Watching this video from my hostel in Milan and just wanted to say this video series has been excellent. You've put a lot of thought into the videos and the content is tremendously valuable to someone making a similar trip. It's a wonderful thing that we can share knowledge and experiences and help each other to learn and avoid pitfalls online in this way. Keep up the good work - excited to see what's next for you!
Hey Noah, just wanted to say thank you so much for making this video, it has helped me a lot as a first time backpacker. I leave for the UK tomorrow! I'm already subscribed, hope your channel grows very quickly.
I can’t believe that you turned down the chipotle! 😂 Great video - anyone with an upcoming backpack trip should watch all of this video for some great tips.
awsome video mate, I saw the first one before you left and ive been really enjoying following where you've been travelling to,looks like you had the best time thanks for the great video
No it isn't... he sucks at what he is doing and is trying to make it look more complicated than it is. People can pack for a trip... you have all done it. This isn't complicated and you arent going to be away from civilization, anything you need you can buy. Are you really this slow or do you just think that people that you think are good looking can do no wrong?
Hi,@@thomgizziz ! My intention is not to make the packing process look more complicated. If anything, I was hoping that my video would help simplify the process. I made this video to showcase how condensed you can pack for a trip if you put the necessary time and thought into it. I would like to counter your reply though in that I believe that packing for a 3-month backpacking trip is quite complicated. This is another reason I made this video. I was super unsure of what to pack and how I was going to fit it all into a 40L backpack going into my trip. To me, this sort of video would have been super helpful, had I seen it before my trip. But obviously, to each their own. You are welcome to disagree with me. However, I think it's important to be incredibly intentional about each item, because otherwise it's super easy to overpack, and for me I wanted to keep my bag as light and small as possible to both save money and save effort in lugging around this bag everywhere I went. And I also wanted to be sure that I had everything that I might need. And you are totally right! I'm not "away from civilization" when you're backpacking Europe. You can buy anything you may need. But I'd like to counter this point too in that if you plan on buying extras when you get to your destination(s), you may be prone to overpack going into that, and you will also use some of your travel time to go and buy things. Also, a lot of the items may be different! For instance, I'm used to American toothpaste. I bought some toothpaste in Austria, and I don't really enjoy the way it tastes. Obviously, this is not the end of the world, but it is nice to have the comfort of the products that you're used to going into a trip like this. Embarking on a trip like this can be super nerve racking at first. I was totally nervous when I landed in Portugal. I also made this video to alleviate some of those nerves and stress for others. Obviously, it's not helpful to you, which is totally cool. I appreciate your comment regardless.
No they aren't... he sucks at what he is doing and is trying to make it look more complicated than it is. People can pack for a trip... you have all done it. This isn't complicated and you arent going to be away from civilization, anything you need you can buy. Are you really this slow or do you just think that people that you think are good looking can do no wrong?
Hello Noah, from Ouray, Colorado! Thank you very much for sharing your experiences with your Osprey travel backpack, as well as what you packed. Ha....many of the channels out there tout these $100 t-shirts that are made from merino wool; and you kill it with some performance shirts. I walk a LOT for my daily exercise as I'm a broken retired army guy and can't run any more. My $12 synthetic shirts from walmart serve me well. I wouldn't necessarily carry those as I'm sure I'd get booted from some nicer restaurants hehehe. Did you find that the quantities of shirts and shorts/pants worked out for you on your trip? Safe travels. I'll check out your vlogs of your travels.
Performance shirts are the way to go! Mine were around that same $12 price range, lol. I personally didn't have any issues with restaurants kicking me out for not being fancy enough, but I also typically opted for the cheaper options 😅. My clothes consisted of 1 Raincoat 1 Thin Polyester Quarter-Zip Two Long Sleeve Athletic Fit (Polyester) Shirts 5 T-Shirts (4 Polyester, 1 Cotton) 1 Swimsuit 4 Pairs Polyester Shorts 2 Pairs of Pants (1 Khaki, 1 Casual Sweat Style) and honestly that was perfect for me. I usually rewore each piece of clothing once and would wash my clothes every 10 days or so. Hope that helps!
@@noahanderson14 Hi there! That is all really awesome information! Thank you very much for taking the time to list it out! For me, if I've showered in the evenings after the days events, it is not like I would be turbo funky after then next day's events. I call it a "clean sweat", so to speak. It's not like I'd be camping for 7 days and trying to do downtown visits during that time hehehe. So, even with the cheaper polyester type shirts, I should be able to score a second wear out them; maybe a day or two later. So, I do travel for my work. And the beauty is I am only on duty to get my boss to a location and then to get him back home; I'm off in between. Therefore, I can practice a cloths set up during my work trips, basically. Instead of traveling with a suitcase, I could transition to backpack life and refine on the fly, so to speak. I do have to wear a collared button up shirt for our travel days. Aside from that, I mostly walk and explore......or go hiking, where ever we are at.
@@noahanderson14 And thank you very much for such a nice comment! What I tell people is that "regardless of what the news says, we do live in a great country. Obviously, there are things that really need some house cleaning; but overall, we have things, privileges, and rights that other countries never will".
Yeah for sure! Your best bet is to lay them out as big as possible. For me, that generally meant placing them outside of a packing cube towards the top of my bag. Fold it in the standard way (how you would see a shirt at the store) and it won’t get quite as wrinkly. That’s probably your best bet.
Great for summer but in winter items dont dry overnight etc. I need warm clothes in bag too. Aiming for a 30l backpack with no other bag. Will be a challenge. Last time ended up leaving and donating a case behind of winter stuff...plus my laptop which wiped off all my photos on cloud and webstick failed.. next time will just use memory cards. Cant carry much but will avoid losing my bag again!! Great tips thank you. Yes hostels had soap but preferred my own.. My priority would be stock of asthma inhalers as too costly to buy on the road plus a nice microfibre towel as never great in hostels..❤ One question do you use esim? Ftom Uk only reasonable flights are 1 bag only unless you pay priority!
Just a 30L bag is quite impressive! Sorry to hear about your laptop. I kept an external hard drive on me in addition to my sd cards. It was nice to have that peace of mind that my footage was backed up just in case. I did use esim! I went with the T-mobile international plan. And yeah, limiting yourself to one carry on bag is a great move. It helps you avoid extra fees and keeping your load light is always a good move! :)
Hi! I’ve really been enjoying the series. Heading to Europe this week. How do you recommend not overspending sightseeing in cities? Do you feel like by not going inside certain places you missed out on something, or do you think it was worth saving however much you did?
Honestly I never felt like I missed out when I skipped something. There were only usually like 1 or 2 things I wanted to do in each city and I always did those things. I also based it off of what I heard from others at the hostels. Big tip though is to bring your student card if you have one. You can save a lot of money at the sightseeing spots. But I definitely skipped a lot of stuff but I have no regrets. I think it’s very possible to do on a budget.
I’m actually working on a cost break down video right now. Ultimately I spent around $300 on excursions and sightseeing. Which breaks down to a bit over $4 a day. I also visited some really touristy areas, and saw so much stuff. I would just recommend prioritizing the stuff you want to see for sure and then go from there and see where your budget is at. Hopefully this helps!
Do you mind me asking how much you spent in total? I’m going for a similar amount of time in the fall and wondering how much I need to save. Love the videos!
Don’t mind at all! I’m actually not 100% sure yet - I’m guessing around 6 thousand USD. But my next video is going to be a cost breakdown video where I’ll get into specifics! So keep an eye out for that! :)
did you use this bag in intercontinental flights like ryan air or wizz? did it fit in those steel frames/trays where the make you put in your bags to check size?
I used it on all 6 of my flights! I flew TAP Air Portugal, ITA Airways, and Ryan Air! I was never asked to put it into those steel frames! I think they only resort to that if your bag is clearly over the size limit. When you tuck the straps away with this bag, it looks quite small, which is why I think I never had an issue. When I measured it myself though, it was either at the carry-on limit or over it. Again, I don't think airlines will regularly check your bag dimensions unless it is egregious.
Glad you liked the video! Honestly, I’m hoping to start working for more brands. I reached out to most of the brands I used on my trip, but didn’t hear back from any of them so I figured I won’t give out free advertising, if that makes sense😅
I got this item as a gift, so I'm not sure on a link, but the brand is Clever Yoga! It worked great for me, but I would do a bit of research to see if you could find a cheaper one or better one. :)
I don't, I actually got it as a gift. It is by "CacTechs". I would just price shop though, mine worked fine but I doubt that theres one brand thats better then the others.
Favorite city was Budapest! The architecture is so spectacular and just such cool vibes. Favorite country was Greece! I loved the food and Athens is so dope. Also did some Island hopping, and that was so fun. It was all so cool though compared to what I'm used to. Such a dope trip.
I believe so! I had no issues. My razor was a disposable razor though. I just bought a pack of them when I got to Rome and used them up over the course of the trip. I would check with the airlines you’re flying to be sure but I had no issues. Hope that helps!
Yes! Assuming you are bringing a disposable razor. Check the "Sharp objects" section here. www.nationwide.com/lc/resources/home/articles/tsa-carry-on-rules#:~:text=The%20TSA%20permits%20a%20few,on%20the%20plane%20with%20you.@@markholden9147
I would take it off and use it to lock up my stuff in hostels! Some hostels will provide locks but most will just provide a locker and you will need a padlock if you want to secure your belongings.
Also can you explain the Euro rail in your net video too, I think from the vlogs I saw you took trains to some places so I’m wondering if the 2 month pass is worth the money, I would prefer to fly than the train. I can’t decide
Fair enough! And yes I was thinking of doing a Eurail pass explanation video as well! I think the pass is worth the money. But you should check how much it costs to buy each ticket out right and compare it to how much it would cost with the pass and reservation fees. And yeah sometimes flights can be really cheap in Europe! If you spend a couple hours doing some research for your specific itinerary you can definitely find some cheap options! :)
I do t want to contradict but if you are travelling in europe, you should always get the passport with you in case you run a in a situation with the police. The ore non wstern you look, more important isthis advise unfortunately
That's actually a really valid point that I forgot about when I made this video. I had to show my passport once when on a day trip to Salzburg from Munich. I showed my ID at first and they said they needed to see a passport. I think they were looking for someone on the train. Luckily, I had brought my bag with me (and passport), so I didn't have any issues. I pretty much always kept it in my bag, which stayed on me while I was traveling (outside of intracity travel.) But definitely a valid point, thanks for sharing.
As I told you before, I feel like I was travelling with you! Thanks for the great tips!!! It was a amazing trip
Thank you! Berlin, Munich, & Paris vlogs still to come! :)
Watching this video from my hostel in Milan and just wanted to say this video series has been excellent. You've put a lot of thought into the videos and the content is tremendously valuable to someone making a similar trip. It's a wonderful thing that we can share knowledge and experiences and help each other to learn and avoid pitfalls online in this way. Keep up the good work - excited to see what's next for you!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate the support and encouragement. I also love to hear that the videos are valuable! :)
Hey Noah, just wanted to say thank you so much for making this video, it has helped me a lot as a first time backpacker. I leave for the UK tomorrow!
I'm already subscribed, hope your channel grows very quickly.
Thanks for the kind words, Sahil! Glad to hear that! Have fun on your trip! :)
I can’t believe that you turned down the chipotle! 😂
Great video - anyone with an upcoming backpack trip should watch all of this video for some great tips.
RUclips grind >>>>>> Lol. Preciate that my boy
Love how you reused the gum case. I’m gonna steal that idea from you 👍
Dope!
Super helpful to revisit packing! Keep up the good work 🤙
Thank you, Nathan! :)
Just found your channel and love it! Will definitely be checking out your travel vlogs 🌍
Awesome! Thanks, Megan! :)
awsome video mate, I saw the first one before you left and ive been really enjoying following where you've been travelling to,looks like you had the best time thanks for the great video
Thanks Jenny! I've had such a great time! Thanks for following along, and glad to hear that you're enjoying the videos! :)
No it isn't... he sucks at what he is doing and is trying to make it look more complicated than it is. People can pack for a trip... you have all done it. This isn't complicated and you arent going to be away from civilization, anything you need you can buy. Are you really this slow or do you just think that people that you think are good looking can do no wrong?
Hi,@@thomgizziz ! My intention is not to make the packing process look more complicated. If anything, I was hoping that my video would help simplify the process. I made this video to showcase how condensed you can pack for a trip if you put the necessary time and thought into it. I would like to counter your reply though in that I believe that packing for a 3-month backpacking trip is quite complicated. This is another reason I made this video. I was super unsure of what to pack and how I was going to fit it all into a 40L backpack going into my trip. To me, this sort of video would have been super helpful, had I seen it before my trip. But obviously, to each their own. You are welcome to disagree with me. However, I think it's important to be incredibly intentional about each item, because otherwise it's super easy to overpack, and for me I wanted to keep my bag as light and small as possible to both save money and save effort in lugging around this bag everywhere I went. And I also wanted to be sure that I had everything that I might need. And you are totally right! I'm not "away from civilization" when you're backpacking Europe. You can buy anything you may need. But I'd like to counter this point too in that if you plan on buying extras when you get to your destination(s), you may be prone to overpack going into that, and you will also use some of your travel time to go and buy things. Also, a lot of the items may be different! For instance, I'm used to American toothpaste. I bought some toothpaste in Austria, and I don't really enjoy the way it tastes. Obviously, this is not the end of the world, but it is nice to have the comfort of the products that you're used to going into a trip like this. Embarking on a trip like this can be super nerve racking at first. I was totally nervous when I landed in Portugal. I also made this video to alleviate some of those nerves and stress for others. Obviously, it's not helpful to you, which is totally cool. I appreciate your comment regardless.
Great tips!! Thanks.
Of course! Thanks for watching, Maggie!
No they aren't... he sucks at what he is doing and is trying to make it look more complicated than it is. People can pack for a trip... you have all done it. This isn't complicated and you arent going to be away from civilization, anything you need you can buy. Are you really this slow or do you just think that people that you think are good looking can do no wrong?
Cool video, thanks for the info
You bet! Thanks for your comment! :)
I literally ordered the hoka cliftons in white after seeing your other video, now you say don't get them hahaa
So sorry. Hopefully you can exchange them still? I mean they’re still great it’s really just an aesthetic. 😅
i like the fact you taped the logos 😂😂😂
Preciate that. No free advertising.😅😅
I am backing Europe in July, would really love the cost breakdown!
Thank you 😊
Coming soon! :)
Thanks for watching!
Hello Noah, from Ouray, Colorado! Thank you very much for sharing your experiences with your Osprey travel backpack, as well as what you packed. Ha....many of the channels out there tout these $100 t-shirts that are made from merino wool; and you kill it with some performance shirts. I walk a LOT for my daily exercise as I'm a broken retired army guy and can't run any more. My $12 synthetic shirts from walmart serve me well. I wouldn't necessarily carry those as I'm sure I'd get booted from some nicer restaurants hehehe.
Did you find that the quantities of shirts and shorts/pants worked out for you on your trip?
Safe travels. I'll check out your vlogs of your travels.
Performance shirts are the way to go! Mine were around that same $12 price range, lol. I personally didn't have any issues with restaurants kicking me out for not being fancy enough, but I also typically opted for the cheaper options 😅. My clothes consisted of
1 Raincoat
1 Thin Polyester Quarter-Zip
Two Long Sleeve Athletic Fit (Polyester) Shirts
5 T-Shirts (4 Polyester, 1 Cotton)
1 Swimsuit
4 Pairs Polyester Shorts
2 Pairs of Pants (1 Khaki, 1 Casual Sweat Style)
and honestly that was perfect for me. I usually rewore each piece of clothing once and would wash my clothes every 10 days or so. Hope that helps!
Also, thanks for your service! 🫡
@@noahanderson14 Hi there! That is all really awesome information! Thank you very much for taking the time to list it out!
For me, if I've showered in the evenings after the days events, it is not like I would be turbo funky after then next day's events. I call it a "clean sweat", so to speak. It's not like I'd be camping for 7 days and trying to do downtown visits during that time hehehe. So, even with the cheaper polyester type shirts, I should be able to score a second wear out them; maybe a day or two later.
So, I do travel for my work. And the beauty is I am only on duty to get my boss to a location and then to get him back home; I'm off in between. Therefore, I can practice a cloths set up during my work trips, basically. Instead of traveling with a suitcase, I could transition to backpack life and refine on the fly, so to speak. I do have to wear a collared button up shirt for our travel days. Aside from that, I mostly walk and explore......or go hiking, where ever we are at.
@@noahanderson14 And thank you very much for such a nice comment! What I tell people is that "regardless of what the news says, we do live in a great country. Obviously, there are things that really need some house cleaning; but overall, we have things, privileges, and rights that other countries never will".
@@campingalan that makes sense, and that’s a great perk of your job!
I love my cotton and linen clothes and would love to take them traveling any tips on storage for those more wrinkly garments
Yeah for sure! Your best bet is to lay them out as big as possible. For me, that generally meant placing them outside of a packing cube towards the top of my bag. Fold it in the standard way (how you would see a shirt at the store) and it won’t get quite as wrinkly. That’s probably your best bet.
Awrsome 🎉
Thank you! :)
Great for summer but in winter items dont dry overnight etc. I need warm clothes in bag too. Aiming for a 30l backpack with no other bag. Will be a challenge. Last time ended up leaving and donating a case behind of winter stuff...plus my laptop which wiped off all my photos on cloud and webstick failed.. next time will just use memory cards. Cant carry much but will avoid losing my bag again!! Great tips thank you. Yes hostels had soap but preferred my own.. My priority would be stock of asthma inhalers as too costly to buy on the road plus a nice microfibre towel as never great in hostels..❤ One question do you use esim? Ftom Uk only reasonable flights are 1 bag only unless you pay priority!
Just a 30L bag is quite impressive! Sorry to hear about your laptop. I kept an external hard drive on me in addition to my sd cards. It was nice to have that peace of mind that my footage was backed up just in case. I did use esim! I went with the T-mobile international plan. And yeah, limiting yourself to one carry on bag is a great move. It helps you avoid extra fees and keeping your load light is always a good move! :)
Hi! I’ve really been enjoying the series. Heading to Europe this week. How do you recommend not overspending sightseeing in cities? Do you feel like by not going inside certain places you missed out on something, or do you think it was worth saving however much you did?
Honestly I never felt like I missed out when I skipped something. There were only usually like 1 or 2 things I wanted to do in each city and I always did those things. I also based it off of what I heard from others at the hostels. Big tip though is to bring your student card if you have one. You can save a lot of money at the sightseeing spots. But I definitely skipped a lot of stuff but I have no regrets. I think it’s very possible to do on a budget.
I’m actually working on a cost break down video right now. Ultimately I spent around $300 on excursions and sightseeing. Which breaks down to a bit over $4 a day. I also visited some really touristy areas, and saw so much stuff. I would just recommend prioritizing the stuff you want to see for sure and then go from there and see where your budget is at. Hopefully this helps!
Do you mind me asking how much you spent in total? I’m going for a similar amount of time in the fall and wondering how much I need to save. Love the videos!
Don’t mind at all! I’m actually not 100% sure yet - I’m guessing around 6 thousand USD. But my next video is going to be a cost breakdown video where I’ll get into specifics! So keep an eye out for that! :)
did you use this bag in intercontinental flights like ryan air or wizz? did it fit in those steel frames/trays where the make you put in your bags to check size?
I used it on all 6 of my flights! I flew TAP Air Portugal, ITA Airways, and Ryan Air! I was never asked to put it into those steel frames! I think they only resort to that if your bag is clearly over the size limit. When you tuck the straps away with this bag, it looks quite small, which is why I think I never had an issue. When I measured it myself though, it was either at the carry-on limit or over it. Again, I don't think airlines will regularly check your bag dimensions unless it is egregious.
Hey love the video just curious about putting tape over the products, is that an advertising thing?
Glad you liked the video! Honestly, I’m hoping to start working for more brands. I reached out to most of the brands I used on my trip, but didn’t hear back from any of them so I figured I won’t give out free advertising, if that makes sense😅
LFG!
Preciate the sentiment! :)
Hi Noah, thanks for the detailed sharing. Do you have a link as to the travel yoga mat you brought? Thanks in advance!
I got this item as a gift, so I'm not sure on a link, but the brand is Clever Yoga! It worked great for me, but I would do a bit of research to see if you could find a cheaper one or better one. :)
@@noahanderson14 Thank you, no worries!
@@noahanderson14 How much did it weight?
Around 1.5 pounds, or .68 kg!@@lj746
Does anyone know what kind of Nike shorts he has? I really like them lol😆
I’m honestly not entirely sure what they’re specifically called, but they’re “running shorts!”
Hey Noah, do you have the link for the all in one/universal charger?
I don't, I actually got it as a gift. It is by "CacTechs". I would just price shop though, mine worked fine but I doubt that theres one brand thats better then the others.
where did you get that yoga mat? 😱
The brand is clever yoga! Not exactly sure where, I got it as a gift.
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Thanks for watching!
What was your favorite place you visited?
Favorite city was Budapest! The architecture is so spectacular and just such cool vibes. Favorite country was Greece! I loved the food and Athens is so dope. Also did some Island hopping, and that was so fun. It was all so cool though compared to what I'm used to. Such a dope trip.
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Where did you get your travel yoga mat? The ones I've seen are too thick to fit in my backpack
I actually got it as a gift! So not sure, but the brand is clever yoga.
@@noahanderson14 Gotcha, thanks!🤗
Can you take a razor and nail clippers on the plane?
Is that a yes
I believe so! I had no issues. My razor was a disposable razor though. I just bought a pack of them when I got to Rome and used them up over the course of the trip. I would check with the airlines you’re flying to be sure but I had no issues. Hope that helps!
Yes! Assuming you are bringing a disposable razor. Check the "Sharp objects" section here. www.nationwide.com/lc/resources/home/articles/tsa-carry-on-rules#:~:text=The%20TSA%20permits%20a%20few,on%20the%20plane%20with%20you.@@markholden9147
Cant help thinking you might look a lot more dashing if you get rid of your bangs
Yeah I need to work on my haircut😅. Not a huge fan of it either lol
What brand of packing cubes did you use? Would love a link to them!
I got them as a gift so I’m not sure on a link to buy them at… But they’re made by shake pack!
Follow up question... what brand of yoga mat did u use? Each one I am finding is very thick!
@@adamsichel1903 the brand I got is clever yoga!
Where can i find that shoulder bag? :)
I got it at H&M!
How many dentists recommend blend a med?
I don’t know😅 It was €1.15, so I recommend it🤔
what is the purpose for the lock on the backpack?
I would take it off and use it to lock up my stuff in hostels! Some hostels will provide locks but most will just provide a locker and you will need a padlock if you want to secure your belongings.
Do you have a link to the yoga mat ?
I do not unfortunately, I got it as a gift.
no shower shoes?
Yeah😅 it worked out fine for me, but I know a lot of people bring them along
Also can you explain the Euro rail in your net video too, I think from the vlogs I saw you took trains to some places so I’m wondering if the 2 month pass is worth the money, I would prefer to fly than the train. I can’t decide
Fair enough! And yes I was thinking of doing a Eurail pass explanation video as well! I think the pass is worth the money. But you should check how much it costs to buy each ticket out right and compare it to how much it would cost with the pass and reservation fees. And yeah sometimes flights can be really cheap in Europe! If you spend a couple hours doing some research for your specific itinerary you can definitely find some cheap options! :)
@@noahanderson14 thank you for the advice !
I do t want to contradict but if you are travelling in europe, you should always get the passport with you in case you run a in a situation with the police.
The ore non wstern you look, more important isthis advise unfortunately
That's actually a really valid point that I forgot about when I made this video. I had to show my passport once when on a day trip to Salzburg from Munich. I showed my ID at first and they said they needed to see a passport. I think they were looking for someone on the train. Luckily, I had brought my bag with me (and passport), so I didn't have any issues. I pretty much always kept it in my bag, which stayed on me while I was traveling (outside of intracity travel.) But definitely a valid point, thanks for sharing.