Packing for Thailand - Lightweight Minimalist 19 Liter Backpacking

I'm going to spend the month of January 2016 in Thailand. In this video I show what I will be packing in my Tom Bihn Synapse 19 Liter pack for my month-long trip to Thailand. This is basically everything I own and these are the same items I would bring if staying for a year in Thailand, or any other country of a similar climate.
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One of the main reasons I'll be in Thailand is for Fruit Winter Festival, a 10 day event with free scheduled meetups every day. Learn more here: fruitwinterfest.com/
Come join Conor McMillen and me at the fruit house and dive deeper within yourself in a beautiful community setting. We have a couple spaces left. fruitwinterfest.com/fruit-house/
Fruit Winter is an annual event, so if you can't make it this year, join us in 2017!
Thailand Packing List
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Tom Bihn Synapse 19
MacBook Air 13"
iPhone 6s
EReader (Sony)
JBL clip external speaker
Bag of electronics cables
Small sewing kit
Sherpani purse with passport, money, credit cards
Journal
Pen
Reusable stuff sack bags (Chico)
Multitool with pocket knife
Spoon
Chopsticks
Flexy cutting board
Peeler & noodle
Comfy pants
Leggings
Stretch shorts
Jean skirt
Long sleeved shirt
Sweat shirt
Tank tops (2)
T shirt (1)
Sleep shorts
Socks (1 pair)
Bathing suit
Xero shoes
Merrell barefoot running shoes
Sarong
Hat
Earrings (2 pairs)
Toothbrush
Tooth powder (ecodent)
Flossers
Qtips
Dreadlock shampoo (Vital Goods)
Hair elastics (3)
Nail clippers
Ear plugs
Eye mask
Athletic tape
Liquid chalk
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[@assiahkramez4649]

LOVE these packing videos, and combined with the minimalist element, yours is simply divine. Perhaps its because Ive always loved the packing part of a trip, knowing that all those items are all youre going to have while youre on the road is kind of thrilling. I look forward to hopefully seeing more packing videos!!

[@lucy2steele]

Hope your travels are SO fun, relaxing and enjoyable!!! Can't wait to get your Simplify in a couple months!!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+AllAboutAnn Thank you so much! I hope all your adventures are as well! I'm pumped for you to experience Simplify whenever it feels right for you!

[@morethanhere]

Great list! So comprehensive. Packing lighter is always better

[@whitemetal707]

You always put off the best vibes :) Safe travels and have a blast!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+DharmaDude This feels so good :). Thank you! Happy trails to you!

[@korenaweber2286]

have an awesome trip and thanks for all of the great ideas.you have inspired me to really down size in diffrent areas of my life.thank you.have a merry christmas and happy new year.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+korena weber Thank you so much for this beautiful message! I'm so glad you have found inspiration here. Happy holidays to you!!

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Xero shoes...nice! Thanks Brittany for another great video. I really hope to make it out to the Chiang Mai Fruit Winter Festival in 2017! Safe travels to you.

[@DorinaRoams]

love theese packing examples! can't wait to downsize my stuff in a few months:)

[@Dawnie48]

Amazing! Thank you! I'm planning a 1 month trip to Africa in a 30L bag so this was so helpful!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Dawn Pennyfeather That sounds amazing!!! Thank you so much for letting me know. I can't wait to explore Africa!

[@ErinVolentine]

Awesome video! Love that little packing cube! I'm definitely going to get one for my next trip. Hope you have a great stay in Thailand!!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Erin Volentine Thanks for watching! Yes! This packing cube is so great :). I hope you have a great winter full of adventures, wherever they take you!

[@oliviahill4857]

I really enjoy these kinds of packing videos from you Brittany, thanks for sharing :-)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Olivia Hill Olivia! I'm always so honored when you watch my videos! Thank you and I'm so glad you enjoy these ones!

[@WrongXNumber]

I remember when I went to Taiwan for a month. I took it as a challange to pack everything in a small luggage and a bagpack that I carried with me. And it accually wasn't! The weather was super hot so could left a jacket,sweater and long trousers at home but now I know :P When I arrived I bought a big bottle of shampoo that I was using as shampoo and body wash, pair od jean short (the one that I had was colored by a purple paint in my bag),a white,baggy t-shirt and a pair of pants(which was a huge trend there so I gotta have it) and that was it! Anyways, comparing to other people luggage mine was so tiny, portable, I didn't have a struggle what to wear, with a laundry ect. I loved the feeling not being overhelmed by things and since then i recommend this to everyone :D

[@izawijffels6575]

It sounds amazing this Fruit fest! When is it going to be again? (: You are an inspiration! Thank u!

[@temphandle00]

im always amazed and inspired by how light you travel brittany. im curious if you have a similar ultra light packing list for winter or cold weather countries.

[@MermaidTaurva]

Hay chick! Thank you for your expert advice! I'm about to travel with work for 18 months round Asia, and I REALLY don't wan't to travel with a lot of stuff. Thanks a lot!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Wow, 18 months around Asia sounds like so much fun! Thank you for this comment! I'm so glad this video was useful for you! Happy trails!!

[@stayconcious8470]

you have really great energy... im just drawn to your videos

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Elite Celine Thank you so much. This feels great to receive :)

[@FernJuice]

that bag looks awesome!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+DoodleZen Yes! This bag rocks my world!

[@moopsykins]

I saw this video the morning of the 26th. By the end of the day I had been told that If I didn't take my vacation time by years end it would disappear. I floated the idea with friends and family today and everyone was more supportive than I had thought they would be. I'm meeting with my boss tomorrow to take the vacation time and if that's all good then I cannot wait for this!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Laura Forsythe Heck yes!! I love that you have to take a vacation! That sounds perfect. I hope you enjoy your travels! Ooh, wait, are you coming to Thailand!? If so, hooray! Either way, awesome news!!

[@darrengaudry]

Loved this video Brittstar!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Darren Gaudry Ⓥ Love this comment :) Thanks so much!

[@seanpatrick2833]

You have such a positive aura! I just want to cuddle you. ☺️

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Sean Patrick awwww. I love this! Yes please!

[@bredemeijer9648]

Great vid!

[@marting5130]

You are pretty optimized. I also carry a synapse only, but I have the larger one. I am noticing it has lots of empty space. Right now I am in Moldova and it's plenty, even with cold weather clothes. Bihn stuff is great. Cheers.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Martin Grimes Wow, that's so cool to hear. Really inspiring too! I've heard that from a few others about the 25 L. It's cool to hear you are finding that, even with cold weather clothes. Bihn stuff really does rock :) Thanks for sharing. Happy trails to you!

[@emmawelsh5336]

THANK YOU!!!! so useful :D x

[@lookatmeheehee]

I really liked seeing it laid out like that. I'm about to go buy a backpack for a trip and I never realized how much you can fit into such a small pack. I feel like going in, I already had this feeling I'd need about 50L! So, thank you!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+A.J. Laffy Taffy This is such great feedback. Thank you so much for letting me know. I'm really glad that I could help make a difference in your packing and traveling adventures :)

[@lookatmeheehee]

+Brittany Taylor No problem! Thanks for the great video! I went with the smaller pack and actually was able to fit the detachable day pack inside. Which I'm actually very around of! (I'm a packrat!)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+A.J. Laffy Taffy That's so awesome! Congrats to you!

[@VilsonDalla]

Great video! Good tips. :)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Vilson Dalla Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed :)

[@marksmariahj]

This has me wanting to travel more. I have a huge backpacking backpack right now but my goal would be the 28L bag you used to have. I am determined to find a travel cpap machine so my medical equipment doesn't hold me back. After watching this video I have used "for sure" many times. I know it's weird but I feel like that saying fits my personality.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

haha, I love that you are enjoying using "for sure". I like that it feels fitting for your personality. That stuff really matters! I love that you are feeling the pull to travel and that you have your sights set on the 28L Deuter. Such a great bag!

[@Transfertravelcom]

Love it

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thank you!

[@jennyandryanflorida]

aghhhh! I'm so excited to see this! Since I watched the video you and your sister did on the Tom Bihn 19L I've been drooling over it! I'm nowhere near packing one backpack for an overseas trip but I do pack a backpack on domestic flights. So I'm getting there! Much love to you Brittany! p.s. what camera do you use for vlogging and are you bringing any camera gear with you on the trip? Hope so cause I'd love to see more vids from Chiang Mai!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Jenny Chicago Florida hahah, I totally understand the drooling- I drooled over this pack for so long! I'm so glad I could give you a helpful pack vid! That's so exciting that you've been bringing a backpack on domestic flights! That's a big deal. I hope you are enjoying the journey of getting there :). I do most of my filming on my iphone 6s and I'll be brining it with me to Thailand! I'll try to put out a few vids of my trip there to share with you. Thanks for this great comment and happy holidays to you!!!

[@vihaanayaan2186]

i guess I am kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to watch newly released series online ?

[@drewhunter7698]

Hey, awesome video! I'm traveling to Thailand by myself this summer and was just curious how did you bring you're multi tool knife on the plane???? Did you bring your backpack as a carry on or did you check it in? Seems like it would be an issue bringing a knife on a plane as a carry on? lol

[@mlawson5055]

Hi, loved your video, I will be travelling in Jan. and would like to get that Tom Bihns Backpack. Unfortunately in Germany I cant find them. Even not on Ebay, or Amazon. Could you recommend a Back Pack like your one in another brand, that I might be able to get in Germany? Thanks heaps. Modi

[@jaffcat]

Brittany, I love your stuff. well done. have you ever had trouble with having a multi tool in your hand luggage?? there kinda expensive to loose. travel safe and enjoy your travels x

[@jaffcat]

ignore lol. just seen you other answer x

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Richard Pickford Thanks though- great question. :) Thanks for watching!

[@Rayaelle]

I always travel with à small first aid bag but I was lucky enough to only get blisters for now. and since I broke my glasses on a previous trip and therefore I know this could happen again, I have to bring extra eyewear stuff like contacts and solution. and hopefully I Will be able to use the diva cup at some point 'cause I pack too much "sometimes I need it and if I don't have it i'm screwed" stuff :p

[@jackgeorge5799]

Costa Rica is not over seas.... at least from the US. Much better on the eye contact. Enjoy your trip. And yes.... don't forget those q-tips!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Jack George hahah, great point! Although, I guess I technically flew overseas to get there :). I love being more intentional about my language though, so thank you. I'm glad the better eye contact came through! It was one of my main focuses for this vid. Oh and I'll never forget the qtips ;). All the best to you!

[@morticia129]

Hey Brittany, I'm curious as to where do you keep your food. When I'm travelling as a high carb mostly raw vegan, I usually need half this bag's size just to fit the food I'm bringing with me..how do you manage?

[@jesusgallardo762]

hi... how do you manage to get your multi tool inside the main airplane cabin? or do you check your bag because of it?

[@kellysheridan4064]

Safe Travels !

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Kelly Sheridan Thanks!

[@itsthaliaa]

I really want to go in 2017!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Yes! Come! xo

[@yukokim8863]

Woah, I didnt know this bad is so capacious! I think I must think about buying one ;) Ive never been to Thailand, but someday Ill visit it for sure- especially with your tips! ^^ By the way, who was your travel inspiration? You know, who inspired you to live the way youre living? ^^

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Yuko Kim Yes- I think it's really amazing! Chiang Mai, Thailand is so great too :). Great question about who my travel inspiration was. I grew up in a family of travel-lovers, so I imagine there were many people who I looked to for inspiration, but I think most of all it was my dad, who was always taking my siblings and me on awesome road trips around the USA in our RV. Thanks for asking!

[@honeyalba880]

hey brittany, do you never need a tent or sleeping bag? What experiences do you have with electronics in the tropics?

[@LivingFree207]

What a great video! We haven't been overseas since 9/11 so I'm not so sure about all the new rules. Where can I find that? I told my husband when we go overseas we each will only have our backpack like you. I have a bad back so I need wheels. I know exactly which one I want. Just need to get it now so I'm ready. Never been to Thailand but tthat seems to be one of the most popular destinations for many people who backpack or travel. I hear it is quite affordable. What part of Thailand do you recommend for middle aged folks like us and older teenagers? I'm going to put this place on our "to do" list :)

[@LivingFree207]

You are full of SUPER information. Thank you!! :) Melody

[@HooLyKeKyy]

How much does your bag weigh with everything inside? What do you recommend as a max weight for a backpack for a small woman?

[@annetteleggett9854]

Qtips!!!!! Haha! I've been packing with less (thanks for the inspiration). I note what I didn't use (I end up traveling from south to north so heavier clothes). Have you had any trouble getting checked in on a flight ever?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Annette Leggett hahah, right!? They are so good! I love that you have been noting what you don't use. That's such a great way to go about downsizing your pack! On this flight I'll check my pocket knife and peelers in my friend's checked bag. Otherwise everything else goes through really nicely.

[@dexterhard]

great bag but i would go with the max TB carry on 45L bag more is best always whats the big deal with bigger bag

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Sounds like another great option, thanks for sharing! Any size that you prefer sounds like a great size for a bag :) Happy trails!

[@AlamdaABalqhin]

HOLY SHITTT THE O-HASHI IS THE BEST TIP EVER!! FORKS? FUCKING SPOON? SPORK? FUCK THAT. YOU ONLY NEED O-HASHISSS!!! IF IT'S A SOUP YOU CAN DRINK IT. 😍😍😍 THANK YOU.

[@muller_thatgypsyfruitbat6381]

Hello do you mind me asking what tooth powder you use? Cheers :)

[@dorothyhermes2009]

How do periods go whilst living like this

[@BrennenRedCloud]

How often do you do laundry and are your clothes quick dry materials? If not, how do you get around that?!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! Usually about every 10 days.

[@zainajenkins]

At this fruit fest are meals provided?

[@kylienickerson16]

Really curious, any issues with getting the multi-tool and nail clippers through airport security?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Kylie Nickerson Great question. Yes on the mulitool, but no prob on the nail clippers. I'm traveling with someone who is checking a bag on this trip, so I'll put the multitool in there.

[@JonGarcia91]

Ill be in Thailand for a month and i've been looking for a shoe that will offer support and keep my feet cool. The Xero shoes look like they fit the bill but will my feet be comfortable after a long day of walking?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! Mine are, although I'm quite used to them!

[@comkaosstime]

I have said it before and I will say it again you need need zip lock bags.. I have several electronics destroyed from rainy . the shoes look really cool. but especially your light weight towel. personally I'm off to the Philippines. after 3 long stays in Thailand. Merry Christmas Day enemy of the gods shine on you

[@jenvaj5412]

How do u wash your clothes? Seems like that's not that much clothes.. do u wash it there?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! I talk more about this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnLNc4yAj6qEbpY

[@isrraelgarcia6781]

What backpack size is approved by most airlines within U.S

[@jessicastephens9929]

I have a 35l one and I've never had any problems using it as hand luggage

[@mApuschkin]

what packing cube are you using? how many liter is it?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! I am not sure, but I believe it's called a "half cube". There's a link to it on this page: www.simplelivingandtravel.com/recommended-products/

[@trishab2147]

She fit alot into that small backpack. I think I missed her say underwear, shampoo, deodorant, a razor, toothbrush and tooth paste though.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Trisha B I don't use most of those things, though I do have a toothbrush and tooth powder in one of my side pouches :). Thanks for watching!

[@Soona937]

Where to get ur packing cube for shirt?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks for asking! There's a link to it here! conorandbrittany.com/recommended-products/

[@Ostsee89]

How much does your backpack weigh? Thanks!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Great question! I'm about to pack for Thailand again and I'll weigh it then! I think prob somewhere around 10-12lbs.

[@sayaunborn9617]

I always Wonder HOW all the nature People travel if they say they do? du you fly by plane? walk? take the train? sorry if my question is stupid. I'd be realy grateful for an answer :)

[@jimalpin]

Saya Unborn i noticed too. it's so hypocritical! unbelievable

[@miriamsokora4554]

Do you not pack any underwear? I'm just curious as to know what you do. Do you wash 1pair everyday or not wear any?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Miriam Sokora Thanks for asking! I don't wear underwear.

[@miriamsokora4554]

Thanks for the reply!

[@jordinkeim1939]

What is the liquid chalk for and why don't you have any underwear packed?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Jordin Keim Thanks for asking! I use liquid chalk on my hands when I do certain partner acrobatics moves for extra grip and I don't wear underwear.

[@jordinkeim1939]

+Brittany Taylor intetesting! Thanks for answering!

[@jordinkeim1939]

Interesting *

[@unclelar819]

The TARDIS backpack!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Uncle Lar lol, not sure exactly what that is. A minecraft reference perhaps!?

[@unclelar819]

Sorry, Brittany, a Dr. Who reference. Time And Relative Dimension in Space. TARDIS

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Uncle Lar haha I love it. Thanks for clarifying :).

[@danilouise]

Love those leggings! Love you!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Dani T Love you, sister!!! Yes, these leggings are legit! I went back for a second pair because I knew I'd wear right through and didn't want to miss them! Also, only $3! I found the best legging store in Austin. Miss you! xoxo

[@skyward360]

Okay but what about undies?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

I don't wear undies ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIi9fpyVnNmSoKc. But, great thing to include if you do!

[@zindagi86]

Wow. Are you going to Thailand? I live in Bangkok. Theses day i'm staring to interest minimalist life. If you come to here i would like to meet you.If you have time. Could you please send message?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+youra kim Yes, I'm in Thailand right now! I'll be in Chiang Mai for all of January! I won't be in Bangkok, but if I ever am I will definitely let you know! All the best to you!

[@zindagi86]

+Brittany Taylor/ Thanks for your reply . I also hope that you have a best journey in Chiang Mai. And i always will expect your youtube video.

[@Yipachu]

No underwear? lol

[@mysummertouch]

She doesn't wear it, and has a video about it