Do THIS to Save Space in Your Carry-On Luggage (Minimalist Packing Tips)

How to Pack a Suitcase to Maximize Space. Packing Carry-On Only can seem daunting, but in this video I share 5 minimalist packing tricks to save space in your luggage.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 5 Space Saving Packing Tips for Carry On Travel
0:47 Tip #1: Don’t Pack Without This!
1:42 Tip #2: The Best Type of Items to Pack for Minimalist Travel
2:31 Clothing Tips for Carry On Only Travel
3:06 Benefits of Merino Wool
3:46 Unbound Merino Review
4:35 How to do Laundry While Traveling
5:10 Tip #3: Kit and Compartmentalize Your Luggage
5:31 Do Packing Cubes Save Space?
6:28 Packing Toiletries for Travel
6:49 Travel Tech Pouch
7:03 Tip #4: How to Pack a Suitcase to Maximize Space
8:24 Tip #5: Things Experienced Travelers No Longer Pack
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[@awaytogether]

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[@debragifford4926]

Agreed - shoes touch a lot of things that I do not want touching my clothes or toiletries. Shoe bags, even a plastic bag, are necessities.

[@grepora]

Plastic grocery type bags are great for shoes, dirty clothes, trash, and just about anything else. Pack a few extra empty bags: they weigh almost nothing and take up almost no space. I fold them flat by folding back the handles, then fold in thirds lengthwise, and then roll/fold to a desired size to lock it together. I also carry a double clip hanger (or a plastic hanger with two detachable clips). I provides a quick way to dry socks, underwear, shirt, pants, or a wash cloth. Also, bring a wash cloth to wipe sweat or when a wash cloth is not available. It can also be used to protect fragile items or as a clean pad to prevent items from getting dirty when setting them down.

[@ljclauson]

Ya I recently learned to buy shower caps at the Dollar store for my shoes….

[@themorn2112]

I tend to use a shower cap that is supplied by the hotels I am staying in. Where I travel to, there are 7-elevens, supermarkets, discount stores and Pharmacies all over the place so buying an additional shower cap is not an issue.

[@ivegas1000]

As mentioned by others, recycled plastic bags from market are great for shoes and dirty clothes. Also fill inside the shoes with fragile stuff or socks to keep shoe shapes and maximize space.

[@themorn2112]

As a vet, it was ingrained in me on how to pack. My biggest tip I learned is... one pair of pants and seven shirts = seven outfits, two pairs of pants and seven shirts = 14 outfits. Combine that with loafers (I wear my hiking shoes for my daily wear) and I am good to go. Any toiletries/grooming accessories I can buy at my destination as needed (I travel almost exclusively to Asia, and considering I am of African descent, to my surprise I can find and buy items specific to my race). There are very few places that don't offer items specific to my needs, which is a boon to minimize packing. As far as tech goes, I have a TSA approved laptop bag (for my surface Pro), that opens fully for display and has multiple individual pockets for cables, flash drives, etc. I also pack a collapsible back pack that doubles as my person bag, day bag, and laundry bag. On my past excursions, I packed a small duffle bag that came in handy because I took multiple airlines to Southeast Asia. As it turned out, there were different weight restrictions between the airlines, so I had to pack my duffle bag on site to meet the weight requirement, and check in my carry on bag.

[@OriginalDramagirl]

I always pack my shoes in a travel pouch bag. Keeps everything around nice and clean.

[@richards.4116]

My second packing cubes trip. Best idea ever. Merino wool next. Clothes stay organized, not rumbling around I'm my carry on backpack. Always great tips.

[@spacecaptain9188]

A lot of stuff, for example all of your electrical items, can go into your jacket pockets for the plane trip. Then wear the jacket onto the plane. You can use the coat as a blanket, or take it off once you're airborne, but there's def no need for it to be inside your tiny carry on. Stuff those pockets full! And wear the bulkiest shoes that you're taking with you!

[@AntonioQuevedo]

The first hint is a MUST. I have travelled many times on business, for academic conferences, and since my first trip, I have made a detailed list of what to carry. Actually I have 2 lists, one for the dispatched bag and one for the carry-on. I keep them on a file in my computer, and even today I keep updating it to adapt as the years go by (i.e. to include my prescriptions).

[@jodycoyote3916]

excellent idea about test packing and living out of a suitcase. i did that prior to a 3 month trip and it really made a huge impact because it gave me time to remove items and add other items i would have missed

[@J_LOVES_ME]

I've always loved merino wool.... never realized there were companies that made travel t-shirts from it. When they re-stock I will definitely be picking some up!

[@Jane-he4xx]

Excellent presentation Nik! Unfortunately the biggest issue (in Europe anyway) is that airlines are now restricting the weight of carry-on... some only allowing 7kg! This means that though I have a great sized bag, I can only usually half fill it to keep under the weight allowance! Heavy sigh!

[@kitty_s23456]

This has been a policy (for several years) for many budget airlines in Asia. Carryon luggage must weigh 7 kg or less & must fit certain dimensions (depends on airline).

[@themorn2112]

A work around that works for me is if the airline allow a personal bag, put your heaviest items in the personal bag. More often than not a personal bag is not weighed.

[@tkozikow]

If you are traveling with merino or other pieces that can wash and dry easily filling a sink with some warm water and a bit of soap like Soak is often faster and easier than using a washing machine. As nice as it is to have a washer in an Airbnb it seems like the cycles on the European machines can take 60-90 minutes and that after you figure out how to translate the cycles and instructions into English.

[@awaytogether]

Too right, Tim! The shower works great too. I'll do that esp. if i've only got one or two things to wash.

[@claudiakarl7888]

Newer machines, at least in Germany, have 30 min cycles. You often have a half time option. European machines use lower temperatures to save energy.

[@kyls73]

​@@claudiakarl7888My home washer in Australia has a great 60 min cycle.

[@WT95520]

Hi Nik, i just bumped into ur videos. I wish I found them sooner for my Europe travel. Thanks for the tips with Halofly and merino clothing. A+

[@jodycoyote3916]

Thank you for your clothing suggestion of wool pieces through unbound merino, it was an excellent suggestion. I have always had an issue with itching and that does not happen with unbound now I am building a warddrobe of unbound merino pieces for my day to day clothing. also I picked up Ally's favorite boxy shirt, perfect call

[@curiousaboutculture]

I was just going to post this hoping they would answer and here I see your response and experience. So is soft and not scratchy? What is the oversized shirt you’re talking about and what company makes that? Thank you.

[@jc1400]

I fill my shoes with my bottles of toiletries, hairbrush, etc. wrap them in a ziplock first. Then I have the bags for separating stinky things, purchases, and trash.

[@curiousaboutculture]

Leaving for the Netherlands and Belgium soon. What bottles do you use and do they explode or leak? Thank you!

[@cjd3554]

Followed your advise and bought two pairs of Unbound Merino Pants. Washed them … two week later and they still smell nasty! It took more than a day to dry by hanging.

[@molonlabe9602]

Lots of things wrong in this video. If you're traveling with checked luggage and staying many nights in one place, the video is applicable. Otherwise, don't follow many of the ideas in this video. Amazon bought lightweight synthetics are the way to go if you want anything close to overnight drying. That usually occurs in a hot environment or placing items near heater vents or on the old hot water heating radiators, especially for long pants.

[@gabrielletedara2662]

I bring 2 pair of my Safety Jogger, 1 is on me the other is spare. Thanks for the tips, really help me to manage my stuffs

[@Joe.dirt7909]

This was a really good video very help 💪

[@sidneybrown9695]

Unbound Merino is only available for thin people. I would love Marino wool options for large people who, like to travel!

[@claudiakarl7888]

I saw some on Amazon that go up to 6xl, the shop is called Normani.

[@kathyc6386]

Merino Country Australia has larger size tees and tops with capped sleeve and 3/4 sleeves.

[@nixawrestlingmom]

I have found the same to be true for Unbound Merino. My pear shape likes pieces from WoolX.

[@barb9930]

Wool& has true plus sizes and great products

[@cynthiaruby6985]

Smart wool is my go to, Level 2 is a bit thicker and hangs better. They are made as a base layet, however i like to layer over a tee shirt as during the day, it may get warm and it is easier to remove in a public place.

[@lctmidi]

I'm a big fan of your videos and we are trying carry on only for a two week trip to Italy the end of April. The tips on this one will be a big help as we pack and prepare. Thanks!

[@happycook6737]

Take your old underwear, clothing you are ready to get rid of. Why? Because you can wear it and leave it behind which frees up luggage space for lovely things you may wish to buy and take home.

[@spacecaptain9188]

I like to pack clothes that don't easily stain or smell or wrinkle, and can be quickly washed/dried in a shower if need be. Sadly, this eliminates my jeans, but denim is bulky anyway.

[@wendybeattie6935]

I would love to purchase inbound merino - however they don’t have larger sizes

[@laurenhancher7801]

@wendybeattie6935 try wool& - sizes up to 3x for both men and women

[@freerange6739]

Just 6 months! I have been doing it for 18 years

[@Cdnl4927]

I almost got the Eagle Creek compression cubes, then saw nice ones on Amazon that are different colored landscapes. Easier to remember what’s in them if they’re different colors - at least for me.

[@awaytogether]

I think those are by our friends at Tripped Travel Gear! They make some cool ones.

[@spacecaptain9188]

I use a backpack, with flexible back and hip support, because if the airline reduces the maximum size again, I can still squeeze the bag into the test cube to make it fit! If it's packed too tightly, just pull something out and wear it as an extra layer on the plane. It's also easier to go through town with a backpack than to drag a suitcase with tiny wheels all over the place.

[@iswish_41]

$88 for a shirt. A shirt made by rich travelers for rich travelers. Good lord 😂.

[@robotempire]

yeah no shit dude, international travel is a hobby for rich people. Especially euro trips from the u.s. If you’re this shocked by the idea of an $88 shirt then you can’t afford the trip

[@mclark87nz]

I NZ we have a brand called Icebreaker which has merino wool clothes. They aren't as good as they used to be. On one trip I was able to use a few of their t-shirts which meant less clothes to take. Ive found if your jumping from one city to another with a few nights at each then I over pack as not enough time to wash clothes. I was fortunate enough to be at a serviced apartment on the last leg of my trip and not paying for hotel laundry service saved allot. Like $80 Nzd / $50 Nzd

[@AndrewPang-if3wu]

This isn’t specific to carry-on packing, but I’m surprised you pack shoes without shoe bags. They add only minimal weight but help keep things clean, and hold in place anything tucked into the shoes.

[@awaytogether]

You know, I recently tested the peak design shoe pouch that accompanies the peak design packing cubes, and I've got to say - I'm a fan! It's not a habit yet, but you've got a GREAT point!

[@marciaricksgers2018]

I just put my shoes in clean plastic bags from the grocery store, after I stuff my shoes with other items

[@grtlyblesd]

Kids shoes pack well in a disposable shower cap from a previous trip.

[@lanecountybigfooters5716]

Merino is the way to go! With 3 basic shirts, a cardigan in black, two dresses, a travel denim skirt, and 3 tights - I'm basically set. Add an outer layer for warmth (or a second cardigan or sweater) and a rain trench coat, 4 ExOfficio travel undies and 3 pairs of Darn Tough socks, and that's all I need for 2 weeks. If I get cold, I'll buy a useful souvenir piece of clothing there.

[@slackerman9758]

Merino wool, your moths will love you 🥰

[@MCNY7]

@slackerman9758 My wool is fine and I don't have moths. Have you ever heard of moth balls? The strong smell is overwhelming but there are ways to dissipate it. Using cedar protects against moth balls. Some people have cedar chests or closets but cedar inserts work really well.

[@slackerman9758]

@@MCNY7 Watch out for moth balls, as most have dichlorobenzenes.

[@spacecaptain9188]

Pack a couple of extra bags! One to act as a dirty laundry hamper, and one to help you organize your belongings after you've left the airport. Do you really want to spend your trip stuffing things back into compression bags every morning?

[@florencequinn7720]

Thanks for the great suggestions. I have watched a few packing videos now and it all looks well and tidy when you leave home but nobody every talks about dirty clothes. In the middle of the trip how do you pack and separate dirty clothes from the clean one. I don't want to pack them in the same cubes....

[@kitty_s23456]

I use a separate packing cube/ ziploc or plastic bag for the dirty clothes. Put shoes in a plastic bag too, as I don't want my other stuff to be dirty from the shoes.

[@monikaliebold4225]

Great video - thanks a lot. Is there an alternative material than merino? I live in South Pacific. Clothing - no matter from which company ordering international online - cannot be shipped to French-Polynesia. And I cannot find merino here, that's why my above question (I will go on a 9 day Alaska cruise in October). Greetings from Moorea (sister island of Tahiti) 🌴 🏖 😎 🇵🇫 🇫🇷 🇪🇺

[@spacecaptain9188]

I start with a list of all the activities I'm going to do, and then break those activities into things I will need/want to have with me for those activities... then I scratch off all of the things I can cheaply get there instead of packing. There's my list, with nothing missing/forgotten.

[@brianmccarthy1322]

Like Santa I make a list and check it twice. While on the trip I review and take notes. Reversible belt gives 2 for 1. Clothing must be sink washable and FAST dry. 2 pants with zip off legs. 2 chinos. 3 t-shirts. 3 collared shirts. 5 socks. 5 underwear. This fits easily into a 21" carry-on. With a sink I can go for a month.

[@gwynethjones3503]

Suggestions for finding sink washable, quick dry clothing (on a budget)?

[@steveseal9427]

Hey Nik. Would love to try UM clothes but I’m in the Uk and shipping charges (on to of their already high prices) don’t work. If they ever set up in UK…maybe then…

[@cassandragough]

I have always done the socks and knickers inside shoes/sandals hack. Not only does it utilise the space but it stops your shoes getting crushed too.

[@teresafung696]

I have bad anklesand require sturdy/bulky hiking boots. Any suggestions on how to pack shoes? I obviously need a pair of sneakers for walking and a pair of shoes for going out to nicer places. Thanks

[@heythave]

Wear the hiking boots on the plane.

[@maryt251610]

Just once I'd like to watch a "packing light/carry on only" video which took into consideration the fact that you might need decent clothes for dinners etc.. The other thing that gets ignored in the titles is that there is always an enormous backpack included which carries nearly as much as the carry on suitcase.

[@tkozikow]

If you are going to need something like dress clothes during your trip going with just a carry on might not be the best option. If I have a two week business trip to Europe I am checking a bag. Also, I think that the backpack is in lieu of a rolling bag. I am taking my Aer Travel Pack 3 Small or my B&R ZDX, but not both.

[@claudiakarl7888]

Many European airlines allow a bag/suitcase that’s 55x40x20 cm and an additional personal item with a size of 40x25x20. That’s the smallest size, used for example by Ryanair.

[@danakolpin1289]

I have been buying the Womens Unbound Merino clothes.

[@rubynugent2131]

Where are your packing lists located?

[@arlenelea2786]

Links to packing lists don't work. Subscribed, but no download button appeared to get lists.

[@richardg8651]

Perhaps black running shoes so they can do double duty.

[@brett_flower]

Great...but 🙄that the US - along with Liberia and Myanmar - are the only countries in the world still using antiquated imperial measurements...May I suggest use both ...at least to relate to a (much) larger audience...???

[@JClark-34695]

We're planning a 90-day stay in Germany, so everything changes but still some questions: 1) Check full-sized suitcases, or buy cheap clothing when we get there? 2) Ship items ahead of time to the place we're staying? We Want to experience winter/ Christmas markets, so we're staying Dec-Feb. Any suggestions would be most welcome!

[@mikewilzbacher722]

We'll be in Europe for two months this year (one month in Lucca Italy and then several other cities in western Europe) and have never been gone for that long before. When you're on longer trips like that, do you typically pack a clothesline?

[@awaytogether]

What an awesome trip! I bet you're excited. Tbh, I've never packed a clothesline. Your mileage may vary, but I've found clothes hanging solutions to be fairly readily available in most bnbs/hotels throughout Europe. Depends on where you're staying, so it certainly can't hurt.

[@molonlabe9602]

Many older European hotels have the hot water radiator heating system, which makes for quick and easy drying as long as you wash l clothes daily.

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Yes lovely but I dont have that kind of budget..inhostel dorm things dont dry overnight unfortunately. I still made it though but brought a wheel on bag and had to check in. When was snowing had to buy then leave jacket etc as a thicker jacket was not viable to wear after when visiting warm climate .. short term travel no problem. Next time will be taking a weightless 30l cabinmax and amazon cheap daypack end of as dont ever want to checkin again lol ...

[@awaytogether]

I hear you on not wanting to check!!! Yeah, it's tough to pack for multiple climates at once.

[@molonlabe9602]

Wife and I traveled for 3 weeks in Europe on a 10kg carry on limit. I bought us cheap top load packable backpacks that weighed only .4 pounds. We only needed them to last 3 weeks...they did and we still have them. The lighter your carry on bag...the more contents. Do the stuff-able neck pillow too, a good way to get additional weight allowance, but wear it around your neck when boarding. We've never done this, our first pillows arrived this week.

[@rchosfan]

Perhaps add a few polyester items to your travel wardrobe. Polyester undershirts & underwear dry overnight after washing in the sink.

[@michaelhagerty9440]

Nik, I like your videos. Went to the website today for the packing list, filled in the info but the “Get my free packing list” button isn’t working. Tried 2 different browsers.

[@michaelhagerty9440]

Works now😢

[@nickb654]

A back pack stuffed with 4 underwear, 4 pairs of socks, 4 shirts, 2 pants and a tooth brush and paste works for any legth of a trip. Wear your bulkiest dress clothes, jacket, etc. Never pay for a carry on. Travelling for decades this way.

[@Myr25636]

I struggle to limit my checked bag to

[@cigrabowski9475]

Is a reusable water bottle needed for 3wk trip to England & Italy? trying to conserve space... thoughts?

[@awaytogether]

I carry one everywhere, personally. But you could also buy a 1 litre bottle at a grocery store when you get there and do it that way.

[@curiousaboutculture]

Can you tell me if the Unbound Merino items are soft or scratchy to the skin as I am sensitive. Hoping you or one of your subscribers will answer. Thank you

[@tristanwwsd]

We will never know.

[@awlabrador]

Ugh. Seeing dirty, street-worn shoes go into the suitcase without any other covering really turned me off. Use shoe bags, plastic grocery bags, something!

[@kellyjames2700]

I use shower caps

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

So gross.

[@coraasuncion4989]

I dont go with rolling clothes intonyour checked baggagevsince its not the space but thecweightvof the baggage

[@juletaurus]

Would love these more if a good chunk wasn't advertising for someone.

[@jojova3776]

I always buy my staff at the destination.End of the trip giving to charity.

[@ilyauneroute8944]

Downsize it !! 5 tops ?😂 just take 3 => 1 wearing, 1 change, 1 long sleeves for sleeping. 1 pair of shoes wearing so just add a pair of slipper/ tongs for bath/beach etc.... 3 underwear will do the job. 3 pair of socks. For the rest do wathever you want🤷‍♂️. Packable coat often lack of pockets. Take a foldable tote bag or a compressible silk back pack for daily tour. I work at the airport, I guess people doesn't watch this kind of vidéo. You cannot imagine what people actually carry😂. I will too go with full merino but only blend with other fabrics and never under 180g/ m2 for more resistance. Avoid icebreaker very expensive and too weak fabric I lost a 40e😱 boxer once even I did always cold wash it by hand. 😉Don't forget to travel safe and enjoy.

[@awaytogether]

Great tips!!! I could never sleep in a long sleeve haha (too hot for me). OMG what's the craziest thing you've seen someone bringing with them? Can't wait to hear.

[@MCNY7]

@ilyauneroute8944 3 tops? 😂 1 pair of shoes? 3 underwear? 3 socks? 😂 Maybe for a weekend but not a longer trip. I agree with 5. I don't want to constantly wash clothes hoping they will dry before I need them because no one wants to pack wet clothes. It's better to alternate shoes rather than wearing the same ones every day. Definitely no to sleeping in a long sleeve shirt. Everyone needs to pack according to what works best for their situation.

[@johnrommelt6560]

What is the Best carry on Luggage you can use without having to Iron?

[@stuartschultz8334]

10 percent discount is ice in winter

[@yegg14]

I'm wondering how you manage the weight?

[@molonlabe9602]

This video is more about having checked luggage. No way a person can follow these tips in a carry on only scenario. No packing cubes or organizing bags (quality ziplock best) and only 1 packed pair of lightweight sneakers.

[@tarzanboy9920]

Anyone else getting Patrick Bateman vibes

[@eagleheads1221]

Unfortunately, Unbound Marino does not offer plus sizes. Women benefit from more size options because our body shapes vary more than men’s, especially up top.

[@ivynguyenmusic2929]

Omg those dirty shoes together with other stuffs

[@nicholauscurphey3925]

You know what fits in your shoes....your socks! 3 pair per shoe! Then.. use bowling shoe covers.

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

I feel like unless you're on a super tight budget or staying in a bunch of different places, carry on only travel is *deeply* overrated. I'm an experienced international traveler and I HATE carry on only. 1. It's really hard to not look like an American tourist from Flyover doing carry on only. *Insert nylon cargo pants cargo pants and ugly sneaker/hiking boot combo shoes, or cheap looking knit dresses here.* You almost universally get better service if you dress nicely, and you can go to more places and not look like a tool. (And let's be real, the best travel includes low key cheap stuff and tippy top of the range stuff. A bit of everything is always best, and you don't want to go to the best restaurant in the city in a quick dry polo shirt.) 2. Souvenir shopping is amazing. If you're not looking for stuff made by local artisans or designers native to the country you're missing out. Shipping stuff home can get outrageously expensive, and depending on what it is/where you're shipping it from you might pay huge duties. I also cook, and buy ingredients that I can't get at home. It's super fun to go to local grocery stores and markets. I usually bring an extra duffle bag and put my dirty laundry into it, and pack souvenirs in my hard suitcase. That way I don't have to pay for bags both ways. 3. If you like creature comforts, don't skip them. I love my skincare routine. I love having an extra cozy blanket. I don't really want to live without grooming tools. All of the above are a pain if you're doing carry on only. If you'd enjoy your vacation more if you bring your favorite blanket, bring your favorite blanket. 4. Doing laundry can be super expensive, or a huge waste of time. If you prefer hotels to Airbnb (which frankly, no one should be using anymore. It ruins local housing markets and turns historic cities into tacky tourist playgrounds.) it's really expensive to have your laundry done in a developed country. If you're only traveling for a week or ten days, carving out time to wash clothes is a huge time suck. If you divide the price of your accommodations and ticket over the duration of your stay, spending half a day doing laundry could EASILY come out to hundreds of dollars. Travel is expensive, maximize your time on the ground. 5. Shit happens. You might get a week of rain. Only having two pairs of pants or shoes for a week of rain sucks. You might stain something. You might get stuck somewhere because your passport gets stolen. Having some extra clothes, extra medications, extra toiletries can be a lifesaver in a crappy situation. Having said that, don't overdo it. For me, like 25% more clothes than I expect to wear is usually the sweet spot. (It's nice to have an extra clean shirt and underwear after a shower before dinner.) You need to be able to carry your bags around even if you plan to use a courier service because again, shit happens. But travel is about enjoying yourself, and bringing stuff that will make you more comfortable can help a lot.

[@molonlabe9602]

Had an Australian Air B&B host cancel us last minute and scrambled to find only a hostel available in our budget..not good for us older folks. Air B&B would do nothing for us in that situation, NEVER again.

[@Bunny-ch2ul]

@@molonlabe9602 Yeah, I don't get why people are still pushing for Airbnb. Admittedly, the people still promoting it are American tourists who want to pretend they're locals, and people who do that are universally hated in most of tourist destinations. It's also also just an all around less convenient choice. If you stay at a conventional hotel, you can do things like have them send you a car to pick you up from the airport, or call you a taxi when you leave. Concierges are super, super useful. If you have to change plans it's much easier when you can just call the front desk. You can also do things like FedEx your luggage ahead of time, which can frequently be less expensive than paying for checked bags, and you don't waste time dropping it off etc. Traditional hotels win hands down.

[@hopefulhuman]

To do this you have to know that where you're going has laundry. 5 shirts for 10 days?

[@molonlabe9602]

Synthetic shirts can be worn a couple days unless you're sweating in them. Also, a small (100ml) spray bottle of fabric freshener goes a long way.

[@VietnamSteve]

Oh I thought carry-on was measured by weight not size of contents🤷‍♂️. When you travel you’ll find this out.

[@kitty_s23456]

It depends on the airline. In some airlines, they care about the weight (shld be less than 7 kg/ 15 lbs) and also size/ dimensions of the bag.

[@Ms.Masta123]

It's possible he's just showing for filming purposes, that's all you got out of the video is he didn't use shoe bags hmm😂

[@tristanwwsd]

I am a very inexperienced traveler. It seems to me that the packing cubes are a waste of space. I know they organize, but if you gather all the cubes one would use, and see how much space they use, it would seem like your space would be better used for necessary items.

[@awaytogether]

Compression cubes take up almost no space

[@molonlabe9602]

If doing only carry on, internationally, then weight is the game as long as you stay within their size limits too. No cubes or organizing bags...use quality Ziplock bags. You can even use Ziplock bags as compression cubes. There's videos about techniques.

[@LucaRigoli]

please put the shoes in a bag , not over the pants 🤣

[@reyluna9859]

4:37 discount code awaytogether is not valid

[@awaytogether]

Hey! I reached out to Unbound Merino. It should be working now.

[@rschindler9965]

Merino wool itches.

[@knowableprank9501]

Then you must be allergic to wool because merino definitely does not.

[@elroyblackbean]

1:21 is that a half English, half Russian keyboard? Or something else?

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

8kg weight limit hello

[@given2dream]

In the intro, you say you’re going to talk about things that you no longer pack. And all you did was point us to another video, without actually talking about a single thing. Not cool.

[@gstrock]

no blue jeans. Too heavy, too long to dry use technical pants made from nylon/polyester with some spandex, Quick drying to go teally minimal: 1 pair technical pants 2 pair non cotton underwear 2 pair merino wool socks Everytime you shower wear a pair of socks and underwear, so they get washed along with washing your body

[@jacobb4056]

Love your videos, but the random zoom in/ zoom out thing you do with the editing is distracting!

[@technovangelist]

I love your videos, but have to disagree on so much. I don't travel much now, but for about 10 years did well over 200,000 flight miles a year for work and I am down to only 15 or so trips a year since then. I never use packing cubes, they take too much space and i definitely don't pack a toiletries bag, another total waste of space. If you have enough toiletries to take up a bag, get rid of half of the stuff. Recently I started using a tech bag, but that’s because I was getting lazy and packing too much tech. I pack enough to make videos and stream a podcast, as well as do my job as a software startup evangelist and developer. Those big bulky multi country adapters are a huge waste of space, much better ways to go. The one bulky thing i do like is that Perilogics phone holder, but only on the longer 12+ hour flights. Extra shoes are a waste of space too. No need for them. I would always pack for 3 to 4 days. And that covered me for long and short trips.... There were even a few where I was in Australia for 2 to 4 weeks, then Dubai for 2 weeks, then Buenos Aires for a week. Those always seemed to happen together. Other than that, I love everything you do.

[@rchosfan]

If you’re an avid runner, it’s not unusual to bring a pair of running shoes; so you’re going to have “extra” shoes. It all depends on what you “need” or what is important (?) to you. Cheers!

[@boavidafilipedias]

@@rchosfanno need to be an avid runner. One pair of hiking shoes and another pair of shoes for going out to dinner for example.. And a pair of flip flops to go to the beach.

[@user-wd8sd7ec2z]

@@boavidafilipediasCompletely agree. I just said that bec the OP (in the video) is a runner (if I recall correctly). I do agree with you though. I do exactly as you said, packing those same 3 pairs: day shoes (or hikers, depending on the location you’re at), dinner shoes and sandals for beach or shower. Cheers!

[@kepckatherinec805]

This video comes across as mostly sales pitch for various companies.

[@LAURABOHDAN]

I always travel with my electric plug-in shoe shiner. It can also be used to brush my teeth I don’t waste space with dental floss I tear out strands from my brush

[@p0pov13]

Lmfao this is a godamn ad 🤦‍♂️

[@lisaashton1124]

Must be nice to be rich if you can afford a ninety dollar shirt! So five shirts is almost five hundred dollars comma most of us five shirts equals one hundred dollars period says really not helpful

[@MsSmigger55]

A test pack?? Really?? 😂😂😂😂 thats a bit OTT...

[@daleviker5884]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that! On a typical trip there are so many things to take care of beforehand that I'm lucky if I get to even think about packing any time before the departure day itself.

[@spacecaptain9188]

The packing lists go to a give-me-your-personal-info page, not a packing list. The deception was not appreciated.

[@leslies960]

Click for packing tips and get a merino wool commercial instead... literally no new info here - use packing cubes and pack as few shoes as possible.

[@Maxinko]

10 years living out of carry-on and packing shoes uncovered ? I would never do that even when I was 12 y.o. Disgusted, tasteless, tacky.... no culture 👎👎

[@CheetoTheCat]

I am learning a lot from your videos, so a big thank you for that. However it is becoming increasingly difficult to take you seriously when you refer to shirts and underwear as “tops and undies”. 😖 sooo cringeworthy, dude.

[@spacecaptain9188]

Haven't tried it yet, but I love the idea another youtuber had to stuff a neck pillow with your t shirts, so it doesn't count as luggage. Just add a zip for easy access.

[@molonlabe9602]

Yep, they're available for around 10 bucks.