A weekend trip with just a personal item: what I packed for a long weekend in New Orleans

What I packed for a long weekend trip to New Orleans in just an under the seat personal item duffel. Packing List 👉 lighterpack.co...
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Pakt 25L Travel Duffel Specs:
Cost: $250
Capacity: 24 liters
Dimensions: 18.9" x 10.2" x 9.1" (48 x 25.9 x 23.1 cm)
Style: Duffel
Weight: 2.0 lbs (0.91 kg)
Laptop: 16” sleeve
Materials: 500D recycled nylon; YKK Zips
Origin: Made in Vietnam
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[@zing999]

Great idea! The example packing / travel is enlightening. Bag reviews don’t tell the whole story. This is so useful. I hope you start a series with this theme. Thanks!

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks! It seems like it's been helpful so I'll probably keep doing them =)

[@velyvely6479]

what i like about your videos is that you really add all the extra details that ppl want when watching packing videos, i watch so many and its frustrating that they don't show properly how they are packed/ what fit inside the cubes and the little extras they took. as a visual person i need all the details lol when looking at a new bag or travel gear i always come to your channel to see if you've reviewed them :) this bag isn't my style but i really enjoyed the video nevertheless

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks! Glad you like the packing demos, it helps me learn to watch other people's packing as well

[@goinginzane]

The real world examples and anecdotes you include are super helpful. Great vid, as always!

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@WanderThisWay]

I've been inspired by your channel for a while, and just completed my first one bag trip to NYC - 3 days and 2 nights in a 26L Bellroy Venture Ready backpack. I fit clothes, a book, toiletries, and the camera I use to make videos for my KZbin channel. Looking forward to more one bag travels ahead.

[@Qaptaininsano]

You always cover all the questions around real life application that I usually end up having to piece together on Reddit threads so thank you. I’ve always wanted to one bag travel but I love my current day pack and want to take it on trips so I’m usually 2 bagging it. My north face base camps don’t have a should strap option so I end up just holding my day pack typically.

[@user-gw3dq7gy8u]

love it! hope you had good time and thanks for sharing! what type of under shirts you use? its not in the link

[@OneBagTravels]

I'm just using basic dark colored synthetic shirts, nothing special.

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

I have switched all of my travel vacation clothing to synthetic "golf wear". Black or white T, polo, button down, 1/4 zip turtle neck. Perfect combination of casual and dress clothing. My khaki shorts are the hybrid quick dry swim trunk/golf shorts with mesh pockets. A black synthetic cam buckle belt, black volleyball shoes and black sandals.

[@OneBagTravels]

T-shirt plus polo or other simple versatile button down is the way to go. Dress up or down, simple, versatile, easy.

[@PREPFORIT]

Thank you for the Info. I love travelling with just One Bacl pack.

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@AnnieGill7]

Wow, that it’s swell that it worked out so well! Thanks for sharing it with us. :-)

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@sarahschrock3511]

I found the Sea to Summit toiletry bag in clearance at Sierra. Glad to have this ultralightweight option now.

[@OneBagTravels]

Good find!

[@jcandy5799]

- Just found and subscribed. Do you think the cabin zero military backpack 28l would fit on United? Thanks

[@OneBagTravels]

Cabin Zero Military 28 should definitely fit on United

[@josephcollins6033]

Hello! I'm still looking for a PIB! Thanks for this.

[@OneBagTravels]

The eternal search 😆

[@Ducayneau]

Great video. Am I missing the link to that round heroclip alternative?

[@OneBagTravels]

The Clippa! Good catch, I just added it to the description, thanks!

[@IntriguedLioness]

This is why I love one bag travel. It doesn't matter if you choose duffels or backpacks or convertibles once you get used to only bringing capsule wardrobe items and only necessary toiletries, opt change of shoes Etc it is then easy to adjust between a one bag 40 litre and a one bag personal item. I still cringe when I see hardside wheeled luggage headed for a hotel or airport as to me that's a scenario in one of Dante's rings of hell. I looked into the Clippa as I was looking for a more minimalist bag clip but at the same price even though the design is more streamlined I'll stick with my large and small hero clips as I do the job (but sometimes make me look like I'm going to go rappelling!)

[@OneBagTravels]

Lolz, I'm liking the Clippa! Not as versatile as the Hero Clip, but it blends into your bag much better.

[@craigo2142]

Always great ideas. Do anyone know of a rain/wind jacket that packs very small into itself?

[@OneBagTravels]

I have the Patagonia Houdini, it packs down into it's own pocket, but more of a wind jacket than a rain jacket.

[@Qaptaininsano]

I have The North Face First Dawn packable rain jacket. I believe it’s discontinued but there are still some out there. It’s definitely waterproof and not water resistant which is great and packs down very small into its one pocket that is on the back. I’d say it packs down to the size of an apple. It’s my just in case rain layer for travel. I think it’s somewhere around 6oz where the typically daily rain jacket is closer to 12oz.

[@Csquared1685]

The frog tog that I found at Walmart packs small & flat in its own storage bag.

[@SushantYogi]

Would love to see you do a review on the Pakt. Travel Backpack V2.0. Specifically the 45L version as a dedicated Carry-On backpack. It's almost exactly the size airlines restrict the Carry-On luggage to and it seems so versatile!

[@OneBagTravels]

It's on my list 😀

[@SushantYogi]

@@OneBagTravels that's awesome! Can't wait for your input

[@justinnoel4768]

How are you liking the refraction packable bag compared to the freefly 16?

[@OneBagTravels]

I like the Refraction better as a daypack. Freefly's advantage is it packs down much smaller.

[@vanquestgear]

Great info on making one-bag air travel deals work in our favor. Your video proactively reduces stress by decluttering our thoughts and showing what truly important things to pack. The packable backpack is an excellent suggestion & really makes carrying essentials (water/snacks/phone/charger, etc.) far more comfortable during walking or day trips. Loved seeing the AirFly Pro again, it is an absolute MUST for any traveler. 👍🛫🛄 -Alex@Vanquest

[@OneBagTravels]

Glad you like the video Alex, thanks for watching

[@vanquestgear]

@@OneBagTravels Thank you for creating informative videos that inspire many of us to 'think light and minimal' whether packing for day or overnight trips. Keep 'em coming! 😎 -Alex@Vanquest

[@KelvinHew7]

I got a very good deal for the Bellroy Venture Duffel 40L up to 40% off. This duffel only weighs at 720 grams. So i can either one bag with this duffel with a packable daypack, or 2 bag travel with my CTB26 for longer trips. Good times

[@OneBagTravels]

That's a good deal

[@josephcollins6033]

I really like this one. But, British Airways is insane! 16x12x6. I have a feeling those seats are going to be cramped!

[@OneBagTravels]

That's very small 😫

[@Thatclimbingirl]

@@OneBagTravelsThat’s standard within Europe now.

[@josephcollins6033]

@@OneBagTravels Hey, Geoff. Yeah, I have a "man purse" I bought awhile back thinking I would use that for my walking around England. At this point, I guess I'll just use it as a PIB. I received my Level 8, and you were right. It holds lots of stuff!

[@josephcollins6033]

@@Thatclimbingirl Thanks. Going to England for two weeks. I think I can do it with my Level 8 carry on and a Tomtoc personal items bag.

[@sng2225]

I like duffels but prefer backpack style straps on them just to distribute weight across 2 shoulders.

[@OneBagTravels]

double shoulder carry is more comfortable for sure

[@exergyone7164]

I believe airlines are supposed to allow any bag which meets the maximum sum of sides measurement as the one posted as the sample, whether or not it fits their box. In America this means 40 inches.

[@OneBagTravels]

Some do this, but many have a box it must fit in

[@exergyone7164]

@@OneBagTravels I once had an argument with a low-cost American airline staff member. They just didn't know their own rules, or I wonder if its on top of them and something they have to simply respect as bags may have different form factors and still the same volume. They had to go and ask to then come back and apologize. Interesting topic for another video on bag sizes on the edge of going from personal item to carry-on if they got checked by airline staff. I have been getting away with 33-40L bags for years now, in both Spirit and Frontier, as well as international low-cost airlines such as Wingo and Latam. Not a single time I paid an extra fee.

[@OneBagTravels]

@@exergyone7164 Interesting, I think you found a loophole! I read their policy and in addition to their standard carry-on restrictions it says "Soft-sided garment bags up to 51 inches / 130 cm (length + width + height) can also be taken as your carry-on item." so maybe if you had a soft-sided backpack they had to consider this a "soft-sided garment bag?" I've had the same experience with a lot of low-cost airlines, I try to stay within the limits but sometimes I go over a little and have never been called out on it, however I would just consider myself lucky because I've seen people have to pay the extra fees.

[@exergyone7164]

@@OneBagTravels Most bags are soft at some level, with few exceptions. I've had to actually let it escalate, play with the emotions of the staff member trying to squeeze a fee off my pocket, and eventually walk out victorious. This is very rare, but has happened twice. For women this type of emotional games are much more difficult to play, reason why I would always recommend to a woman a bag like the Topo Global Bag 30L, the Tortuga Travel Bag 30L (though I hate it that is has the side handle on the wrong side reason why I quit Tortuga), or the Cotopaxi Allpa 28 L. Those will just slide into the box while taking advantage of the maximum capacity permitted, and no further back and forth will be required. Articulate unemotional men carrying an effective system that can be tweaked in seconds will get away with 35+ L bags as personal items 99.99% of the time.

[@hoganknowsbest6]

@@exergyone7164how?!

[@copper7187]

Do you think the Evwrgoods CTB26 will fit in the basic economy?😮

[@OneBagTravels]

That one's a little long for most airlines

[@jeffone]

I would like to see your opinions on options for bags and pack-outs for a bag that fits under the seat on US Domestic planes. Something that would fit in 16 x 12 x 6 as that covers most airlines.

[@OneBagTravels]

I'm planning on doing some sort of personal item bag roundup but there just aren't that many bags that fit in this size. Cabin Zero Military 28 is about the only one I have that fits that depth.

[@jeffone]

@@OneBagTravels Waterfield Designs has one called the Air Porter backpack that would meet those guidelines.

[@OneBagTravels]

@@jeffone I like that bag. I think that size shifts from travel backpack to what I'd probably call a "boarding bag." Not something I've looked much into, I have a few reviews of that style, but mostly they're over on the depth. I'm going to have to do more research.

[@jeffone]

@@OneBagTravels It is an interesting path. Being fully "under the seat" compliant would make one bag domestic travel more pleasant. But is it realistic? Hopefully you find the answer. :)

[@fredlwal]

Can you make a spring/summer bag?

[@OneBagTravels]

Like a lightweight bag?

[@Scolopente]

Just a long weekend? I took my mother to Dubai and Cyprus for 12 days with only our personal item each! We did have access to a washing machine at points during our trip.

[@OneBagTravels]

Niccceeeee

[@josephcollins6033]

New Orleans!! I went to Catholic seminary there, South Carrollton St. For three horrible years. Did you see any pictures of me in the post office? Bahahahahahahahahaa!

[@OneBagTravels]

Lolz, I think I missed your mug shot 😆

[@josephcollins6033]

@@OneBagTravels 😄🤣 There were a few in the Quarter as well!

[@r.hagenau3541]

There is no real difference in the amount of stuff a guy needs for one day, or one week, or one month - if he dresses casual only. Volume goes up when travelling across different climate zones, or when he takes multiple shoes and informal/semi-formal/formal outfits. And for ladies when they start taking multiple shoes and purses, plus their extended toiletry usually does not pass carry-on restrictions.

[@OneBagTravels]

I don't generally wear the same thing every day. My goal is a week's worth of clothes, wash and repeat.

[@kevinaevans]

Three pairs of pants / trousers for a weekend. Do you plan for shitting yourself every day

[@OneBagTravels]

Cajun food can be spicy! With travel it ended up being 5 days, I probably could have gotten away with 2.