Minimal Travel Toiletry Tips - Gravel Explorer Mini

[@travisgreene6863]

My favorite minimal travel trip I think came from you, “minimal travel isn’t traveling with nothing, it’s traveling with just what you need” (or some variation of that). I knew that, but it still resonated most with me when watching one of your videos. But, outside your videos, my best tip came from experience, minimal travel requires knowing how much you need before things need/can be washed. For me, that meant more socks and underwear than pants or shirts… I could get plenty of time out of a shirt or pants while the other one dried, but boxers and socks needed to be rotated quicker. I never crapped my pants or anything, but for me crotch and feet sweat the most (in case that’s what people wondered), so I was more comfortable when I could change them more frequently. Thankfully, I’m onto barefoot shoes now, so socks should be less of a concern

[@middleearthchronicles2269]

It depends on the diameter of your beard trimmer, but check out silicone sleeves for chair legs. Sounds weird but it stretches over the trim head like a shower cap and snugs against the body sealing in the hair sprinkles. Durable, slim and easy to wash.

[@nhawks23]

I'm legitimately surprised those scissors haven't been confiscated by TSA during your travels. I've had sooooo many scissors half that size taken away in airports is Europe and Asia. One was even decorated with cows and had a child safety sheath on it and the TSA agent couldn't get it open, but still tossed it

[@wohfab]

When I want to travel light, I will pack *everything,* including *all* stuff I wear on the day of travel (yes, including shoes, rain jacket, etc.), into my backpack. So when the day comes, the backpack is not crazy full :)

[@VincentOfTheTrades]

Always dropping the knowledge wrapped in entertainment! Minimal Travel Tip - Strategic footwear. When I did a backpacking Euro trip I was super specific on bringing an athletic sandal with heel strap that was water appropriate and didn't look like your buddies dad's sketchers, you know the ones. This way I could walk in them for hours, wear them on the rocky beaches in Greece, and into the showers at the hostile to prevent the foot funk. Then a second pair of light, semi dressy lace ups like a nice chuka boot for all the times sandals aren't appropriate.

[@acmd6634]

"Your buddies dad's sketchers" 🤣

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

Native deodorant…I’ve got to say, works so well, but $13 a stick is absolute robbery. There are other aluminum free options that cost less than half as much.

[@chuckmurphy7280]

Agree with the cost perspective, but on the plus side for Native is that they make the absolute smallest sample deodorant options, for a couple of bucks, that will take up virtually no space in your kit, and provide enough deodorant for 3-4 four day trips. There's value is space and weight savings.

[@nicola6234]

But how else are they supposed to pay for all these sponsorships to cram their products down your throat?

[@EDCCooperative]

I backed this on Kickstarter, I’m a Kickstarter fiend to be honest, having backed over 200 campaigns. I come over to KZbin and see you’ve done a video on it, I am glad I did back it now 😂 I also added a couple of the gravel bottles to my pledge… spooky 😂 Cheers for the video buddy.

[@acmd6634]

Superbacker status right there

[@JimHep]

Check out alpaca felted goatsmilk soap. Eliminates the liquid (especially the TSA limits) and acts as a loofah. Also, solid shampoo and conditioner!

[@aprilezell3784]

Just got back from Italy (a day in Milan😛) 18 days. Started out 85 degrees ended in the north at 50 degrees. All in our Nomad pack. You are on target! Had to buy a small nail clipper in Florence - used shampoos in small hotels. Hair dryers were in the rooms. Makeup: 1/2 inch eyeshadow. Mascara. Tinted spf lotion. Lipgloss. All fits in the palm of my hand. Merino wool from Unbound was the BOMB! Long sleeve black. Dress up or down. Great vid Chase!

[@CariettaW]

I just got a bunch of Sea to Summit dry sheet soap products for all my basics - hair, hands, body, shave, laundry. I'll keep those to use in a pinch, and otherwise just get bigger toiletries when I actually arrive at my destination.

[@sng2225]

Thanks Chase great info. I'm almost embarassed to admit I sometimes just take a razor, toothbrush , toothpaste and floss. Everything else I use what is on location or just buy it. So most toiletry bags are overkill but I combine the above with a small first aid kit to avoid wasted space.

[@Oscarito_us]

I just pledged this, I love my Gravel Explorer that I picked up at launch but I love the form factor on the is one.

[@acmd6634]

As an update, per their campaign, which has just ended, GRAVEL offers multiple colors for the zippers and the hangy-hook piece. So don't let that keep you from getting one (if you wanted).

[@matthewbrown6163]

I have found a few xmas toiletries gift packs that are heavy duty & just the sample size toiletries. The toiletries bag is a heavy duty clear PVC - I found a few clear pencil cases that suit you for the travel needs.

[@NaturallyNerdy]

Gravel makes my favorite Toiletry bags! Ill totally be adding this bag to my collection! My solid toiletries are pretty minimal but my liquids can be hard since I have so much hair. Great video!

[@ev6377]

U may consider shampoo bar

[@NaturallyNerdy]

@@ev6377 I’ve tried a number of shampoo and conditioner bars… they don’t cleanse my scalp nor do they do a great job at deep conditioning my hair or create enough slip to help detangle . Plus it takes twice as long to wash my hair because I have to make way my sections to effectively cover my strands.

[@sng2225]

Thanks Chase. You needed underwear in Milan, bought a 3 pack in New York. The biggest tip I received was the biggest weight saving is don't bring it if you don't need it.

[@letsoveranalyze2135]

I got the green Waterfield toiletry bag and it's been great. Thanks for introducing me to the brand!

[@MrJed_s]

I think I'd probably grab the Aer Split Kit as a toiletries bag over this one... not sure that having to flip the bag over to get things in the other pocket would go. Still, love to see them come out with something a bit smaller/simpler than their previous bags.

[@s2kologist]

Sometimes I need the capacity of the peak design wash pouch but most the time I don't. This would be perfect for all those times I don't need to bring much.

[@shepbostin]

Great video, as usual Chase. :-) Toiletry kits seem to be an underestimated part of "minimal" travel that few people cover. There are almost as many options as there are types of needs that people have. As a past backer of Gravel products, I already backed this one - even though I'm not sure I NEED it. That said, what is "minimal" travel? That could be a video of yours all on its own. Does minimal travel mean traveling as light as you possibly can? Does it mean traveling for a long time with just a single set of high-quality, flexible essentials? Does it mean traveling with everything you need in your carry-on - so-called "one bag travel"? Or is it all of the above, depending on the person or even the destination(s)? Would love to see your thoughts on a future video. 😃

[@steffen4692]

I don't really buy the more "fancy" Dopp kits from leather or similar since I travel carry-on most of the time and at least in Europe, you need the small, transparent bags.

[@strangebirdsir]

I’ve been using a Timbuk2 and LL Bean Toiletry bags for years and finally decided they’re far too big for my new preferred one bag travel. I was thinking about moving over to a Bellroy Dopp Kit/Plus but these Gravel bags have me thinking I could go smaller. Funny how much we bring in anticipation of things that never seem to happen.

[@acmd6634]

They've got 3 sizes total, btw!

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

The travel case for my toothbrush charges the tooth brush and also a USB C for a mobile phone. They then use a charger that only fits their products. I took a battery shaver instead being a faction of the size of my rechargeable one. Electric toothbrush? I travelled for a couple of months so small luxuries away from home.

[@90DaysOfDevOps]

I got the Arcido wash bag based on one of your other reviews there. Still not travelled with it but have a trip next week.

[@magixmagix]

I like to travel with a transparent 1L toiletry bag. Because no matter how hard I tried, I've always had some liquids on me. It's TSA compliant and no one cares there's comb and toothbrush as well.

[@susanmcadam1700]

I collect miniscule zip lock bags that have buttons or thread in them when you buy shirts etc. These are great for prescription drugs. I remove labels from drug containers. The drugs are organized in ziplocks, which then go in a larger little one.

[@seekingthequestion]

Just don't do this if you're crossing international borders.

[@susanmcadam1700]

@@seekingthequestion I have taken them abroad this way. I neglected to mention that I put the prescription or vitamin label on the little bags. I also take the prescription. I have had no issues to date.

[@markrobertson5200]

Not usb C but there are usb A to Phillips one blade cables so you don't need a separate charger just the cable

[@bonita7335]

I like Packing cubes.. they compress your clothes.

[@justinlang313]

I do believe every time I watch one of your videos I end up buying something 😄

[@hannesskirgard]

You should start ranger rolling and you can drop the cubes for tshirts.

[@ld1897]

God I love your videos, you are a joy to watch.

[@evopsomopso]

How do you travel with a scissor in your carry on

[@gravel.travel]

Love it dude!

[@katyg3873]

It’s literally a pencil case. An expensive pencil case.

[@KonradLaPrade]

Will the Toiletry kit fit into the waterproof compartment on the pakt travel bag behind you?

[@ChrisMurphyHub]

Toiletries seem like the hardest for me to pair down…and it doesn’t seem as if I use that much…I just can’t get it smaller. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@liorajacob8094]

Chase forgot shampoo, soap, face wash, sunscreen, first aid items, medications etc. My husband also travels with his EpiPen, Ventolin puffer and eczema cream. He uses the Gravel mid-sized Explorer (which comes with the TSA clear bag for liquids) and loves it.

[@Miamis4me305]

Try Fulton and Roark solid colognes.

[@throwingshading7225]

The reason beard trimmers have that charger is for water safety

[@thureinpaing1016]

Sorry if this is a basic question... Does this go through TSA? Or it's only for the check-in TSA-PRE folks?

[@dixielog]

If you’re not carrying liquids then yes. But for liquids, should be in a TSA approved 3-1-1 clear bag.

[@adamcarlson4922]

Came to say the same thing. I know Chase is a personal item size, carry-on only advocate, which he mentions at the beginning, but then he proceeds to put liquids and a full scissors into a non clear bag, presumably headed for a carry on. 1000% not TSA compliant. I don’t understand why these companies keep making non-TSA compliant travel items.

[@dixielog]

@@adamcarlson4922 he would probably use this toiletry bag for non-air travel if he’s putting liquids in. I know Chase does a lot of road travel too.

[@adamcarlson4922]

@@dixielog That’s fair, but for road travel super minimal packing isn’t as big a deal, and he only actually mentioned air travel in the video.

[@ooowennn]

that link to the bag does not work, do you have an updated link? Thanks

[@Powrhash]

In depth honest review.... Gravel its a paid partnerships. Just call a spade a spade.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

If you have liquids don't they have to be in a transparent bag? I had bars of soap and bar of shampoo. So the only liquid was toothpaste.

[@peterkrijgsman3872]

How is this compared to the peak design small wash pouch, size wize?

[@chasereeves]

Similar size. Different form factors.

[@mitchcase895]

Has anyone mentioned how similar your voice is to Bradley Whitford’s?

[@happygolucky6284]

I am so jealous! You look so good and don’t need a million products. I use like 10 things and look like ass.

[@untitledlabel]

awesome video! should do one about the Agent toiletry bag by Untitled Label.

[@eagorstoitz2178]

Maybe you should reconsider that silicone "sex toy":) to attach it on the bottom side, on the smaller loop (oposite of the large handle) of the pouch and have semi oppened zippers while hanging it and not have things falling from inside...

[@iugradmark]

Kickstarter??

[@Miamis4me305]

I didn’t buy underwear in Milan. But I did buy a Prada briefcase 😂

[@MVU0]

I don't consider that minimal. Norelco one blade is smaller. A small Letherman PS would cover your scissors, file, and you can use the scissors to clip nails. Also extra wrist watch totally unnecessary we carry phones.

[@ssssssss570]

yes

[@neffknows1]

USB-C all the things!

[@Addicted2Planning]

Multi use items!!

[@crashoverride2345]

I hate the fact that so many creators just use their platforms to push products for personal profit, and disguise them as videos offering "solutions".

[@boskostoybox]

"It's not a sex toy." But, it could be.

[@rylanwinner6664]

That native shit will stain your expensive shirts!

[@liorajacob8094]

Re the underwear comment... If I can say diplomatically (from personal experience) that not all European-styled (i.e. low-rise) underwear is necessarily comfortable for those males with North American ummm sensibilities... Just an observation...

[@jaimetarne9436]

I bought underwear in Florence. I will tell you mine if you tell me yours......over beer, any time.