on the Plus are worth it.
You saved me 75$ thanks
Youre welcome
Cabin Zero bags are much lighter. Even my 36ltr !!
Yeah I've heard of that brand and know they're light, Id love to review one one day.
Hooked and purchased 4 TRTLs because of you! Thanks. Keep it up. Ever heard of the Scottevest? :) Been wanting one for a long time!!
Nice did you go for the original or the plus? I have heard of scottevest but the idea of wearing the weight doesnt particularly appeal to me. I prefer to wear more techwear fabrics and/or merino for better clothing performance and temperature regulation. I'm not sure the scottevests are geared towards clothing versatility, their focus is adding as many pockets as possible from what I gather. But I might check it out one day if I have a chance.
@@PackingLess I got them both! I ordered 2 of each version, and gave the other one as a gift. Both so awesome 😍 they're just so well-engineered that it's worth the extra weight!!
I just remembered Scottevest while watching this video, the heavier techs can go inside the apparels when presenting them to the check-in counters, haha 😂
Oh yeah, and got 2 sizes of the Scrubba, too! Awesome stuff! Thanks
@@maehabes4097 I have seen slim laptop 'backpacks' that hide against your back so it doesnt get weighed at check in. But actually most airlines allow a 'personal item' bag of 1.5kg in addition to the 7kg in many cases. Also Scoot airways increased its carry on to 10kg which I think is more reasonable.
I have the scrubba mini, I'll be reviewing soon
Nice. Though you could probably cut half a kilo by growing a beard and ditching all the shaving gear :D
lol couldnt grow a beard even if I wanted to
Doesnt most airlines only accept 7kg carry on these days...
I weighed my carryon bag and thats just enough for my laptop with case, tablet, and my phone and wallet 7kg is not alot so i was surprise how much stuff u have
Thats true, although Scoot airlines have 10kg carry on, and Qantas too. Its hit or miss which airlines enforce the limit. Some will weigh your bag some wont. I have found most airlines within Australia or departing form Australia weigh your bag. But departing from Asia almost none of them weigh your bag. You can put heavier items in your pockets or give them to a friend while you check in if you want to pack more than 7kg
Cheryl Wyschinski over here in the States, the dimensions are what most domestic airlines are strict about, so clever packing allows one to carry more.
15lbs of non-tech items is actually alot of clothes... maybe just stuff the tech items and heavier gear into your personal item bag, and then once at your destination go back to one bag travel. a wardrobe capsule should help the need for more clothing.
@@IM-eq9gx That works until the airlines weigh your personal bag too…which is what Asiana did to my wife and I on our recent trip.
Nice setup. You don't use Skross adapters anymore?
I still have it but I think it broke. Or needs a new fuse
Air Asia did weigh traveler's bag, but it depends on airports. I was traveled from Hong Kong to Bangkok and back last year with Air Asia, and they never weigh my bags in both trips.
Yeah I think Australian airports are a little more strict/pedantic about it
Where did you get the Matador soap holder.
Ordered online from 'Wild Earth'
@@PackingLess . Can you include link please as others might want to order.
Sure, heres a direct link fave.co/2YnVRwV
Nice 👍
Almost to the limit for budget airlines here 😅
Yeah, except Scoot, they have a generous 10kg carry on. Although I found that none of the airlines in Asia weighed my backpack. Only when departing from Australia were they more strictly weighing backpacks
@@PackingLess nice :D
I would need to go with a more expensive airline instead of budget, I overpack even when I try not too.
Thanks, great video! :)
What is the benefit of both "real" camera and gopro and I assume a smartphone? I've switched to just use a smartphone. The photos are nice enough.
A lot of people are into videography, it's a great hobby for travelers because it allows you to both capture and experience a single place.
I've done the opposite and started traveling with a Fuji x70. For me, the more tangible benefits are slightly thinner (real) depth of field, articulating screen for low/overhead shots, increased MP (although still only 16MP). Other than that I just like the feeling of using a real camera and being "forced" to vet/edit from raw on the laptop. I'm guessing none of these reasons were that compelling for you? It's definitely a tough decision, and gets tougher with improvements in computational photography.
Honestly only took the a6400 because my girlfriend wanted to get some 'professional' looking shots with a shallow depth of field. I wont take it on future trips. The gopro + phone were what I mainly used. I could probably get away with just the phone but for video, especially involving water or needing stabilisation the gopro was really nice to have. But I probably could have gone without the gopro too.
It depends about the place and what you shoot. I take photos of wildlife in Africa so I need real camera and good lenses with me. I try to travel light with good "weight/zoom" ratio so my biggest lenses are just Canon 2.8 70-200 IS USM III and Canon 100-400 II
Could you do a review on your travel towel please?
Yes certainly, Its next on my review list :)
Hi.. did u have packing video for winter travel? Coz i cant find it. Tq..
I did one for layering here ruclips.net/video/KFOYuWvxgng/видео.html
and this packing list I took for early winter in Japan ruclips.net/video/28inDReksQs/видео.html
What's the name of this back?
Its the Topo Designs 30L Backpack bit.ly/2YctiCB
This bag almost weighs 1.2 kgs. There are bags of comparable size that weigh 500gr less, so more stuff can be taken within the limit. Besides: a lot of bags, for instance Osprey, are much cheaper and have a very good quality.
Roelof Heida you’re quite right, in my full review of this bag I mentioned that’s something I disliked about it. I prefer a lighter bag always (and in fact I designed one and tried to launch it on Kickstarter myself but it failed).
Packing Less thank you
What's the tripod?
The gopro one? Its a cheap (got on ebay/aliexpress) version of the gopro Shorty Mini Extension Pole / Tripod
@@PackingLess Awesome thanks! I've been looking for a small one.
His bag would be so light if he didn’t bring so many electronics
Yes thats true, I wouldn't suggest anyone bring a big camera or laptop unless, like me, you're working while travelling and need it.
What do you take on board. Keep in storage. I expect budget airlines to loose your goods and not give a shit about you. I have a tendency to take too much. Whst about wster. Bottles to fill at airport at destination. Food in pack. Food that can cross borders. Legal etc reasons.
Electronics laptop vs tablet vs smart phone vs dumb phone vs purchasong at destination. Coals to newcastle.
Funds. Cash travelers checks cards credit debit. What do if things lost. Contigency plans . Im an older traveler meds and crossing border what do you need with you. Dont want confiscatted or be arrested. Need meds health nnot best. Why traveling. Not dead yet.
Thanks for tips. I think youre taking too much. Should do a dry run. That is take stuff to a local destination.planes trains and automobiles. But youre younger more fitter. Compression socks great in general.zfor high blood pressure. Fluid goes to feet if sitting for long periods. Can walk up aisle. Stewardesses not helpful. Could be airline.anyway thank for advise.
I never check a bag so airlines wont lose it. With water bottles, I have a collapsible Vapur bottle that rolls up, its fine to take through security, then fill it at a water station before boarding the plane. Food thats sealed in a packet usually is fine across borders but I rarely take food with me.
I did a video recently about taking a tablet over a laptop, but for what I do (video editing) it is still more comfortable on a laptop, although most people could get by with only a phone in my opinion.
I've never seen or heard anyone having a problem carrying medication.
I did a video where I did take less (3kg in a 10L bag) but what I take now is more comfortable, specially when I need to work on the road.