Minimalist Travel Packing List: One Bag, 16+ Days

[@Youknowthebo]

Great to see you making videos. Love it. Stay safe mate 😉 ✌️

[@johnmca5643]

Whether I travel for one week or 11 months (longest so far) I carry the same stuff all in a 40L pack. Either a Kelty Redwing or Osprey pack. I simply do laundry.

[@CarryologyTV]

This is the way!

[@RayT314]

Awesome video man. Can't wait to bring a travel bird on my next trip 😂

[@Balthazar2242]

Most of us bathe and wash clothes too obsessively. We shower every day and wear clothes once before washing, and it's actually excessive for those without active, dirty lifestyles (athletics, physical work).

[@Mudinyeri]

Good to see your Carryology project really taking off. I think we met at Shot Show when you were first getting started. Here's a tip on the laundry bag: I used a lightweight dry bag. That way I can do my laundry in the bag and not in the hotel sink. It's easier to agitate and makes less of a mess. I use the Sea to Summit bags. Bonus - it's a dry bag so it can double down to keep your gear/clothing dry in a downpour.

[@CarryologyTV]

Howdy! Dude, great suggestion! Literally 2 hours before I left for the airport on my Iceland trip last week, I ran to REI to snag a lightweight STS drybag. All thanks to your comment. Killer suggestion and thank you!

[@NatalieETackett]

I love this! I am a new subscriber! Im going to check out your pouches video next!! I’m going to DC soon to celebrate a friend’s birthday, sightsee, and visit museums for a long weekend (4.5 days) and am planning to pack similarly (change of clothes to mix and match, LBD, extra pair of flat sandals that take up no room and I always wear a denim jacket when traveling with inner pockets). I do pack twice your amount of toiletries -and, I have a mini flat iron 😂 (5 3/4” long: 1” wide with cord wrapped around it) but am excited about carrying everything I need in just a backpack. My train doesn’t leave until 4:00 in the afternoon on my last day there, so after checking out of the hotel that morning, I’ll be like a little turtle the rest of the day-but know I can totally pack light enough and still feel stylish, pretty (I know not a concern for the guys 😂) and at the same time be totally functional. I will also pack a crossbody purse (it has a cable imbedded in the strap to prevent theft) as my “edc” when I’m in museums since several won’t allow big backpacks. I don’t have camera gear but I’m an artist and will bring my planner, sketchbook, and pouch with travel watercolor kit. P.S. I’m not sure I have room for a travel bird 🐦 but will definitely consider it 😂 hmm…maybe if I leave out the flat iron…?? 🤣

[@canadafree2087]

Great video. I can wear pants for 3 days easily if I don't spill anything on them and alternate them. So I need more shirts than pants. Secondly if you hand wash I'd suggest 3 sets of clothes as some items may take longer than overnight to dry. If you practice handwashing at home, you could find items that may dry overnight. I like how your pouches are about the same width has you pack, keeps everything from shifting around. You big red bag is similar to a dry bag I bought; it was my first non-round bottom bag, they are great for fitting flat into bags like yours.

[@alexpappas6376]

You mentioned an international plug adapter that you loved - can you link to it? Thanks!

[@CarryologyTV]

Pouches video is up! Have a look!

[@ivanb101]

What kind of detergent do you carry?

[@roytote7079]

I stress on cleanliness & try my best to smell good. Along the way, I do my own laundry. Over packing can be stressful. So far, I have survived a 6-month trip to the Balkan with an old check in Eagle Creek that has been with me for over 10 years.

[@jcpalermo2576]

I’ve been slowly acquiring the offerings from Western Rise. Love that company. Great customer service and amazing products. Glad to see you’re a fan as well, I’m surprised they don’t have more traction in the travel world. Thanks for this video, I now have another $700 worth of products I want to buy!

[@CarryologyTV]

Quite possibly my favorite pants and midlayer I’ve ever worn! Everything they make is incredible.

[@jeffone]

How much did all this weigh? In Australia and Asia we are limited to 7kg for a carry on and only one is allowed. If it is overweight it must be checked.

[@CarryologyTV]

Great question! I'll weigh it all and get back to you!

[@MichailDimDrakomathioulakis]

@@CarryologyTV Yes, that’s a big issue I quite often face in flights within Europe, or between Europe and Asia: the carry-on luggage has a maximum weight of usually 8kg (in some low cost airlines a bit less, in some others may be up to 10kg), and specific maximum dimensions; some airlines were allowing a second “personal object” carrying-on (such as a laptop bag), but with the COVID-19 pandemic a lot have cut this and allow only one carry-on. Sometimes these weight rules become silly...

[@olamideiledare5233]

Man great video. Where I tend to have issues with packing is gym clothes any thoughts or idea.

[@ajtlgjlpsvc_59341]

Man, my bag carry less stuffs, but I got a lot of ideas. Like it when you showed up a tab, cause it's way better to carry and less volume than a laptop. Thanks, already following your channel.

[@jarredelectric]

Awesome. I packed with my forge for a business trip during COVID. I needed 2 suits. I packed one and wore one. I fit everything in the forge and compressed it. It worked great. I had a bunch of papers and electronics. I also had the bravo 18 as my extra bag just in case.

[@CarryologyTV]

Badddd ass. Sounds like a killer loadout my man.

[@arp31089]

Looking for more info on the travel bird and the travel adapter!

[@yiorkis401]

Sweet review, we pretty much rock same packing list , I add a LS Henley and a pair of minimal sneakers ! Merino all day everyday 🖤

[@donberry]

Thanks for the information. I am just getting into one bag traveling.

[@MrTheTruedots]

Hey Taylor, thanks for the video! Which in your experience is better - Unbound Merino T-Shirt or Western Rise StrongCore Merino t-shirt? Thanks!

[@CarryologyTV]

Man... I like them both and have several of both!

[@wyl8790]

What do you wear when sleeping?

[@CarryologyTV]

Usually just a pair of the ExOfficio boxers, letting the shirt air out over a railing or chair.

[@yodaami]

😂😂😂😂 the birdie!

[@Mytrix0]

Do your merino wool shirts get holes in them? Would it be better to get a blended shirt?

[@klw272]

On one of my 16 day trips to Europe, the best thing that I had was a jacket with a lot of pockets. At the time, I was wearing some random jacket (from Port Authority I think) I got from work that had a HUGE pocket on the inside of the jacket that I stuffed all of the pamphlets and little souvenirs I got. I don't know that the situation is with the jacket shown but having lots of pockets in a jacket is good to have. Plus I like to keep my passport on my person at all times.

[@klw272]

Found the jacket: www.portauthorityclothing.com/p/4072_MineralGn

[@rsun000]

What's a good alternative to the Interstate? I really liked the look of that jacket but at the time opted for other options.

[@CarryologyTV]

I’m trying to figure that out right now! The only thing similar is really the Veilance Field LT jacket, but it’s quite expensive.

[@andyfallshaw3069]

For what it's worth, I also travel with a black Interstate jacket and have for years. It can be dressed up or down, and find it awesome. The details are next level.

[@aprilezell3784]

Omg. The bird. LOL!

[@magixmagix]

I travel with pretty similar stuff, except for camera and notebook. Got rid of all 'just in case' items. I bring 1-2 more T-shirts, umbrella, one more usb cable than how many devices I want to charge at a same time, wired headphones(for airplane) and chewing gum for popping my ears in the plane.

[@JoeLopez]

Great job on this video! I took some notes. Thank you!

[@CarryologyTV]

Appreciate it my man!

[@Alfatross]

Hey Taylor, really useful information, thank you! Quick question, how would you implement a suit into your load-out if you have a more formal occasion on top of just general travel?

[@CarryologyTV]

Great question! I have only traveled internationally once with a suit and was still able to one bag it via some careful rolling. But I like to bring clothes that can transition from formal to casual effortlessly. Western Rise, Outlier, even some TAD all can walk that line.

[@jader3259]

Wow eh I didn’t know nitize made those pouches in larger sizes. I had this over thinking on pouches & packing cubes, like dyneema made ones that was eyeing on Etsy… grabbed instead some MEC travel light pouches which everything fit into very nicely so kept them. Got eagle creek cubes from online retailer that would have returned thou wouldn’t have made $ense too. Would really recommend folks getting these types of items from a store that can easily return them back if don’t fit need after testing them out! Got a sweet Eastpak backpack that is two sided which find great as don’t really need even cubes :-/buyers regret on cubes I love merino! Will pack more thou totally love rocking just a backpack. Got trip planned to Portugal then Spain and England back to Canada and booked most flights on Ryanair… they’ve got very tight dimensions ! One personal item that is like 25L. I didn’t want to gamble with fees as my backpack is bigger, pack won’t be full. But like the space to be able if get “souvenirs”. Rather not be stressed cramming stuff and I’m minimal just not same shirt n pants type of guy! I could totally taken smaller pack yet why when traveling to places not visited before if I see something cool rather have the space to pack it. I guess could add option if that happens with bag allowance to booked flight just another thing to take care of. When doing multiple places, flights, having a few days in each I want to be able to just enjoy it not fuss over those details! I got cheaper central accommodation so paying upfront for personal item & carry-on 10kg backpack made sense to me. I don’t know if people get away with a bigger dimensions…it seems if it fits should be ok so maybe for next trip might get away with not. Oh my long story sharing 🤭😆 I’m soo exited! Traveling is amazing! I’m so lucky that manage to maintain comfort lifestyle & save to explore the world 🙏🏽🍀❤️ Thanks for sharing ☀️

[@_krakra_]

This bag seems to big/bulky to be used as edc when on destination? At least for me (6’). Do you use any packable light backpack as well?

[@CarryologyTV]

Depends on the trip/agenda but always a good idea to have a packable daypack on longer trips. Lots of good options - Matador has some solid choices.

[@mistermedic8963]

Scrubba Portable Wash Bag is handy for travel laundry, and can also be used as a dry bag.

[@dylanpowell1434]

Loved the clothing load out advice and recommendations. Definitely severely overpacked on my last European trip. Ended up having a washer and dryer at two of the places I stayed. Wish I had gone with just a bag instead of rolling luggage.

[@evanmcmillion3007]

When can we get a closet tour from Taylor?? These videos are great and super helpful! Trying to minimize closet and these videos are great

[@monicaw6611]

Could you talk a little about being able to take this bag internationally as a carry on? Did you ever had a problem where the airline wanted you to check-in the bag (as it would regular luggage)? Thanks!

[@CarryologyTV]

That's one major reason I chose this bag... it works perfectly as a carry on. I'd say on my last 100 trips, only twice did I need to bring a larger checked bag... but those were super specific circumstances. Check the link for my thoughts on one bag travel in the description! :)

[@monicaw6611]

@@CarryologyTV thanks!

[@niclasgotze3316]

U are saying u odnt need a waterprof bag yet all ur pouches are waterproof. Did u get the nite ize pouches because they are waterproof ? I mean there are more than enough other pouches out better suited for individual tasks like a dopp kit or a small tech organizer and u would save money while the bellroy transit + for example is pretty waterresistant anyway.

[@CarryologyTV]

Juuuuuust finished shooting the pouches video about 10 minutes ago! I'll cover this all in detail there :)

[@niclasgotze3316]

@@CarryologyTV i am excited what u have to say hahha

[@CarryologyTV]

Pouches video is live! Have a look!

[@enriquegongora8794]

I love the concept but what about summer and using shorts and a bathing suit? That’s my issue now ?

[@CarryologyTV]

Grab a pair of Western Rise or Outlier shorts, they can double as bathers and tailored shorts. ;)

[@TheGridan]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It was helpful!

[@CarryologyTV]

Thank you for the nice words, man!

[@BrandonBaecker]

What do you do if you want to bring your camera on a city/country walkabout but don't want to carry your big travel bag?

[@CarryologyTV]

Good question! Sometimes I’ll pack a small sling, messenger, or backpack for walking around :)

[@BrandonBaecker]

@@CarryologyTV any examples? I haven't found good options that packed inside other bags so I'm still 2 bag traveling.

[@KateGoesExploring]

Oh my gosh, the travel bird made my day :'D :'D :'D

[@madiantin]

Travel bird. Essential travel item. HOLD UP!!! DOCTOR PICKLE PANTS????? Ohhh my gosh. And here I thought Herr Doktor Professor Peanut was awesome. Doctor Pickle Pants is SO DANG COOL.

[@CarryologyTV]

Hahahhahaha thank you!!! He also says "good boy!" as a thank you.

[@jaimetarne9436]

But how much does it weigh?

[@tracyjackson8881]

Nicely done, sir! 🦜

[@anneinauckland2318]

Adorable bird! 😍

[@CarryologyTV]

Thank you!

[@Coup0705]

You mentioned the peak design tripod is expensive then I looked at some of the others stuff in your list lol.

[@nicnotes]

i have to admit, i was staring at your beard the whole time trying to see your mouth move XD awesome vid, love your tips!

[@felipemoitta]

Pretty cool! You don't bring any shorts or bermuda? I'm all in on merino wool shirts, am looking forward to a Western Rise pants as well. I've heard a lot about Magic MP Socks, they're supposed to be even better than merino, but for now mine are still woolen. Have you tried? Oh, and I'm always with my Kindle also. ;D

[@CarryologyTV]

I’ll bring some thin shorts if I’m traveling somewhere that I expect to swim. When I did a solo trip to Iceland for 2 weeks, I just used my boxers for the outdoor natural hot springs. But many there go nude, so it was totally normal to be in boxers.

[@felipemoitta]

@@CarryologyTV what about shoes? Forgot to ask. Do you bring flip flop, sandals, or just one pair for everything? I'm experimenting barefoot shoes (vivobarefoot and Xero Shoes) and really enjoying so far.

[@marcpeloquin1762]

no water bottle ? no water bottle sleeve ?

[@CarryologyTV]

I'm not personally a water bottle fan (for EDC or travel)

[@mwbgb]

Thanks, very informative!

[@Jbg1217]

Yo, who did the voiceover for this video? The timing was impeccable

[@mangomasheen2324]

6 socks, 5 boxer shorts? You're over packing!

[@CarryologyTV]

Hahaha agreed. I wanted to go a bit "excessive" for this video since for many watching... going even this minimal is almost unbelievably impossible task!

[@mangomasheen2324]

@@CarryologyTV lol, have you tried travelling with less? You'll be surprised!

[@bigbesh]

Great stuff as always. Thanks!

[@AndyModellBackpacks]

OOC, when you're traveling, do you have somebody take care of the birds?

[@CarryologyTV]

Yep! We've got friends who will do a staycation here at the house to watch the little monsters :)

[@davidbrawner4645]

Does no one wear a suit anymore for busines travel?

[@stfuerik]

a washing video would be cool.

[@CarryologyTV]

Consider it DONE! Great idea :)

[@sdophoto1405]

ok I am a pretty light packer- carry on only with a personal item. I don't think I could ever get as minimal you even though last few trips I have still overpacked.

[@noahgunter3621]

Damn shame that matador discontinued those camera pouches, that looks awesome

[@grliansmith5069]

Interested to know, how does it work talking a gas lighter in your carry on? I'm pretty sure we wouldn't be allowed out of UK or any of the other places I fly to and from

[@CarryologyTV]

I’ve flown in and out of the UK maybe a dozen times with a lighter. Maybe 25 other countries. Once in Japan they X-rayed my bag, asked to see the lighter (it’s in a waterproof case) - I showed it to them like “look it’s only this” and they confusingly let me keep going.

[@iansmith2572]

@@CarryologyTV interesting to know, thank you

[@_krakra_]

How resistant (in therms of material resistance to heat) are the pouches to hot climates?

[@CarryologyTV]

I haven't had any issues whatsoever. They're fully waterproof and fully welded, so I'm not too worried. Additionally, I've been using these through 2 summers in 115+ F heat, they work great :)

[@Merryyy203]

Your beard!!!!!

[@BrandonBaecker]

This works if you're Taylor and only wear black so nobody knows you're wearing the same clothes everyday. Guess I need to change my style. Ha.

[@CarryologyTV]

One of the functional reasons I wear all black everything ;)

[@raymondmay7304]

I found out the last few months adults don't care what other adults wear and won't notice either.

[@abep.3110]

Ohh the whites collab nice. Def need to break in or you’re in for a rough time

[@JonasGantner]

wow the bird haha

[@LouCook4531]

Nice bag but no waist belt

[@terjemyller6573]

Being a pro photographer, I’ve never travelled long distance with a 2.8 telezoom, not even in the days before image stabilization and superb ISO performance. Completely unnecessary. An f4 is more than adequat and much more travel friendly. Otherwise, thanks for many nice tips 👍

[@CarryologyTV]

8 countries and two photo assignments requiring long range for fast moving objects; Isle Of Man TT races (200+mph) and the Downhill Cheese Rolling Races. 200mm is minimum, I actually had a 300mm with me for that trip... all 8 countries! Honestly wished I had 400mm! 😱

[@sabrisgh]

The framing is really not suited to this video. 😭😭

[@CarryologyTV]

Thanks for your feedback! Keep in mind, this video isn't about the bag itself... but what is packed inside the bag, which I show up close to the camera. Stay tuned for a "pouches" video, which will be shot from above, as these items are much smaller and need more detail :)

[@jaymeez]

Did Nite Ize Sponsor This Video?

[@Dave-sx3ig]

6 pair of socks but 1 tee & 1 pants 😂

[@CarryologyTV]

Years ago, I remember thinking just like you, no joke. Once you understand and experience quality performance travel clothing first hand, then you’ll get it.

[@safeleather]

#safeleather Carryology the best 👍

[@CandyLemon36]

This content resonates with clarity and insight. I found a book with parallel messages that deeply influenced me. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

[@thatchanguy]

Or you could just get a GR3 with a Bullet or MR In and Out... Haha.

[@CarryologyTV]

All 3 of those are great packs!

[@timothythorne9182]

Jiff? I took you for a Skippy man

[@zBMatt]

I’ll never understand why people are alright paying like $50 for another bag when they could do laundry for like $2

[@jonmnelson]

This is the way. I did 10 days to Sweden and the Netherlands, in December, with my Tom Bihn Synapse 25. Wear your heaviest things on the plane, one pair of boots, and bring merino wool underwear and socks that can easily be washed in the sink and dry overnight. Great way to travel, and my bag fit under the seat in front of me.

[@richardhall5549]

I love your kit, but it's all very expensive. I bet its a it $5000.

[@CarryologyTV]

It took many many years to acquire each of these items. I'm actually very low on the income bracket, but I focused on this for quite a long time!

[@lynneftw]

Had to watch this video twice because I got distracted by your hidden mouth and how you eat through the fur.

[@CarryologyTV]

🤘😂

[@Jedwoods]

Toothbrush?

[@CarryologyTV]

In the Dopp kit... currently shooting the pouches video now! :)

[@hesgone6699]

That is one nice beard

[@CarryologyTV]

Thank you!! 🤘

[@AnotherMC]

That’s a $349 AUD bag. Jesus.

[@CarryologyTV]

It's pricey but worth every penny!

[@mistermedic8963]

When a gnome receives growth hormones.

[@AngeloBenitto]

A like and subscribe for that beard sir

[@MrAbe1984]

Dam it man! Just trim around your mouth!!! Giving out cousin IT vibes

[@tankbxy7609]

....... yeah, okay. how the fuck do you eat tho?

[@CarryologyTV]

Lots of daily practice. How do you eat? :)

[@tankbxy7609]

@@CarryologyTV with my mouth. 👁️👄👁️