How I packed my carry on bag for two years around the world

[@onebagoneworld]

Ladies, what's your go to travel item for long term travel? Always looking to expand my horizons!

[@annlee8361]

Ear plugs and an eye mask. Life sucks without good sleep!

[@RoamSweetRoam.]

For long term travel: flat socks, Scrubba bag for laundry, and a couple grocery bags. Great video!!

[@heatherframpton9693]

Brand new subscriber here. A Turkish towel/Pashmina/Wrap Scarf for accessorizing and multi-use, plus taking up so little space and so little weight. 😁❤️ Happy New Year! ❤️

[@onebagoneworld]

@@heatherframpton9693 Excellent choice! They are so flattering and work for multiple purposes :)

[@MillaExplores]

Birkenstock sandals, a Turkish towel (I like these much more than microfiber towels), diva cup because I just love it so much, solid shampoo and conditioner, and a new addition is the Dr. Bronners all-in-one soap which is great for laundry! 😄

[@Miss_KittyFantastico]

I guess for the menstrual cup it depends on your flow, personnaly I can spend a full day without emptying it so it can wait until I come back to where I spend the night. But on my "normal" life I use period underwear more often than the cup now, and as I am preparing for my next trip I was wondering if it was worth the space (and it is more of a hassle to wash than the cup, or normal underwear. But maybe I can pay for a laundromat once a month). I guess I will see how much space I have left when I put everything in my bag ! Thank you for showing a WOMAN one-bag long-term packing list by the way :) I appreciate it.

[@brooklynsix1931]

Thx for talking period cycle and your experience while traveling

[@onebagoneworld]

No problem! I think women should be more open about this stuff, half the planet goes through it after all :)

[@cusebaby10]

If you've had that one shirt from Kohl's for FIFTEEN yrs, I'd say that's pretty good quality; especially if you're wearing it to the gym also, lol! 😜😘 Love this video! 😁

[@onebagoneworld]

That is actually a solid point! Thank you for watching!

[@lesleyperetto3770]

Great video. It would be so helpful if you listed the items you talked about because you say some of the brand names fast and it's hard to know how to spell them.

[@xoxokelly]

Athleta and Vuori

[@broookehunter]

You could always ask! :)

[@janehughes581]

Liked the video! I'm currently on a 2 year trip but sadly have more stuff. We are going to cold places as well as hot and doing hiking. So I need cold weather gear + hiking poles + boots. I've got an osprey 70l (57 main pack + 13 day pack)

[@onebagoneworld]

Yeah hiking or any sort of activity makes things a bit harder! Temperature can sometimes be handled by thoughtful layering but not always. We actually brought rain gear and boots for Iceland knowing we would leave with them family in Switzerland because they are just too bulky to carry around with a 40l backpack. Impressive you are doing it all with 70! The boots themselves take up a huge amount of real estate.

[@yogisurfrunner1925]

Girl, you did us a huge solid posting this video! I’m doin you a return - ditch those red pants, IMMEDIATELY!! Do not let them back into your bag - and no those Athleta shorts DO NOT make you look frumpy in the least - too cute ; )

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you so much!

[@ThePsychicStylist]

Wait WHUT? LOVED BOTH! Ps. I'm a stylist. She's super lucky she's thin...she can wear anything ;)🎉

[@googlechunkybig165]

Great video 😊 40Ltr for a 2yr trip, is inspiring me to pack lighter. Have done a 1yr trip where i packed far too much stuff (doubled up on too many things) so needing to get a new mindset for any future trip. Hope you guys are enjoying the world 🌎 it's a wonderful place full of wonderful people, something we often forget . 😊

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you so much for watching

[@michellelabelle3048]

I always pack a skirt and a sweater. Also a compact rain jacket.

[@onebagoneworld]

Yep! Packable rain jackets are key. Even if you don't use them for rain a lot of them are great insulators for when you get cold which is how we got around not having any jackets in Cappadocia actually lol.

[@dkwillrn]

I have the same bag ( n purple) and the hip belt and load lifters aromatic. I used my bag for 3 weeks in europe and regret nothing! Its a shame they don't make them anymore,( i even have a luggage cover for it to protect it during bus rides) . Lastly, don't forget( or apologize_) for your comfort items, I travel with a smaller down pillow packed in a vacuum style eagle creek bag, it packs to 1/4" and won't leave home without it! Enjoyed the video, enjoy your trip and stY SAFE!

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you for watching! I'm so glad to hear i'm not that only one that cant travel without some kind of pillow! Truly makes the long journeys much for enjoyable. #PillowBuddies4Life

[@chidenisee]

This is a great video. I plan on traveling with my son starting in 2024 fir extended periods of time. He will be 4 then. I want to only bring carry on bags since I have a packable stroller and travel carseat. This video helps me realize I don't need that much.

[@onebagoneworld]

Less is definitely more! Enjoy the time with your son!

[@chocolatekay66]

Chi Denise I’m also planning long-term travel with my 4year old. Would love to swap notes!

[@Just.Julie.]

You had me at "Jeff can carry some of it", lol I have a Jeff too that does the same. And skincare/toiletries are a big deal for me. They are the things that make me feel good. Love ALL your content lady, keep it coming - so inspired!

[@onebagoneworld]

Lol everyone needs a Jeff! Thank you so much for watching :)

[@amiek9226]

Very thorough and informative video! I especially enjoyed the tour through your “bag of many things”. Your explanation about how you handle periods was appreciated. What did your bag weigh when fully packed out? I was also wondering about what you brought for outerwear. Did you bring a rain jacket? I noticed you didn’t have any long sleeve shirts. What do you wear when it geos chilly? Also, links to items you recommend would be helpful. I’m particularly interested in your Pacsafe day bag - what model is it? I’m surprised you’ve never used your spork. Single use plastic utensils are something I want to avoid using so I carry and use my spork all the time in my everyday life. Whenever I get takeout, I refuse the plastic forks and spoons. Having a spork also makes spontaneous picnics from the supermarket much easier. Thanks again for a great video!

[@onebagoneworld]

Hello Amie, thank you so much for watching the video! In terms of the final weight before we left for our 2 year journey, it was about 10.5 kg without my day pack. It has changed a little bit though given that I have sent some of the heavier stuff home ( too warm for some of the items). I haven't had access to a scale yet but once I do, I will add the new weight to our updated video here in about 2 months :) Fantastic question about outerwear! I had the Arcteryx Kyanite which is SO amazing, but unfortunately, it sat it my bag and took up most of the room during our time in Europe when it was averaging around 90 degrees F everyday so it made sense to ship it for the moment. I did, however, purchase a rain jacket in Greece which I will also explain in my updated video. Its been an awesome little purchase! For other times when I get chilly, I just bundle up in all of my summer clothes. Not the best option, but makes sense for right now! I will purchase some warmer items once we get to colder places ( probably going to be Vietnam). My Pacsafe model is the Venture SafeX Anti-theft 6L. LOVE this bag! I also checked the Vibe 325, but didn't like the carry as much. Other items I recommend, I actually have quite a few accessories that we didn't realize we would love as much as we would. Stay tuned, we are making a video about them soon! Thank you for being one of the people that avoids single use plastics as much as you can! We are kindred spirits :) I do this as well! I think we haven't really had a chance to use the spork as much as we want to. In Iceland, they are extremely green conscious, so they only had wood and bamboo utensils, or we ate in restaurants which of course had reusable metal utensils. In Europe, we never got take away food so we never needed them. In Turkey, again, we wouldn't get take away food and if we did it was only ever a Kebab which we eat with our hands anyway, so its perfect! Thank you so much for your thoughtful questions! Stayed tuned for the other packing videos :)

[@Merryyy203]

Although docs say we should leave our ears alone, the pimple popper you can use as an ear cleaner instead of Q-Tips. Q-Tips pretty much push the wax inside, with the metal cleaner you get rid of it properly. Been using a similar one (made specifically for the ears) for years.

[@onebagoneworld]

That's an awesome pro tip! Yeah I've had a love hate relationship with qtips and was excited for the reusable ones but they just didn't seem to really do anything. I'll check out the pimple popper idea though for sure!

[@Merryyy203]

@@onebagoneworld I bought this one in 2014 and I will never need another one. Just make sure that you are careful so you do not hurt yourself. You can probably get something like this in a zero waste shop or so. Hope you like it! images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31Pi9rYYabL._AC_US327_QL65_.jpg

[@christinae30]

When I had my periods, Ibuprofen made them worse (more leakage), which makes sense since all NSAIDs, like ibuprofen, makes the blod platelets a little less able to clot (so the blood is more fluid). So if one can, and have effect of it, paracetamol is better. Think it's Tylenol in the US? Love the blue bag, have a similar one!

[@onebagoneworld]

That's an excellent point! Thank you so much for watching!

[@suzanneanderson582]

Love your video - you have everything you need and nothing that you don’t.

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you so much!

[@bettyli6635]

I have the exact same bag. Same colour too. I love it. I got it after watching Backpacking Bananas though now she has switched to a backpack with wheels. At 66 yr old, I'm wondering if that should be my next purchase. Plus I'm told a duffel bag is the way to go for Africa which is my next trip this Fall.

[@onebagoneworld]

Very nice! We are also headed to Africa later on this year so our backpacks will come in handy. I would be interested in testing out a duffle but ultimately I like that with my backpack I can carry it using both sides of my body equally but with a duffle I always end up throwing out one side of my body.

[@lbunnygordon1133]

I get fed up with black as reminds me of all years in offices 34 plus! Had to 3nd up leaving winter things after buying them as amounted to another bag unfortunately.. weight too much. I dont have anyone or anywhere to leave my things so next time will be minimalist. Except laptop and meds

[@onebagoneworld]

Yeah totally understand that! We also got fed up with the lack of color. I think for our next stint we are going to add in some more variety.

[@MillaExplores]

Great video! I love a good packing video and also love making them myself haha. I didn't see any long-sleeved shirts/hoodie/jacket, did you bring one warmer layer? 😄

[@nancysuarez9556]

Super helpful video!! Esp all the period advice. I’m getting ready for a trip now and these were exactly the tips I needed. Thank you!!

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you so much for watching and for the support, Nancy! Have fun on your trip :)

[@d.6593]

Excuuuse me hahah in europe we use softener too! Hahah sorry that you had scratchy towels! Love the video

[@15welcometomyworld]

great video, if you can I would love to see how you fit that into the backpack

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you so much for watching! Stay turned for my 6 month bag update video! I will be packing the full bag out :)

[@ReneeWalker69]

try the period cup, they are great for travel

[@kgaletin]

Interesting! I would add a sweater/hoodie and a rain jacket.

[@onebagoneworld]

I ended up adding a rain jacket! I will share the type and price in our update video which will be coming out soon (ish).

[@wanderlustandsparkle4395]

40L is still to big for me I personally can’t carry anything above a 25L the longest trip I did was a 12day PNW trip with a 14L 🙈 my relative I went with was like I can buy you a suitcase if you need one I was like nope I’m fine 😂 I managed and tbh even though that 14L was a tiny bit annoying to unpack and repack every 4 days I had a blast.

[@onebagoneworld]

Wow, that's impressive!

[@susie9893]

Hmm. You make some interesting points about the diva cup. I guess it depends on what parts of the world you're doing and the type of travel you're doing. Sounds like you were backpacking in Asia? Also I guess I'm pretty lucky that my periods are a lot less heavy than they used to be. I can generally go 8 hrs without needing to empty my cup and for heavy days I just wear an organic cotton pad for extra insurance. I think I'd still take it with me, even in Asia, and just use bottled water for it (gotta buy that anyway) and in Europe I'd just use sanitation tablets in the hotel water to clean it (not for drinking, been there tried that, but happy to double the required quantity to ensure sanitation - doesn't matter if it leaves an iodine residue on the cup, that's totally safe)

[@jule124]

When I travel with my cup and I don't really trust the water. I rinse it an then go over it with a cup/disinfection wipe. In a pinch, it's also okay to clean the cup with toilet paper and then go over it with a wipe, I'd say. Then wash it with soap when you're back at your accommodation. Although I don't have to change them for at least 6-8 hours, which makes it even more chill. LOVED the cup when scuba diving as well. So much more convenient than a tampon!

[@morganyoung2670]

@@jule124about to travel where the water isn’t safe. What kind of disinfection wipes did you use on yours?

[@jule124]

@@morganyoung2670 I got that through Amazon. They were from the Merula cup brand.

[@morganyoung2670]

@@jule124 thanks for responding! I’ll have to get some!

[@TheGS0]

It's always nice to see what someone carries on a long trip to gain inspiration for planning your own trips, but do you have more to share on how you fit those things into your bag? Checking out your boyfriend's version of the video too.

[@onebagoneworld]

Hello! Absolutely! I dont think I quite realized how many viewers would like to see how everything actually fits into the bag itself so now I know for our 6 month bag update video. We will be filming those soon so keep an eye on our channel :)

[@wendyl.cunningham9922]

What is the brand of smaller backpack did you show? The one that you wear on your front.

[@catobubnikowicz9959]

The brand is PacSafe

[@leslieannehill6880]

Can you do it with a 21 liter bag? The size of United under-the-seat-only "personal item."

[@onebagoneworld]

Hey Leslie! At the moment we are traveling around the world, but when we get back home I will be doing a video on a an 'under-the-seat' only sized bag so stay tuned!

[@saskiam3404]

Super helpful! Can I ask if the Eagle Creek toiletry bag is size Small or Extra Small? :)

[@onebagoneworld]

Hey there! From what i've seen its just one standard size.

[@kimberlylalley7255]

Wow! I'm so glad I found your channel. Super impressive. Great points. If you linked some of the products through Amazon would you get paid? You have a new subscriber.

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you! We do get paid through the Amazon links on our website :) Just not anything else besides the Amazon links just yet. Thank you for asking and so happy to have you apart of our community!

[@JenniferKraus-cx7gt]

Love your video!! Currently living in Europe and taking lots of 2-3 week trips! Love your packing tips! Can you share what pacsafe bag you have? I've been looking at them, but they all seem much bigger than yours and I'd like a smaller one since I'll be carrying the big pack on my back. Thanks so much!!

[@onebagoneworld]

Hey Jennifer! Thank you so much for watching! I went with the Venturesafe X Sling. It seems to be sold out unfortunately and I'm not sure what would be a good substitute. It actually looks larger than it feels but the size allows me to fit a waterball in it which was my only big hang up about using a sling over a backpack style day pack. pacsafe.com/collections/venturesafe-x/products/venturesafe-x-anti-theft-sling-pack

[@teresitap5778]

Smart packong, hope you're having a great time!

[@guromolberg1435]

Cool!

[@boromirofmiddleearth557]

great vid! thank you! finding a good bag is a hard thing! glad you found one that works for you! have fun, be safe, filter the water!

[@thekamixcx]

I went on a HUNT a few months ago to try to find that EC bag and I never did and was so sad lol

[@onebagoneworld]

Yep they discontinued it unfortunately :( I got the last one at a retailer near us. We looked at their new line but really liked some of the features on this bag more (although it is a bit heavier than the newer ones). What kind of bag did you end up with?

[@kathrynholter8499]

When Athleta sponsors you, send some free clothes my way 😂😘

[@faithirismacilvaine2499]

Love this!

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you, Faith! I also just posted my 6 month update follow- up video as well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHmqhmafpdKbepo

[@tyw1444]

where are the flowy shorts from?

[@onebagoneworld]

They are from a company called Sozy! Here is a link to all my stuff lighterpack.com/r/yp9z1m!

[@tyw1444]

@@onebagoneworld amazing resource!! the travel packing nerd in me is very satisfied by the organisation of the list 😂

[@lindaschwartz5836]

For heavy 'flo' days and cramps, I highly HIGHLY recommend 2 things : 4000 iu Milk Thistle daily during this time - seems to STOP the flo after couple of days, and Moon Cycle Tea, or other tea for cramps. These two products have made a WORLD of difference for me, and I always recommend them to others. I hope they help you, girl!

[@onebagoneworld]

Thank you so much! I will be giving these a try for sure. Having a rough period is hard enough in general, but when you're traveling it makes it that much worse.

[@lizb4156]

Why would a drink stop blood from your womb? It needs to shed a lining of blood cells, a drink can't stop it.

[@susie9893]

​@@lizb4156 you really need to do some research about endometriosis and similar conditions. Some women struggle with heavy, painful periods their whole lives and use all sorts of methods to manage them. This is a relatively common but extremely under-acknowledged condition and you should just be grateful this is not your experience of menstruation

[@lizb4156]

@@susie9893 What the hell does what you said have to do with my comment? I said a drink can't affect someone's amount of blood lost or duration. It's not possible.

[@susie9893]

@@lizb4156 herbal teas hon. And they've long been remedies in humans AND animals. As I say, if doctors can't or won't do anything then desperate times etc

[@kathrynholter8499]

Great video!

[@Smashingpumpins]

wait, how can you pack RAZORS THERE??? Isn't it a CARRY ON BACKPACK? OR IS IS FOR CHECKED LUGGAGE?

[@onebagoneworld]

This if for carry on only. We never had any problems with razors.

[@ved957]

So true about the UTI thing.

[@onebagoneworld]

Seriously! I feel like no one else talks about it haha.

[@lizb4156]

You must be freezing with just those clothes, no socks, no shoes, no coats, no cardigans, no nightwear etc. It gets cold everywhere at some point in the day or night.

[@onebagoneworld]

Hey Liz! Actually not too bad so far :) we do have socks and shoes haha we aren't THAT minimalist. As for coats and cardigans we did pick up a small fleece at decathlon to get us through cold flights etc and will grab base layers before we go into colder places!

[@trhall7406]

Fantastic info!!

[@amydevine1436]

Can you provide a link to the “Hurculon” Tshirt?

[@onebagoneworld]

Here you are! hercleon.com/products/apollo-self-cleaning-t-shirt

[@sup_orthobro]

Why didn’t you go for farpoint 40?

[@onebagoneworld]

I actually took the Farpoint 40 when I backpacked through Thailand for the first time. Right off the top of my head, I hate that the laptop compartment wasn't right up against my back to help with the overall structure and weight distribution of the bag. I also didnt like that it had two water bottle pockets in the front. I thought that at least one of them would have served me better as a pocket with a zipper but more importantly due to the bulge in the bag they never seemed to fit easily.

[@tieshamayfield216]

The matador beach Towle is more comparable to a full Towle. I have both versions and the beach Towle covers me better in terms of coverage.

[@funfun12sf]

What Eagle Creek bag is that?

[@onebagoneworld]

This is the global companion 40l which has been discontinued in favor of their new 40l travel bags. Maybe we will grab the new one and do a comparison soon.

[@momdaughtertalk8008]

thanks for sharing ❤

[@arterberryml]

I could not find the black flowy shorts! Could you please tell me the brand? Thank you 🤍✨

[@onebagoneworld]

Hey Mercedes sorry for such a late reply! I have everything now listed on the website packing list: onebagoneworld.com/packing-lists/ I think the flowy shorts are the Sozy - Mary Ann shorts :)

[@belkiztukus6641]

Period onderwear buy at shein for 1 euro. Love them, never an accident

[@onebagoneworld]

Oh wow that's cheap, I'll take a look!

[@blackswift008]

thank you:)

[@peachpink123]

No clothes for cold winter weather ?

[@onebagoneworld]

Hey! We actually did bring winter clothes but left them in Switzerland either family since we were in summer for the next 7+ months. Check out my 6 month bag update for how it progressed and some warmer clothing I purchased for the colder weather.

[@go1chase1the1sun1set]

Hello, Which bag is that pacsafe bag? 😊

[@onebagoneworld]

Its the Venturesafe x but I dont believe its being sold anymore, unfortunately.

[@НаталиМало]

Спасибо за видео! На 2:35 шорты какого бренда? Напишите пожалуйста.

[@onebagoneworld]

Hello! Those shorts are from Vuori. Please find my full packing list here: onebagoneworld.com/packing-lists/

[@НаталиМало]

@@onebagoneworld Thank you😘😘😘

[@kristyjean6219]

What is the name of the towel again?

[@onebagoneworld]

The towel we use is the Matador ultralight towel - large. The nanodry is great too just much bulkier!

[@ntr4892]

Can your share your bag dimensions? What is the height of it?

[@onebagoneworld]

Yep! This bag is: 13.75 in x 21.5 in x 8 in OR 34.9 x 54.6 x 20.3 cm

[@thatgirl3960]

Where can you not purchase tampons?

[@onebagoneworld]

It's just more difficult in some places, typically Africa and in asia pads are much more common. I'm sure except for a few countries you could probably find them in most major cities, but it's not always guaranteed.

[@ceciliemortensen2158]

What about travel in winter/cold areas? the Himalayas/Andes, etc? No coats/jackets or sweaters? Fleece/down jacket, wool mittens, socks and beanie? Those things take up so much space! And living in hostels, don't you need a sleeping bag? Been travelling quite a bit around the world myself, and I find that color-coordinating the clothes is a perfect way to get many different outfits from few garments. Also, what about modest clothing that many islamic counties require? And how do you keep your passport/insurance/drivers licence safe? What about waterproof stuff, like windjackets, hiking shoes etc? Kind Regards from Cecilie in Norway 😊

[@onebagoneworld]

Hey Cecillie Yeah the winter wear is always the hard part about one bagging. Sticking to one season is definitely the easier way to do it, but overcoming this challenge has also been a fun part for us. Layering is crucial so picking up some baselayers from uniqlo (I talk about this in my 6 month bag update) will be key in helping us stay warm. I also grabbed a down jacket from Uniqlo and I have been using the fleece we picked up at a Decathlon as a mid layer. Sleeping bag has actually never been an issue for us. We have both done some traveling across europe and asia before and neither time did we ever use our sleeping sacks or bags. There has always been some accommodation with bedding everywhere we have been. I think the first place this might be an issue is Mongolia if we do an overland trip, but then we plan on picking something up and donating it when we are finished. Yes exactly! Color coordination/having a capsule wardrobe are your best friend. I really like the 30x30 challenge, 30 items for 30 days. I think it's a great place for people to start thinking about how to onebag while not one bagging. For modest clothing in Islamic countries You can almost always cover up with a shawl/sarong/shemagh. I plan on picking up a shemagh when we get to Oman/Egypt and that coupled with leggings and a t-shirt that covers my shoulders should be fine. Waterproof gear is a mixed bag when one bagging. Even in the ultralight/thru hiking community people are starting to lean more towards quick dry than waterproof gear. The issue is if things get wet that are waterproof they take forever to dry. We like to stick to a rain jacket approach and borrow an umbrella if there is one available. Otherwise we just get a bit wet and then leave our things out to dry although it really hasn't been a problem so far. This is for city travel though, hiking is another story :) So in general I will say security is not much of an issue. Just to play it safe though we do have clothing that has zippered pockets where we carry our day to day cash and I have my pacsafe bag which holds our passports and credit card. Since there are two of us we leave backup credit card + the other persons credit and debit cards at whatever hotel we are staying at. This way if we lose anything we still have other ways to get money. We also upload photos of our passports, vaccination records, and licenses to the cloud as well as keep copies on our phones.

[@lisalebouef6489]

What is the brand of the gray bra? I am unable to understand the name in the video. TIA

[@onebagoneworld]

Here you go :) www.wearlively.com/products/the-all-day-deep-v-no-wire-jet-black?variant=29842543692

[@lisalebouef6489]

@@onebagoneworld thanks! And the brand of the black one?

[@MillisMama]

Wud u b able to link ur bras those look comfy!

[@onebagoneworld]

Here you are! vuoriclothing.com/products/womens-daily-bra-fig?queryId=eb443f4a07c52b47e96d3bab16a3e897&index=us_products&objectId=6572461129831

[@onebagoneworld]

Here is the other one! I have the grey bra but will be getting the black version when I get the chance! www.wearlively.com/products/the-all-day-deep-v-no-wire-jet-black?variant=29842543692

[@SSBMA1994]

Wow how much money did you set aside? Just curious

[@onebagoneworld]

Great question! Our goal is roughly 125$ a day but western Europe in peak season + expensive places like Iceland broke that a bit so we will see how long we are able to continue. The goal after SE Asia is to be back on track or maybe closer to $100 per person per day since we are flying more than taking overland transport which obviously ups the cost a decent amount as well. I think you could easily do what we have done for $60 per person per day by staying in hostels and using cheaper forms of transport!

[@jackeddemon]

Europe just sucks. USA baby, we have AC!😊

[@kessas.489]

12:32 This is an unnecessary environmental harm!

[@onebagoneworld]

Thanks Kessa! We do our best to reduce our environmental impact and we don't always succeed. We'll do our best going forward!