Great review before I pack for our SE Asia trip! Thanks for the tip on less white clothes and less socks! Also, since you carry a dry bag anyway, you can use it as a wash bag!! Super easy and your clothes won't get stained, shrunk, or damaged, especially if you have Merino wool items.
Very handy advice about white clothing, Madeleine. I am heading to SE Asia later this year and had intended bringing quite a bit of white clothing. Definitely thinking about replacements now. Thank you!!
Worth having a think about it! If you can do some laundry for hand by yourself you should be good or at least bring clothes that you’re not worried about potentially getting damaged.. it’s a shame but we gotta work with what we have 😊
Natural fibres naturally shrink in the first wash. Fine for sewists like me who prewash fabrics before we sew our garments; whereas ready to wear garments you buy, factories don’t have this luxury. Size up when buying cottons, linens, viscoses. But also, linen that has shrunk, wear anyway because linen tends to loosen (or relax) throughout the day.
Hey Rebecca! That's very valuable advice :) It's happened to me so often so will definitely take on your tips. It's so sad when something you really enjoy wearing shrinks, but I'll fir sure keep on wearing them and hope that they'll loosen up a little bit :) Do you have any advice on what's the best way to wash new items for the first time to avoid this? :)
@@madeleineaabo the last time I bought ready to wear linen pants, they shrunk. Now I sew my own clothes, it’s not an issue because we pre-wash fabric. Any shrinkage happens in the first wash. However because you asked so nicely, I googled how to prevent linen from shrinking. It says linen will shrink 4% in the first wash - hence my suggestion to size up. However there was also a lot of advice suggesting hot water and hot air shrinks linen more, it’s preferred to wash in cold or luke warm wash cycles, and preferred to air dry on a hanger, or on the lowest heat setting in a clothes dryer. Linen is Devine to wear, it’s so light and breezy, weightless on the body. It also grows throughout the day, so what may start as tight, could end up loose throughout the day. To note, Viscose and cottons also shrink, being natural fibres. Same advice as linen. Polyester blends don’t shrink… but some of us don’t like the feel of polyester… mileage may vary, personal preference.
I like using a lightweight dry sack that can fill with water/detergent to do my laundry, put the sac on ground rock w foot for minutes than hang dry with some paracord that pack. I find it easier & better than using a sink plus can use the sac for keeping clothes dry when packing like would with a cube if want to dual purpose yet it’s like 90grams. Looking to get a merino polo shirt as I like to look good as a guy yet omg last holiday ironed shirts every time was time consuming! Hoping the linen blend one like to pack for Thailand will dewrinkle or look cool cuz over ironing on vacation lol. I’m going to practice as have months before though aim is to have 20l pack so can use as personal item as probably take a plane there from North to south. Your trip adventures sounds fab! Your accent is great! Canadian guy saying hello 👋🏽 Like watching others as great way to learn so thanks for sharing ✌🏽
That's a really good way to do your laundry and also nice to stay out of the sink! I used mine as a cooling bag for the beach but never thought of using it for laundry, will definitely do it next time :) Yes that is never fun to spend time on during your trip... Hopefully the linen blend works out better for you. My tip is to hang it outside or in the bathroom for a little bit so the humidity can help decrease it slightly :) You'll manage!! Only bring what you really need, and when you think about it, it's most often less than we think. Where will you be heading? Glad to have you here on my small channel :)
I just buy cheap clothing at my destination (usually go to uniqlo and buy the same stuff each time) for a 3 day rotation (wash as needed) and then either ship them back home or donate them before I move on to my next destination. I consider it a travel tax for the convenience of traveling lightly. Enables me to travel ultra lightly with just a small Rimowa business trolley (not even a full size carry on suitcase, more like half the size). I use the business trolley because it fits under all airline seats so it never gets rejected if the overhead cabin space is full or it is a tiny plane, which happens a lot in the US and sometimes on budget airlines in Europe. Then I have a porter international tote bag that slides over the handles so if I need extra space, I can put stuff in there, while still only gliding around the single business trolley. Then I also carry one foldable large, lightweight, duffel bag that I got at Tokyu Hands in Japan - just in case I don't have time to send stuff back home or have to catch a flight or train quickly. At least this allows me to have a very large check in bag in case of an emergency. That way I am totally covered. Basically all I pack is 1 change of clothes, toiletries, macbook air, DJI pocket 3 and cables and chargers - super, ultra light and nimble. Perfect setup for me.
@@jordanpattee3127 I typically just go to Uniqlo as those are pretty ubiquitous in every major city in the Americas, Europe and Asia, which is where I tend to travel the most. I like to get anything with lycra as it dries the fastest. I just get 2 pairs of shorts, 2 tops that are somewhat dressy in case I want to go to a fancier place, and a few inexpensive plain t shirts. Then I typically stay at an airbnb or hotel that has a washer and dryer and just wash the whole rotation every 3 days. Once I am done at the location after a week or 2, I just go to the post office and ship the whole package back home in the States, including any shopping or souvenirs. This allows me to travel extremely lightly with only my laptop, leica Q camera, and the typical wires, chargers, battery packs and light accessories, and my toiletries. I don't even use a full cabin sized carry on bag, only a Rimowa business trolley that is only 26 liters and can fit underneath any airplane seat so it never gets rejected if the flight is full and space in the overhead bins is limited. So I am only carrying around maybe 5 lbs max everywhere I travel. It feels so liberating and agile. I consider it a travel tax to send my clothes and purchases back home to enjoy the light feeling while exploring the world. There's nothing worse than struggling with tons of weight, luggage, shopping etc while in transit on subways, climbing stairs, or just navigating around busy cities or ground that isn't paved. When I am wheeling around my light trolley with zero effort or weight, I can just see the envy of backpackers carrying massive bags and weight on their backs, LOL. They don't understand how I do it.
@@tryingmybest206 I just go to Uniqlo (they have it in every major city in Europe, North America and Asia) and buy the same stuff each time. Takes 10 minutes.
That’s a great idea! I weighted everything before I left so it would have been around 3kg of things I actually didn’t need or used that was extra in my bag 🙈🥲 my final weight on the flight home was 12kg so could have travelled with less than 10kg if I packed better 🫣
got lost with "air asia caught me", with the weight, how would they know, unless you went to the check-in counter? Did you not have a digital pass? If you could explain that more, I think it would help others avoid it...
This video is SO helpful for trip planning, thank you! Question - did you use a fanny pack, purse, or other small bag for everyday items? Also, any advice on where to store valuables (leave passports/things at the hostel or always carry with you) would be great.
I’m glad you like it and can find some inspiration! Yes so I also had a small backpack for my laptop, electronics and important things as well as a small funny pack that I store in my smaller backpack to use when I’m out and about for phone, wallet etc. I’ve always had my bags locked in a locker when I stay in hostels and if I don’t feel like it’s a safe place I’ll carry them with me. It’s always hard with valuables, especially your passport, because you don’t want to loose it and carrying it around could also lead to dropping it or having it stolen. My suggestion is to either lock it up (good hostels normally has lockers and are safer) or find a good place that you can store it (in your backpack or with you) where you always know where it is and can keep an eye on it ☺️ unfortunately it’s one of the things that’s a bit tricky when you backpack but I’m sure you’ll find a good way to keep on top of it! 😃
It's an old Mountain Horse toiletry bag so not sure if it is still available, but it has been really good and I managed to fit everything that I needed into it :)
We have the same backpack and I’m looking to buy a rain cover. Is yours from Osprey? They are very expensive and I’m searching for other, cheaper alternatives
Thanks re underwear as when you change places often or it s not boiling hot undies didnt dry overnight at all, that goes for other items too, unless they re outside. Even the thinnest material. And a lot of things dont go into a machine or dryer.
When I was in Asia it was hot enough and humid enough to dry all my clothes outside overnight. I guess it depends on destination and time of the year. Maybe try to do your laundry just as you arrive to a new place so you have 1-3 days for it to dry, depending where you are. :)
Great review before I pack for our SE Asia trip! Thanks for the tip on less white clothes and less socks! Also, since you carry a dry bag anyway, you can use it as a wash bag!! Super easy and your clothes won't get stained, shrunk, or damaged, especially if you have Merino wool items.
Very handy advice about white clothing, Madeleine. I am heading to SE Asia later this year and had intended bringing quite a bit of white clothing. Definitely thinking about replacements now. Thank you!!
Worth having a think about it! If you can do some laundry for hand by yourself you should be good or at least bring clothes that you’re not worried about potentially getting damaged.. it’s a shame but we gotta work with what we have 😊
Natural fibres naturally shrink in the first wash. Fine for sewists like me who prewash fabrics before we sew our garments; whereas ready to wear garments you buy, factories don’t have this luxury. Size up when buying cottons, linens, viscoses. But also, linen that has shrunk, wear anyway because linen tends to loosen (or relax) throughout the day.
Hey Rebecca! That's very valuable advice :) It's happened to me so often so will definitely take on your tips. It's so sad when something you really enjoy wearing shrinks, but I'll fir sure keep on wearing them and hope that they'll loosen up a little bit :) Do you have any advice on what's the best way to wash new items for the first time to avoid this? :)
@@madeleineaabo the last time I bought ready to wear linen pants, they shrunk. Now I sew my own clothes, it’s not an issue because we pre-wash fabric. Any shrinkage happens in the first wash. However because you asked so nicely, I googled how to prevent linen from shrinking. It says linen will shrink 4% in the first wash - hence my suggestion to size up. However there was also a lot of advice suggesting hot water and hot air shrinks linen more, it’s preferred to wash in cold or luke warm wash cycles, and preferred to air dry on a hanger, or on the lowest heat setting in a clothes dryer. Linen is Devine to wear, it’s so light and breezy, weightless on the body. It also grows throughout the day, so what may start as tight, could end up loose throughout the day. To note, Viscose and cottons also shrink, being natural fibres. Same advice as linen. Polyester blends don’t shrink… but some of us don’t like the feel of polyester… mileage may vary, personal preference.
I like using a lightweight dry sack that can fill with water/detergent to do my laundry, put the sac on ground rock w foot for minutes than hang dry with some paracord that pack. I find it easier & better than using a sink plus can use the sac for keeping clothes dry when packing like would with a cube if want to dual purpose yet it’s like 90grams.
Looking to get a merino polo shirt as I like to look good as a guy yet omg last holiday ironed shirts every time was time consuming! Hoping the linen blend one like to pack for Thailand will dewrinkle or look cool cuz over ironing on vacation lol.
I’m going to practice as have months before though aim is to have 20l pack so can use as personal item as probably take a plane there from North to south.
Your trip adventures sounds fab!
Your accent is great!
Canadian guy saying hello 👋🏽
Like watching others as great way to learn so thanks for sharing ✌🏽
That's a really good way to do your laundry and also nice to stay out of the sink! I used mine as a cooling bag for the beach but never thought of using it for laundry, will definitely do it next time :)
Yes that is never fun to spend time on during your trip... Hopefully the linen blend works out better for you. My tip is to hang it outside or in the bathroom for a little bit so the humidity can help decrease it slightly :)
You'll manage!! Only bring what you really need, and when you think about it, it's most often less than we think.
Where will you be heading?
Glad to have you here on my small channel :)
I just buy cheap clothing at my destination (usually go to uniqlo and buy the same stuff each time) for a 3 day rotation (wash as needed) and then either ship them back home or donate them before I move on to my next destination. I consider it a travel tax for the convenience of traveling lightly. Enables me to travel ultra lightly with just a small Rimowa business trolley (not even a full size carry on suitcase, more like half the size). I use the business trolley because it fits under all airline seats so it never gets rejected if the overhead cabin space is full or it is a tiny plane, which happens a lot in the US and sometimes on budget airlines in Europe. Then I have a porter international tote bag that slides over the handles so if I need extra space, I can put stuff in there, while still only gliding around the single business trolley. Then I also carry one foldable large, lightweight, duffel bag that I got at Tokyu Hands in Japan - just in case I don't have time to send stuff back home or have to catch a flight or train quickly. At least this allows me to have a very large check in bag in case of an emergency. That way I am totally covered. Basically all I pack is 1 change of clothes, toiletries, macbook air, DJI pocket 3 and cables and chargers - super, ultra light and nimble. Perfect setup for me.
That’s also a good idea! Nice to be able to give it away or donate what you won’t keep or use 🙌🏼 may also do that on my next trip ☺️
Do you have a keep a few essentials such as leggings/shorts/ and tshirts that you know you like?
@@jordanpattee3127 I typically just go to Uniqlo as those are pretty ubiquitous in every major city in the Americas, Europe and Asia, which is where I tend to travel the most. I like to get anything with lycra as it dries the fastest. I just get 2 pairs of shorts, 2 tops that are somewhat dressy in case I want to go to a fancier place, and a few inexpensive plain t shirts. Then I typically stay at an airbnb or hotel that has a washer and dryer and just wash the whole rotation every 3 days. Once I am done at the location after a week or 2, I just go to the post office and ship the whole package back home in the States, including any shopping or souvenirs. This allows me to travel extremely lightly with only my laptop, leica Q camera, and the typical wires, chargers, battery packs and light accessories, and my toiletries. I don't even use a full cabin sized carry on bag, only a Rimowa business trolley that is only 26 liters and can fit underneath any airplane seat so it never gets rejected if the flight is full and space in the overhead bins is limited. So I am only carrying around maybe 5 lbs max everywhere I travel. It feels so liberating and agile. I consider it a travel tax to send my clothes and purchases back home to enjoy the light feeling while exploring the world. There's nothing worse than struggling with tons of weight, luggage, shopping etc while in transit on subways, climbing stairs, or just navigating around busy cities or ground that isn't paved. When I am wheeling around my light trolley with zero effort or weight, I can just see the envy of backpackers carrying massive bags and weight on their backs, LOL. They don't understand how I do it.
kinda wastes your time though, you paid a lot of money to be there and don't want to be stuck shopping
@@tryingmybest206 I just go to Uniqlo (they have it in every major city in Europe, North America and Asia) and buy the same stuff each time. Takes 10 minutes.
I enjoy the rain too and sometimes it's so much nicer to just let yourself soak in it rather than trying to avoid it at all costs :) Nice video!!
Yes 100% agree 😃 glad you enjoyed it!
I would love for you to weigh the things you wish you hadn’t brought! Would be cool to see how much lighter your bag could have been
That’s a great idea! I weighted everything before I left so it would have been around 3kg of things I actually didn’t need or used that was extra in my bag 🙈🥲 my final weight on the flight home was 12kg so could have travelled with less than 10kg if I packed better 🫣
@@madeleineaabo Wow, I think that means 25% of the weight of your bag was not used!
got lost with "air asia caught me", with the weight, how would they know, unless you went to the check-in counter? Did you not have a digital pass? If you could explain that more, I think it would help others avoid it...
This video is SO helpful for trip planning, thank you! Question - did you use a fanny pack, purse, or other small bag for everyday items? Also, any advice on where to store valuables (leave passports/things at the hostel or always carry with you) would be great.
I’m glad you like it and can find some inspiration! Yes so I also had a small backpack for my laptop, electronics and important things as well as a small funny pack that I store in my smaller backpack to use when I’m out and about for phone, wallet etc. I’ve always had my bags locked in a locker when I stay in hostels and if I don’t feel like it’s a safe place I’ll carry them with me. It’s always hard with valuables, especially your passport, because you don’t want to loose it and carrying it around could also lead to dropping it or having it stolen. My suggestion is to either lock it up (good hostels normally has lockers and are safer) or find a good place that you can store it (in your backpack or with you) where you always know where it is and can keep an eye on it ☺️ unfortunately it’s one of the things that’s a bit tricky when you backpack but I’m sure you’ll find a good way to keep on top of it! 😃
What do you do at beach or on a swimming type trip as I m nervous about leaving anything by itself thesedays so just take minimum but even?
where is your toiletry bag from? so nice & compact
It's an old Mountain Horse toiletry bag so not sure if it is still available, but it has been really good and I managed to fit everything that I needed into it :)
Hi ! Really liked this video, thanks :) can you tell me the brand of your jacket ?
I'm glad you liked it! :) It's from a Swedish store called Stadium :)
Very helpful video, thank you.
Amazing video! Could you pls make a video of all the hostels you stayed? ❤
Absolutely! Which country is most relevant? I went to Indonesia (Bali), Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand :)
@@madeleineaaboVietnam
Bali and Thailand please
We have the same backpack and I’m looking to buy a rain cover. Is yours from Osprey? They are very expensive and I’m searching for other, cheaper alternatives
No I got mine from Amazon as I didn’t want to pay too much for a rain cover either ☺️
I agree with You, I never bring white clothes on a trip, You wear once and You are done, never
Yes unfortunately... I love to wear white but during these kind of trips it's not worth having majority white clothes.. They all got ruined. :(
Which Osprey back pack is this?
Looks like Osprey Fairpoint 40. There is also a 55 version which is basically a 40L (minor design differences) + 15 daypack attached.
As much as I like white, white clothing is a big no no for me. Especially if you are backpacking.
Yes unfortunately.. They get dirty so easily :( What color is your to-go-to?
Nice video, it would help to show photos of yourself with your different items.
That's a really good idea! Will do an update and include some photos :)
Thanks re underwear as when you change places often or it s not boiling hot undies didnt dry overnight at all, that goes for other items too, unless they re outside. Even the thinnest material. And a lot of things dont go into a machine or dryer.
When I was in Asia it was hot enough and humid enough to dry all my clothes outside overnight. I guess it depends on destination and time of the year. Maybe try to do your laundry just as you arrive to a new place so you have 1-3 days for it to dry, depending where you are. :)
Jätteintressant!
Ett förslag är att skippa bakgrundsmusiken, den gör det svårare att höra (åtminstone för "tanter"😆)
Tack för feedbacken ska tänka på det! Glad att du gillade videon 😊
Fillipilly flops! 🤣🙏
Haha 🤣🫢
which camera did you use to film please ?
I just used my iPhone 15 for this video ☺️
@@madeleineaabo and did you use any mic ? for the sound. thanks xx
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Laundry in Asia is normally done by hand. Everyone's clothes are lumped together. Don't think of yr laundromats back home.
Yes that might be true and it’s definitely not the same as home 😊
so?
You should have had a microphone for this video.
Yes I think I had my microphone too far away so didn't really help much but will for sure have one in future videos :) Thank you for watching!
You could wash your clothes in your dry bag with a little shampoo maybe
May I recommend dr. Beckmann magic leaves🧺 they even keep a fantastic smell in your bag during travels😅😇😉
I’m all black and army green 🖤💚🪖
Amazing I have to try them!! Thank you for the tip 🥰
Are you referring to the detergent sheets or the dryer ones
@@jordan.h6821 detergent 🧼 I have the one for all around cleaning 🍋 and toilet 🫧 all leaves are so easy to travel with😅