Highly recommend the sea to summit hanging toiletry bag…light and roomy. Also, a matador soap bar case (or two )- they are magical for travel and just buy a cheap plastic soap dish for your Airbnb when you get there.
Love the packing video. So helpful to know what worked, what didn’t and what you are changing. Some great recommendations. Wow you got alot packed in two carryons. I will look forward to your next packing video when you do your next leg of travelling.
You've joined our illustrious ranks of people that over packed for the fist big long term trip. For the better part of a year I was dragging around two large suitcases - one with the things I actually used, and the other with things I had brought, discovered I didn't need, but couldn't bear to throw out.
That was fun! I do like watching what other people bring along with them. We took a few Ryanair flights when we first began full time travels and I was so worried about the dimensions I went with a really small carry on which meant we felt we really had to make some difficult choices. We never missed anything. I was sooo grateful for my small bag climbing those stairs to the fabulous apartment with the view over Florence:) BTW Daphne - I love the Cerave cleansing bar.
@@freetowandernow Glad to hear you didn’t miss the things you decided not to bring. We hope to really reduce what we bring next time. Thanks for the tip on Cerave. 😊
Great video guys!! We laughed when we saw your facecloth! We brought two along with us this time AND a dishcloth (we can't stand using sponges like they seem to love in Europe! LOL). We can totally relate! We always learn something from everyone's packing video. We can't wait to do our own! LOL. Loved the ipad/iphone holder too! Haven't seen that before. Have a great time back home! Cheers!
Wow over 5 months, you really learn what you do and don't need. I feel like after a week vacation I am still justifying things that I didn't use in my suitcase, "yes, but, maybe I would've worn the dress shoes if we had done.... or that extra coat, what if it had gotten really cold?" But after 5 months I feel like you know what you didn't need. Thanks for the video, I have been trying to learn to pack light.
Rick. I also use the Philips Norelco One Blade and I purchased attachments for it that fits over the blade that allows for trimming hair/eye brows, nose hair, etc. I really like the small footprint of this device. Got these on Amazon.
Very informative packing video! I also pack for 7 days and do laundry to repeat . Keep it simple . So far my husband and I can get away with travelling light . Carry on only as much as possible. We survived carry on only on our 2.5 week trip to India . Made our move from place to place easily . Great job both of you . Until next .
Excellent, guys! You've given a lot of examples of what to do and not to do, and it is much appreciated~! We will be taking one suitcase each to Sicily, and we are moving! We'll definitely do some shopping when we arrive. 😍 Great tips~! Ciao, Carol Amato
Hi Daph and Rick - we need to take all of your packing tips and use them for our next trip - we always bring too many things We are late watching the video as we were out at our Christmas family meal - Richard has sent some photos Looking forward to your next video - it won’t be long before you are packing again You will have to let the family know what you need for travelling and you might get them as Christmas presents !!! Xxxx
I'm impressed. You fit so much into 2 carryons and 2 backpacks. We're doing 2 Away Carry Ons (the smaller ones) and 2 backpacks and we had a hard time with the 8kg weight limits.
Good point. I was wondering how all that stuff fit in 2 carry ons and 2 backpacks, albeit large looking ones all. But I hadn't thought about the weight limit (though for the life of me I can't think of any time my carry on was weighed). When Daphne held up the packing cubes and said she had x number of items in each of them I couldn't believe it! How? And I would imagine the jackets and shoes alone would fill a carry on, LOL! They must be magicians! We brought WAY less clothing for our 5 week trips and still had one checked bag and one carry on...
@@jenniferpincus2011 I watched their other packing video and realized they had 3 carry ons not 2. Also on our latest trip we tried hard to only bring quick dry clothes and that saved a lot of room since they pack much smaller. We also basically pack for a week and then wash our clothes. We really stressed about the 8kg weight limit on Lufthansa and they didn't end up looking at our bags at all. We did have business class though, so maybe they're more lenient depending on tickets?
Oh my gosh ! I spent a month and a half traveling and the airline lost my luggage. I wore the same clothes (washing them in the shower with me every night) the entire time. Nobody cared how I looked and it was so easy. I will not take more than one more of each thing ever again. Base weight including backpack 3 pounds.
Great video and really good information as we will be starting our full time slow travel next fall. How many suitcases did you have - 2 Delsey Carry On suitcases plus a 3rd suitcase that was an Away Bigger Carry On for overflow?
Marji - Yes! We brought the 3 carry ons. We will go down to just 2 next time. We brought the third mostly so I could bring all the toiletries I wanted. I was glad I had the extra toiletries, but it was not convenient having that third suitcase. Congratulations on your upcoming travel plans! 😊
Great video on the lessons learned, thank you! We’re 6 weeks in to our first year long stint away from the US. We’ve got a medium and a large Away with us that we’re checking, and 2 backpacks. I’m trying to figure out how/if we could ever get it down to just carryon size! I think because we’re gone for a year, and we’ll have to contend with Europe temps in Feb-Apr and needed medicine for a full year, it just pushed us over the top. If only I could find 75 degrees everywhere for a year! 😂 Thanks for sharing!
Hi Ailie! I think we all have to find our own groove. We are certainly a work in progress. Fingers crossed we get better with time and experience. Thanks for the kind words and it would be great if our paths crossed along the way! Cheers!
So interesting to hear what worked & what didn’t. I would love to see your next pack out… I am curious as to how small you will be able to go. I used to travel with max carry on but now am team backpack & have my sights on underseat only. So light weight - so your husband’s list plus a silk dress & flats & thin cardi could work for me. Plus small Sea to Summit toiletry bag altho lately, I am inspired by Sarah Murdoch & trying to fit it all in the 311 bag! 😬 But not for 5 months!!. I did 11 weeks with my 311 & small palm size bag for solids/toiletry articles. I just really like the lighter weight, no backpain and simplicity. (& the challenge is a game/fun!) My travel style has become more & more minimal over the last ten years & I am leaning into my Kånken Nr 2 now 😳😬😂 altho I did use my Osprey 26+6 Daylite for the 11 week trip. The Kånken is better for European flights. (& we travel in winter so down vest/wool cardi & rain/wind coat are carried on 👍🏻.) So it will be fun to follow along vicariously and see your adventures & how things change!! Mine is still a work in process & it does vary - but my fave travel is as light as possible purely for comfort. Love what you are doing!! Fun!
Hi Lynne! Wow! I am super impressed with your packing! I am going to try to do better this next go around, but even saying that, it won't be anywhere near as concise as yours. #goals!! :) Thanks for the kind words. Happy New Year!
We bought this iPad specifically for traveling, but as it turns out I much prefer working on Rick’s laptop. Certain features on some websites are not fully functional on the iPad. It’s mostly just annoying, not a dealbreaker. I use Rick’s laptop when I need to and decided it wasn’t frustrating enough that I need to buy a new laptop this go around. I’ll take the iPad with me as we head into Asia and decide if I need to replace it for our next leg. This is my third iPad, so I’m familiar enough with them, but I guess I must’ve been just using them for more fun stuff at home. Since I also had a laptop at home I never really noticed how some websites interact with them differently. 😊
Interesting about the toiletries bag. We changed back from the roll up/hanging bag to a shaped bag. When rolled up it was bulky and had no shape but you do have the option of laying it flatter. As much as the bulk the weight of these items is surprising. Our toiletry bag weighs over 7kg! I'm ditching large cans of shave foam for a travel item to carry and then buying as we move and leaving behind. In Europe they're often less than €2.00. It's a fine line between practicality and comfort?
Hi Martin! I feel the toiletries may continue to be an evolving process for us. 😅 I’ve never been a huge fan of the hanging bags, but these new ones we just purchased lay flatter than any of the others I’ve ever used and you can even fold them just halfway if you want. So fingers crossed this will a good change going forward. 😊
@@LiveandGoWander No. Not yet. We will be taking it with us to Southeast Asia at the end of the month. We did get it on recommendation from another RUclipsr, Retirment Travels, and they use it and really like it. So we’re hopeful.
@@charlottelyon7423 Hi Charlotte! I made the mistake of bringing my Dyson with me several years ago and basically I just carried it around in my suitcase for the entire vacation! At that time I didn’t understand that it wouldn’t work in a foreign country. 🤦♀️ For this trip I thought I could get away with a round brush and a blow dryer, but I’m not skilled enough for that. I went to a shop when we were in England and bought this blow drying brush. It’s a Babyliss one. It’s OK, it gets the job done, but it’s no Dyson. I have one listed down below in the Amazon links that seems like it’s a good dual voltage one. I hope that helps!
@@RetiredNomadAdventures Thank you so much! I'm considering just getting a 220v Dyson and traveling with both bases and one set of attachments. So ridiculous but it is one thing I don't want to give up. Love your videos! Thanks for sharing your lives with us!
that was interesting, thanks, I don't think I'd bring spare charger cables or soap or shampoo, or toothpaste! just buy them at next stop, leave the leftovers behind.
When you are on the go, you really don’t need much. The jewelry I wear with me on the plane is the only jewelry I take when traveling. Where are you going next?
I pack plain shirts and several statement necklaces so I can change up my look even though I’m wearing the same clothes repeatedly. Jewelry is smaller than clothing. And I’m not brining anything valuable. I’d miss it if something happened but only because I like it. Not because it’s precious.
Highly recommend the sea to summit hanging toiletry bag…light and roomy. Also, a matador soap bar case (or two )- they are magical for travel and just buy a cheap plastic soap dish for your Airbnb when you get there.
Heading to Amazon to look those up now! Thanks for the recommendations! 😊
Love the jewelry organizer for chords. We’re implementing that for sure!!
It’s one of Rick’s favorite things! 😊
I use a small packing cube for my toiletry bag. Opens flat. And I like that it lets some air through. Great video! Thanks for sharing.
@@micheleisme This is such a great idea!
Love the packing video. So helpful to know what worked, what didn’t and what you are changing. Some great recommendations. Wow you got alot packed in two carryons. I will look forward to your next packing video when you do your next leg of travelling.
Thanks!! 😊
Thanks for a great video. My wife and I enjoy what you share. We start our nomad adventures next year so those tips are very helpful.
Hi Tony! Congratulations on gearing up to start your adventure! Thanks for the kind words!
You've joined our illustrious ranks of people that over packed for the fist big long term trip. For the better part of a year I was dragging around two large suitcases - one with the things I actually used, and the other with things I had brought, discovered I didn't need, but couldn't bear to throw out.
It’s so true! We hope to do better this next time. Fingers crossed!
Super valuable video! We will be rethinking our gear as we prepare to launch in April. Thanks!
Thanks!! 😊 April will be here in no time. Congratulations on your quickly approaching launch date! 🎉
I highly recommend the Matador flat pack soap bar case. We use them for body/face bars and the shampoo/conditioner bars.
I’ll check those out now! Thanks Mark! 😊
You guys are so great, I’m glad I found you! I can’t wait to see how much lighter your stuff is when you head back out again! ❤
@@travelbungalow6267 thanks!!! 😊
This is super informative, doable and sensible travel advice! 🛫
That was fun! I do like watching what other people bring along with them. We took a few Ryanair flights when we first began full time travels and I was so worried about the dimensions I went with a really small carry on which meant we felt we really had to make some difficult choices. We never missed anything. I was sooo grateful for my small bag climbing those stairs to the fabulous apartment with the view over Florence:) BTW Daphne - I love the Cerave cleansing bar.
@@freetowandernow Glad to hear you didn’t miss the things you decided not to bring. We hope to really reduce what we bring next time. Thanks for the tip on Cerave. 😊
Great video guys!! We laughed when we saw your facecloth! We brought two along with us this time AND a dishcloth (we can't stand using sponges like they seem to love in Europe! LOL). We can totally relate! We always learn something from everyone's packing video. We can't wait to do our own! LOL. Loved the ipad/iphone holder too! Haven't seen that before. Have a great time back home! Cheers!
Wow over 5 months, you really learn what you do and don't need. I feel like after a week vacation I am still justifying things that I didn't use in my suitcase, "yes, but, maybe I would've worn the dress shoes if we had done.... or that extra coat, what if it had gotten really cold?" But after 5 months I feel like you know what you didn't need. Thanks for the video, I have been trying to learn to pack light.
@@threelittlepotters We’re trying to learn to pack light too. It didn’t quite work out this time 😂🫣 but, next time!
Rick. I also use the Philips Norelco One Blade and I purchased attachments for it that fits over the blade that allows for trimming hair/eye brows, nose hair, etc. I really like the small footprint of this device. Got these on Amazon.
Heading to Amazon now! Thanks for the recommendation!
Very informative packing video! I also pack for 7 days and do laundry to repeat . Keep it simple . So far my husband and I can get away with travelling light . Carry on only as much as possible. We survived carry on only on our 2.5 week trip to India . Made our move from place to place easily . Great job both of you .
Until next .
Thanks Jenny! 😊
Excellent, guys! You've given a lot of examples of what to do and not to do, and it is much appreciated~! We will be taking one suitcase each to Sicily, and we are moving! We'll definitely do some shopping when we arrive. 😍 Great tips~! Ciao, Carol Amato
Shopping when you arrive sounds grand! Best wishes to you both! 🥂
Hi Daph and Rick - we need to take all of your packing tips and use them for our next trip - we always bring too many things
We are late watching the video as we were out at our Christmas family meal - Richard has sent some photos
Looking forward to your next video - it won’t be long before you are packing again
You will have to let the family know what you need for travelling and you might get them as Christmas presents !!! Xxxx
I'm impressed. You fit so much into 2 carryons and 2 backpacks. We're doing 2 Away Carry Ons (the smaller ones) and 2 backpacks and we had a hard time with the 8kg weight limits.
We really did fit a lot in those cases! 😅
Good point. I was wondering how all that stuff fit in 2 carry ons and 2 backpacks, albeit large looking ones all. But I hadn't thought about the weight limit (though for the life of me I can't think of any time my carry on was weighed). When Daphne held up the packing cubes and said she had x number of items in each of them I couldn't believe it! How? And I would imagine the jackets and shoes alone would fill a carry on, LOL! They must be magicians! We brought WAY less clothing for our 5 week trips and still had one checked bag and one carry on...
@@jenniferpincus2011 I watched their other packing video and realized they had 3 carry ons not 2. Also on our latest trip we tried hard to only bring quick dry clothes and that saved a lot of room since they pack much smaller. We also basically pack for a week and then wash our clothes. We really stressed about the 8kg weight limit on Lufthansa and they didn't end up looking at our bags at all. We did have business class though, so maybe they're more lenient depending on tickets?
Oh my gosh ! I spent a month and a half traveling and the airline lost my luggage. I wore the same clothes (washing them in the shower with me every night) the entire time. Nobody cared how I looked and it was so easy. I will not take more than one more of each thing ever again. Base weight including backpack 3 pounds.
Great video and really good information as we will be starting our full time slow travel next fall. How many suitcases did you have - 2 Delsey Carry On suitcases plus a 3rd suitcase that was an Away Bigger Carry On for overflow?
Marji - Yes! We brought the 3 carry ons. We will go down to just 2 next time. We brought the third mostly so I could bring all the toiletries I wanted. I was glad I had the extra toiletries, but it was not convenient having that third suitcase.
Congratulations on your upcoming travel plans! 😊
Great video! When you said 10 pair of underwear I said amen😂 you can never pack to many in my opinion.
Hehehe! Thanks!!
Great video on the lessons learned, thank you! We’re 6 weeks in to our first year long stint away from the US. We’ve got a medium and a large Away with us that we’re checking, and 2 backpacks. I’m trying to figure out how/if we could ever get it down to just carryon size! I think because we’re gone for a year, and we’ll have to contend with Europe temps in Feb-Apr and needed medicine for a full year, it just pushed us over the top. If only I could find 75 degrees everywhere for a year! 😂 Thanks for sharing!
Hi Ailie! I think we all have to find our own groove. We are certainly a work in progress. Fingers crossed we get better with time and experience. Thanks for the kind words and it would be great if our paths crossed along the way! Cheers!
Girl, you make me laugh with all those shoes 😂! I’m guessing where you’re going next. You said warm, so I’m thinking Asia?
You got it!! SE Asia for 5 months. WAAAAYYY less shoes this time! hahaha
Some airlines are proposing elimination of carry on or size and weight restrictions. Check before packing.
So interesting to hear what worked & what didn’t. I would love to see your next pack out… I am curious as to how small you will be able to go. I used to travel with max carry on but now am team backpack & have my sights on underseat only. So light weight - so your husband’s list plus a silk dress & flats & thin cardi could work for me. Plus small Sea to Summit toiletry bag altho lately, I am inspired by Sarah Murdoch & trying to fit it all in the 311 bag! 😬 But not for 5 months!!. I did 11 weeks with my 311 & small palm size bag for solids/toiletry articles. I just really like the lighter weight, no backpain and simplicity. (& the challenge is a game/fun!) My travel style has become more & more minimal over the last ten years & I am leaning into my Kånken Nr 2 now 😳😬😂 altho I did use my Osprey 26+6 Daylite for the 11 week trip. The Kånken is better for European flights. (& we travel in winter so down vest/wool cardi & rain/wind coat are carried on 👍🏻.) So it will be fun to follow along vicariously and see your adventures & how things change!! Mine is still a work in process & it does vary - but my fave travel is as light as possible purely for comfort. Love what you are doing!! Fun!
Hi Lynne! Wow! I am super impressed with your packing! I am going to try to do better this next go around, but even saying that, it won't be anywhere near as concise as yours. #goals!! :)
Thanks for the kind words. Happy New Year!
Another informative and useful video. Can I ask, what did you find challenging about the iPad? (Rick mentioned that it wasn't always useful)
We bought this iPad specifically for traveling, but as it turns out I much prefer working on Rick’s laptop. Certain features on some websites are not fully functional on the iPad. It’s mostly just annoying, not a dealbreaker. I use Rick’s laptop when I need to and decided it wasn’t frustrating enough that I need to buy a new laptop this go around. I’ll take the iPad with me as we head into Asia and decide if I need to replace it for our next leg. This is my third iPad, so I’m familiar enough with them, but I guess I must’ve been just using them for more fun stuff at home. Since I also had a laptop at home I never really noticed how some websites interact with them differently. 😊
Interesting about the toiletries bag. We changed back from the roll up/hanging bag to a shaped bag. When rolled up it was bulky and had no shape but you do have the option of laying it flatter. As much as the bulk the weight of these items is surprising. Our toiletry bag weighs over 7kg! I'm ditching large cans of shave foam for a travel item to carry and then buying as we move and leaving behind. In Europe they're often less than €2.00. It's a fine line between practicality and comfort?
Hi Martin! I feel the toiletries may continue to be an evolving process for us. 😅 I’ve never been a huge fan of the hanging bags, but these new ones we just purchased lay flatter than any of the others I’ve ever used and you can even fold them just halfway if you want. So fingers crossed this will a good change going forward. 😊
…have you had an opportunity to try out the Ceptics smaller travel adaptor since putting out this video?
@@LiveandGoWander No. Not yet. We will be taking it with us to Southeast Asia at the end of the month. We did get it on recommendation from another RUclipsr, Retirment Travels, and they use it and really like it. So we’re hopeful.
you really got ALL THAT into a carryon and a backpack?? I am amazed. When you cut out all those extras you might not need the carryons. !!
Hi Annie! We are hoping to do better next time! But, it is amazing how much we were able to get into our backpacks!
Hi! Just wondering what kind of hair dryer brush that was? I love my Dyson but it isn’t dual voltage. Is that one dual voltage? Thanks!
@@charlottelyon7423 Hi Charlotte! I made the mistake of bringing my Dyson with me several years ago and basically I just carried it around in my suitcase for the entire vacation! At that time I didn’t understand that it wouldn’t work in a foreign country. 🤦♀️ For this trip I thought I could get away with a round brush and a blow dryer, but I’m not skilled enough for that. I went to a shop when we were in England and bought this blow drying brush. It’s a Babyliss one. It’s OK, it gets the job done, but it’s no Dyson. I have one listed down below in the Amazon links that seems like it’s a good dual voltage one. I hope that helps!
@@RetiredNomadAdventures Thank you so much! I'm considering just getting a 220v Dyson and traveling with both bases and one set of attachments. So ridiculous but it is one thing I don't want to give up. Love your videos! Thanks for sharing your lives with us!
@ interesting! I’ll have to look into that myself. This other one I have works just fine, but the difference is noticeable. Thanks!!!
that was interesting, thanks, I don't think I'd bring spare charger cables or soap or shampoo, or toothpaste! just buy them at next stop, leave the leftovers behind.
Great point! Thanks Paulo!😊
Is this carry-on or checked in luggage?
@@Americanpatriot7000 Carry on
Personally, I would bring two pair of sneakers, so you can switch back and forth.And you don't wear one out so quickly
When you are on the go, you really don’t need much. The jewelry I wear with me on the plane is the only jewelry I take when traveling.
Where are you going next?
Hi Tracy! Your approach is smart! I am definitely changing up my jewelry for this next trip. We are headed to Thailand next.
I pack plain shirts and several statement necklaces so I can change up my look even though I’m wearing the same clothes repeatedly. Jewelry is smaller than clothing. And I’m not brining anything valuable. I’d miss it if something happened but only because I like it. Not because it’s precious.
@ Hi Karlen! Such a smart strategy!
How much did your bags weigh?
Good video, but I'm surprised all of that fits into your carry-on suitcase
@@bettyli6635 Me too Betty! 😊
Another informative, great video! #goals @waynemelissatravel
Thanks you two!! I heading over to watch your packing video now. 😊