Pack With Me For PAKISTAN 🇵🇰 What's In My Backpack For My First EVER Group Expedition

DISCLAIMER: I left for Pakistan 6 weeks ago, prior to the floods commencing, and have now returned home safely.
Pack with me for my long-awaited self-led Pakistan Expedition. I'm going to be in Pakistan for about 6 weeks taking a bunch of you guys on a full tour around the country. I will be getting up to loads of different activities including hiking, glamping and much more - check out what I'm bringing with me.
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04:55 - Trousers
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13:18 - Hiking Clothes
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24:03 - Packing My Bag
28:00 - Packing my Day Bag
28:10 - Water Bottles
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32:03 - Toiletries
35:04 - Packing My Day Bag
38:24 - Weighing My Backpack
39:02 - What I’m Wearing To The Airport
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[@Lozzzaaa55]

Can you do an updated packing video for Pakistan in 2024? I would love to go and pack as little as possible

[@simcat3871]

I'd love to hear how the outfits worked out for you! I recommend using clips for the scarf to keep it on. I wear hijab and that fabric you picked is the worst for me. They slip so much unless clipped to your hair. I think cotton is the lightest and breathable fabric that won't slip.

[@kristib9432]

I felt like we were just hanging out as friends, helping each other packing - sharing tips and tricks. Can’t wait to see this adventure unfold! Woo woo!

[@melissacaballero289]

I am so excited for your upcoming trip!! And very impressed with the packing and hiking items you have!

[@wanderinghazelnut]

Pantyliners! who knew! That's such a great Idea. especially if you can't find somewhere to wash your clothes!! I will be bringing some with me on my next trip!!

[@Jazzvibesicl]

Compression packing cubes don’t do anything as normal ones let you squash them together more in the bag in my opinion! I’m currently on a workaway in Croatia for the next two months, had a rocky few days with homesickness but now I’m in a routine I’m really happy here, can’t wait to watch more videos on Pakistan!! As someone who has spent a lot of time in India I doubt I’ll ever go so I’m interested to see what you get up to!

[@guernseygirl6608]

I missed tons of your videos so today is my catch up day. I have just got back from Thailand! EPIC! Koh samui, Phangan, Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi, Bangkok! What a trip. Loved your Thailand vlogs b4 I went....super helpful.

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Wow! It is amazing to see vlogs like this! I also wanted to do solo travel to places like Rome and Hawaii. I always think that travels are made easier when you have the best travel gears and essentials too. The bento bag from Nomad Lane is my best carry-on bag for travels like this. Thought I'd share it with you guys too!

[@mastiffmama6008]

It's never to late to start traveling solo. I started when I was 59 years old. I absolutely love it

[@anneprater6672]

I’m going to Australia, Fiji and Hawaii for 3 monthes in December! 🌸🌸🌸

[@cerys9697]

I love watching your videos so much, especially your packing ones!! Can't wait to see what you got up to in Pakistan 💚🤍

[@leslee_fw]

Does Pakistan want visitors still after all the rain, I am planning to go in two weeks but don’t want to be a burden with so much going on for them

[@TheShauNanigans]

This is something you should be checking with the actual country's government site. I doubt anyone here will know the answer to this.

[@tfortube]

If you really want to contribute to the economy now is the time.

[@michellecameron5850]

@@tfortube not necessarily … after the floods have receded and the country is back to a semblance of normality would be better but best idea is to talk to the officials for their wishes.

[@muhammadfaisalali72]

Pakistan is a big country....they have so many visitors every year...

[@user-Rayyan123]

Yes ofcourse ❤ However take precautions and stay away from flood effected areas….. cuz there is rise in dengue over there

[@seandesmond5560]

Enjoy your time in Pakistan wonderful Christie!!! 💖 Stay safe!!!

[@dziwwah]

i am so excited for this series!! also, that playsuit looks super cool and it looks amazing on you!

[@aayaal-shukri3468]

Hello!!!!! that best thing to get a hijab/headscard to stay on your head is an under cap thats more of a stretchy jersey material and a pin to pin the scarf and the cap to eachother for a while I use to use a headband and just bring it to the front of my head and did that with bobby pins LOL

[@ambersiyin]

If you are checking your bag, get a tracker for it. Lots of people are losing their luggage at airport

[@muhammadzohaib1406]

Welcome mam😊😊😊 Pakistani people always welcome Foerign tourist.. To. Be honest I am shocked 😳😳😳 you visit my country.. I see your vlog in Thailand but you are in my country. Welcome mam 🤗

[@chloeauty5821]

I have been watching you for years and im finally going to start my travelling in December! Starting in Brazil ❤

[@TheShauNanigans]

I was in Brazil in May. I stayed in a smaller city called Jundiai for my brother's wedding and met a lot of his husband's family. It is a beautiful country and the people are so friendly. You will love it. Brush up on some Portuguese. You will be glad you did.

[@Mxpqzyz]

So excited about this series !

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yayy ☺️☺️

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yayy ☺️☺️

[@faisalbousaidi7522]

Pakistan is safe to travel...flood in couple of Punjab n sindh areas but not everywhere...

[@KrazyArielle]

Love that beach towel , I have the same in pink and white !

[@rgmm8888]

I love the play suit. Looking forward to the hikes. I know you'll have fun as you always do. I will too. 🌺🌼🌺

[@cjyreed8321]

I just got some as a gift, but might use them unzipped to start with, to restrain my impulse to overload, but use the compression coming home, when I buy souvenirs that must fit in. I also wonder if they don't press wrinkles in! Who can weigh in from experience?

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Amazing packing tips, you look fab.

[@traveling_marie9777]

Have you thought about doing a video of the things you bought in the past and if they worked out?

[@brainspark8602]

We Love your vlogs Christianne 😍😍😍😍😍 Keep Exploring the world......

[@michellecarter3973]

I was looking forward to this series. When will you upload the videos? X

[@isabellatowler]

that playsuit😍 looks so good on you!

[@butterflykisses-ritagather126]

Thank you so very very much for your amazing videos and excellent tips! I share them with my daughter, that just started traveling. Stay well and take care Kindest regards and best wishes

[@aredheadboy]

Yay! They're finally coming out!

[@lilyfrost3098]

These are my favourite kind of videos love it 💖 - although there was a notable exception.. where is the Solo bum bag?

[@mikaelw1991]

What month was you there and how was the temperature up in the mountains during the night and day? :)

[@tree_hugger6921]

Always love your packing videos. I love your one suit. I am pretty tall and they never fit me but it fits you so well! Is there a difference between packing cube? Quality wise?

[@victoriagustafsson8922]

Feels like Christmas when you upload a new packing video, just love them 😍😂 where are your small packable rainpants from? 🤩

[@dahnahewlett6349]

I use a compression sack not a cube, they actually do work 😂

[@deantibbz5715]

Glad you made it home safely!

[@blobsha]

Thanks for the video. I actually didn't even know about travel cubes haha what a wonderful idea my daughter uses ziplock bags to separate her things so great I can go out and buy these now

[@MrKnobs5]

How do I find out about group expeditions that you are leading I would be interested in attending. Thank you for such wonderful videos. I really enjoyed them.

[@2Travelis2Live]

I'm looking forward to watching this trip. I love your videos, and I love hearing about less frequently visited places.

[@atifuzzaman]

Finally, the video is here 😀

[@sadi3kins]

We have the same body type, and I think you're insanely gorgeous so I love seeing your try ons!

[@mani56Rj]

Most welcome pakistan 🇵🇰💕

[@anneprater6672]

Love these kind of videos ❤️❤️

[@KristaWasHere86]

Looking back, there are no pakistan vids (aside from 1) :(

[@MillaExplores]

Another great packing video! I love merino clothing haha. Also the sweather for the flight looks super comfy 😍

[@caailson4039]

How do you keep the airline from destroying your lovely backpack when you check it?

[@raefmichael]

Can’t wait for the next video 😀

[@jazzthemess9636]

Can’t wait for the new adventure 💜

[@rozemarijndegreeuw7528]

So weird to see you pack t-shirts instead of crop tops haha

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂big changes for me

[@billmccaleb7481]

This should be a great series. Im really looking forward to seeing what you got into! I can't wait to see how that hiking suit worked out...

[@haxter3]

Awesome video Christianne 😊👍👍 be safe

[@kymnie87]

Wahoo! A new video

[@pernillewarren8134]

Love your videos. Have a Nice and safe jurney

[@abicdefghijkl]

hi Christianne! Do you no longer recommend the Grayl bottle?

[@haileetaylor1446]

will you ever restock the navy solo bag? i feel like ive been waiting over a year for it to restock

[@SbMathis-c4y]

You need some Merino wool socks....🫣

[@nib631]

Welcome to Pakistan

[@keepcreationprocess]

you did not stay long in Pakistan : was it scary ? India and Pakistan to travel....

[@EmmaPetoTravels]

Hey, what size do you wear in your Solo long black trousers? I’m keen to get some 💛

[@ali.77700]

Welcome, meet me in Pakistan in lahore

[@csedits2000]

An hour and a half before you leave!!?? i need at least a week otherwise ill be completely panicking haha

[@TheFairestMan]

Can't have come at a worse time with all the floods with all the roads shut .. Good luck

[@theshopaholic1997]

This video was filmed over a month ago, before the floods

[@meziiafridi3018]

Finally the wait is over🥰

[@mastiffmama6008]

Dress conservatively. They take their modesty especially the for women . I have seen many female tourists taken to police stations. Seriously!

[@theisarvadmeier577]

Do you think abort pakning a water purifier?

[@cb920]

State of emergency in Pakistan at the moment.

[@IronSoldier]

This is like a month or more ago. Canada was at the end of June I believe. So it should be okay minus maybe the last few days of second group.

[@rubufuly]

@@IronSoldier but this video would have been a good opportunity to address it as 1/3 of the country is underwater leaving millions displaced and over 1000 people dead.

[@Jazzvibesicl]

@@rubufuly she filmed this video like a month ago. She’ll have more videos on Pakistan

[@rubufuly]

@@Jazzvibesicl Yep she'll prob address it in her later vids

[@BackpackingBananas]

Hey Ruby! Like a few others have said, this video was filmed and pre-uploaded over a month ago. This channel isn’t a news outlet so current issues do not need to be addressed, I am not obliged to do that. If you are interested in seeing what went on during the floods, I will be posting my experience in Pakistan at that time in a few weeks. Thanks for your patience ☺️

[@sihamb7488]

Are you aware of the emergency in Pakistan? It's not the right time to go unfortunately 1/3 of the country is submerged because of the floods.. 😔

[@theshopaholic1997]

This video was filmed over a month ago before the flooding

[@rubufuly]

@@theshopaholic1997 yes, but this video would have been a good opportunity to address it (by adding a bit in the beginning about if for example...)

[@theshopaholic1997]

@@rubufuly She's posted about it on her Instagram - she was there during some of the flooding. This video was probably also pre-posted before the flooding and therefore there wasn't time to add it in

[@rubufuly]

​@@theshopaholic1997 Yes.. but perhaps could have made the time to add something in? Esp since large parts of the country is underwater leaving millions displaced and over 1000 people dead. But I appreciate that I don't know what has been going on behind the scenes

[@michellecameron5850]

@@theshopaholic1997 The floods started in June.

[@brianlincoln2542]

Travel First Aid Kit? Imodium Tablets?

[@faisalbousaidi7522]

How's your tour in Pakistan dear ?

[@clubcocotravels]

That khaki play suit looks fabulous for Safari as well :) 🐘 🦒 🦏

[@abbyromm]

how can you still buy from shein... shameful

[@sajjukmla5109]

welcome

[@roseh5663]

Where is the merino wool base layer from?

[@zarjetsaoirse]

I thought pakistan going through flood accrdng to news

[@rhirhidoi6820]

Where's your purple fleece from at the end?xx

[@laraforner2567]

Looks like one from the north face

[@umistry2]

When the first video out?

[@GalaxyGuard7]

Will you please please PLEASE make the Solo clothing in smaller sizes? I would like to have the world's best trousers but I'm like women's XS. ;-;

[@laraforner2567]

YES

[@sajjukmla5109]

if you want to stay with my home welcome

[@khalednemer3135]

Take me with you 😂

[@MuhammadAli-gi8tw]

The map that you use is wrong of Pakistan

[@Evangeline2101]

The amount of stuff I have not seen on the trip is shocking to me XD Spoiler:....like your Hiking Boots :P

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂 those hiking boots hardly saw the light of day for a while

[@sueskiing]

Can I ask what electric toothbrush do you use? I want to get one 😁

[@maripus1505]

So you dont need the original packing of the medicine you bring? Or can i just put it in a ziplock bag like you? Or do it depend on which type of medicine, prescription or over the counter? I have been struggling to find info about this.

[@melissagray6603]

Prescription need to be in there original container (if going out of the country bring medicine list from doctor) anything else does not have to be

[@BANGTEEZ_IN_YOUR_AREA]

Depends on the country you visit, but always best to bring in the actual packaging

[@KatyDoesTravel]

For my prescription meds, I keep it in the original bottle (except my inhaler because I need that handy just in case. But I have the box flattened out and bring that with me). For my vitamins, I put each type in a separate ziplock baggie and stick the original label from the bottle on the front. This system has worked for me for years.

[@justkens3844]

When to Turkey ? :)

[@TheShauNanigans]

She was just in Turkey not too long ago.

[@Traveling_Jo]

I know that you are back now, but if you or anyone wants to know how to put on a hijab properly you should check Saleh Family here on YT they have tons of videos explaining how to properly use a hijab, tips, and some cultural fun facts

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oh awesome! Thanks for the recommendation ☺️❤️

[@ericburgher]

I gotta say, these kinds of videos are my least fav kind of travel videos.. BUT I love watching yours for all the little personal, and maybe sometimes “too real” details you put in here. Keep them coming. Excited for your next adventure! 🙃

[@amandant]

I have a friend with hijab (that hair covering stuff) It's instant lol. Not a scarf. So imagine a swimming cap. You wear it down to your neck before pulling it up

[@veda5233]

I early

[@user-iw8tz9zf9k]

If you are a man, you can literally save at least 15L 😁

[@ShahabJadoon]

Please correct the map of Pakistan you are showing wrong map

[@BackpackingBananas]

What do you mean lol?

[@susanfreeman8776]

Hi! I regularly watch your videos and love your "funny" commentaries as you travel from country to country. One thing though... this video (packing for Pakistan) was too long. I stopped watching at about 15:00 and fast forwarded through the rest. Really love the videos that are between 10 and 15 minutes long. Maybe it is just my attention span! 😝

[@BackpackingBananas]

Time to start watching in double speed! My packing videos are always extra long ☺️

[@BANGTEEZ_IN_YOUR_AREA]

@@BackpackingBananas I LOVE and ENJOY your longer content Christianne, even got excited to see the 40 😊

[@tijay8507]

I would never recommend using the any large cubes, there is never a reason to use them especially when trying to pack light and right and underfilling them makes them take up a lot more space which defeats the object of them... i really wish you would try rolling tightly and neatly into small and medium cubes, i know i have been saying it for years but it changed my travelling life and without boasting i could get your gear into a carry on size backpack with ease.

[@tijay8507]

Bulky toiletries bags are a huge no no as they take up FAR too much volume in bags and cases. Solid shower gel/body wash is lightweight, not liquid, tiny and long lasting .. 85 litres is MASSIVE for that tiny amount of stuff lol ...

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yep, this trip was about ease of packing, not trying to cram as much into the backpack as possible ☺️

[@droid2D2C3P0]

Let her live, she's done plenty enough traveling to know what works for her. I think she'll be perfectly fine without your apparently ✨ magical ✨ packing skills 🙄

[@StinkyBinky24]

Why would anyone want to go to a country where you're risking your life if someone sees your shoulder?

[@BackpackingBananas]

You’re thinking of the wrong country Cameron x

[@clubcocotravels]

I’m surprised with all the flooding and emergencies you’re still going. Big country. I guess just stay out of the way during this time

[@charleybickham7136]

She has already been, this was filmed a while ago. On her Instagram she came back last week I think :)

[@clubcocotravels]

@@charleybickham7136 oh good to know! I’d hate to be caught up in a country experiencing a disaster. I’d feel too much a burden. 😔

[@TheShauNanigans]

She literally addressed this in the video's description box. She left for Pakistan 6 weeks ago.

[@amy-goodchild]

@@TheShauNanigans the disclaimer is new, it wasn't there when the video was first posted so that's probably why lots of people are questioning it

[@TheShauNanigans]

@@amy-goodchild It was there when I started the video and people are still saying the same thing now that I've come back hours later.

[@AnilKumar-db7tc]

Good luck. I will pray for your safety. You may take ambulance with you.

[@liapenny]

She is already back in the UK.

[@tfortube]

Nice try Indian

[@marcoprolo7318]

A little bit tone death Christianne ?

[@tijay8507]

Why! she went prior to the floods, perhaps learn to read!

[@marcoprolo7318]

@@tijay8507 Yep but she posts in a middle of a very tragic event knowingly as if nothing was happening.

[@tijay8507]

Listen and read! this was filmed prior to the floods and she clearly says she addresses the tragic events as they unfold! why not stop being a troll and digging for the sake of it!

[@tijay8507]

Plus you are using a trolling account and you don't even know what the saying is ... it is tone deaf ..duh!

[@droid2D2C3P0]

@@marcoprolo7318 she addressed it on Instagram and will be addressing it in subsequent videos. Relax

[@jackeddemon]

Why would anyone want to go to Pakistan? There’s hiking in way better countries

[@tfortube]

Watch and learn bob watch and learn. You have some schooling to do.

[@jackeddemon]

@@tfortube watch and learn what exactly?

[@laraforner2567]

There are probably less bigots in Pakistan than in other countries

[@tfortube]

@@jackeddemon have some patience as well

[@droid2D2C3P0]

Big yikes from Bob.. ew

[@Joseph-11]

This will be her last tour 💣

[@michellecameron5850]

What do you mean by that?

[@Joseph-11]

@@michellecameron5850 Indians will understand

[@michellecameron5850]

@@Joseph-11 firstly, most Pakistanís that I know of never wish to be confused with being Indian. I enjoy Christie-ann but I think it was quite wrong to travel there when the country was going through so much already. Remember these floods started in June, so it was all going on at this point. If someone in my family did this, I would say the same thing and be disappointed in their attitude.

[@tfortube]

@@Joseph-11 keep listening to the brown noses. Some May lick you eventually

[@droid2D2C3P0]

@@michellecameron5850 she went there before the floods started.. read the description before making false accusations

[@goldie260]

Pakistan aint no way... thats a waste of a trip.... with all the uncertainty with the weather.... you couldnt pay me enough to go there il rather to Ghana or other places in Africa verses going there with all the government nonse between the u.s .... you backpackers/KZbin dont live in reality you guys just travel places for views and clicks im not personally interested in your Pakistan trip. .. lol il rather watch your Thailand vlogs again... Derrick NYC.... and yes I travel alot overseas il be in 3 countries in October- November .... Santiago chile Panama and Perú

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s all good Derrick, no one’s paying you to go 😅 Not every country is going to be everyone’s cup of tea but I hope if you stick around to watch the series, you might get to know why people love to visit ☺️ By the sounds of your assumptions about the country, I feel like you may be surprised 🤭

[@TheShauNanigans]

@@BackpackingBananas I wish there was a love button for this response.

[@tfortube]

@@BackpackingBananas thanks for putting it nicely with this troll. I don’t know what I would have done.