Minimalist Travels & Lives out of Small 19L Bag || Packing for 2.5 Months Tom Bihn Synapse 19

[@LoriSavingWild]

what about a hairbrush, sandals, PJs, face wash, etc?

[@danandkiko]

Well packed. Hope you are well.

[@amberharris4751]

Coca/shea butter on the belly while pregnant is sooo smart! I kept my weight gain low, drank a ton of water, and lathered myself from shoulder to knee in cocoa butter and oil every day. No stretch marks and no terrible itching or strain on my skin!

[@BoniBee]

This is fantastic!! I'm very inspired. After lugging a massive bag around Europe on my last trip I definitely don't want to do that again. Thanks for the inspo Britt!

[@kellyeats_oats]

Hi Brittany! I love your packing video! It's so well thought out, every item has a purpose. Giving me inspiration ✨ thank you!

[@MetroStationluver18]

We are all so excited for you and Connor on your pregnancy and bundle of joy. I am sensing boy for some reason. Anyways, what a blessing on your motherhood journey and trip to Thailand and California afterwards. Have a good time in both areas. Enjoy! Thank you so much for showing us ways to being more minimal when packing for a longer trip. Wishing you and your small family well. ❤️❤️❤️

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aw, thank you so much for this beautiful message! I'm so honored! xoxox

[@aimeeschweitzer6420]

This is such a great packing video Brittany! It's really inspiring me to go as minimalist as possible for a trip my husband and I are taking for over a year, around the world, next April. Every time we travel we always say how we're bringing less "stuff" the next time we go, as it feels so burdensome to travel with unnecessary things. I've also never heard of Tom Bihn so awesome recommendation! Cheers to being fellow packing enthusiasts and thanks for the inspiration. :D

[@caratcake7704]

I am addicted to your packing videos and have watched the old ones over and over because I dreamed of getting a Synapse 25 (since I'm 5'9 and would rather have leftover room as I live out of it.) And I recieved mine a couple of days ago! It's the best thing I have ever gotten! Though.. I have no way of travelling yet... You're my role model Brittany :) Sending much love to you and Connor ❤ Your child will be brought up by great people.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Awww, wow! This message feels so very good to receive! Thank you so so much for sharing this with me! I love that you just got the Synapse 25. That is so exciting! And I am sure the traveling will come at the right time. I'm so honored to be a part of your journey! Tons of love to you!!

[@blueamenaa749]

I miss your old videos about minimalism. You taught me how to pack. 🤫 take care.

[@oliviamorrow6631]

Because of you, I bought both of my brothers this bag online while watching this.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aww, yay! I'm so gladdd and excited for them! It's great bag :)

[@myrandomyoutubechannel3687]

Congratulations to you and Conor on your pregnancy! Can you please do a video on how your lifestyle as far as exercise/yoga/stretching activity has changed or is going to change whilst pregnant? Thank you!! ❤

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Hi! Thanks so much! And thanks for sharing the desire to hear more about this! Yes, I'd be happy to share more about that!

[@matildasorum]

You are so qute. 😍 Thanks for the inspiration to scale down on possessions! And, congratulations to the pregnancy 💖

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aw, thanks so much!!

[@michellerada5070]

Where did you purchase the shorts with lace?

[@ladyinblack1964]

Came here after watching Conor's video on the Synapse 19. Who is the manufacturer of the olive green sling bag you show?

[@patricelloyd7823]

New to minimalism. This video really helped!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aw yay, I am so glad! And I'm excited for your minimalism journey!

[@patricelloyd7823]

You & Conor are inspirational in so many ways!!! Safe continued travels!!

[@Rockbuddy]

Classic! Like the first video I ever saw of yours. Very nice. well done

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aw, yay Thanks so much!

[@Rockbuddy]

@@BrittanySTaylor You're welcome ^.^

[@PinskyKyaroru]

Hi! I love packing too and it is nice to see there are other people out there that share that satisfying feeling. Cheers from Santiago de Chile! :D

[@thankyoujesus2836]

Thanks for sharing! Definitely inspiring and helpful !!!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks so much!

[@Strawberrywrack]

I love packing videos so much especially from you guys that you make me want to travel only for being able to pack :D

[@chinzeeyuen1628]

Do you think this totepack and maybe a packable backpack/sling can be a one bag travel? The packable one will be use as backup if I buy some stuffs along the trip!

[@tracywhited]

Is there a link for this backpack?

[@Strawberrywrack]

Why didn't you leave the moon cup in Winni? Just wondering

[@GenevieveParkerHill]

Yessss. Love this. You inspired me to get the 19 liter synapse and I have been loving it for EDC. Do you have any solutions for product spills? With oils specifically spillage is a problem for me I haven't really solved.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aw yay! I'm so so glad!!! It's great to hear from you. Ooh, yes I do! I tape all my liquids shut with my athletic tape! I wish I had remembered to mention that. With essential oils, I wrap around the seam horizontally a couple of times. And then I put them all in a small ziplock if I have multiples. Thanks for asking!

[@Fkaye613]

I’m very excited to see how the packing video will develops and transform when adding another little human into the equation. Any thoughts yet or rather see what works when it’s time?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for saying so! I am curious about it too! I haven't thought about it much. It sounds so fun to explore as it unfolds!

[@eves8072]

WOW - i have the bigger snypase and hardly fit my stuff in for a weekend-trip...

[@opulentpieyoga9079]

Are you concerned about, and/or taking any precautions for Zika while in Thailand?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for sharing your curiosity around this. No, I haven't had any concerns around this.

[@angryotter9129]

I love packing and organizing, too! It’s like live-action Tetris. So satisfying. I’m also pregnant and 16 weeks as of yesterday and I already can’t stand my leggings! So sad :( How do you think the “nesting instinct” will affect you as a minimalist traveler? I’m not a traveler, but I seem to actually purge things when nesting while others seem to hoard more.

[@raquiab96]

Very helpful thank you❤ you inspire me in my minimalist journey!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aw, thank you so much! I'm honored!!

[@Gevedon]

Yay!! You know I love packing videos and awwwwww love you two!!! ;b

[@ashlieleavelle]

How often do you have to do laundry with taking a small amount?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Usually about every 10 days.

[@PurpleNothing]

I have a question. In every 'apartment tour' video I see your Vitamix. Do you have 2? If not, how do you transport that??

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Ooh, thanks for asking! Yes, we have one in Thailand and one in the states (our RV or an apartment). We keep some items in storage in Thailand for the retreat we run every year, and the vitamix is one of them. Initially, we brought it here in our luggage.

[@SychJess]

What do you do with all the toys you and Conor purchased in the other video?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! We have a box of sex toys in our RV.

[@wildmist11]

Love to watch your videos about minimalism and etc :-) it always refreshes and gives inspiration. One question: how often do you wash your clothes? (I mean, you wear it once then wash, regularly or like it just naturally feels unclean?). (Hope that I wrote understandibly :-) Thank you!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aw, thank you so much! I'm honored! Great question, I tend to wash them about once every 10 days. I wear them multiple times before washing them.

[@aFunnyWorldWeLiveIn]

Came to your channel from Conor's videos and I really enjoy the content that you guys put out there, as I have lots of common interests with what you both talk about! Can I ask you how tall you are? I'm asking because I'm not sure if the Synapse19 would be too small for me to fit my clothes etc., as I live in a colder climate and I am 5'10. I like your videos, please keep making them :-) And best of luck with your trip and your pregnancy!

[@apicht]

Britt- I am studying abroad for 4 months in Cuernavaca Mexico! and I am so grateful for this vid! Tips for airport self care? :)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Ooh, that is so exciting! Congrats! This is a great topic. Some of my favorite things are - stretching, listening to calming music, finding a sweet, comfy space to chill in the airport, hydrating a lot with water, wearing comfy clothes, having some warm layers, having my eye mask handy, playing the appreciation game in the airport (where I create mental lists of things I appreciate). These are some that come to mind! Also, i wrote this article a few years ago, which pertains more to planning for the trip, but includes some potentially helpful things too! Happy trails!!

[@fredletstravels]

Yay! Baby!

[@korenaweber2286]

Awesome video. Where did you get your wallet?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thank you! At REI originally, and then on Amazon. There is a link to it on this page: conorandbrittany.com/brittanys-packing-list/

[@laurieellicott7264]

Do you have any idea what the weight of your fully packed bag is? I've been traveling with an Osprey Porter 30L for years now, but don't know if it will make the 7kg limit for budget airlines, as the empty bag weighs 1.28kg (& in Australia they just initiated all carry-on bags must be weighed)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! I believe it's around 15lbs!

[@paigek6490]

Do you find that you have had to make any accommodations to your acro routine with your pregnancy?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! Yes! I get a lot of questions about this. I just recorded a podcast, which will be out later today, and I share more about how we have adapted this in it.

[@ziojadeblue2229]

keep it up! i dont see alot of people like me and its nice to know theres more people like me out there!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Rock on! Thanks!!

[@jasna2010]

Hey Brittany ✌🏼 My partner and I are in Thailand right now for a few months and we’re so excited to be here ! Where did you happen to get your Thai pants? I’ve been looking for a really comfy pair to buy whilst here for the evenings

[@drewblanche]

Some people are probably like, why does she have condoms haha. Me personally, I like to hike barefoot so I don't travel with shoes just the DIY Xero Sandals, and I don't wear socks but sometimes I travel with a pair to sleep in if it's cold. I take a plastic spoon and cut off the handle and file it down so it's just basically the bowl part and use that for eating lol -- I bet if you didn't have to do heavy video editing you could get away with just having a cellphone and ipad, that would save lots of space and weight. That's my ideal life anyway, actually just having a cellphone would be even better haha. Then you can get by with only a 10L pack hehe, oh lala - Love you Brittany!

[@chelsiashart3855]

Podcast? Where can i find it?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! On itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-get-real/id1441267658?mt=2 Or soundcloud: soundcloud.com/sophiefire13

[@chelsiashart3855]

@@BrittanySTaylor thank you!

[@lyla18337]

my favorite part of going on a trip is to pack and see how much i can fit in that much space hahaha

[@agatheb3397]

I love you Brittany !

[@missycroc9253]

What brand packing cube did you use in this video? Thanks!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking. I think it's an Eagle Creek...

[@DavidWood2]

Definitely Eagle Creek - I recognise their label from the video.

[@vane12685]

Haha you bought a bralette for more support. You're so cute!!! I love it.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

haha. Thank you!!

[@wildmist11]

Thanks for the answer! And I also wanted to ask: have you tried to clean your teeth without any kind of toothpaste (like only with teethbrush)? Or if not, maybe you know if it is possible to live without it and still have healthy teeth? :-) Thank you!

[@tessnf]

How much space do you have on your MacBook? Do you edit from a hard drive or if not how do you manage having little space with making videos and such?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Hi Tess! Ooh, great questions. I have about 250GB I think. I edit directly on it without using an external HD, and I keep things cleaned and up-to-date. I have a google drive account with 1tb of data.

[@tessnf]

@@BrittanySTaylor Hi!! ohhh google drive of course! I gotta learn the ways! thank you! :)

[@mysummertouch]

Congrats on the pregnancy!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thank you so much!!

[@beakywitch6260]

All those tights and shorts are going to need to go up higher or down below bump lol. The dress will be your best friend. 😆.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

haha. I think my bump is progressing just slowly enough that all this stuff will work, though when I get back to the states I'll definitely need to figure out some new things! The dress has been very nice for sure!

[@rawlawgirl]

One of the first videos I saw of yours was on packing everything your owned in a backpack. As a minimalist, it reasonated with me. I even tried the bag, my backpack worked out better! Curious, do you carry the same backpack with less stuff on daily jaunts when at home?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for sharing this reflection! It's great to hear from you. I love that your backpack worked out even better! Yes, I use the same backpack at home, basically just without my packing cube and computer.

[@rawlawgirl]

@@BrittanySTaylor Congrats on your pregnancy. 34 years ago, I gave birth at home to a ten-pound BEAUTIFUL baby boy at home with my then husband. Unassisted. I was primarily raw Vegan through the pregnancy, did Yoga, swam, and walked a LOT. Four hour labor like a boss. I never vaccinated my son even though it is a personal choice and got a LOT of crap from folks. I researched it. I never took drugs, medications, or even supplements during my pregnancy except Red Rasberry Tea. I still don't. I swear by Red Rasberry in keeping my energy up during pregnancy. I hated that I needed more sleep and I was HUNGRY. We raised our son Vegan 18 years. He went out on his own after that and chose to do something different. The children come through us, but do not belong to us. People tried to frighten me during my pregnancy and even during child rearing. Try not to buy into the hype and fear. Some Vegans mothers start back esting meat, eggs, etc..Starvation raw Vegan diets often end up back there. While I did a LOT of raw and that still feels good, frankly, I find that it leads to eating disorders and the notion of being perfect and obsessing. The baby needs greens and juicy fruit, but not just fruit. Love. Pregnancy is a gift, not an illness. Most people believe dairy or slaughtered animals are necessary in pregnancy. I know first hand they are not. 40 years I have been hard core Vegan and I know what is possible. If you ever have questions or start buying into the fear because mother hormones make you vulnerable sometimes even though you are a badass, reach out to me. Keep doing YOGA especially squats to keep the birth canal open. Not the squats everyone is obsessed with to get an ass, but you know, like folks in India, Asia, Thailand, where squatting to the floor is how they work, eat, etc. THOSE squats will keep the birth canal open. I ate a lot of avocados, probably too many, during pregnancy. Thus, that big ass chunky beautiful baby I had, but my disclaimer is that at 6ft 2 from a family of beautiful tall folks, I did not expect to have a six-pound baby. Please feed yourself well and don't obsess about weight gain. I gained a LOT during pregnancy even though Vegan and working out, but I swear, one week of nursing, and I was back on the runway. Plus, in the last month of pregnancy, the body needs far less food and the digestion system begins to shutdown to prepare for birth. Most women miss this and keep eating resulting in a lot of vomiting near labor. In my last month of pregnancy, I lost 20 pounds because I listened to my body. I kept up bike riding and yoga and walking until the day before birth. Veggies are just as important as fruit. Don't obsess over weight. Now is not the time. Too many young Vegans these days pride themselves on staying thin through pregnancy and in the end, they wreck their bodies, then claim Veganism did not nourish them enough. I ate a LOT and I do mean a lot of sprouts during pregnancy. Healthy mommy, healthy baby. And, do rest. Much love.

[@thingsthatareart.andwhytha5713]

You can find carbon fiber, wooden, or even ceramic forks which im certain you already knew, but just wanted to put my 2 cent in. Congrats btw

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Nomad_Ari]

Really interesting to see how you pack. You don't seem to use jeans at all, which I do and love, but unfortunately take up space in a backpack. It's still super useful to see how and what you pack. Looks like you're finally starting to show on your belly.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks so much for this feedback. Ooh yes, I so feel you on the jeans. I used to wear some that were really thin and stretchy, and put them in my packing cube. Definitely still took up more space than leggings, but so worth it if it's something that is loved!

[@Nomad_Ari]

@@BrittanySTaylor yep, I have a 45 litre backpack, but because I have been taking around a sleeping bag that takes up a third of the space, which I think I'll ditch for now (leave it at home with my mum) I'd like to reduce my main backpack size. I tend to use 2 backpacks, the big typical backpackers one and s smaller school sized one, for all my electronics and important documents etc. Btw, where do you pack our camera that you use for vlogging?

[@tristyn1831]

Look into a titanium sport from Light My Fire

[@sarar5230]

Ive just found this video, could you tell me the name/model of your purse please?..thank you

[@mrinalinidevi2724]

There are two people in this video- you and your baby... Congratulations ❤

[@SSpixiegirl]

What part of California are you going to?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Near Santa Barbara mostly, and also Santa Monica.

[@KssN27]

You’re glowing :)

[@kaylaworley6109]

Haha this video couldn't have come at a better time, I'm setting out tomorrow on my first backpacking trip out of the tom bihn 25 for 4 months! I will say I'm impressed at how much clothing you fit into a packing cube-- I have a double sided one and still feel like I fit maybe half the clothes you did. Any tips on that? And also, with the soap berries you use, are you able to hand wash your clothing? I've always wondered that. Thanks for another packing video! the packing geek within me has really been missing them xD

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Kayla! It's awesome to hear from you. And I'm so excited for your upcoming trip! And that we can geek out about packing together. Woohoo- 4 months with the Tom Bihn 25! I'm so pumped for you. Good question about the packing cube- I roll my clothes pretty tightly. Also, a lot of them get pretty small. Not sure, besides that. I don't know about washing clothes by hand with the soap nuts. If you put the soap nuts in water and shake it up, the sud a bit, so I could see it working. I've also used Dr. Bronner's when washing my clothes by hand. Happy trails, my friend! Sending so much love to you!

[@FreeMeLife]

Xoxoxo thanks Brittany!

[@MorganASpencer]

I’m looking forward to and hoping you’ll be doing more pregnancy update videos and belly shots, I’m 6 weeks 3 days and I absolutely love you and Conor!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

ooh yay! Happy 6 weeks and 3 days! That is so exciting! Yes, I will be doing that. Meanwhile, I share a ton of that on Instagram, if you want to check it out. instagram.com/simpleliving13/ Thank you so much for the love! Sending tons your way!!

[@Fredinotmercurybut]

Bonjour Brittany :) :) What is the last electronic item you showed ? I so love seeing your body transforming. Loving hugs from Perpignan. Freddie.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks so much! Ooh, good question. i'm not sure! An external charging station for my phone, maybe? If not, it'll be something else in the electronics part on this list: conorandbrittany.com/brittanys-packing-list/ Hugs to you!

[@Fredinotmercurybut]

Found it, Brittany : wall charger :) :) Merci. You're so cute.

[@Lilabsolue]

Hi ! I'm sure you are but I just want to recommand to be very careful with essential oils during pregnancy or breast feeding... Even if you're using it on the skin or to inhale... 😉

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for sharing! xo

[@kristinamarie111]

Awww when’s your baby due?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Aw, thanks! June!

[@RVingLiveTheDream]

LOL! We live in an RV named Winnie too : -) Happy travels, Come join the adventure on our channel.