Best Budget Travel Gear for Carry-On Only Travelers

[@megaira86]

I bought the tomtoc Backpack a few weeks ago because I saw it recommended a lot and I already have a sling from them and what can I say, for the price point such a great backpack! Well made, alle the features you want and need. Just the fabric is stylewise not my favorite but other than that - it absolutely can hold up with all my other expensive backpacks!

[@OneBagTravels]

Nice, glad you like it! Yes it's definitely made from cheaper materials than the major expensive brands, but it's perfectly functional and you can't beat the price for the quality.

[@YosuaNangin]

It's always like that when going from premium stuff to the more budget stuff. The material is always the one tell that stands out the most.

[@Vantasticviews2]

I used that same pack for single bag travel to France for 2 weeks and it worked well. I could care less what it looks like, as long as it does the job.

[@Ducayneau]

I really appreciate this guide to more accessible travel gear. One shouldn't blow their travel budget before they even leave. Not sure how much id trust expensive (to most) electronics to an ultra low budget travel adaptor.

[@OneBagTravels]

That's a good point I didn't mention. Those basic travel adapters are just the equivalent of plugging your device right into the wall, not any different than just a wall plug on an appliance. If you're traveling internationally that thing just lets you plug into the outlet, but you still need a wall brick for your phone, I would combine the basic travel adapter with a high quality but small power brick like the Anker Nano that offers over voltage/power protections.

[@forget3817]

Make sure you're not confusing a plug adapter with a charger. If you have any electronic equipment, you already have a charger. All you need is a plug adapter for international outlets. The weight (and size) of a plug adapter plus the chargers (esp. if you charger has more than one port) you already own is very likely less than the weight of a charger with built-in plug adapters.

[@englishbfast]

tnx for this! happy holidays🎉

[@Anthony-tw9bw]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks for watching! =)

[@snnanne]

Thanks for another awesome video! I love your extremely practical suggestions using broad real life reality. Case in point, a cotton ball to absorb moisture and provide padding for pills. Genius! I was using tissues which aren't ideal. I do use a pencil case as an electronics organiser, so cheap and light. My top suggestion is using a cheap insulated lunch bag for toiletries (fabric with silver lining). I use a triangle/pyramid shaped one I got at a dollar store, it stands on its own, has handles and a zip, it's extremely light, and has some water resistance on both sides. Cannot recommend them enough.

[@forget3817]

Another useful and down-to-earth set of recommendations. (Rant on: I'm tired of the high prices companies charge when they put the word "travel" in front of their products, and the hype most other travel KZbinrs create around them. Merino wool? Get the same thing for far less from a clothing store like Uniqlo or Gap.) Re: toiletry bags. These really must be waterproof; water repellent is not good enough. My Eagle Creek bag has two zippered side pockets that are perfect for toothbrush in one and razor in the other. Re: electronics organizers. A simple pouch, instead of fancy and expensive "origami" multi-pocket organizers, will work because electronics are sturdy and don't have breakable screens.

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks! Yes, anything "travel" is instantly double the price. I don't take my toiletry bag into the shower and I usually only have solid soaps so waterproof isn't necessary for me, but it's a nice feature.

[@forget3817]

re: CabinZero. After seeing your (several) recommendations for this brand, I looked them up online and found exactly what I wanted. But ... they have no retail outlets in the U.S. and I would have to order from the UK. So I went for the Matador Seg28 (on sale) instead and love it; it packs the way I do which is an important consideration for anyone looking for a light travel bag. BTW, I happen to pack it the same way you did: fold and bundle clothes in the main compartment and toiletries/electronics/other stuff in the segments. It's a super bag and I suspect Matador doesn't know how good it is.

[@OneBagTravels]

Cabin Zero has free direct shipping to the US, its surprisingly painless and fast. Returns are more of an issue though. SEG is a good bag too though.

[@Ducayneau]

@@forget3817 They delivered quickly to Australia too. The Classic 28 was just what I was looking for. Glad matador worked out for you though.

[@sirrebral]

My preferred cheap toiletry bag is a simple 4L dry sack. It easily accommodates the liquids in a 1-quart ziploc, and because there's no zipper, it offers better protection for my clothes if the ziploc were to fail. There's still room for the usual toiletry items: a lithium-battery beard trimmer, razor, nail clippers, etc.

[@craigo2142]

I really enjoyed this video. Saw a lot of new stuff. And, we don't all want designer travel gear. Do you happen to know of a good over the shoulder carry pouch that would accommodate a small/medium compression bag preferably with a couple of small outside pockets? Looking for something to carry with a 26+6 to get a little more storage. Thanks! Happy Holidays and keep up the great vids!!

[@OneBagTravels]

Tom Bihn makes a good Packing Cube shoulder bag, basically a sturdy packing cube with hooks to attach a strap, can store it in your bag or carry it like a sling. It's a little pricey though. For a cheaper option I like TomToc too, they have several size options of the basic Aviator sling, it's basic but looks good and is inexpensive. The largest size is 3.5L which is pretty big for a sling but gives you more storage.

[@craigo2142]

@@OneBagTravels Thank you!!

[@enriquediaz7547]

Yay; cabinZero !

[@OneBagTravels]

Woot!

[@brokenomad]

Love it!

[@graniteruns2599]

Roll up vacuum packing bags are a genuine space saver and great for keeping things clean and protected from spills, etc. less than $15 on amazon.

[@OneBagTravels]

Good suggestion

[@blackadder1966]

I find i need a large toiletry bag, razor, shave foam, deodorant, and hair products all add up. I usually dump them before the return trip to save on space and weight. So before the trip I'll save, for example, a can of deodorant 50% full or 30%, depending on the length of tge trip.

[@OneBagTravels]

That's a good idea, bring half empty bottles and just leave it when it runs out. You could also buy something in-country, like a small bottle of shampoo that you use before you leave but don't carry around with you. Kind of depends how long you'll be in one place though, that wouldn't work if you're moving around a lot.

[@forget3817]

A couple of suggestions. For shaving, a solid "shave bar." I use one by Kitsch, and I cut it up and bring only what I need (in a Matador flat soap pack). For deodorant, try the mineral crystal stick by Crystal. Since they're both solid, you save space in your TSA liquids bag. BTW, Matador sells refillable tubes that I will be getting to transfer some toothpaste and, say, hand cream instead of buying travel-sized versions each time I go somewhere. Maybe they'll work for hair products too.

[@nathanbailey1593]

IKEA has really cheap backpacks that can be used as packing cubes etc.

[@OneBagTravels]

Great idea, I have a set of IKEA packing cubes but I haven't really tried them yet, they were like $6, their backpacks are cheap too. Good find!

[@forget3817]

IKEA also has a long rectangular bag that could be perfect for electronics and/or toiletries.

[@ZUCChinishrIMP]

Love Target All in Motion for good cheap clothes

[@OneBagTravels]

Good suggestion, thanks!

[@TheseUncertainTimes]

A lot of Eagle Creek stuff half off at Sierra Trading just sayin

[@OneBagTravels]

Great idea, they have a bunch of Eagle Creek stuff!

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Amazon pill packs are the best and can hold a lot more pills and weighd nothing.

[@OneBagTravels]

Those are good, but I think pill packs I think work better for pills taken daily, like to separate each day's pills into a separate labeled baggie. I like these pill boxes for the "just in case" pills I take when traveling, like immodium, antihistimine, pain pill etc. It stores enough to get me through the day and I can restock in-country if needed.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@OneBagTravels Yes. I use them for daily vitamins and supplements because when traveling it's hard to find certain supplements.