WHAT to PACK for FULL TIME Travel (Carry On Only) in 2022

In this video, we show you what to pack for full-time travel in carry-on only. It wasn't long after we left for our first year of full-time travel that we began realizing the packing mistakes we were making. Over the next 7 months of travel, we continued to learn and recently made a trip home to regroup and adjust our packing to carry-on only. Thanks for watching!!
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[@BrianandCarrie]

What are your favorite travel essentials, are there any items you won' t travel without? Thanks so much for watching and let us know if you have any questions in the comments below :)

[@siareddy]

In a bag!always!!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks for the bag tip!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@elyc.1554]

Great video!I want to have the slippers that you have!It's a great idea.thanks!God bless u both!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks, Ely! We still use those slippers every day!! Thanks for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@leapintothewild]

I used to travel for business and got in the habit of always packing a rubber doorstop -- shove it under the door whenever you're in the room. Better than any lock I've ever found! (I had a colleague who carried two: she'd keep one on the bathroom counter in case she ever had to run and barracade inside. Sounds extreme, but solo females on the road for weeks at a time have seen a lot...)

[@tedmccauley9319]

Great tips, I do throw in a pair of black or khaki golf pants to use as dress pants for nicer dinners or concerts. Thanks for your help. PS. Just landed in Budapest last night cool timing on your last video.

[@BrianandCarrie]

You will have an amazing time!! Enjoy Budapest and safe travels!!

[@rolopolo1208]

Oh how refreshing to have non 22 year olds make these sort of videos! LOVE IT guys!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Camila! Those 22-year old's have more energy than we do but we are always curious about how they are able to do it financially. We are on a tight budget and worked for 30-plus years before we started!😆Thank you for watching our channel!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@victoriasmith815]

I skipped to his bag packing -I plan on packing least as possible & buy as I travel. Hope it works well ! Thank you for this video ♥️

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are packing even less when we leave for SE Asia 1st of January. I like the idea of buying as I need. Thank you for watching and for the comment!! Cheers!!🍻

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Aw I can truly relate, even I watch so many packing videos. I am a light traveler, often going places with just my bento bag from Nomad Lane. Thought I'd recommend it to you guys for future travels too, it is the best!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks for the tip and for watching our channel, Francine! Cheers!!!🍻

[@anniesteele]

European airlines will only allow 1 piece of hand luggage, which includes your handbag. Gone are the days of taking a backpack, handbag and getting away with it. More than 1 and it goes in the hold.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We do it all the time. One carry on and one personal bag.

[@QueenBee-mk8xm]

I´ve found that taking less clothes and shoes is always a good idea. Also, depending on the destination and climate there, you can buy some clothes cheaply if you need them. This is usually true in the warmer countries. Also, in warmer countries, if you wash your clothes and hang them up to dry, they will be dry or mostly dry by morning and then you can just rewear them. I often use a hairdryer (the one provided in your hotel or airbnb) to dry off any clothes that are still slightly damp. I usually use shampoo to handwash my clothes (usually a clear type of shampoo rather than a creamy one and also take a nice new dishwashing sponge and use the same shampoo to wash any cups or dishes if eating in hotel room) and never wear or pack jeans as they are too heavy and difficult to handwash and take ages to dry. Better to take tights and several pairs of leggings which you can even wear on top of each other if it is cold. It is good to take at least one pair of good pants/trousers though. Wearing a good pair of walking shoes or sneakers/trainers on the plane means using up less space in your luggage and less weight. You can pick up things like flip flops and swimsuits, shorts etc at your destination if and when you need them. Good idea to take a plastic cup and plate and cutlery (but good solid ones rather than the cheap plastic ones which can. break, which happened with a pack of forks I bought once from a Spar type shop). Leggings and long sleeved t shirts are my essentials as you can wear some to sleep and wear some outdoors. My final tip, always have a bottle of water that you buy after going through security and have a pack of potato chips and at least one roll of toilet paper in your carry on bag. Good idea to have some small packs of tissues with you too. I have had instances where the flight had delays and/or announced they had no food. At least if you have your own water and snacks, you can take your medications if you need to and survive. If you take enough snacks or buy something to eat in the airport on arrival with you, you can also survive the first night at your hotel without having to go out to find food if you arrive late at night or are just really exhausted after your trip. Also good to take a few lightweight plastic bags to put any unwashed clothes/laundry or shoes into so you can keep them separate from the clean stuff in your bags if you are moving from place to place and need to pack them in a hurry.

[@edenschannel101]

This is some great advice

[@k.w.2510]

Beginning our journey - literally at the infancy stage of preparing our home for sale. There are obvious stages that follow suit - beginning to travel this summer as empty nester couple (FINALLY). So… cool channel guys, well done!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Congratulations, so exciting!!! Thank you so much for the compliment. We are relatively new at this so it's nice to hear!! 🙂 Cheers!!!🍻

[@markf8871]

After 30 years of travel for months at a time, i pretty much pack like you guys. A couple things, i like pockets on the outside of my bag to pull out or stuff something in it in a hurry. I tend to pack as if im going away for a week, and that covers it almost always. One point though, i always leave room for souvenir shirts or something similar, I usually bring a couple less tshirts, and use the room for the ones i buy on the road. Great video, ill be showing my girlfriend and get her packing!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Great idea on the shirts, Mark. That may be something to keep in mind! Safe travels! Cheers!!!🍻

[@HH-fo9sg]

I loved watching Brian’s face as he watched Carrie unpack everything 😂

[@BrianandCarrie]

😂

[@patrickdaugharty7475]

Definitely helpful. I lean toward the Brian type packing or even less. The quick dry material makes sooo much sense as well as layering. I dislike luggage fees. Thanks!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We hate luggage fees and I have two shirts I have yet to wear! I can pack even less next time!!! thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@gr8bkset-524]

Great video. The only thing I'd add is a couple of fast drying convertible pants, a fanny pack, cord to hang clothes and safety pin that doubles as clothes pin. Oh, and I bring an umbrella which has always been used.

[@colettelongo2080]

If weather is nice, ive gone for over a month with jus a small backpack. Must haves include, bandanas, ( so versitile), quick dry dress, a spoon, compact rain jacket ( also use for warmth), wool socks, hand sanitizing wipes, sawyer bottle top water purifier ( if needed). Bathing suit that can also be used as undies and bra. Loose shorts comfy enough to also sleep in....everything must serve multiple purposes.

[@Mia_Louiise]

Just came back to this video. I now do carry on all the time What I found is I had a personal shoulder strap bag for under the seat on the plane like Carrie. I found it to hard when disembarking & embarking planes through Asia when I had to do it on the tarmac or even just stairs at stations with my carry on & shoulder bag. I have since purchased a leather backpack for under the seat (good size) It is so much easier now when I have to use steps carrying both bags. I now carry the carry on with the backpack on my back I have one hand free. So much easier for me now 😊

[@cookmaster3626]

Great tips well presented. One of the things I learned to maximize space is to roll your clothing items tightly. You wont believe how much extra space it creates. So far on our couple of 3 week trips to Europe, we have managed with one duffel, and a backpack for each of us. Reason for the duffel being practically no weight. We were well under the limit on weight imposed by local European Airlines and were always under 8Kg / 18 lbs. The only hassle with the duffel being having to hand carry it. Of course for the longer trip like yours what you have presented is ideal, and you just pay for one large check in when flying. Great job guys. Just got back from the Greek island and Amalfi coast, Naples area 3 week trip and trying to catch up on your Vlogs. Cheers.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks, CM! Glad you made it home safe and sound and great tips on the duffle bags. Catch up on those vlogs more are coming your way soon!!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@kumbalife]

Indeed when you roll your cloths you do not need to iron them to.😊

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, Carrie that looked like a lot of clothes to me 🤣… last summer when I went overseas I brought one pair of yoga pants, one carat of black jeans, one pair of capris, one pair of long hiking pants, one pair of shorts. Only one of everything! I don’t wear tank tops at all, but I do need to wear a skirt at least once a week so I have skirts to go with my nicer tops

[@BrianandCarrie]

I love a few options - what can I say 😊. As long as it fits in my carry-on with a little room to spare, it was allowed to come along!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I’m so glad you did this video! I really enjoyed it! I was one of the scores of people that told you I wanted to see it! Of course, that was before I embarked on my 4 1/2 month trip that I’m currently on. But I will be doing this every year, so it’s always good to pick up new tips and continue to experiment with ways to downsize and pack lighter 😉👍🙌

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are so happy to hear you found the video helpful! I know for us this will be a continual learning process that will also vary based on the location we are traveling to. Enjoy your current travels 😊 Cheers🍻

[@kelly.nicole]

Can i ask where you where you got your two bags from?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Those are the Away larger carry-on luggage. 😀

[@kelly.nicole]

Thank you I love that one. What about the smaller black bag Carrie has for bathroom products, camera, etc where did you get that one from? Seems like it holds a lot for overseas travel. Coming to Europe in August for a month and my boyfriend and I have been spam watching your videos 🙂💕 TYSM! You guys rock

[@BrianandCarrie]

It's the Beis mini weekender 😊

[@anne4369]

Thank you for this. This fellow “Hamster” really appreciates your videos. “She believed she could, so she did” bag. Love it. ❤️👼🏼❤️

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hey fellow "Hamster" - Thanks so much for watching :) I love the saying on that bag...so fitting! I got it as a little gift while at my old job, so no better use than taking on this adventure! Thanks again for your support, we appreciate it. Cheers🍻

[@colettelongo2080]

Heres why i strongly prefer backpack to suitcase: 1: stairs and escalators. 2: filth and puddles on sidewalks. 3:expandable 4: can self repair if it breaks 5: can be squished into overhead 6: washable I once saw some girls in budapest trying to clean dog poop off the wheels of a suitcase.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We can't argue with you on why you prefer a back package, Collette. All good reasons. We don't like the weight on our backs and shoulders for long periods of time. Plus, we still have a personal item that we need to carry.

[@dkwillrn]

I have that identical black bag and the strap works almost doubled and fed through belt loops. Its flat enough to fit under a shirt and everything is close to your body. The straps have strong hooks and make it possible to use in belt mode and long enough for a crossbody when out and about or a wallet in another bag. Enjoy your travels and stay safe and healthy

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! It's such a great bag/purse... and has certainly stood the test of time from me! I love how versatile it is, like you said more like a wallet in a larger bag. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻

[@MFQuinnCyclist]

I’m traveling with a bicycle. So I’m screwed. Talk about crazy fees!

[@BrianandCarrie]

That would be a tough one to travel with, i can only imagine the fees to check it in. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻

[@rondotexe]

As a person new to this lifestyle, this video is invaluable. Thanks so much!

[@BrianandCarrie]

So happy to hear it was helpful 🙂. We will be doing an updated packing video in the next month.

[@michaelvarekamp7861]

So many airlines only allow 7kg in total carry on. This just feels like a lot more. What the weight? How did it actually work in practice. We are fulltimers too and and max 8kg

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have only been weighed twice in the last 2 years.

[@robwoodside7770]

Most airlines have a maximum of 10 kg (22 lbs) for carry on bags. Yours look alot heavier than that. Have you ever been asked to weigh them?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, Rob. We have been asked 1 time in two years and that includes Ryan Air, Air Asia, Firefly Air, and a few other budget airlines. We are close to 22 lbs. However, we are slightly over. Thank you for watching! Cheers!!🍻

[@margueriterizzo7925]

Exofficio underwear for men and women, dries quick, easy pack. Two pairs maximum 3.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We will look them up!! Thank you for the tip!! Cheers!!🍻

[@tracytahiri8845]

We also travel with carry on ‘s only. However I always include a dress that can be dressed up or down. I didn’t see any skirt or dress for you Carrie. What if you go out and need something dressier ?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! We don't really ever need anything dressy but if you watch our latest packing video you will see I've added a few skirts into the mix. They were my best addition, for comfort and ease alone. Cheers!!

[@goldwest53]

Do you ever use vacuum bags? Probably the ones that don’t require a vacuum.

[@BrianandCarrie]

No we don't. Since we are carry on only, weight is also a big concern. So compressing and fitting more doesn't always work in our favor. But I do know many use them and love them.

[@onthegowithyolo]

Wow! Nothing for special dinners or date nights? (dress, trousers?)

[@BrianandCarrie]

Nope, not needed for us. But, those that do can add them in 😊. Cheers!!

[@carterwetherington153]

After 2 more years are you still doing the carry on only? Any trouble with weight restrictions.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are! We have only been weighed one time a needed to check our bags. The money we have saved has paid for our bags.

[@SisterSunnyFreeSpirit]

What size is that white carryon you are unpacking? Looks larger than the standard carryon Thank you.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We use the Away larger carry-on.

[@KateBrennan-jp6th]

How much money did you start your journey with and what happens when you are too old to travel and need to stop? Your feedback would be so so much appreciated 💖

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, Kate. The key for us wasn't how much we started with, it was about being debt-free and the budgeted lifestyle that we were choosing. We started this channel as soon as we could to help generate as much income as possible to help sustain our travels as much as possible. As for what we will be doing later in life? We know that day will come. We imagine that we will settle down someplace in the US part-time or in a place where we love the lifestyle. Buy then we will be eligible for our pension, retirement investments, SS, and medical.

[@peter-and-sandy]

Hey guys. Really enjoying your videos. My wife and myself also recently started full time travel and have been documenting it all on KZbin. Excited to see where you go next

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Peter!! We will be sure to check out your channel!!! We are always looking to follow some new vloggers!!! Maybe we will run into you two someday, safe travels!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@topgun4499]

Hey guys watching this again can’t find the link for Brians rain jacket, if you don’t mind if you can send it thx

[@BrianandCarrie]

I got that at REI about 8 years ago. It's a North Face but I couldn't find the exact same one so didn't add link. It's a really light weight wind breaker.

[@sandiemallan7447]

what about hairbrush, toothbrush etc? do you buy those while away? such a helpful video!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We take those things with us as well. Thank you for watching, Sandie! 😃

[@melindaclough3354]

Carrie how much does all your carry on weigh? Looks like more than 7kg.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are a little overweight with our bags, we have only been weighed one time in our two years of travel. That includes Ryan Air, Air Asia, and a few other budget airlines. If needed, we could transfer weight over to our backpack but have never had a problem. Thank you for watching! ❤

[@TwoMadExplorers]

Yet another SUPER helpful and informative video guys. We love your vibe :) - Luke & Naomi

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much!! We were going to be in Poland like you two but switched it up to Portugal! You two should check it out, we absolutely love it here!! Keep those videos coming guys! Cheers!!!🍻

[@reneewhisenhunt8836]

Our 2 favourite couples “know” each other! Yay! 💙

[@T.Account.356]

how much does all that weigh for carry on? looks heavier than 7 kilos??

[@BrianandCarrie]

It does why more than 7kilos however in 2 years of full time travel we have only been weighed one time and that includes Air Asia, Ryan Air and many other budget airlines.

[@lindabourketempleton4040]

Where is your purse, sunglasses, raincoat, hats gloves?

[@BrianandCarrie]

We travel for the warm weather so don't need raincoats, cloves or hats. We did manage on our trip to Dublin to have light rain jackets. Your purse is a personal item where you can always find room for sunglasses.

[@momplusfive]

I always like a fast drying towel, great for cleaning up spills and drying off after beach, never use any other towels or as a sheet to sleep on or extra blanket on plane.

[@mariaschmidt6069]

I don't see a link to the luggage anywhere in the description

[@BrianandCarrie]

It is the Away larger carry-on luggage.

[@YCS88]

new subscriber here! We really enjoy your channel. we plan on moving to Thailand soon

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much!! We are loving our time here in Thailand, great choice!! Cheers!!🍻

[@LisaGray1000]

I don't think we can have carry ons that big in NZ. 7kg max too

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, Lisa. We have learned that here in SE Asia they all say 7kg. We did check our back on Bangkok Air to Koh Samui and we also got weighed from Da Nang to Bangkok. We had to pay an extra fee that time. But, for as often as we fly our bags have paid for themselves. We figure worst case scenario we have to check our bags. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers 🍻

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

Great job, guys! I've been binge watching you since yesterday. And I subscribed. On my last trip to Europe, a few months ago, the lady at immigration asked me (with a stern look,) "why have you packed such a little amount of things?" I, answered, "because I've learned how to pack after traveling for so long." She smiled a little after my answer.😀 Headed to Portugal for 10 days in 3 weeks. Keep traveling and stay safe!

[@BrianandCarrie]

That is really funny 😊 - it is a skill learned as you travel more that is for sure. Nothing like hauling around things you don't need for months on end, not fun! We learned so much after this packing video and lightened the load considerably for our trip to SE Asia.

[@lf1666]

Curious what’s your story. Age? Kids? Anything would be appreciated!

[@BrianandCarrie]

You may find our two recent Q and A videos interesting 😊

[@emiluguevara1441]

Have you had a problem with the away being too big to carry on on some airlines?

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have not had any problems with size and we have only been weighed one time. That includes Air Asia, Ryan Air, and a few other budget airlines.

[@singsongcindy8865]

Hi Brian and Carrie. Thanks for another helpful video. We were going to order the bigger away bags via your link, but just looked at RyanAirs (London to Porto) carryon dimensions, which are ridiculous. NO one appears to make a carryon that is 7.9” deep. Have you flown Ryan pair or any of the other european “tiny flights” that have micro carryon sizes and weights? Do they actually measure and weigh them? They have a 22# max weight on carryon as well. what is the weight of Carrie’s away bag fully loaded? It seems like it would be over 22# when you factor in 7.4# for empty suitcase, shoes, hair straightener, electronics etc? Weight is one of the crucial bits of info most vloggers fail to include. Super appreciative if you can help with this info.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! The dimensions they give are so difficult to work within. Thankfully, the many times we flew Ryan Air and other discount airlines in Europe, we never had an issue with our bags. The funny thing was, our bags many times were smaller compared to other bags we saw people carrying on. Out of ALL the flights we have done in the past year (many on budget airlines) with our Away luggage we have only had our bags weighed one time - and this was in SE Asia where they are much stricter. We love our Away bags and are so happy we made the switch. As for weight - my bag weighs 11kg (24 lbs) and only once did it get weighed. Hope that helps ☺ Cheers!!

[@singsongcindy8865]

@@BrianandCarrie thanks for the quick response re: weight and Ryanair. Very helpful!

[@NewCastleIndiana]

So do you keep any other stuff somewhere in USA? Or is this all your earthly possessions? I can’t remember if you said you sold everything and meant everything. I love B’s humor. Exercise shorts. Lol.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Ha! Nice to know someone likes my humor!! We each have a couple plastic bens back home with some winter clothes and a few other miscellanies items but that's it. The rest of our belongings we carry with us. Thanks again for the continued support! Cheers!!!🍻

[@cath4life42]

@@BrianandCarrie Love the video! Do you keep your bins in a storage unit or relative’s home?

[@kirstennorling2372]

How much do your packed carry on bags weigh? I know you've mentioned before, but do your suitcases get weighed by the airline frequently? We are getting ready for our open ended full time travel, and starting to think about packing lists. Thanks!

[@BrianandCarrie]

The last times we were weighted we both were around 11kg. If weighed we do have to check, but rarely are we weighed 😉

[@kirstennorling2372]

Thank you! @@BrianandCarrie

[@anthonymarceda6947]

I was so smug finally wearing my REI belt (purchased through your link) through security in Spain that I forgot I was wearing Birkenstocks with metal buckles. Epic security fail. 😂😂😂

[@BrianandCarrie]

HA, too funny!!! As much as we prepare for airport security one of us still get searched half the time!🙄

[@roadtofreecollege6337]

I once wore a lightweight pair of pants that had sparkles on the back pockets, held in place by metal studs. 🤦🏼 TSA guy laughed his head off.

[@corteofs]

And the away fits the international carry on limits?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, we have used them on all budget airlines.

[@bronwynlind7561]

Brian what brand are the long pants you have?

[@BrianandCarrie]

I use Kuhl shorts and pants. Fast dying and durable!!

[@drewrichardson8789]

Those carry on bags are huge. I am always amazed how big carry on is in the US Try a 7 kg total for all carry on limit. And yes my small back pack has been weighed.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We flew all through SE Asia with those restrictions using these bags and only checked our bags once, thankfully. It's hard for anyone to stay under the 7 or 8 kg 🥺

[@angelc6395]

​@BrianandCarrie I was curious about that as I will be traveling through SE Asia soon with their 7 kg weight limits. Thanks for the info. I'll be purchasing a bigger carry-on in the future. If I have to check my carry-on once in a while, it's still worth it.

[@jerryjenkins5739]

I LOVE my Eagle Creek travel bags! They make, or at least used to make a carry on bag that you zip a backpack to. You have an extendedable handle to roll both bags as one, backpack straps to carry both on your back or one on the back and one on your front. I would roll up to check in, unzip the backpack and never had a problem. Once in the Airbnb I would leave the carry on and just walk around with the back pack.

[@BrianandCarrie]

That's a great way to do it, Jerry. I am finding that my carry-on has enough room to toss my backpack in and just use my sling on the plan. Less is more when traveling the way we do. Safe travels!! Cheers!!🍻

[@danielasaffian7340]

My husband and I just finished watching this packing video of yours and boy did we laugh at ourselves! We started our travel time beginning of August 2022 and first landed in Italy. When we started we had 2 backpacks, a duffle bag, a large rolling 70lb suitcase, 2 blankets and 2 pillows...this was all of our possessions and we thought we had it right....NOT!!! Try fitting all that on a train!!! We downsized even more really fast at each stay and we have our share of "left behinds" too. In the middle of August we let go of the 70lb monster luggage and duffle bag. It is September and we now only own 1 backpack each, a purse and another backpack. Our outfits include 3-4 shirts/blouses, 4 bottoms, 3 pair of underwear, 2 sports bras and a pair of shoes each and a pair of sandles for the Mrs. We plan to buy clothes as we need them and then leave them behind! We have subscribed to your channel and relate to your videos the most of all vloggers. We are looking forward to visiting the Balkins thanks to ya'll😊

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, Daniela. We thought we had it all figured out the second time out, we will now regroup and packed differently once again for Southeast Asia. 😆

[@anna_m59]

do you have trouble take on the board the larger carry-on?

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have never been measured and only weighed one time. The larger carry-on does fall within the measurement requirements of most airlines.

[@mimiolazabal2927]

Did you happen to take these Away carry on luggages on an Iberia flight? I want to buy that suitcase but worried Iberia will make me check it in.

[@BrianandCarrie]

I truly can't recall for sure if we flew Iberia Airlines when we were in Europe. But, I will say that in the 8 months traveling Europe and 4 months traveling SE Asia, we've only been asked to check our bags 1 time. We fly a lot and this includes many flights on budget airlines. At this point, we've more than paid for our luggage with the money we've saved, even if there are a few times we are asked to check out baggage.

[@mimiolazabal2927]

@@BrianandCarrie thank you so much for taking the time to answer me and for the information.

[@brad5534]

Great presentation you two! And yes, Chilon of Sparta was on to something ('less is more.'). I personally like to use packing cubes with my checked luggage. Perhaps it speaks to my nature. I found useful tips in your video just the same and, I will be using them shortly. Carrie, have you ever considered a gig with QVC? No kidding! I will be out of touch for awhile, prison, but I look forward to binge watching when I have access. We actually leave for the Amazon, not the online retailer, this next weekend and will be gone for several months. To your road ahead! Cheers and I don't know what happened to my emojis. PS: Interesting differences in unpacking styles. Carrie, I'll place everything neatly to the side. Brian, I'll give it a toss to the side. Ha-Ha!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Brad!! 😆😆 Carrie could be on QVC for sure!! We have used packing cubes in the past. We decided not to this time except for my flip-flops, which I never wear, and sundry items because I don't have a toiletry bag. We would love to hear more about your Amazon adventure someday!! Cheers and safe travels!!!🍻

[@charmainegovender234]

Carrie, do you take both of your bags in the plane with you without checking in the bigger one?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, the white suitcase goes overhead and the black one under the seat. Works great!

[@charmainegovender234]

Thank you. Enjoy your travels!​@@BrianandCarrie

[@SisterSunnyFreeSpirit]

Where did you get those great slippers :)

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have a link to ones that are similar below. We actually found these at a grocery store in Greece. 😂

[@gosiagorecka3454]

That looks like a very large carry on? Is that size that is normally allowed as carry on?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, it actually smaller than others thar we have seen. They fit in all of the measuring devices they use at the gates.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, it actually smaller than others thar we have seen. They fit in all of the measuring devices they use at the gates.

[@kimberlystrickland189]

I would love to see you guys grocery shop in other countries just to see your standard purchases and an idea of the cost of food.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We did a video fairly recently in Turkey where we showed our typical day as well as our go to groceries. You may find that interesting kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWXMYqeChceJi9E

[@kimberlystrickland189]

Thanks

[@lynnmcfadden3164]

Brilliant video guys 👍I thought I packed light but you two are amazing. Great info and really easy to follow. Thanks 😊

[@TravelerJerryLee]

I have a carry-on that zips to a backpack so you can wheel both but now I usually leave the carry-on at home and just take the backpack. Check out alpaca and merino wool for underwear, socks, t-shirts, and hoody. You can actually wear socks or t-shirts for over a month without washing and it will not smell. Travelling with 2 socks, underwear, t-shirts and shorts drastically cuts down on size of backpack needed.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Marino wool is key to any travel, especially the socks and underwear!! Great tips, Jerry. Thank you for adding to the channel and safe travels!! Cheers!! 🍻

[@TravelerJerryLee]

@@BrianandCarrie Have you tried any alpaca clothing? Hearing that it is better than merino and flying to Peru this fall using that as an excuse to go.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have not but we will be in Peru next March. I will have the excuse to buy something while we are there!! 😁

[@TravelerJerryLee]

@@BrianandCarrie Will try to find a shop for you and let you know what results I have there.😉

[@mariasimonova9045]

Great video! Safe travels 😁

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@CraigandMandy1]

Love it guys! Hopefully you have helped us for our planned vacation to Italy in September. We had planned a trip with my brother and his husband well before we thought there was a chance that we would be on the road in 2023. It seems crazy to think about living out of a carry-on for 6 months. We will see if I can be as low maintenance as Brian. Lol

[@BrianandCarrie]

I'm as low maintenance as it gets Mac!! 😄Life just seems simple with less. We plan on Italy in the fall of 2023. make sure you take notes and pass them on. We would love to hear about your trip!!! Thanks for watching and safe travels. Cheers!!!🍻

[@CraigandMandy1]

We planned this trip a few months ago. We are going to Lake Maggiore. This wasn’t planned as a low-cost trip though. Lol. We went to Italy in 2019 and had planned to go back the very next year. Of course Covid hit and we have had to cancel an Italy trip twice.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Our plan now is to spend all three months in the Schengen area in Italy. Starting in the north and working our way south. That makes things a little more cost-effective for us and we get to experience most of what Italy has to offer.

[@MikeS29]

Your new names: Brian and Carrie-on.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Carrie-on was already taken! 😆

[@morganstubie]

Why do you choose a clamshell carry on?

[@BrianandCarrie]

I like the organization style of having clothing on one side and the other side for everything else. For us it keeps us more organized. Cheers!!

[@dawnfitzpatrick652]

Take we rope mini line few pegs dry did in Spain cheap can buy stuff there I find Canadian cothsive put in charity shops buy new stuff summer

[@eprohoda]

dude~ Good evenning, Yo- you shared unreal !talk you later~ =)

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you!! We really appreciate it!! 😉 Cheers!!!🍻

[@n.n.5724]

Very nice! Thank you guys! We’re also using Away luggage for years and very happy with it. Are all of your clothes wrinkle-free? When you traveled with your bigger suite cases, did you take them to your seat with you or had to leave in the designated area out of site? We had to do that years ago in Italy and it kept me alarmed during the travel.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We love our away luggage so far!! Yes, all of our clothes are wrinkle-free, that would have been nice to mention in the video!!😄 When we had the large suite cases we did have to leave them in the designated area of the train. Something else that we should have mentioned in the video!!! We didn't like doing that either!! Thank you so much for watching and supporting our channel!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@grandmaswanderlust]

I have been traveling for the last 14 years and I only carry one pair sneakers, one sandals, one flip-flops, and one high heels for dancing. My suitcase content is different than yours, but we all have different style of traveling. Enjoy your travels as I am enjoying mine.

[@lolzy6865]

love you guys so much do a couple q&a please!!!!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We will someday. :) Thank you for watching and supporting us! Cheers 🍻

[@johnperkins5450]

Great video! Thanks for making this packing video. It’s always interesting to see what other travelers’ tips & tricks are. I picked up a few from your video, that I’m going to incorporate into my setup. Happy and Safe Travels! 🍻✈️

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks, John!! We learn something new all the time as well. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! Cheers!!!🍻

[@realgeorge]

Super useful video! One thing I did not hear mentioned was security items. For example, money belt, hidden passport carrier (where is your passport when out and about?), throw-away second wallet, travel pants with zippered pockets, and, stored separately, scans of your passports, etc.. Do you have a good way to ensure that Brian's phone and Carrie's phone back each other up so they can both always access (e.g., usernames, passwords) important travel info (B&B reservations, tickets, etc.) in case one phone dies?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi George. All very good questions!! We do take precautions with usernames, passwords, and scanned documents such as passports, etc. Backing up our phones is a great idea, something we didn't think of. We do lock our valuables in a safe place at our Airbnb. These questions you are asking are fantastic and got us brainstorming on how to deliver your thoughts in a short video. Thank you for your insight! Cheers!!! 🍻

[@realgeorge]

@@BrianandCarrie I'm hyper aware of the phone thing because my phone died minutes after we landed in Sopporo, Japan, a few years ago at the start of our Japan adventure. All of the detailed itinerary was only on my phone, not my wife's. Big mistake. Ugh! Fortunately, I had a hard copy of places and names and was able to reconstruct what I needed but it was a stressful experience. I was using a password vault app on my phone and I had printed out a wallet size 2FA code sheet just for this eventuality. But I never tested it and ... it didn't work. Lesson learned!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yeah, that would be a bad situation. Carrie uses the password vault app and now I do too!!🙂We haven't had any problems yet but some things are preventable. Thank you for the tips, George.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Wait, FIVE PAIRS OF SHOES?!?! When I am traveling full-time I allow myself only two pairs of shoes. A pair of athletic shoes and a pair of flats that I can wear when I need to look nice. Because I spend all summer in one place in Britain, living in our flat, I’m allowed to have a pair of hiking boots and a pair of Wellies. But that’s a luxury just because we have a homebase here in another country.😉

[@BrianandCarrie]

Haha, 5 is excessive for most, I'm sure! But the 5 pairs I choose are worn on a regular basis so i made the room for them. Cheers 🍻

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@BrianandCarrie when I have to have everything in carry-on luggage, I just have sneakers on my feet and my dressy flats in the bag. But when I spend all summer in one place, I confess that I do have extra shoes here! Wellington boots, hiking boots, dressy ankle boots, and sandals … I’m just “taking the Mickey” as they say here. 😉

[@BrianandCarrie]

🙂

[@paulcatarino2209]

Thanks, We will be traveling this summer and refuse to pay for luggage, we even joked we would have to travel using the "Jack Reacher" method of packing, but now I see we have options.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We will never check a bag again. Take less and make do!! It's just easier every step of the way! Thank you for watching and safe travels!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@patrickdaugharty7475]

I appreciate the “Jack Reacher” packing style. It’s my goal. Ha!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thrift store shopping is the only way man!! Cheers!!🍻

[@mamiii3141]

Are those your carry-on suitcases?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, the Away larger carry-on. We have never had any problems with size or weight. Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

[@mamiii3141]

@@BrianandCarrie thank you and awesome travel content, love it and keep up the great work🙏🏼👏🏼

[@MariaMagee]

Hi Brian and Carrie, Happy Holidays. Can you please do another packing video or at least update your take along items. It's been a year and would love to know what worked great in the last year and what you've upgraded or changed.

[@CAH3893]

Waiting here too.

[@jw_nomad]

Could we ask a summary please. You are our traveling educator.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, thanks so much for watching! Absolutely, what questions do you have?

[@jw_nomad]

@@BrianandCarrie You have very detail description of items, but I may miss a packing list in your video? I am one of those who really counts on your instruction .

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, absolutely! If you go to the very end of the video there is a packing list for both Brian and myself. We really appreciate you watching. Cheers

[@jw_nomad]

@@BrianandCarrie Thanks so much B&C Co. :)

[@nikkiboyd2055]

Would love to see the list of what you used to pack, why you no longer pack it, and what you use instead (if replaced by another item)!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Here is a link to our current packing list, Nikki. brianandcarrie.myflodesk.com/packinglist We started out with too many clothes and camera gear. We just scaled everything back and picked up a few essentials that have made life a bit easier. Our website has a few other links that will give you an idea. Thank you for watching!! ❤ www.brianandcarrietravels.com/

[@GuillermoLG552]

I like your travel slippers, can you tell us where you got them? The one item if find essential is a toilet kit, not a bath room kit, but one for going to the toilet, let me explain. In China, the toilets in bus stations and rail stations can leave a lot to be desired! They are usually squat toilets, often there is not hook on the door, the floor is wet with what I cannot imagine, and the lock on the door is missing. You DO NOT want to put your coat or bag on the wet floor! So in a small Ziploc bag I carry two "S" hooks to hang my bag and coat over the door, a portable door lock from Amazon and some toilet paper (you never know!) I would not travel without it!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We got them at a grocery store in Santorini 🤣... They were about $3 and we loved them. We since replaced them with similar ones commonly found at Marshalls and TJ Maxx. Great tips on the essential bag... That is always a gray area.

[@annapower9799]

I’m a little late seeing this video but just recently found your channel and binge watching lol. Really enjoying it. Could you make a video recommending comfortable shoes and sandals for travel and walking.

[@BrianandCarrie]

So happy you found our channel and are enjoying the content. Thanks so much for watching and the video suggestion ♥

[@patriciawest7434]

Newer subscribers here... with a silly question.... but Carrie the tank you are wearing in this video do you know the brand? Wondering if it's a nicer brand that travels well or just a regular run of the mill.... lol! Great info you all put out. Cheers to enjoying life!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Great question! I always love finding easy-to-travel items, the key being they wash and hang to dry well. These are the ones I have here: amzn.to/3uJhrx6 Cheers!!

[@DianaMckinnie]

Love the tips! My husband and I are in need of new carryons but can’t seem to find the discount code for the Away Luggage, also checked your website store. Can you point me in the right direction?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you! We no longer have a discount code for Away luggage and do not receive any type of commissions. With that being said we love our luggage, and we highly recommend it!! Cheers!!🍻

[@MirandaLow22]

Hi Brian and Carrie. I have stumbled upon your videos and love them, like so many do. My husband and are traveling for three months with carry on only as well. It’s a game changer. Carrie, did you get the Weekender bag or the mini Weekender bag? I think it’s time to advance from my basic Adidas backpack as my personal item! I clicked your link above but just want to double check! Thanks a ton!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! I have the mini weekender convertible and love it. I have heard from others the customer service isn't very good with that company, I haven't needed to use it. But I do like to put that out there so you're aware 😊

[@dessireshallenberger2836]

How tall/wide is your carry on? Did you have any issues with different airlines requirements? Different ones say no bigger than, 20, 21, 22, 23 inches tall for example.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, Dessire. We use the bigger carry-on by Away and we have had no problems, even on budget airlines like Ryan Air. We just released a new packing video as well and talk a bit more about the luggage. Thank you for watching! Cheers!!🍻

[@helenstewart2085]

Don't visit the southern hemisphere as your suitcase is too big for carry on and your under seat bag is carryon, no such thing as personal bag unless business class. Brian's bag is like mine, but even less underwear, travelled 60 days UK summer, on own, had suitcase that could have been carryon but with 24 hours traveling, prefer the suitcase in the hold, one 30 liter pack back a school bag that had tablet and 3 days worth of clothes and clear bag and handbag in it, camera and phone. Had a cold set of clothes which were use. Dumped clothes, when purchased anything new. My additions were a clothes line with suction cups and hooks. No flip flops, only decent walking sandels all footwear could be worn for 12 hours or more. Didn't take shoes off on the plane's due to feet swelling up.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, Helen. We are going to be doing a revised packing video soon and downsizing even more. We do expect to have to check our bags in SE Asia. We leave the first of the year and will be hoping around on some budget airlines. Thank you for the comments!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@mgk284]

Too much clothes . ?😢 I agree more with Brian's luggage. It would work for warm-mild weather not much walking ,trekking or night in the city activity.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! We actually downsized a bit more from this video - still learning and adjusting ☺ Thanks so much for watching!

[@stacie007]

Just found your channel. You guys are great and I am learning alot - especially with this one. BUT it REALLY is so hard for women to travel light esp with fine curly hair and sensitive skin from hell! Oh and a CAT :) That being said I will certainly use some of these tips. I have been living in Mexico almost 4 years, accumulated way too much, and now preparing to finally hop across the Atlantic. 1st stop, Portugal :)

[@BrianandCarrie]

You will love Portugal!! Thank you for watching our channel and safe travels!!

[@sylvianepilot2468]

It is not full time travel. It is Algarve packing 😉. You guys go back home every 6 months to repack for different climate.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We go back home every 6 months to see family and friends. We are always in a warm climate. We went to Romania, Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia from the Algarve. Thank you for watching! Cheers!!🍻

[@lj746]

How much are you carrying in terms of weight? Some European airlines have reduced limits like: - Handbag / Carryon Weight: 8kg (17 lb 10 oz) Size: Length × Width × Height => 40 × 23 × 55 cm (or 15.748 x 9.055 in x 21.65 in) - Small Item Weight: 4kg (8 lb 13 oz) - Check-in Weight: 23 kg ( or 50 lb 11oz) Size (length + width + height) = 158 cm (max) (or 62 in)

[@BrianandCarrie]

We haven't had our bags checked at all since we have been here. No problems at all. Cheers!!🍻

[@rentreur1]

it s not too heavy? many flight company say 7kg maximum for carry on luggage with personal item included. I m sure you have more than 10 kg with your 2 bags.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have never been weighd, measured or questioned about our luggage or carry on. We have flown budget and large airlines.

[@lordperilous]

I love this video. As someone who has been on hundreds of trips over the years, it took me a long time to optimize my packing. I also hate flip flops Brian, but they are great in hostels/zimmers/etc. especially in the bathrooms. I have the added weight of a full camera gear setup (DSLR), laptop, associated adapters/chargers. You definitely learn what you actually need vs what you think you need after a few trips. I know it sounds weird, but I also pack clothes that are about worn out (socks, underwear, t-shirts that are basically ready to throw out) and on the trip in the trash they go. Out with the old, in with the new. I also make sure to leave space for souvenirs. Anything essential always goes in carryon (I mostly travel all carryon now, even for trips as long as 30 days.... yes, it's an art not a science). Again, great video!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are looking at heading to Dublin in early spring this year and plan to do just that. We will toss out the cool weather clothes before heading south to the warmer climates. We seem to pack less each time we head back out. 😃

[@esbiermann62]

Very helpful;! So how about ironing clothes (travel iron), do you use laundromats for washing?, do you use wallets or travel wallets or just loose currency and cards in the small purse? do you use safes for your valuables at places you stay? And I guess if you are not creating looks for your insta travel photos - it is easy go with the basics you outlined! I saw one guy on KZbin that puts all his electronics in his carry on backpack in case they insist on checking in carry on luggage (sometimes happens) so he does not lose his expensive equipment in case luggage does not show up along with some basics to live on while waiting for his lost luggage in case that happens.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi Esther! Most Airbnbs have irons and we always book accommodations with a washing machine. We use cards and small currency and we will use a safe when available. We carry our electronics in our backpacks most of the time. With carry-on only we always have our valuables close by. We recently did a video on our most common questions and one on traveling safely where we go into more detail on some of your questions but that is the just of it. Thanks again!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much for telling me about the make up eraser! I have been so curious about if that really works! Now I want to try it out 👍

[@BrianandCarrie]

You're very welcome - I absolutely love mine and it saves me money in the end, so bonus!

[@highheelvamp]

Hello- have you had any issues with the Away bag with short haul trips? Like flying from one European country to another? I was going to purchase it but then read it’s great for the initial trip from the US to Europe (or from state to state within the US) but its specifications are too big for a carry-on for most international airlines when traveling between European countries. Have you had any issues? Thanks!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have not had any problems with our luggage. We recently flew from Bangkok to Chaing Mai on Asian Air, and they claim to have a stringent policy of One bag each under 7kg. We had two bags over 7kg and still had no problems. In Europe, we flew several different budget airlines including Ryan Air, again, no questions asked. We figure that we will eventually be told that we need to check our luggage but have already saved enough money that the away luggage has paid for itself. We just did a recent video on packing for SE Asia in which we talked a bit more about it. Thank you for watching and safe travels!! Cheers!!🍻

[@kimwickens4367]

Personally I would not put prescriptions (or eye correction) in carry-on suitcase. I've had too many instances in which I was unexpectedly forced to check my suitcase, which is even smaller than yours. Reasons vary from being over weight to full overhead bins to extremely small overhead bins in small short haul planes. Because of that, I often pack a few essential clothing items in my under-seat bag in case my luggage gets lost, which I see you do too!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thats a great point, Kim. Always keep your valuables close by. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@annashrayer8730]

Hello. Great video, exactly what I needed. I am planning to travel to Georgia in September. I looked at Away carry-on luggage. I am not sure which size to buy. I will be flying Turkish airline. Did you have any problems with a larger carry-on size? I thought it might be to big. I don’t want to be stoped and forced to check it in. Thank you!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, Anna. We have never been asked any questions about our Away carry-on and they easily fit in the overhead bin. We have even noticed people taking carry-on luggage that seems to be bigger than ours. We have already saved half the amount of the luggage itself simply by not having to pay fees to check bags. Thank you for watching and safe travels. Cheers!!!🍻

[@DrCrystalHarris]

Very useful. I’m trying to learn to travel with less.

[@brad5534]

Dr. Harris, I was previously going through the same dilemma myself. Now, I travel with the clothes on my back and a small toiletry bag. It's really very simple...only stay at nudist resorts. Ha-ha!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are so happy we decided to downsize the way we did. It has made things so much easier! Thank you for watching and supporting us!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

HAHA! We wouldn't downsize that much!! 😆😉