I am from Northern Ireland people can never understand my accent as I was born and lived in Scotland as a child but have lived in N.Ireland most of my adult life. So my accent is a mixture between Scottish and Irish. Very confusing for people when I travel abroad. I fully understand you with no problems. You have a lovely accent.
@@Live.Adventure.Travel the audacity of people complaining about an accent while watching about backpacking in Europe … I got some bad news for them about accents and languages they may experience on their travels 😂😂😂 jeeez
I would like to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart, every video I have searched for has been some influencer/supermodel wannabe packing ridiculously and being sponsored by something or other. This concept you have done where you unpack in front of the camera and share the good and bad ideas of packing for backpacking is AMAZING and the entire video feels so much more real than anything else I have seen. I am subscribing and watching a bunch of your other videos. And again, thank you so much for this video it helps out a lot.
I don't use microfiber towels, I use microfiber cloths that I buy for cleaning (bought specifically to dry myself). I keep them in a tiny waterproof bag. I wash clothes in the hostel in the sink. I used to overpack, I now do the wear one, wash one, spare one thing. A tiny sewing kit and safety pins is great for maintaining your clothes. But I don't care about fashion anymore. I bring a lightweight fleece to keep warm. A light scarf is fantastic for keeping warm or making into a dress or a bag. Multi purpose makeup helps reduce the amount of items you need. I use soap instead of shower gel as it lasts longer, is cheaper and weighs less. It's easy to bring through the airport too. If you get blisters, bring blister plasters. I travel to Europe, the US and Asia regularly and only ever bring handluggage. Make sure what you bring is, lightweight and dries easy. I'd never bring jeans or a denim jacket as they are bulky and take time to dry.
That using microfiber cloths as a dryer is smarttt Would you ever use them as an emergency or have them as your PJ's or specifically just keep them as a dryer?
Washing your clothes with your shampoo is why a lot of nomads use Dr. Bronner's...face wash, body wash, shampoo, laundry, dishes, pets, + more, all natural, mild, eco friendly biodegradable.
is it only the shampoo from Dr Bronner that I can use to do laundry? Or maybe the body wash for Dr. Bronner can be used for shampoo too without saying on the label for shampoo too?
I was looking at sheets of detergent since I figured they wouldn't take up much space, but I'll have to into Dr bronners too. Wonder if it's sold in my country
I buy laundry sheets and cut or tear them and pack in a small ziplock bag. They’re so nice, biodegradable and work well. If I’m in an Airbnb with a washer and dryer, I also bring Bounce dryer sheets and Color shout sheets so colors don’t get onto other clothes if you’re doing light and dark colors in 1 load.
Absolutely agree with your last regret - do not pack white clothes!! I could have thought that one through myself before I went travelling to do farm work... but even if you're just going hiking or on city trips: your white clothes will just turn grey with a hint of brown, no matter what you do
Suggestions: -Loop your elasticised hair ties through any zippers on or inside your backpack and any other pouches. Saves space and you'll always be able to find one. -Bring some laundry sheets in a small ziploc bag. You can cut the sheets into thirds for bathroom sink handwashing or throw 3 into a washing machine. -When traveling, wear your bulkiest and/or heaviest outfit (including shoes); it'll save space in your backpack and reduce its weight on your back. I like the idea of bringing a collapsible food container. I've been toying with the idea myself (I have a trip coming up soon), and the one you showed takes up even less space than I was imagining. It also occurred to me that the sealed collapsible food container could also be used to contain other things during travel, saving more space in the backpack. You might consider simplifying your makeup and carrying it in that container. When you get to your lodgings, you can use a cup to hold the contents and free the container for food. Gets rid of that bulky makeup bag.
Putting cosmetics in the lunchbox doesn’t make sense, because you probably will have food in it while traveling. I think zip-loc bags are the best “make up bags”, not stylish but practical
the idea with hair ties is genius ♥ I will use it for my everyday backpack and wallet - I loose hair ties often and usually have some extras in wallet (also at least 2 band aids) and in small compartment in backpack, but when backpack is full it is hard to reach those, having them connected to zippers will be easier :)
@@madlenox Whether it's practical or 'makes sense' depends on how you are traveling. I wasn't talking about a 'lunchbox' per se; I was speaking of a collapsible silicone-sided container. I was intending having a bowl for preparing/cooking/serving a meal at the destination or at a waystation. It CAN be used to contain and protect snack foods or a sandwich, but mainly it would be used when travel movement is suspended; any space-saving storage can be emptied out temporarily at that point. Ziplocks work well, but some are trying to avoid plastic or unrecyclable materials. And if you use a ziplock for a makeup case, that just makes putting the filled ziplock in the collapsed container more sensible; the ziplock creates a barrier between makeup (or first aid or hygiene products) while compacting space. The point was efficient use of space. Considering some hikers go so far as to trim margins off of any paper maps they're carrying says that, for some, every gram of weight and cubic inch of space is important to them. These are just suggestions. Few, if any, are sensible or serviceable in EVERY situation; take and use what works for your particular trip. It never hurts to store options in back of mind.
I'm definitely team Fairview 40 and Teva sandals without question. The first time I travelled I had a 65 litre pack, a 39 litre pack, a small travel shoulderbag thingy, and a travel pillow and , bottle hanging off everything, I even had to carry my Lonely Planet in my hand because there wasn't a spare inch of space for it. Talk about taking everything for every eventuality. It was ridiculous, even for packing for different climates. These days I can live easily for months out of my Fairview 40 plus the same travel shoulderbag and that's it. I dont wear dresses or shorts (nobody needs to see my fat 65 year old legs!), but I pack 3 pairs of black pants (2 are stretchy viscose with zipped pockets and one loose rayon pair), a pair of yoga leggings, several Icebreaker merino cool-lite tshirts, a couple of patterned rayon tunic tops, a couple of long-sleeve merino tops, a polar-fleece jacket, a rain jacket, a large piece of plain rayon fabric that can be used as a sheet, a sarong, a shawl etc, a sunhat. Plus underwear, socks, and one pair of merino long-johns. My yoga pants, long-johns or undies with a tshirt work as pyjamas and as day clothes/layers. Plus my tevas, my track shoes, and jandals (flipflops). I dont even take a swimsuit, just use a tshirt and yoga pants and remain covered up like the local women do (Asia and India). No makeup (I never wear the stuff), my phone and kindle, battery pack, small JBL speaker, earphones, earplus and eyemask, travel pillow, waterbottle, silicone food containers, and utensils. First aid kit and minimalist toiletries bag. Easy peasy. Going away for a weekend in my own country (New Zealand) entails a much longer thought process and the same pack!! 😂
Isn't that funny!? I'm the same way. Can pack for a 2 -3 month trip with my Fairview 40, but for a three day trip up north to see my son I am struggling to make just a backpack work.
Backpacks aren't just for backpackers. You should watch Sarah Murdoch (travels with Sarah) sometime. Having said this, not all backpacks are bright and scream "backpacker"
I used to do my makeup on the train so would carry all my makeup in a small bag. My tip - find everything in stick form that you can blend with your fingers. Skip the foundation, bring a great concealer. Find a cream blush stick, a cream bronzer stick. Liquid eyeliner with its own brush tip (or a pencil but don't forget a sharpener). Eyeshadow sticks you can blend with your fingers - a matte and a glittery one. Brow products are usually in a stick anyway, as are lip products. A mascara, and a powder compact, plus a good compact mirror. You can get it all very small, just no palettes and limit your brushes, particularly face brushes are bulky.
I use mini's powders - Nars always give away mini powder blushes and bronzer. Hourglass do nice single powder eyeshadows and charlotte tilbury does cream pots. Makeup counters like MAC, YSL, Nars give away mini 2ml samples of their foundation and i bring that mini bottle for travel. If i run out...there is usually a sephora etc to run into to get another sample. I do bring a little travel mini real techniques make up brushes.
you are SO right about the first aid and the shoes. my biggest regret when i travelled with a backpack to europe a few years ago was not bringing a shit ton of bandaids and disinfectant, but also not bringing good enough shoes and stuff to wrap my ankles. now i do have hypermobile ankles which means my feet shift around a bit too much but still it’s better safe than sorry. long story short i got a life threatening infected blister and wound up in the hospital on IV. something to clean wounds is SOOOO important and when hiking i highly recommend wrapping your ankles or putting some kind of protective tape wherever you tend to get blisters.
Really enjoyed that Laura. We're not backpacking but getting ready for our 2 week trip to Spain... though a lot of your good advice is still relevant! I'm a desperate just in case/over-packer and often end up taking more clothes than number of days away!! I'm DETERMINED that this trip will be different!
I agree about using compression packing cubes. I have Gonex too and I love them. They save you space, help keep things organized, and make packing and unpacking your bag so much easier when you need something at the bottom of your bag.
Great video with some helpful tips, it's always great to learn from other people's experiences. My tip is to invest in good hiking / trekking shoes (waterproof!) and don't bring sneakers at all. Sadly most of them come in weird designs, but your feet will thank you. As you mentioned, don't bring anything that's white, especially no shoes with a white sole. Also you don't need makeup. Bring a comfy dress or sweatpants you can double use for during the day and for sleeping at night. If you have a light sleep, use ear plugs and then wear noise cancelling headphones over them. Don't rely only on your phone for tickets and other documents. Print everything important on thin paper (double sided) and throw it away afterwards. You won't have fun if you can't show your ticket because your phone decided to die for no apparent reason and you have to pay a second time - or you can't enter at all.
Although regarding printouts I think it's better too say make sure you have some sort of back up system. I'm older now but I'm so over the paper thing for travel. I go digital as much as possible
Pack a dry bag, a couple of tumble dryer balls and some soap/laundry sheets and you got yourself a mobile manual washing machine (the dry bag is also handy for beach and aquasports). And with some elastic bands you can make a washing line
Just got back from a 3-week backpacking trip in the UK/Ireland. Packing a spare tote bag was a great utility decision as it served as convenient storage for many things; dirty laundry, grocery/misc. shopping, and a convenient container for loose items when not on the move. Liquid toiletries was my biggest overpack, as many of the accommodations provided shampoo/soap/lotions.
I love Osprey backpacks. I have a smaller, lightweight one that's perfect for day hikes and doubles as my carry on for cruise ship vacations. They are very well made!
OR (regarding the cloth shopping bags) you can purchase them on the road as a great (and USEFUL) souvenir of your trip. I bet, in years to come, every time you use that bag you'll be reminded of that trip (and not just as a whole, but particular instances) And imo never take PJs traveling. Just some clothes you can sleep, chill and exercise in. Much more efficient use of your travel wardrobe But thanks for posting this. I wish 'unpack with me' videos were more trendy than 'pack with me' ones. Much more helpful!
I love getting tote bags while traveling! I have a tattered one from Thailand and just got a really nice one in Malaysia as a “free gift with purchase”. 🌺✈️ Heidi
You don't need a second pair of sneakers. Because just like you did you can buy them on location. Just save the weight whilst traveling. I have the same backpack from Ospray and I love it. have been using the Farpoint 40 for a few years now. Instead of the cotton shoulder bag I always carry the foldable Ultralight Dry Stuff Backack from Ospray. So I can leave the Farpoint at the hostel / motel / hotel
Heard a great tip online, tried it and it is SO CONVENIENT and works: put some small items in a pencil case (like your toothbrush, USB, paper, pen, tampons). Went on a trip a while ago and did this. I will always do it :)
And since my backpack has a separate laptop compartment, but I didn't plan to bring my laptop with me, I stored paper (magazines and notebooks) in that compartment so it wouldn't get wrinkly. It worked :D
Got tired of checking my bag if I had packed something, so I decided to just take a picture of the items in my bag 🙂 Used that picture for future trips to know what I actually need and packed
the makeup bag size isn't an issue. the bag you chose is very flexible, so it'll compress down to whatever the size of the contents are. it's better to have more room to rummage through, as long as the bag's form is compressible. just take less makeup stuff, or find smaller brushes, or have a compact makeup organizers that reduce deadspace.
Great video and the best advice. Love that you are unpacking and advising on mistakes as well as all the great and practical things to pack. Thank you xx
This is my first time watching your videos. You are adorable! You’re so friendly and approachable. Thank you for making this video. My husband and I were just talking about how to pack more lightly. It helps to know I’m not crazy thinking 2 pairs of shoes to swap blister positions! 😂
I did my backpacking around Scotland and Ireland in my youth (long before smartphones, so the space I saved on chargers and batteries etc was taken up with maps). I had a single day pack and a large fanny pack. (I agree a bag that you can wear around front and access easily is a total necessity). I brought a down sleeping bag and it saved my life quite literally as I ended up having to sleep rough a couple times when the hostels were full. Luckily people in Ireland rarely lock their outbuildings or at least didn't at the time and I could keep out of the rain.
I see that your backpack wasn't packed to the brim. That's important, it keeps you flexible. And it has also worked for me to have an extra bag. As a man, I was never tempted to pack so much make-up stuff. I would have left the flip-flops at home. And microfibre towels are actually a great invention. The older I get, the less I have in my backpack. It's amazing what you don't need. But the things you do take with you should be of good quality. Nice and informative video!
I agree with you about flip-flops but I make sure I don't stay anywhere where hygiene is in question. I'd have taken some cute ballet flats tho (the roll/fold type) for nights out
Thank you for your excellent suggestions on what to take on a backpacking trip to Europe! I really enjoy your videos and am so glad I found you. Take care and be well!
Awesome.... Thank you so much for all you information I'll be on my trip for 2 months out of a back pack... August and September.... Wish me blessings 🙏
8:40 I bought soft shoe inserts for my worn out sneakers when I went to Ireland! They only lasted the two weeks I was there, but they made it so much nicer I wouldn’t have lasted without them! My major packing mistake was taking a full-size regular towel instead of a microfiber towel! It took up so much room it definitely wasn’t worth it! And thank you for sharing!!
Comfort in footwear is one of the most essential things while travelling! Glad you found a solution. And yes microfibre towels are game charger for space and drying convenience 💛
Watching this with my great-niece who is off on her travels at Easter . . . She's borrowing my Farpoint 40 (slightly larger than the Fairview but not much and she's TALL) under pain of excommunication if she loses or damages it. They are great and for those that whine about the lack of partitions inside . . . duh! Packing cubes! Totally agree with you, white clothes are a no-no. At a hostal in Leon, Spain the hostess offered a laundry service. Two days later when I pulled it out to put on I found a dainty, grubby full hand print on the back that never washed out! Everything ends up grey so start out with that from the start 😄 . . . or black.
@@gracie3363 We're currently in the UK but flying to Sicily in February which we are so excited for! After that, we aren't sure. Making it up a month in advanced almost :)
I always say Rucksack too. It comes to me more naturally than backpack. I feel home hearing that. I do not speak German (I learned it at school but... dont use it, loose it). I dont really speak english by the way. Thank you for the review / sharing experience. ❤
hi! this was a total lifesaver, so glad it showed up in my recommended :) im going on a trip soon and i have to fit everything in my backpack, but i'm a total overpacker so your video came at the perfect time!
Good tip for sure. I actually forgot to mention here I brought colour catchers to keep my clothes smelling clean but used them all by the end of my trip
I've actually converted to using these all the time. I live in a tiny studio apartment and need to save space wherever I can. I buy some natural ones on Amazon I also read somewhere that to stop the cuffs of jackets looking grimy that can be spot cleaned with those magic eraser (the 1s for scuff marks on walls). I thought this was genius
Those rompers do look practical and cute. I've not seen them much where I've lived. I was sure your enormous adapter and cord were going to be in the lose it pile! It's SO big!! I'm also a little surpised how many not-useful things came home. I've only gone a month at a time before but sometimes I just snap a pic, say goodbye and leave them behind. I guess maybe there's the feeling of just not having needed them...yet. I gave away my packing cubes when I moved from Seattle to Barcelona. Pillowcases can work if you don't need the compression, just to group things together then you have your own if you want them. If you do bring whites and regret it, consider sleeping in them. I also think sometimes trips like these can be a chance to reinvent yourself as a woman who doesn't need makeup. I only wear it for Halloween and other people's wedding pictures and I swear that's for the best. I'd rather have room for a sun hat or a light coverup scarf. The denim jacket is a surpising choice too. I'd rather have a light fleece jacket. Thanks for being open to share your results. Live and learn!
I swear by my Tevas! however my taglines are so bad that they don't even fade during the winter and just continue to build the next year- LOL I used my Tevas in the hostel showers- do not recommend!! they don't dry quickly and smell... I recommend the flip flops lmao
@@Live.Adventure.Travel I think because I was showering at night in the hostel and leaving them to air dry inside the hostel room- so they were still damp in the morning and stunk LOL
Oh Gosh these videos are making me in my feels. I SO wish i could be able in this lifetime to travel by backpacking, especially since I live in Europe and it would be simpler. I have a life saving daily medical treatment that I can't bring with me on long trip, but I will try to do shorter trips of one or two weeks next year and I'm feeling excited :) My Osprey as just been ordered, cant wait to receive it x
What a great vlog, so useful, wish more people did this it would be so helpful. Great tip about white clothes you would think they would be a staple but I forgot that sun cream stains them badly x
I went abroad recently and I also only packed one pair of sunglasses which I immediately regretted as they broke on the first day 😂 I waited like a week before I could find a shop with sunglasses
When I try to travel light, I put my clothes in vacuum pack, it saves a lot of space, a small bagpack (slightly smaller than yours) can last me 2 weeks without washing even when I bring along coats and sweaters
This was such a helpful video, thank you! I am soon to be travelling across europe for 6mths! I was contemplating bringing my Tevas over my birkenstocks.. and you literally helped make my decision!
Tevas will never let you down. I take mine to India when I volunteer at an animal rescue, so I scrub my tevas every night and they're always dry by morning. Actually they're often wet during the day too as I sluice out kennels, and I've never had so much as a rubbed spot on my feet.
@@robynirons194 Robyn, do you mind sharing which rescue centre that is? I've never bought Tevas but I'm considering buying some! I just take my white Birkenstocks usually
Hmmm... I'm not a big makeup wearer so I'm not sure I would get a full video out of it. Generally, on the days I do decide to wear makeup, it's eyebrow gel, mascara and powder. I also bring foundation for days when my skin is breaking out and I need a bit of a cover up.
I went on a one-week trip to Dublin, we walked 8-10 miles each day....lots of walking uphill, on uneven cobble stone, standing in pubs and soaked in the rain. I got blisters, maybe a bit of a wet soggy foot lol, and I wore my new shoes into the ground. I didn't bring any other walking shoes and I wish I did!
Yes I didn't the middle-east one year - cobblestones everywhere. I took a pair of sneakers and a pair of boots and even tho I'd mostly brought the boots for cooler regions of the trip I wore them a LOT more than I anticipated, despite the heat, to protect my feet from the cobblestones. And the soles of my sneakers were STILL worn out by the end of the trip (admittedly, 7 weeks of almost constant hiking)
Agree with previous comment. You shouldn't be falling over, it could be a serious injury next time. Invest in waterproof walking shoes with a good grip. Buy ½ size larger to accommodate 2 pairs or thick socks. If the terrain is rough you might need walking poles. Hang your sunglasses round your neck on a cord, useful if you remove them frequently to take photos. Make sure they block UV light, some fashion sunglasses might not.
Hey Laura, Thanks for this video. 100% agree on the packing tips. I am super curious about the world map spinning ball in the background. Can you please share the link to a place where I can find to purchase it online?
Just new to your channel and love it. We're heading to Ireland Sept 2024 and can't wait! Do you have a suggested brand of raincoat like you showed that was so compact?
I'm curious what the locks are for. Do the hostels not have combination locks on their lockers? For those older travelers, bring any prescription medicine in it's original bottle, so it's identified for customs. My husband and I also used the Osprey packs. I also bring the Mystery Ranch ' In and Out 19' daypack, the lightest and strongest one I found with very practical compartments and I've been very happy with it. My husband and I both snore occasionally. At home one of us can go in a separate bedroom if it's a problem, but not so when travelling. The Mute nasal dilators are a lifesaver. They look awkward to use but are actually quite comfortable (you really don't notice them) and greatly reduce snoring. If that doesn't do it, throw in a role of 3M Micropore surgical tape, something a doctor recommended to us. It's very lightweight and you just tear off a piece to lightly put over the lips at night to train yourself to breath out of your nose rather than your mouth. Getting a good night's sleep is of high value when on the road. I very much like your videos. The one on using the Interrail/Eurail pass was the best I found. Thanks so much!
4 months with just carry on backpack? Congrats!!! I am thinking of buying this backpack for 6 weeks in india. Got the same sandals, towels and few others.. amazing stuff for travelling!
@@sidd.8314hey, hope you don't mind answering, I'm going backpacking in Asia next year- was it carry on compatible? I know some airlines are much stricter with the size!
Cool video. I am now in South Africa with 32 l backpack and yoga mat bag. I think the less i take the better i feel. Last year i was here with huge suitcase and i was struggling a lot. At the end of my trip it was 22 kg! Now mu backpack is around 8 kg, i have averything i need, i even bought some cloths today and i hope i will find some space for them in my bag 🤣. I wash my clothes in sink with my body soap and i feel ok with that. I like wearing white clothes but when i travel i dont bring new pieces but old ones so i dont regret if i have to get rid of something 😎
I watched this video a few weeks ago and ever since, every time I use my flexible lock on this trip (been traveling maybe 9 months of 12 total now), I keep thinking about how you said it didn't work and am very confused? I had a hard lock for my first trip a few years ago. It was too thick for the holes at one place and it was too rigid for the weird angle of a lock in another place. So I had to go without locking my stuff up. Discovered the flexible locks and never looked back! Also don't have to worry about losing a key.
Would really love to bring jeans on trips and corduroy jackets, but looks like those are unrealistic options for backpacking! All your clothes look so light and breezy-what did you wear for warmth? Thanks for sharing! :-)
Really enjoyed this video! Completely agree with you on rompers - that’s exactly what I packed for my first backpacking trip. Practical enough but you still feel nice wearing them. Need to buy some more for next year!
About your accent, I saw a few rude comments and I just want to say, 1. it is very clear. and 2. everyone has an accent! They are just being mean
Awww thank you! Haha this is me speaking as a clear as possible 🤦♀️😂 You’re right though everyone has an accent. Thanks for a kind comment
I am from Northern Ireland people can never understand my accent as I was born and lived in Scotland as a child but have lived in N.Ireland most of my adult life. So my accent is a mixture between Scottish and Irish. Very confusing for people when I travel abroad.
I fully understand you with no problems. You have a lovely accent.
Your accent is so lovely ! I could listen to you all day.
@@Live.Adventure.Travel the audacity of people complaining about an accent while watching about backpacking in Europe … I got some bad news for them about accents and languages they may experience on their travels 😂😂😂 jeeez
Im a french canadian person who dont practice a lot my english and i understand very well! Very pleasant video!
I would like to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart, every video I have searched for has been some influencer/supermodel wannabe packing ridiculously and being sponsored by something or other. This concept you have done where you unpack in front of the camera and share the good and bad ideas of packing for backpacking is AMAZING and the entire video feels so much more real than anything else I have seen. I am subscribing and watching a bunch of your other videos. And again, thank you so much for this video it helps out a lot.
I don't use microfiber towels, I use microfiber cloths that I buy for cleaning (bought specifically to dry myself). I keep them in a tiny waterproof bag. I wash clothes in the hostel in the sink. I used to overpack, I now do the wear one, wash one, spare one thing. A tiny sewing kit and safety pins is great for maintaining your clothes. But I don't care about fashion anymore. I bring a lightweight fleece to keep warm. A light scarf is fantastic for keeping warm or making into a dress or a bag. Multi purpose makeup helps reduce the amount of items you need. I use soap instead of shower gel as it lasts longer, is cheaper and weighs less. It's easy to bring through the airport too. If you get blisters, bring blister plasters. I travel to Europe, the US and Asia regularly and only ever bring handluggage. Make sure what you bring is, lightweight and dries easy. I'd never bring jeans or a denim jacket as they are bulky and take time to dry.
any tips on what to bring to Bali?
That using microfiber cloths as a dryer is smarttt
Would you ever use them as an emergency or have them as your PJ's or specifically just keep them as a dryer?
@@1rish_pher099 do you mean would I use microfiber cloths as my pajamas?
I use my scarf as a cover up coming from the shower, forgot to mention that.
Me glued to this video to learn how to pack right as if I'm heading off travelling 🤓😅
Haha love it Sarah! Thanks for watching 💛
ikr procrastination nation
Hahaha me too! Even nothing planned for 2023 yet 😅😂
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I love seeing little memories wash over your face as you pull each item out of your bag. I hope you had a sensational trip!
Washing your clothes with your shampoo is why a lot of nomads use Dr. Bronner's...face wash, body wash, shampoo, laundry, dishes, pets, + more, all natural, mild, eco friendly biodegradable.
Yep - when you're living out of a backpack, soap is soap! 😂
is it only the shampoo from Dr Bronner that I can use to do laundry? Or maybe the body wash for Dr. Bronner can be used for shampoo too without saying on the label for shampoo too?
I was looking at sheets of detergent since I figured they wouldn't take up much space, but I'll have to into Dr bronners too. Wonder if it's sold in my country
I buy laundry sheets and cut or tear them and pack in a small ziplock bag. They’re so nice, biodegradable and work well. If I’m in an Airbnb with a washer and dryer, I also bring Bounce dryer sheets and Color shout sheets so colors don’t get onto other clothes if you’re doing light and dark colors in 1 load.
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Absolutely agree with your last regret - do not pack white clothes!!
I could have thought that one through myself before I went travelling to do farm work... but even if you're just going hiking or on city trips: your white clothes will just turn grey with a hint of brown, no matter what you do
And if you do accidentally throw in a white t-shirt, sleep in it!
Suggestions:
-Loop your elasticised hair ties through any zippers on or inside your backpack and any other pouches. Saves space and you'll always be able to find one.
-Bring some laundry sheets in a small ziploc bag. You can cut the sheets into thirds for bathroom sink handwashing or throw 3 into a washing machine.
-When traveling, wear your bulkiest and/or heaviest outfit (including shoes); it'll save space in your backpack and reduce its weight on your back.
I like the idea of bringing a collapsible food container. I've been toying with the idea myself (I have a trip coming up soon), and the one you showed takes up even less space than I was imagining.
It also occurred to me that the sealed collapsible food container could also be used to contain other things during travel, saving more space in the backpack. You might consider simplifying your makeup and carrying it in that container. When you get to your lodgings, you can use a cup to hold the contents and free the container for food. Gets rid of that bulky makeup bag.
Putting cosmetics in the lunchbox doesn’t make sense, because you probably will have food in it while traveling. I think zip-loc bags are the best “make up bags”, not stylish but practical
the idea with hair ties is genius ♥ I will use it for my everyday backpack and wallet - I loose hair ties often and usually have some extras in wallet (also at least 2 band aids) and in small compartment in backpack, but when backpack is full it is hard to reach those, having them connected to zippers will be easier :)
@@madlenox Whether it's practical or 'makes sense' depends on how you are traveling.
I wasn't talking about a 'lunchbox' per se; I was speaking of a collapsible silicone-sided container. I was intending having a bowl for preparing/cooking/serving a meal at the destination or at a waystation. It CAN be used to contain and protect snack foods or a sandwich, but mainly it would be used when travel movement is suspended; any space-saving storage can be emptied out temporarily at that point.
Ziplocks work well, but some are trying to avoid plastic or unrecyclable materials. And if you use a ziplock for a makeup case, that just makes putting the filled ziplock in the collapsed container more sensible; the ziplock creates a barrier between makeup (or first aid or hygiene products) while compacting space. The point was efficient use of space. Considering some hikers go so far as to trim margins off of any paper maps they're carrying says that, for some, every gram of weight and cubic inch of space is important to them.
These are just suggestions. Few, if any, are sensible or serviceable in EVERY situation; take and use what works for your particular trip. It never hurts to store options in back of mind.
Great video! There are so many packing videos pre trip, but it's good to know what was useful and what wasn't
Awww I’m glad it helped ❤️
I'm definitely team Fairview 40 and Teva sandals without question. The first time I travelled I had a 65 litre pack, a 39 litre pack, a small travel shoulderbag thingy, and a travel pillow and , bottle hanging off everything,
I even had to carry my Lonely Planet in my hand because there wasn't a spare inch of space for it. Talk about taking everything for every eventuality. It was ridiculous, even for packing for different climates. These days I can live easily for months out of my Fairview 40 plus the same travel shoulderbag and that's it. I dont wear dresses or shorts (nobody needs to see my fat 65 year old legs!), but I pack 3 pairs of black pants (2 are stretchy viscose with zipped pockets and one loose rayon pair), a pair of yoga leggings, several Icebreaker merino cool-lite tshirts, a couple of patterned rayon tunic tops, a couple of long-sleeve merino tops, a polar-fleece jacket, a rain jacket, a large piece of plain rayon fabric that can be used as a sheet, a sarong, a shawl etc, a sunhat. Plus underwear, socks, and one pair of merino long-johns. My yoga pants, long-johns or undies with a tshirt work as pyjamas and as day clothes/layers. Plus my tevas, my track shoes, and jandals (flipflops). I dont even take a swimsuit, just use a tshirt and yoga pants and remain covered up like the local women do (Asia and India). No makeup (I never wear the stuff), my phone and kindle, battery pack, small JBL speaker, earphones, earplus and eyemask, travel pillow, waterbottle, silicone food containers, and utensils. First aid kit and minimalist toiletries bag. Easy peasy.
Going away for a weekend in my own country (New Zealand) entails a much longer thought process and the same pack!! 😂
Isn't that funny!? I'm the same way. Can pack for a 2 -3 month trip with my Fairview 40, but for a three day trip up north to see my son I am struggling to make just a backpack work.
Very useful comment, thanks ! I actually am preparing to comme and visit your home country New Zealand, can't wait
Thanks for sharing your experiences. As to doing laundry, I travel with a ziploc bag of laundry SHEETS. They work great and no risk of spilling!
Learning from the experiences of others means not having to repeat them on your own...thank you..
if we could only put that into practice for literally everything else.
So helpful! I'm an Aussie leaving for Europe in 2 weeks and I loved how you shared "what you would do differently" - thanks for this great video :)
Me too Linda. Leaving soon for France. Good to know before we go. 😊
Im not planning on backpacking, never have been backpacking... Defs have no reason for me to watch this video however i am completely invested 😂
Ahhh this comment made me happy to read. Glad you enjoyed 🤣
Backpacks aren't just for backpackers. You should watch Sarah Murdoch (travels with Sarah) sometime.
Having said this, not all backpacks are bright and scream "backpacker"
I used to do my makeup on the train so would carry all my makeup in a small bag. My tip - find everything in stick form that you can blend with your fingers. Skip the foundation, bring a great concealer. Find a cream blush stick, a cream bronzer stick. Liquid eyeliner with its own brush tip (or a pencil but don't forget a sharpener). Eyeshadow sticks you can blend with your fingers - a matte and a glittery one. Brow products are usually in a stick anyway, as are lip products. A mascara, and a powder compact, plus a good compact mirror. You can get it all very small, just no palettes and limit your brushes, particularly face brushes are bulky.
yes!! but let me add- dont do all creams if you travel to somewhere hot. I live in texas and learned the hard way soo many times
@@joyjones5981 Very true! In that case a stack of powders would do way better, and go for liquid over cream shadows :)
I use mini's powders - Nars always give away mini powder blushes and bronzer. Hourglass do nice single powder eyeshadows and charlotte tilbury does cream pots. Makeup counters like MAC, YSL, Nars give away mini 2ml samples of their foundation and i bring that mini bottle for travel. If i run out...there is usually a sephora etc to run into to get another sample. I do bring a little travel mini real techniques make up brushes.
I loveee this video! Felt like a friend unpacking in front of me and talking to me
you are SO right about the first aid and the shoes. my biggest regret when i travelled with a backpack to europe a few years ago was not bringing a shit ton of bandaids and disinfectant, but also not bringing good enough shoes and stuff to wrap my ankles. now i do have hypermobile ankles which means my feet shift around a bit too much but still it’s better safe than sorry. long story short i got a life threatening infected blister and wound up in the hospital on IV. something to clean wounds is SOOOO important and when hiking i highly recommend wrapping your ankles or putting some kind of protective tape wherever you tend to get blisters.
Really enjoyed that Laura. We're not backpacking but getting ready for our 2 week trip to Spain... though a lot of your good advice is still relevant! I'm a desperate just in case/over-packer and often end up taking more clothes than number of days away!! I'm DETERMINED that this trip will be different!
I plan on making my 30s all about travel and experience. Thank you for this video!!
i'll add a few carabiners on the straps , they are so helpful. I love the video 👍
I agree about using compression packing cubes. I have Gonex too and I love them. They save you space, help keep things organized, and make packing and unpacking your bag so much easier when you need something at the bottom of your bag.
Great video with some helpful tips, it's always great to learn from other people's experiences.
My tip is to invest in good hiking / trekking shoes (waterproof!) and don't bring sneakers at all. Sadly most of them come in weird designs, but your feet will thank you.
As you mentioned, don't bring anything that's white, especially no shoes with a white sole. Also you don't need makeup.
Bring a comfy dress or sweatpants you can double use for during the day and for sleeping at night.
If you have a light sleep, use ear plugs and then wear noise cancelling headphones over them.
Don't rely only on your phone for tickets and other documents. Print everything important on thin paper (double sided) and throw it away afterwards.
You won't have fun if you can't show your ticket because your phone decided to die for no apparent reason and you have to pay a second time - or you can't enter at all.
Although regarding printouts I think it's better too say make sure you have some sort of back up system. I'm older now but I'm so over the paper thing for travel. I go digital as much as possible
I agree with backing up digital with paper docs, just in case. This is not mentioned much in packing vids. 👋🏻🇦🇺
Pack a dry bag, a couple of tumble dryer balls and some soap/laundry sheets and you got yourself a mobile manual washing machine (the dry bag is also handy for beach and aquasports). And with some elastic bands you can make a washing line
Do you think you can also double up dry bags as compression bags?
@@annevallance4726ye, you can!
Thank you
Just got back from a 3-week backpacking trip in the UK/Ireland. Packing a spare tote bag was a great utility decision as it served as convenient storage for many things; dirty laundry, grocery/misc. shopping, and a convenient container for loose items when not on the move. Liquid toiletries was my biggest overpack, as many of the accommodations provided shampoo/soap/lotions.
I love Osprey backpacks. I have a smaller, lightweight one that's perfect for day hikes and doubles as my carry on for cruise ship vacations. They are very well made!
OR (regarding the cloth shopping bags) you can purchase them on the road as a great (and USEFUL) souvenir of your trip.
I bet, in years to come, every time you use that bag you'll be reminded of that trip (and not just as a whole, but particular instances)
And imo never take PJs traveling. Just some clothes you can sleep, chill and exercise in. Much more efficient use of your travel wardrobe
But thanks for posting this. I wish 'unpack with me' videos were more trendy than 'pack with me' ones. Much more helpful!
I love getting tote bags while traveling! I have a tattered one from Thailand and just got a really nice one in Malaysia as a “free gift with purchase”. 🌺✈️ Heidi
You don't need a second pair of sneakers. Because just like you did you can buy them on location. Just save the weight whilst traveling.
I have the same backpack from Ospray and I love it. have been using the Farpoint 40 for a few years now. Instead of the cotton shoulder bag I always carry the foldable Ultralight Dry Stuff Backack from Ospray. So I can leave the Farpoint at the hostel / motel / hotel
Heard a great tip online, tried it and it is SO CONVENIENT and works: put some small items in a pencil case (like your toothbrush, USB, paper, pen, tampons). Went on a trip a while ago and did this. I will always do it :)
My relatives saw me do it (store things in a pencil case) and even they thought it was a genius idea :D
And since my backpack has a separate laptop compartment, but I didn't plan to bring my laptop with me, I stored paper (magazines and notebooks) in that compartment so it wouldn't get wrinkly. It worked :D
Got tired of checking my bag if I had packed something, so I decided to just take a picture of the items in my bag 🙂
Used that picture for future trips to know what I actually need and packed
the makeup bag size isn't an issue. the bag you chose is very flexible, so it'll compress down to whatever the size of the contents are. it's better to have more room to rummage through, as long as the bag's form is compressible. just take less makeup stuff, or find smaller brushes, or have a compact makeup organizers that reduce deadspace.
when you bring a large bag it's tempting to fill it up, while having a smaller bag forces you to pack lightly which can be really helpful
Good advice! Kind of random but I have the same name as you, same backpack as you! and am also traveling in Europe haha. Safe travels!
Great video and the best advice. Love that you are unpacking and advising on mistakes as well as all the great and practical things to pack. Thank you xx
This is my first time watching your videos. You are adorable! You’re so friendly and approachable. Thank you for making this video. My husband and I were just talking about how to pack more lightly. It helps to know I’m not crazy thinking 2 pairs of shoes to swap blister positions! 😂
I am obsessed with my Fairview! It is the best travel carry on for me! 💚
Couldn’t agree more! So handy and fits soooo much.
I did my backpacking around Scotland and Ireland in my youth (long before smartphones, so the space I saved on chargers and batteries etc was taken up with maps). I had a single day pack and a large fanny pack. (I agree a bag that you can wear around front and access easily is a total necessity). I brought a down sleeping bag and it saved my life quite literally as I ended up having to sleep rough a couple times when the hostels were full. Luckily people in Ireland rarely lock their outbuildings or at least didn't at the time and I could keep out of the rain.
Gosh you really should have knocked on theirs doors!! No-one would have seen you stuck...and let u sleep on the couch/spare bed for the night!
# Team packing cubes.... I could NEVER travel without them. Make life so much easier
110%
Very good pack. I've owned my 40l osprey in grey since 2019 still holding up on my current 2 month around Europe
They are very sturdy bags. Hope you're enjoying your trip
Hey ..is the osprey bag easyJet cabin bag friendly ?
I see that your backpack wasn't packed to the brim. That's important, it keeps you flexible. And it has also worked for me to have an extra bag. As a man, I was never tempted to pack so much make-up stuff. I would have left the flip-flops at home. And microfibre towels are actually a great invention.
The older I get, the less I have in my backpack. It's amazing what you don't need. But the things you do take with you should be of good quality.
Nice and informative video!
Glad it was helpful, not gonna lie it was stuffed when I first left. However, I learned what I did and didn't need as I travelled 😊
@@Live.Adventure.Travel and I appreciate honest reviews/self-reflection
I agree with you about flip-flops but I make sure I don't stay anywhere where hygiene is in question.
I'd have taken some cute ballet flats tho (the roll/fold type) for nights out
Thank you for your excellent suggestions on what to take on a backpacking trip to Europe! I really enjoy your videos and am so glad I found you. Take care and be well!
Awesome.... Thank you so much for all you information I'll be on my trip for 2 months out of a back pack... August and September.... Wish me blessings 🙏
I take some Merrell trekking sandals when I travel. They work in the wet or dry, and don't seem to rub blisters.
That lunch box is so smart!! What a great tip
Thanks. Very down to earth and useful. Also like your authentic presentation style 😊
For make up, i use my lipstick as eyeshadow and blush, face powder, eye liner and cleansing balm
8:40 I bought soft shoe inserts for my worn out sneakers when I went to Ireland! They only lasted the two weeks I was there, but they made it so much nicer I wouldn’t have lasted without them!
My major packing mistake was taking a full-size regular towel instead of a microfiber towel! It took up so much room it definitely wasn’t worth it!
And thank you for sharing!!
Comfort in footwear is one of the most essential things while travelling! Glad you found a solution.
And yes microfibre towels are game charger for space and drying convenience 💛
I'm going interailing in April. Thanks so much for helping start my adventure on the right foot. Not least because of your positive personality!
Watching this with my great-niece who is off on her travels at Easter . . . She's borrowing my Farpoint 40 (slightly larger than the Fairview but not much and she's TALL) under pain of excommunication if she loses or damages it. They are great and for those that whine about the lack of partitions inside . . . duh! Packing cubes!
Totally agree with you, white clothes are a no-no. At a hostal in Leon, Spain the hostess offered a laundry service. Two days later when I pulled it out to put on I found a dainty, grubby full hand print on the back that never washed out!
Everything ends up grey so start out with that from the start 😄 . . . or black.
That was absolutely brilliant thank you! Currently sitting here stressing as I try to pack for my 9 month trip starting next week
Toothbrush, toothpaste, change of underwear.
Amazing! Hope you have the best time. Don't be stressing you'll be fine 😊
9 months!! holy moly! where are you going? good luck on your travels
@@gracie3363 We're currently in the UK but flying to Sicily in February which we are so excited for! After that, we aren't sure. Making it up a month in advanced almost :)
@@danieldreves4383 sounds like youll have the time of your life :) have fun!
I used to carry a block of Marseille soap and it did for everything!
I always say Rucksack too. It comes to me more naturally than backpack.
I feel home hearing that. I do not speak German (I learned it at school but... dont use it, loose it).
I dont really speak english by the way.
Thank you for the review / sharing experience. ❤
Thank you for sharing! Lots of great information and very helpful.
Very helpful tips! I also love Tevas and Osprey Fairview pack.
Honestly, the backpacker trousers really are the best thing you'll get for long trips I swear I loved mine for 8 months 😂, rompers are so good too!
hi! this was a total lifesaver, so glad it showed up in my recommended :) im going on a trip soon and i have to fit everything in my backpack, but i'm a total overpacker so your video came at the perfect time!
Absolutely loved this vid, so helpful, thanks!!
combo locks are a lot more convenient than key locks. you may lose your keys or go to places where you don't want to be carrying keys.
I bought a digital luggage lock. Needs my fingerprint. Not fiddling with keys or tiny numbers. 😊
Recommend laundry detergent sheets - they take up very little space and can also be used on spot stains
Good tip for sure. I actually forgot to mention here I brought colour catchers to keep my clothes smelling clean but used them all by the end of my trip
I've actually converted to using these all the time. I live in a tiny studio apartment and need to save space wherever I can. I buy some natural ones on Amazon
I also read somewhere that to stop the cuffs of jackets looking grimy that can be spot cleaned with those magic eraser (the 1s for scuff marks on walls). I thought this was genius
quallity socks make a huge difference in blister prevention!
Those rompers do look practical and cute. I've not seen them much where I've lived. I was sure your enormous adapter and cord were going to be in the lose it pile! It's SO big!! I'm also a little surpised how many not-useful things came home. I've only gone a month at a time before but sometimes I just snap a pic, say goodbye and leave them behind. I guess maybe there's the feeling of just not having needed them...yet. I gave away my packing cubes when I moved from Seattle to Barcelona. Pillowcases can work if you don't need the compression, just to group things together then you have your own if you want them. If you do bring whites and regret it, consider sleeping in them. I also think sometimes trips like these can be a chance to reinvent yourself as a woman who doesn't need makeup. I only wear it for Halloween and other people's wedding pictures and I swear that's for the best. I'd rather have room for a sun hat or a light coverup scarf. The denim jacket is a surpising choice too. I'd rather have a light fleece jacket. Thanks for being open to share your results. Live and learn!
I swear by my Tevas! however my taglines are so bad that they don't even fade during the winter and just continue to build the next year- LOL I used my Tevas in the hostel showers- do not recommend!! they don't dry quickly and smell... I recommend the flip flops lmao
YES TEVA’s forever 😂 Really? I used mine a fair few times in the shower or swimming in and they dried pretty fast once I went outside.
@@Live.Adventure.Travel I think because I was showering at night in the hostel and leaving them to air dry inside the hostel room- so they were still damp in the morning and stunk LOL
Oh Gosh these videos are making me in my feels. I SO wish i could be able in this lifetime to travel by backpacking, especially since I live in Europe and it would be simpler. I have a life saving daily medical treatment that I can't bring with me on long trip, but I will try to do shorter trips of one or two weeks next year and I'm feeling excited :) My Osprey as just been ordered, cant wait to receive it x
What a great vlog, so useful, wish more people did this it would be so helpful. Great tip about white clothes you would think they would be a staple but I forgot that sun cream stains them badly x
Pretty much everything stains them badly
Very helpful! This has reassured me I'm prepared for my europe trip :)
Shoe bags are also a good idea
I put my shoes in produce bags. Less expensive and I’ve used the same ones for decades. I just keep them in my luggage.
I love all your insight and notes about what you brought and wish you didn't bring. I had a few of those regrets as well. This was helpful !
Rompers are so so smart!!! I experience chaffing as well and already regretting the maxi dresses I've bought 🙃
Cycle Shorts work great for under Maxi Dresses to avoid Chaffing
I went abroad recently and I also only packed one pair of sunglasses which I immediately regretted as they broke on the first day 😂 I waited like a week before I could find a shop with sunglasses
I used to have sheets that melted when you washed clothes. Less messy than liquid or powder. Also a hair soap bar would be easier than liquid
Swis two pin adaptors are the best for Trains they work everywhere in Europe!
When I try to travel light, I put my clothes in vacuum pack, it saves a lot of space, a small bagpack (slightly smaller than yours) can last me 2 weeks without washing even when I bring along coats and sweaters
18:33 the prints are smart as well, easier to hide wrinkles 😅
Very informative and brilliantly delivered content. I've subscribed. You're gorgeous Laura.
This was such a helpful video, thank you! I am soon to be travelling across europe for 6mths! I was contemplating bringing my Tevas over my birkenstocks.. and you literally helped make my decision!
Yayaya you won’t regret the Teva’s they are the best!!!
Tevas will never let you down. I take mine to India when I volunteer at an animal rescue, so I scrub my tevas every night and they're always dry by morning. Actually they're often wet during the day too as I sluice out kennels, and I've never had so much as a rubbed spot on my feet.
@@robynirons194 Robyn, do you mind sharing which rescue centre that is? I've never bought Tevas but I'm considering buying some! I just take my white Birkenstocks usually
I have that same Osprey bag. I just got a 19L Mystery Ranch Bag but I have not used it yet. It will just be for two day trips.
Could you do a video of the makeup you would bring / needed during your trip?
Hmmm... I'm not a big makeup wearer so I'm not sure I would get a full video out of it. Generally, on the days I do decide to wear makeup, it's eyebrow gel, mascara and powder. I also bring foundation for days when my skin is breaking out and I need a bit of a cover up.
I went on a one-week trip to Dublin, we walked 8-10 miles each day....lots of walking uphill, on uneven cobble stone, standing in pubs and soaked in the rain. I got blisters, maybe a bit of a wet soggy foot lol, and I wore my new shoes into the ground. I didn't bring any other walking shoes and I wish I did!
Yes I didn't the middle-east one year - cobblestones everywhere. I took a pair of sneakers and a pair of boots and even tho I'd mostly brought the boots for cooler regions of the trip I wore them a LOT more than I anticipated, despite the heat, to protect my feet from the cobblestones. And the soles of my sneakers were STILL worn out by the end of the trip (admittedly, 7 weeks of almost constant hiking)
you are so sweet, thank you for sharing your tips and tricks!
Agree with previous comment. You shouldn't be falling over, it could be a serious injury next time. Invest in waterproof walking shoes with a good grip. Buy ½ size larger to accommodate 2 pairs or thick socks. If the terrain is rough you might need walking poles. Hang your sunglasses round your neck on a cord, useful if you remove them frequently to take photos. Make sure they block UV light, some fashion sunglasses might not.
Osprey is made in my hometown, I traveled to Ireland with one in the 1990s. Come visit us in Santa Cruz
Loved your video! Do you have the link to the first-aid kit? ☺
Hey! Really inspiring! Thanks for the Review.
How do you call these sandals again?
Hey Laura, Thanks for this video. 100% agree on the packing tips. I am super curious about the world map spinning ball in the background. Can you please share the link to a place where I can find to purchase it online?
Loved your video. I'm too old to wear rompers, but if I weren't....I would!
Just new to your channel and love it. We're heading to Ireland Sept 2024 and can't wait! Do you have a suggested brand of raincoat like you showed that was so compact?
I'm curious what the locks are for. Do the hostels not have combination locks on their lockers? For those older travelers, bring any prescription medicine in it's original bottle, so it's identified for customs. My husband and I also used the Osprey packs. I also bring the Mystery Ranch ' In and Out 19' daypack, the lightest and strongest one I found with very practical compartments and I've been very happy with it. My husband and I both snore occasionally. At home one of us can go in a separate bedroom if it's a problem, but not so when travelling. The Mute nasal dilators are a lifesaver. They look awkward to use but are actually quite comfortable (you really don't notice them) and greatly reduce snoring. If that doesn't do it, throw in a role of 3M Micropore surgical tape, something a doctor recommended to us. It's very lightweight and you just tear off a piece to lightly put over the lips at night to train yourself to breath out of your nose rather than your mouth. Getting a good night's sleep is of high value when on the road.
I very much like your videos. The one on using the Interrail/Eurail pass was the best I found. Thanks so much!
Anyone else just love packing (but hate unpacking?!) 😂 Thanks for sharing ❤
To be honest I dislike both 😂
4 months with just carry on backpack? Congrats!!! I am thinking of buying this backpack for 6 weeks in india. Got the same sandals, towels and few others.. amazing stuff for travelling!
Haha thanks, it's all you need really. Have the best time in India
I travelled for 16months with this same backpack. It's amazing! Just be smart with what you pack :)
@@sidd.8314hey, hope you don't mind answering, I'm going backpacking in Asia next year- was it carry on compatible? I know some airlines are much stricter with the size!
this was so helpful! Thank you !
This was so helpful! Thank you for posting this ☺️
Good video, thanks for the tips.
Cool video. I am now in South Africa with 32 l backpack and yoga mat bag. I think the less i take the better i feel. Last year i was here with huge suitcase and i was struggling a lot. At the end of my trip it was 22 kg! Now mu backpack is around 8 kg, i have averything i need, i even bought some cloths today and i hope i will find some space for them in my bag 🤣.
I wash my clothes in sink with my body soap and i feel ok with that. I like wearing white clothes but when i travel i dont bring new pieces but old ones so i dont regret if i have to get rid of something 😎
I watched this video a few weeks ago and ever since, every time I use my flexible lock on this trip (been traveling maybe 9 months of 12 total now), I keep thinking about how you said it didn't work and am very confused? I had a hard lock for my first trip a few years ago. It was too thick for the holes at one place and it was too rigid for the weird angle of a lock in another place. So I had to go without locking my stuff up. Discovered the flexible locks and never looked back! Also don't have to worry about losing a key.
Have the Osprey porter 46l, similar to yours. Great build quality from Osprey. Nice video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Thank you for this video, it helped a lot ❤ greetz from Germany :)
I am such a romper fan for travel as well! I love your advice.
VERY helpful video!! Thanks girl ☺️
Would really love to bring jeans on trips and corduroy jackets, but looks like those are unrealistic options for backpacking! All your clothes look so light and breezy-what did you wear for warmth? Thanks for sharing! :-)
So many helpful tips, thank you!!
Really enjoyed this video! Completely agree with you on rompers - that’s exactly what I packed for my first backpacking trip. Practical enough but you still feel nice wearing them. Need to buy some more for next year!
OMG I learned so much, thank you!
Thank you so much! Regards Brendan Australia :)