Part one: Packing for a trip to Japan

[@SpaceGhostLeni]

chiming in to say I just got back from nearly a month long trip in Japan and China using the Aeronaut 45 and daily backpack technique...my first trip with the Aeronaut 45 and it did its job perfectly, I hate wheeled bags and I hate checking in bags and packing the Aeronaut it to its brim full of gifts on the way back, it still fit in all the overhead compartments with my backpack under the seat in front of me. I took more clothes than these fellas did as well...but probably less electronics and little things. Either way, I can definitely vouch for this method.

[@tombihn]

+spaceghost We're glad the Aeronaut served you well! Thanks for letting us know.

[@kentokyo]

Great video! I find people pack so neat, organized and stylish is trustworthy.

[@oOcitizenOo]

Liked the first variant of packing - daily bag inside carry-on backpack - fits all airlines restrictions and when you get to the place you just take out this small daybag/daily backpack. Profit

[@ShadowPuppet3001]

good packing strategie 2 ways to pack hope you had fun time :)

[@bg26892]

Solid video - thanks for sharing!

[@naenonnn]

How do you carry the multitool on the cabin?

[@RenM908]

That was my very same question.

[@antigoniem06]

***** I think you can carry a multitool/SA Knife, just not a fixed blade knife. Don't quote me on that though.

[@annabanana6150]

Beautifully packed!

[@hanitablet7411]

How did chris bought a multitool on the plane.

[@urbaniten]

No space for buying anything in Japan.

[@MrDragonorp]

@@christopherbertoli7322 need to buy synaps 25

[@prettypinkitciel]

you only brought 1 pair of pants for 2 weeks?

[@ayoldguy1]

Hi, just saw this and I'm headed on a two wk trip to Japan in May and want to take one bag. What did you do about shoes?

[@tombihn]

Wish we could answer, but this video is from long ago and I'm not sure even Chris or Daniel would remember the answer. Hope you have a great trip to Japan!

[@BrokenKings]

At 2:23 Daniel put a pair of shoes on the right end side. Sorry i know this is an old comment on an even older video.

[@AlySayuki]

Loved both videos. What camera was used for this? I did 2 weeks in Japan back in 2009 using 2 Aeronauts and an Imago for 2 adults and 2 little ones (ages 1 and 2). Worked perfectly :) Looking forward to going back there again :D

[@miyakokasumi2514]

What kind of suitcase do you have? (Chris's suitcase/backpack/carrier)

[@captainamirika]

Are they using the Aeronaut 30 or Aeronaut 45?

[@millefolia]

Amir, they used the bag that's now called the Aeronaut 45. Back when they made the video the Aeronaut 30 didn't exist yet, so the Aeronaut 45 was just called the Aeronaut.

[@carolinewjordan]

Hi, do you think you could've packed the Synapse into the Aeronaut? Either empty and flat, or used as a packing cube?

[@tombihn]

You definitely wouldn't want to roll or fold the Synapse; that'd crease its back foam. For a backpack that could be rolled or folded in the Aeronaut, consider the Aeronaut 45 Packing Cube Backpack or the Daylight Backpack. Hope this helps a bit... if you have more questions, feel free to [e-mail] :)

[@moshua]

i love this video. any idea if Chris and/or Daniel have youtube channels / blogs?

[@kev14609]

Is this the Aeronaut 45?

[@tombihn]

Yes, it is! See: www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/chris-daniels-bags-two-weeks-japan-videos

[@Armandowando]

is this commercial? very well done

[@DaveStewartLondon]

Great video! I've just got back from a trip with a bag I *hated*, so I'm at the end of making a fully comprehensive list of a wide variety of bag types. However, it turns out from this trip that a bag combination I really like is the same as Daniel - a duffel for clothes, and a small rucksack for stuff I need day-to-day. I pack as light as Chris though, and a requirement is that the day pack should quickly be able to pack into the duffel. The Aeronaut is certainly on my shortlist.

[@tombihn]

Awesome. If there's anything we can do to help you figure out the right bag, let us know!

[@Mitzi73]

I like the second brother's strategy. I hate the "refrigerator on my back" feeling.

[@danny.belanger]

What is the name of the Arc'teryx hoodie ?

[@tombihn]

Good question, but this video was from a couple years back and we can't track an answer down. Sorry 'bout that.

[@ericharms4002]

That is the Atom LT

[@tombihn]

Thank you!

[@EDZYFY]

did they both use aeronaut 45?

[@tombihn]

EDZYFY Yeah! Both Aeronauts are the 45.

[@EDZYFY]

Thank you for responding! I like Daniel's combination of the synapse and aeronaut 45, it just makes more sense to me for a two week trip anywhere overseas. Is there a way to find out what Daniel's aeronaut 45 weighed after packing?

[@tombihn]

EDZYFY Ahh, that'd be cool, but I don't think he weighed it back when this was filmed. But check this out: www.tombihn.com/blog/packing-style-interview-chris-vs-daniel

[@EDZYFY]

I'll check it out! Thank you!

[@prst99]

Where's the space for all the gifts and stuff you buy in japan? Extra suitcase costs up to $75 on most airlines. Looks like its just enough for your clothes but not a true tourist suitcase.

[@shgfe3ay]

prst99 they used it all as carry on it seems. so they can buy a suitcase there and come back with one. It also depends what cabin you fly in. Travelling in business or 1st class means you can take 3 x 23kg suitcases back. plenty of room for clothes and sake :)

[@prst99]

First class huh? Seems these guys are richer than I thought. Us normal folks can't afford a $6,000 ticket.

[@shgfe3ay]

I'm flying on Monday from the UK, I managed to get a first class upgrade people for £299 ( $450) I used a combination of deals and was extremely lucky!

[@alexyuarayan1212]

Travel ?

[@Outcome_Agent]

not feeling the one pair of pants though

[@kristenkearney7336]

is that an aeronaut 30 or 45?

[@tombihn]

That's an Aeronaut 45.

[@kristenkearney7336]

***** thanks!

[@SomethingSomethingg]

Did Wes Anderson direct this? Lol

[@sherrimaemondinahawaii]

how much are the bags ?

[@taylorclay2122]

sherri-mae mondina depends on which one you get check out tombihn.com

[@moshua]

also, song title?

[@tombihn]

See: daniellkcaldwell.bandcamp.com/album/tom-bihn-compilation

[@moshua]

Thank you!

[@arachelh]

of COURSE they're in portland...

[@Dnttou0497]

So you noticed the carpet at the airport, too lol

[@roarmaus]

Waaait..You took a multitool in your carryon? I think I heard a TSA agent drop a hemmie...*runs to Google TSA regs*

[@jmachats]

Very cool

[@dmattox7536]

Awesome

[@jerquib7374]

Tag yourself, I’m a major chris

[@vote4anh17]

DOPE!

[@diannewi]

Nice packing video.

[@followmeandshare]

He is only wearing1 pair of pants for 2 weeks.... Good luck

[@brihow24]

1 PAIR OF PANTS FOR 2 WEEKS? NO.

[@JulesFredericNerestant]

Oh and don't forget 4 pairs of underwear. Ew.

[@jerquib7374]

Nah he’s probably going to wash them

[@sdragonfly5549]

If you stay some place with a washing machine you really do not need any more than one or two pairs of pants. I went to Scotland a few years ago and I brought half a dozen pairs of pants with me and ended up wearing maybe two pairs consistently. It is a lesson learned, not that my bag was terribly full, but I had more crap than I needed, but I'm learning how to capsule pack and since I can also wear leggings I don't really need to pack pants most of the time. I'll never be as efficient as the first guy, but I do admire his ability to pack everything into one carry on bag.

[@zf5249]

i use excel to organize my luggage

[@erickmercadante4790]

I would bring 2 pairs of pants plus he ones I am wearing.. you need more than 2 pairs man

[@mikaellaplante7574]

You don't.

[@2easydesigns]

1 pair of pants and 4 underwear for 2 weeks? Gross.

[@11Apr19Apr]

+2easydesigns You can wash them!! If you plan on taking different clothes for every single day, I guarantee you will need a suitcase not just a backpack!

[@kikigrl77]

+11Apr19Apr I guess so... I just plan on spending my precious time that I have on vacation at a laundry mat.

[@kikigrl77]

+Anton Kornilov I guess so... I just plan on spending my precious time that I have on vacation at a laundry mat.

[@11Apr19Apr]

kikigrl77 If you are staying at a hostel or at friends it's not that difficult to spend a little bit of your time to wash your clothes. When you are travelling light it's simply impossible to pack clothes for every single day. It's not practical. Trust me, I have done it and it was when I first got my Aeronaut 45. I got 5 tops, 2 trousers, 1 skirt, and 7 pieces of underwear for a 7-day trip. I did use all the underwear but because I was staying at a friend's house I realised that I could have done with less clothes because I could have washed them. Since then I have got more practical in my trips.