PACK WITH ME CARRY ON ONLY | 6+ MONTHS OF TRAVEL

[@livsteen4118]

This was the most helpful video I have seen, you have nice clothing, and casual clothing, makeup, etc. It’s very practical, most people aren’t living purely outdoors

[@kate.hooker]

Thanks! Yes this is aimed towards the urban traveller or city hopper, and less towards the hikers and campers :)

[@scoutyd1885]

With so many packing videos, yours is IRL...(in real life)...So happy to see your nice makeup stash, no need do without when you can make it happen. Maybe a video when you're back about how your selections worked, how you managed your laundry, replacing items, etc...just an idea. Thanks.

[@kate.hooker]

Scouty D Thanks :) Yes for sure! I’m keen to do a an unpack with me video once I’m home too!

[@NomadicIslanders]

Some people just don’t wear makeup. They aren’t doing without because they feel they have to they are doing without because makeup isn’t important to them

[@jamesfranco4480]

that razor was the cutest thing I've ever seen

[@doubleoh9814]

Thanks for showing us that you really can take everything on carry on. I'm a guy so i think i can take even less since i dont need makeup etc lol. Nice hair btw

[@kate.hooker]

Yes you can definitely do it! And it’s so freeing! I want to actually pack even less for my next trip 😂 but yeah guys definitely have an advantage with packing less!

[@UnsettledJourney]

My question though is how to wash your clothes while traveling abroad? Hand wash? Finding laundry mat?

[@kate.hooker]

Most developed countries have laundromats which are low cost, also some hostels offer a laundry service or have washing machines you can use. It does vary from country to country, like in south and Central America they have places called Lavandarias where you drop off your bag of laundry then they return it to you clean pressed and folded! However in Africa it was all pretty much hand washing in buckets.

[@UnsettledJourney]

@@kate.hooker Oh wow that's crazy! Thanks for giving us a new perspective.

[@chrissjoy]

You could also buy a dry bag, Sea to Summit makes great ones. You just put your clothes in the bag, add soap and water and knead the bag for a few minutes. Then rinse them off and hang them up. Sea to Summit also makes a great, very small, clothesline. You can use the bag to pack shoes, dirty clothes or any other items you want to keep separate from your clothing as these bags are super durable.

[@sleepingcolours]

Beautifully done! Going on a trip in a couple months and this was super helpful. Thank you 👌

[@kate.hooker]

No problem! I’m glad you found it useful 😍

[@linda22_]

Damn that was perfect.

[@TheSmbrown]

Well done! Very organized and minimalist packing. Im currently shopping for a new backpack. Could you tell me how to find that pack? The Amazon link you posted isnt working for me, I would appreciate it, thank you! Happy travels!

[@kate.hooker]

Sierra Cook no problem! If you’re based in the US you can order it from the Kathmandu website I believe! Otherwise I would also recommend the lighthaul 38 it’s actually the same capacity in carryon mode it just doesn’t have the expanding features but it’s much lighter because of this. Additionally there’s some great bags by topo designs or peak design

[@jehanalban5377]

Awesome video Kate! Hope you’re having the best time!

[@kate.hooker]

Jehan Alban thanks gal!

[@sasharazi]

you pack so effectively I love it! new sub🥰

[@kate.hooker]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@BraggworthyAdventures]

I'm so impressed you got your clothes down to one bag! I am hoping to pack in a 40 or 50L when I do my own big trip, but I'm definitely nervous about packing minimally, so I appreciate the words of encouragement and your example. what shampoo, conditioner and bar soap did you bring? did it ever make your bag sticky? also hope you are safe amidst the Corona Craziness.

[@kate.hooker]

Thanks! Yeah it does seem daunting at first but once you realise how much you don’t need it’s such a freeing feeling :) I definitely think you can do a 40L! I use ethique bars, in particular the heali kiwi shampoo and the guardian conditioner, but they have ones for all different hair types. In terms of travelling with them it was definitely a lot of trial and error, I used a small mesh drawstring bag to carry them so that post shower I could hang them and they would dry out, then I’d put them in my toiletry bag. But now I’d recommend getting the square metal tins from lush, or just basic metal tins off amazon, then using rubber bands not only to hold them shut but to put them (4) over the tins when they’re open almost like a net to dry the bars on. Hope this helps :)

[@BraggworthyAdventures]

@@kate.hooker Love the tip on the shampoo bar drying/case technique! I just bought a sample pack from ethnique to try out their shampoo/conditioners.

[@MillaExplores]

Loved this video! I love watching packing videos haha. Hopefully I'm able to travel again soon 😊 I also only travel with my 40 liter backpack and it has really changed the way I travel. It's so easy when you pack light!

[@kate.hooker]

Thanks so much! Definitely agree! I hope to inspire more people to pack less and live their best travel life once its safe again!

[@sarahc5593]

What’s the brand of the case for all your electronicals ?

[@kate.hooker]

This is the one www.amazon.com/BAGSMART-Universal-Organizer-Electronics-Accessories/dp/B017SKRWL4/ref=sxin_3_ac_m_pm?ac_md=2-0-VW5kZXIgJDIw-ac_d_pm&cv_ct_cx=cord+organizer+travel&keywords=cord+organizer+travel&pd_rd_i=B017SKRWL4&pd_rd_r=397ebc95-7034-4243-8ede-ac5aa0ea6f7f&pd_rd_w=1CnnZ&pd_rd_wg=wSyhh&pf_rd_p=7d20a4a8-392e-4493-b921-9340b9e850ce&pf_rd_r=FAN140PQ30EMZAZEVWA7&psc=1&qid=1582020709&s=electronics&sprefix=cord+organiser

[@Olga-zt1pj]

Does the backpack fits in the aeroplane's cabin? Can you please recommend a backpack that fits? And also tells where can we found these packets for clothes and bath staff. Congrats for your videos!!

[@kate.hooker]

Hey Olga! My current favourite backpack is the Kathmandu Litehaul 38, it can be taken as carry on in the over head compartment. The packing cubes I use in this video are from Kathmandu as well, I like that they have all different sizes and aren’t too expensive! I also like the peak design packing cubes. The wash bag in this video was from Amazon but now I would recommend the north face small wash bag

[@SSBMA1994]

You use the real techniques mini brush! Ive been eying those☺

[@kate.hooker]

Yes! They’re perfect for travel, and because they’re synthetic they dry really quick as well :)

[@LisaAnn164]

Great video👍! What is the music being played in the background at the BEGINNING of this video? Can anyone PLEASE let me know? 😊

[@kate.hooker]

Thanks! It's called Blue Skies by Silent Partner from the KZbin Audio Library!

[@Britneymphotography88]

best videos wish i can do minimalist but i go every summer for past 10 yr now for a month of August from Arizona we dont have washer round so we have wait few days or so for my uncle come back from his work or my aunt, last time we went last yr with my dad to laundromat and it help better hoping june we can go hook up new washer, do u think two weeks will work this trip?

[@rebekahelizabeth4495]

I love that jacket! i've been looking for one like that for ages with no luck. Any chance you'd mind sharing the brand? :)

[@kate.hooker]

Rebekah Elizabeth It was from Glassons, a shop in New Zealand/Australia, but I’d recommend checking out ASOS or Zara!

[@EvelynGarcia-iz7yg]

Can any one find the US version of the backpack :( the link takes me to UK

[@kate.hooker]

They still sell the original version on the US Kathmandu website! I’d also recommend the Kathmandu Litehaul 38!

[@ritaserraa]

having troubles with the amazon link ... what is the backpack that you have?

[@madelynmurphy790]

Rita Serra I don’t think they sell it on amazon but you can definitely purchase it on the Kathmandu website!

[@alyssabori1410]

Thank you this was amazing! I’m planning on 18+ months of travel starting in July so this was so helpful!

[@kate.hooker]

Alyssa Bori thanks! I’m planning to do a follow up video within the next month of what I actually used and and tips for next time! So keep an eye out for that

[@alyssabori1410]

Adventures of Kate I will!

[@IsaacandVlada]

You were able to pack so much in there! Great for reference thank you!!

[@just_kels]

Where is your toiletries case from?

[@kate.hooker]

It’s from Amazon, the brand travelon, but I’d recommend the north face travel canister instead!

[@batmanschief3083]

No offense on other creators, but I love the fact, that you take “so much” make-up with you so much 😍 I just can identify more with those people, because I like the “less” and “adventure”-thing, but want also some gadgets, which gives me some comfort. I kind of love the idea :)

[@kate.hooker]

Thanks! Yeah honestly packing is so personal and it’s all about taking only what YOU need and not what you don’t :)

[@ream1673]

Great video! Do airports require that all your liquids fit in a quart sized bag? I wanted to pack my toiletries the same way as you did but afraid that tsa would make me put it in a smaller bag.

[@kate.hooker]

Autumn Muse so far I’ve been through security in Auckland airport, London Southend and València airport with no issues! If you watch my pack with me minimalist toiletries you’ll see that the bottom pouch is see through on both sides and says liquids and the other two pouches say non liquids and the liquids pouch is in fact smaller than a quart sized bag! I also carry snap lock bags with me anyway, because some airports can be anal about that stuff, so they’re there just in case. Hope that helps x

[@missmayflower]

Every airport security I’ve been through you have to pull out the quart ziplock with your liquids and put it in the bin.

[@jelw3197]

Where the First Aid bag from??⛑

[@kate.hooker]

My mum got it from a friend years ago sorry!

[@julzs7493]

Did you not have issues with the cutlery in a carry on?

[@kate.hooker]

julz s I didn’t have any issues in any of the airports with my cutlery but probably because it’s plastic and not really sharp

[@maryj4876]

I love this video. Minimalist packing for 6+ mos. Pinay here. 😘

[@laraanthony-garrido9682]

Where did you get ur packing cubes? Any recommendations for ones that are affordable but won’t break on me halfway through the trip?

[@kate.hooker]

I’ve used the Kathmandu packing cubes for years and love the different sizes and the great price! Search for the site on Google or they list some products on Amazon!

[@laraanthony-garrido9682]

@@kate.hooker thank uuu :)))

[@WhatSoniaSees]

Great video! What pack are you using?

[@kate.hooker]

It’s the Kathmandu Federate Adapt! It’s no longer available but check out the Kathmandu Litehaul 38!

[@WhatSoniaSees]

Thanks!! I ended up with the Osprey Porter 30 but that looks like an awesome pack!

[@nursen2106]

do you know, how much you back did weight? there are some backpacks with wheels. they are a little bit heavier. do you think, there was some room to have all that in one of those heavier backpacks with wheels - weightwise I mean? would it be ok to have 0,5 or 1 kg (1 or 2 pounds) more to check in as carry on?

[@kate.hooker]

This bag is definitely on the heavier side at 2.1kg and averaged around 9-10kgs with all the stuff, which is over some airlines limits. Luckily I have had any problems with this so far but it’s actually made me want to downsize even more if I can! Haha :)

[@nursen2106]

@@kate.hooker actually 2,1 kg is not that bad. depends on the sice. maybe for international (? European) destinations a carry on with only 8 kg (without laptop), 2,1 kg could be a bit heavy. but I think, it is quit ok.I think, mine is about 1,8 kg

[@missburn]

@@nursen2106 I know your comment is a year old but Fjällräven makes bags that are very light, the Kånken models are about 0,5 kg. I am going to use that on my trip to Russia :) Lighter bags will definitely give you an opportunity to pack a bit more.

[@nursen2106]

@@missburn 0,5 kg? wow. and it can carry e.g. 8 kg?

[@missburn]

@@nursen2106 I'm not sure how many kg they are made to carry, but I know that there is a 5 kg carry-on limit for the 2 russian airlines I will be using for the trip, and the 17 inch laptop Kånken can carry that 5 kg limit. I will be going away for a month and will therefore have to wash clothes quite a bit but it seems to work for that specific trip. If you need to carry a ton of electronics it might not be for you. This backpack is often used for school and outdoorsy adventure by the way, it's not a standard travel backpack like the one in the video. But useful if you need a bag that weighs less! It is known to be sturdy, too.

[@lindseypoucher605]

Hi! Where is your shampoo and conditioner bag thing from?

[@kate.hooker]

I’m not sure actually I just found it in my room! But I’d search Amazon or google for mesh pouch to see what’s available to you :)

[@lindseypoucher605]

@@kate.hooker oh I see how what I wrote was confusing I meant what brand is your shampoo and conditioner bars?

[@kate.hooker]

@@lindseypoucher605 Oh! I see they’re from ethique! I’ve use them for years and always go back to them

[@lindseypoucher605]

@@kate.hooker thank you!!! This is the most helpful video I’ve found I’ve probably watched it 20 times preparing for my trip!

[@kate.hooker]

@@lindseypoucher605 Haha amazing! It’s a bit slow tbf but I felt like if it was actually going to be able to be follow-able then it couldn’t be too fast.

[@cristianafernandes526]

Hi! What’s the dry shampoo you use! Many thanks!

[@kate.hooker]

Cristiana Fernandes Bumble and Bumble prey a powder

[@nhannah8009]

I just discovered your chanel and it's amazing!! You deserve so much more subscribers😥❣ but I know it's so incredible hard to become them

[@kate.hooker]

Aw thank you so much! Yeah I’m working slow and steady to build my community :)

[@Onoriki01]

How much does this weigh, including your backpack? .. love ur videos by the way 👌🏾😊

[@kate.hooker]

It ended up being around 9kgs unfortunately!

[@jaclynelizabeth6534]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@susie9893]

You neglected to say what pants you wore on the plane.

[@kate.hooker]

Would have been the olive green lounge pants/joggers

[@susie9893]

@@kate.hooker cheers, altho watching it back I have no recollection of watching this in the first place. (Sorry). In hindsight it's pretty good, (compared to a LOT of travel videos). I like your spiel at the end - encouraging ppl to pack minimally. A lot of travel vloggers say that what you pack for 2 weeks you can live on indefinitely. I have a slightly different view to that - I think it really depends on the type of travel you're doing; ie: if your trip is just for leisure purposes then you can pack a lot less variety of clothes but the longer trip the more likely it is that you'll need to include a work component, imo, and you may require clothes that have a business element (or other work related clothes) &/OR you may require equipment that enables you to work (eg. I would NEVER take a laptop with me for a purely leisure trip, unlike a lot of travel videos I see). So for me, a 2 week trip means I'd hardly pack anything (especially as a 2 week trip means I probably wouldn't bother leaving the region - when you live in Oz where the flight lengths to virtually anywhere [other than nearby islands] are so long, you tend to think of a trip as an investment of time, not just $). So I agree with your implication that if YOU can pack minimally for 6 months then even the most dedicated over-packer can pack less for 2 weeks 😏 These ppl who struggle to pack 1 bag for a weekend?? 🤔 My guestimation is that what you pack for a long weekend you can live on for 2 weeks; and what you pack for 6months you can live on indefinitely

[@PCBfighting]

Hey its the @asksebby end credits song😎 Good pack job... how much did that all weigh? Some airlines have the 7kg weight rule.

[@kate.hooker]

It weighed around 9.5kg! Yeah it’s a bit risky but that’s the beauty of carry on only, is that because most airlines these days you can check in online, when you arrive at the airport you don’t have to get your bag weighed and can go straight to security!

[@shippermd]

Heavy backpack to be lugging around tho?

[@kate.hooker]

It’s actually been great and thanks to the straps it’s such a comfortable carry

[@JohnDoe-lo6xb]

Music used?

[@kate.hooker]

Blue Skies by Silent Partner from the KZbin Audio Library

[@shreyabajpai90]

Best packing video uptill now

[@kate.hooker]

Thanks!

[@WahjoeGunawan]

The most practical woman packaging 😀😀😀 great mostly in my country, women want to move their wardrobe to a big luggage 🤣🤣🤣

[@anastasiatikhonova2460]

thank you so much. really helpfull

[@lythaoluu1601]

Very usefull, thanks a lot

[@kate.hooker]

No problem!

[@jackeddemon]

Wow. Amazing contents.

[@kate.hooker]

Thanks!

[@_justlikejulia]

Sooooo helpful for my upcoming trip to SEA, thanks love!! xo

[@kate.hooker]

Julia Leung All good! Definitely adjust the types of clothing for the climate, but all the best :) x

[@_justlikejulia]

yayyyyyy thank youu xo - J

[@TalaashKumar]

Contra pills speaks a lot about travel style 😂😂😂

[@lucys5969]

Was this carry on or check in

[@kate.hooker]

Carry on

[@tijay8507]

You should be packing even the liquid make up together with your other liquids and creams count as liquids too, you can carry medical prescibed items outside the allowance but they can and do ask for proof in most cases so be aware. There's minimal and theres your amount of clothing, you have hardly got anything LOL

[@kate.hooker]

Ti Jay you’re right! I do put it in there sometimes! Also I have my prescription label suck on my ointment, I also also carry a doctors note for all my medicine! In terms of minimalism it’s different for everyone, remember it’s not about not having a lot of stuff, it’s about having only what you need, and being intentional with the things you have.

[@tijay8507]

@@kate.hooker what i didn't explain properly is in the vast majority of countries (it is wise to check) liquid and cream medications are allowed over the normal liquid limit they are mostly happy to trust our word for it but you are completely right to carry a doctors note or copy of prescription, it also helps when approaching a doctor in the country you are visiting if and when you need a repeat prescription . I was only kidding when i mentioned the amount you took as i knew it was minimal packing lol, if you are not staying in the same area during travel then you can get away with having even less items of clothing as you can rotate the items and move on rotate and move on etc. I am more conscious of rewearing clothes when i am in the same area for a longer time xxx

[@jelw3197]

You like the olsen twins

[@denizguneren8495]

Lovely video but it pains me to see shoes being placed on all the clean places in almost every single packing video I see :((

[@kate.hooker]

Thanks for your comment! 😊

[@martyma]

Carry on only... and she is using 5O l bag.. wtf? :D

[@kate.hooker]

The maximum capacity of this bag is 50L but if you read further this bag has three sizes it can change into, 50L, 38L and 28L. I use it in 38L carry on mode.

[@PrinceShakurYoutube]

Girl, hurry up! I dont got 9 minutes!

[@kate.hooker]

Prince Shakur noted 😉

[@keepitsweet93]

@@kate.hooker ignore him