How to STOP Overpacking & Fit Everything in Just ONE Bag | minimalist packing tips ✈️

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In today's video I'm sharing exactly how you can pack light for travel using 1 personal item only. In this case, I always use a backpack. With this method, you can travel for easily up to 5 days or MORE without issue. How do you pack light?
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[@amyh8144]

One thing I have learned from many years of travel with minimal bags is to bring comfortable, lightweight clothes in fabrics that dry quickly and can be worn multiple times with little fussiness. Things like merino, cashmere, linen, and tencel are perfect for travel.

[@AkiUtada]

This is essential! If you want to travel this way you have to judiciously pick the kind of clothes you are bringing… if it doesn’t dry overnight, it will be a problem. Also, even if you think clothes don’t smell yet, the probably do (especially in the summer 😅).

[@TerriM416]

In August-September, 2023, I went to Ireland and Scotland for 6 weeks with only a 40 litre Osprey backpack and a crossbody bag. Earlier this month, I flew to Quebec City for a one week vacation using only a 30 litre Eddie Bauer backpack and crossbody. I'm absolutely convinced that backpack only traveling is totally doable with careful planning, compression packing cubes, laundry facilities. I won't travel any other way now.

[@hovey17]

you’ve got great B roll! lol. appreciate the extra effort on the “here’s me trying to overstuff a suitcase” clips at the beginning.

[@jennugent3957]

This is how I pack, have done for years. In Europe, particularly in cities, its far easier to have your bag on your back when navigating public transport, even airport.

[@mhtammi]

I recently watched people on trains in Italy struggling with massive rolling suitcases. They were so stressed. I just throw on my backpack and I’m good to go.

[@jen18r]

✈️! I am heading out for three and a half weeks in Ireland, Scotland, and England tomorrow, and this was exactly the reality check I needed; thank you! I always pack in a 32-liter travel backpack, so that tends to automatically edit my choices, and once I am at my destination, I NEVER want to be lugging stuff around. However, on the home side of things, I still fall victim to the "what if..." and my home head thinks I am going to want a little more variety, when my travel head will happily do without just about anything if it means not lugging a heavy bag from place to place.

[@justpeachykeen13]

My favorite way to pack is in one backpack! I take only my favorite, tried-and-true, clothing items! Stuff I know I like and can style multiple ways.

[@abstractart524]

Super obsessed with minimal packing - and this was a good one! Thanks Christina!

[@Abi0727]

This is well timed and much appreciated as we are leaving on a Nordic trip with just a small backpack.... for 21 days 😅

[@blackdog2012zu]

Girl, thank you so much for spoiling us with so many of your great videos! ❤🤩

[@annacanada1592]

Love all your packing and travel videos! Especially from a Toronto perspective and you have totally convinced me to get a Monos carry on ❤ Much love from the deep suburbs of Kleinburg 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@nattm6553]

If you travel here to se-asia(Thailand) i recommend only taking hand luggage with 1 day change of clothes. Clothes shoes and all u need in life is so cheap that most ppl go home with 2 big suitcases instead

[@zoelee8471]

Wonderful minimalist packing! Thank you for the upload. Hope you enjoyed your trip 😊

[@dorioflame8536]

✈️ great video. I like that you went through each piece of clothing and how it might go together and why it was useful with such a small inventory.. Good inspiration for a fashion packer trying to take a little bit less😉

[@moniquemoreno8742]

✈️ Heading for a city break later in the year. I always forget an umbrella 🤷🏼‍♀️ Thanks for the reminder to invest in a tiny one to fit in carry on! Safe travels xx

[@boingpink]

Love all your packing videos! I watched this one as I was packing for my 3 day trip to ✈️ Matsuyama Japan!

[@mansoor3159]

Thank you so so much Christina for sharing this video because it is very very helpful to me♥️♥️🤗 you are my truly truly inspiration

[@jennywhiskey9327]

I love these videos despite the fact that it’s truly logistically impossible for me. For one, bigger bodies = bigger clothes. So that’s a challenge. Not to mention the bulk of my travel is touring as a musician, and when you perform on stage your clothes get so hopelessly sweaty and gross, rewearing tops or dresses is not an option. But I’ve come to packing separates so I can rewear the bottoms and save some space. And when you’re hopping from place to place to make the next gig, laundry is challenging as you don’t stay anywhere long enough to let your clothes dry for a sink wash, and the laundromat visits have to be strategically planned so you don’t miss sound check. Regardless, these are great tips for the regular vacation traveler.

[@lbeard7661]

Have you watched It’s the Kellys? She covers one bag packing for plus sized people, and she covers sweat proof (like merino wool) clothes a lot.

[@vcr6854]

@@lbeard7661she says she’s plus size but she doesn’t look plus size … maybe she’s more mid size? I’m way bigger and I wouldn’t be able to get away with a backpack only :/

[@lbeard7661]

@@vcr6854 she’s a 3XL and a size 16 or 18.

[@lbeard7661]

@@vcr6854 she also packs for her husband whose sizes I don’t remember offhand but he’s taller and bigger than her.

[@donnabrice3770]

A packing list is key. I have used the same master list for years with just a few tweaka depending on the destination. I also love compression packing cubes

[@saradrage8521]

Love this. Thanks for sharing

[@carmenlheureux5435]

✈️ Italy next September. Thanks for the great tips!

[@meredithhodson4121]

✈️ this is the perfect video and so helpful!

[@user-vy2vc6ih6q]

✈️Thanks Christina! I am travelling to Portland, Oregon for a week in July, and while I am not quite as minimalist as you, will think of these principles when I pack!

[@cate20000]

✈️ Isles of Scilly and this was the re-thinking I needed! Thank you!

[@maedineyee7312]

Helpful, always practical. Ty

[@lindsaygillis6812]

Thanks so much for sharing this! Lots of great tips. I’d love to see a winter or special occasion version 😊

[@Acacia9872]

✈️ just hoping over the strait on Saturday for 5 days in Tasmania. Then Sydney for a week in early August. Love your videos- can’t wait to explore Canada one day!

[@paisleyhunter]

Thank you 🎉 i love packing videos with all of my whole heart!🎉

[@willamartinez8638]

✈️ saving this for my next trip. We just returned from vacation and I totally overpacked. So many great ideas.

[@MrsDarcy851]

✈ Hi Christina. Thank you for your tips! I am going to travel to NYC for 5 days in July. Looking forward to it.

[@irumfawad3771]

Great! Next level compact packing tips. I need to try this for the summer and stop packing for the entire town ;-)

[@katrin4163]

I love your „travel smart“ videos

[@Teresa-dg7rl]

I am really bad in packing minimal, but I try to learn. Thanks a lot for this useful video and have a nice trip 🥰✈️

[@Streetfoodaround.]

Have a good time ❤

[@kimberlytucker3517]

Headed to Germany for a 2 day conference tomorrow, but I’ll be there for 6 days total. I love the principle of packing ‘tools’ not outfits, and I’ll always use this method from now on! Id love to use my backpack only (for ease of public transportation), but I’m not sure it’s possible with all my tailored pieces for this work trip. Still working on editing it down 😅

[@kallisonkallison9175]

Thank you. Heading to Ireland soon😊

[@theresasteidl7925]

That’s a really helpful video. One thing you didn’t pack I would never leave without is a water bottle that fits at least half a litre. I always bring one wherever I go 😊

[@marvawiebe4364]

Great video! Thanks!

[@heidishaw4382]

✈️ starting to plan for Europe in September. Took a big back pack can on last time for a month and I'm thinking I can streamline that even more this trip. Thanks for the ideas!

[@crowney656]

✈Going to a festival tomorrow. This was really helpful

[@millennialmoneyprogress]

✈️ Kauai, Hawaii. Thanks for the tips!

[@stephaniex8776]

i like to use a big backpack too for weekends away! so much easier to manouever

[@rosena2510]

Hey Christina, love all your videos . could you share how you keep the white tees looking so fresh and last long. much love

[@ms.schnapp7415]

Mexico for 5. I might just try a backpack only💛

[@EveKrit-Anderson-ev3rf]

Dawn detergent and baking soda usually remove grease. Have loads of fun.👨‍👧‍👦🌺💮🏵🌞

[@connienunez9924]

wow that's compact packing!

[@HopingForever]

SO different from my packing experience in carry-on only. I traveled to Victoria/Vancouver Island. It was cold and rainy quite a bit of the time but sunny other times. I needed sandals for sharp, jagged rocks at hot springs with swim suit and coverup, real hiking shoes and outdoor wear and WARM (fleece lined) rain coat with hood for hiking in the pouring rain in the rain forest. Also needed smart clothing for a couple dinners out to really nice restaurants. Round that out with lots of cancer medications to take. So it was a lot of variable needs, but I did do carry on. I was kinda proud of myself!

[@lbunnygordon1133]

You have inspired me not to give up on 30l bpack 4 season plus warmclothes and meds.. thank you❤

[@lisacooney4458]

✈️ Loved this, as I'm considering trying to use a slightly larger backpack for a one week trip. I'm concerned, though, about needing more layers, since it's a Fall trip.

[@kvalder]

✈ unfortunately i cannot travel this year due ot my degree but i'm planning a trip to monaco next year! your packing/travelling videos are all saved so my two besties/travel companions and i can pack light!

[@yap4808]

✈️ 😊 my next travel is to sit in the fridge, if i could😂 i hate summer, the heat, sweat, stickiness, all the bugs😂

[@melissamchenry5976]

✈️ Next I’m packing for summer van life! Will be need to pack light, with a Serious mix of things. Wish me luck 😜

[@passioncompassionhumorstyle]

In March l had a backpack with 32+ outfits with me (7 pieces of clothing, 2 shoes). Summer is more difficult though bcs I don’t fly in shorts and sandals. 8+3 still makes a great travel wardrobe and won’t take up more space.

[@dorioflame8536]

I’m almost converted to the monos backpack except for one thing? Where do you stow your water bottle?

[@NomadaNortena]

✈️ Winter travel ❄️: Tasmania (July) + Cyprus (Dec). I’m pretty good packing a 7kg 1-bag for shoulder season travel. First time packing for “proper winter” destinations.

[@MsBackstager]

I enjoy packing "the bare necessities of life!"

[@vcr6854]

✈️ can u do a vid updating what you could’ve gone without and what u wish u had taken?

[@lbeard7661]

✈️ I’m going to universal studios next. 5 days and only doing a backpack. Have you tried merino wool tshirts yet for traveling? They’re great.

[@lpanayi6954]

What's the magnetic bag like with delicate electronics?

[@jennyjenkins877]

✈ I think my next air travel will be to Florida in March, when our beloved Toronto Blue Jays are in Dunedin for spring training and I could also catch a hockey game in Tampa.

[@Christinamychas]

Go Jays Go!

[@RenMar1108]

✈️. Florida!

[@karenalfke6081]

✈️ Going to Florida in September next 🥵😵‍💫 - Boy, will i be able to pack light! Shorts & tank tops and nothing else. A big change from the 49th parallel…

[@cptnd]

✈️ Boston!

[@14MellyJo]

✈️ I always over pack 🤭 Our next holiday is a city break so must do better 😁

[@cheryllaidlaw979]

I am a huge over-packer! I’m going to challenge myself to pack only one bag when I go away for 3 nights next month.

[@jemm4604]

✈️ still dreaming of the chance to travel someday soon

[@Alianderfarm]

Florida

[@pamelaflickinger2160]

✈ I also pack with carry-on only . Enjoy your trip.

[@shreyabanerjee7078]

I don't know how to put things. I take less things than you but still have to use my small trolly , still i over stuff it with so little items . I don't know how😂😂😂 . And the worst part when i go somewhere there atleast in some moderation, when i come it feels my trolly gonna burst. I don't know if no items change then how it's possible

[@annadiazvillela1229]

✈️✈️ Hollywood, CA for an art exhibit and concert at the Hollywood Bowl 🚗🚗

[@renee4495]

✈️ Scotland & Ireland

[@brinawidmer]

I will be doing a 10 day trip in an undertheseat backpack soon 😅. well, I'll just bring 4 tiny dresses - it's a hot destination and they are complete outfits 😂

[@TatianaTaninaNo1]

🛫 Traveling next to Toronto in August! With only one backpack 😅

[@paisleyhunter]

✈️ Daytona beach for 5 days End of july 🎉🎉

[@sherylcampman1140]

✈️Ireland

[@onelifewithleslie]

✈I love 1 bag travel! Planning a week-long (1 bag) trip to LA in Aug. :)

[@Heather.C.ButterflySage]

✈✈✈ Florida 🌴🌺🐬

[@szfrj]

❤

[@nathanielthorne]

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[@te3746]

Link to the free packing list not working as it should. It subscribes to your newsletter instead of downloading the document.

[@jennifer_u]

I have the monos vegan leather backpack. While cute it’s incredibly uncomfortable to wear on my back.

[@tatianacarrocino639]

👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@kimbateman4908]

✈️ ✈️ ✈️

[@demarisb4680]

Christina, a channel called Traveling Fevah just posted a 54321 packing video using loads of your footage. I couldn’t find any mention of you in it and thought you should know.

[@biancas.6283]

🛩💕

[@nleigh5126]

✈️

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Worried 30l wont be enough as need longterm 4 season am asthmatic so need meds too and v warm things.

[@beatrizfreymann1018]

✈️✈️

[@laurathompson2705]

🥰

[@courtneyflynn4704]

✈️✈️✈️

[@profgg7402]

🛫France

[@anastasiafinds_UA]

no more traveling with any oil for me, I am so done :) If I go for a beach resort I might do a luxury purchase get it and leave it in there

[@shannarchy]

A reminder that if you have any skin conditions (allergies, eczema, rosacea, etc.) don't rely on hotel bathroom products. If you want to maximize space, bring only what you need for your basic routine!

[@bw07_r]

🚗!

[@vylia]

🙃

[@judiko142]

😢✈️

[@gardenhappy4]

To all who use a backpack when traveling ... Do you feel your belongings are safe in a backpack? Others have said a backpack is an easy theft opportunity because there is easy access opening in the back. Using a backpack seems a more comfortable option, but I am uneasy feeling vulnerable to theft. Thoughts are appreciated.

[@NomadaNortena]

I place in my backpack items that I can afford to loose. The most important items (passport, phone, card) are with me at all times.

[@gardenhappy4]

@@NomadaNortena Thank you for responding. So where do you keep your important documents?

[@claudiaross239]

I have a money belt, I also wear clothing with hidden pockets. Money, passport and credit cards are always on my body.

[@ronnie-lynn]

4:49 because salmonella is a real thing? (Someone explain this to me please)??? Like chicken salmonella poisoning ?

[@anastasiafinds_UA]

I don't know if you researched this but ultra minimalist people for travel go for merino underwear, even like thongs

[@charliepango5249]

You look fit. Your shoulders looks amazing and round.

[@me4011]

Two bags 😂

[@emmaquazzo2527]

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