Personal Item Only & Cold Weather 🍀 Extreme Minimalist Packing

[@MaggiFuchs]

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[@lighterpack]

What is hilarious here is that my girlfriend and I just bought tickets to Ireland earlier this morning for January 2025 to revisit some old friends. Despite my girlfriend and I having just did a year long travel with just a carry on, she didn't think she could knock it down to a personal item and voila, your video shows up. Going to enjoy whatever you have to share in this video. The subscriber algorithm strikes gold this time around.

[@MaggiFuchs]

😂 Enjoy Ireland! 🍀

[@kryssygee4814]

You! ❤ You inspire us all to try new ways!!! 🎉

[@100Stratusfiedx]

Not going to lie I was doubting you could fit everything in the bag, but you did! Your videos always give me a new perspective on packing.

[@indyglemaud8502]

Maggi! That was excellent! It was like my Camino de Portugal… washing EVERY EVENING was most challenging after a very long distance walk( well, that’s a Camino). We washed every night and in AM used the hair dryer for socks mostly. But, we got comfortable and developed a routine- Merino wool is KING for fast drying! We had only 2 of each piece of garment- so laundry is a necessity haha

[@MaggiFuchs]

I'm glad you liked it. That‘s true, with so few clothes there's no way around doing laundry every day. 😂 But I think it‘s worth it.

[@dawnlockwood4014]

I would recommend a Scottie vest. I am able to carry so much in the many pockets that I wear on plane leaving me room in my carry on. Thank you for all your ideas and content!

[@lbunnygordon1133]

What is a Scottie vest?

[@Yobee9468]

It's a vest that's recommended for travel, it has maybe 20 pockets. ​@@lbunnygordon1133

[@tomodonnell6383]

Aer Lingus has been great for me between Germany and Ireland for the last 20 years but this new carry on policy needs to be 'named and shamed'. Great video!

[@cindyadams5055]

I really enjoy your videos. I'd love to see your mobile workstation kit. I feel that's an area where I pack too heavily. Thanks for sharing!

[@tracygellatly1267]

I always travel with my vegan thin puffer and a rain jacket, a long sleeve layer, hat and gloves after landing in San Antonio, TX at 89 degrees Fahrenheit and last days there iwere 29 degrees Fahrenheit! I froze and had to borrow my husband's clothes. I'm always prepared now and use packing cubes that compress for these vital layers.

[@jeffhokit5046]

Can you give a link to your vegan puffer jacket?

[@tracygellatly1267]

​@jeffhokit5046 Patagonia Nano Puff. Condenses easily to a small packing cube.

[@spark_6710]

That's cool that you love vegan fillers not down ! ! 👍👍I was once a vegan for 17 years ,now a vegetarian for 16 .5 years or so ! AerLingus seems to have the best vegan/ vegetarian airplane meals !! I'm looking forward to fly with 'em someday soon to visit pretty Ireland 🇮🇪 💖 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@MaggiFuchs]

@spark_6710 I feel like I need to take a longer flight with Aer Lingus sometime because now I'm curious to try their food…. They didn’t even serve drinks on our short flight... 😂

[@spark_6710]

Oh~,Maggi ,really !? No drinks !? That sucks !! 😕 😅

[@Gevedon]

Wonderful small packing! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@haberlandreas666]

Cool Vid! You should mention your packable backpack more often. And dont forget to mention to have the packable backpack packed in a backpack or somewhere else.

[@MaggiFuchs]

Thanks for the suggestion regarding my packable backpack. I will try to mention my packable backpack more often, but when the packable backpack is packed in my backpack, it’s just so adaptable and hard to remember that the packable backpack is packed in my backpack because the packable backpack is so small and barely takes up any space in my backpack. I even forget that the packable backpack is on my back sometimes.

[@haberlandreas666]

​@@MaggiFuchs That are rather cool feats of a packable backpack, which are important to get mentioned.

[@MaggiFuchs]

I think we should deepen this conversation when we see each other at Christmas… After a few Glühwein, I hope it‘s easier to say „packable backpack“ than to write it… 👍🎒

[@samosa3926]

You are the queen of packing🙂. Irland ist wirklich toll, muss ich auch unbedingt noch mal hin.

[@MaggiFuchs]

Hahaha, danke! 😅 Irland ist immer eine Reise wert. Ich war vor knapp 20 Jahren mal (meine erste richtige Rucksackreise mit ein paar Freunden - damals allerdings mit einem 60 Liter Rucksack… 😅). Aber seit damals wollte ich immer mal wieder dahin zurück und ich würd auch jetzt sofort wieder fahren.

[@bioniclaura]

Hello from Dublin Maggie, hope you had a fun time in Ireland!

[@spark_6710]

Hello Dublin 👋💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇨🇮💕💞

[@MaggiFuchs]

I had, thank you! I like Ireland very much. I traveled there 20 years ago and have always wanted to go back.

[@Ducayneau]

Irland ist wunderschön. Noch ein informatives Video. Ich habe gerade die „Cabin Zero 28L“ gekauft, die auf Aer Lingus-Flügen akzeptiert wird.

[@MaggiFuchs]

Das stimmt, Irland ist immer eine Reise wert! Ich wünsche dir viele tolle Abenteuer mit deinem neuen Rucksack. Würde mich interessieren, wie du den Rucksack findest. :) Liebe Grüße!

[@Ducayneau]

@@MaggiFuchs Vielen Dank. Mein Ziel sind Langzeitreisen, wahrscheinlich mit meinem Osprey Farpoint 40. Ich habe mich für den CabinZero 28L Classic entschieden und ihn leer auf meinen Rucksack geschnallt. Er soll, wie Sie, mit Billigfliegern verwendet werden. Bisher erfüllt er alle meine Anforderungen für diesen Zweck. Er ist leicht, lässt sich einfach anbringen, hat hochwertige YKK-Reißverschlüsse, robuste Materialien und eine lange Garantie. Die Tasche ist nur geringfügig strukturierter als ein faltbarer Tagesrucksack. Sie wiegt 600-700 Gramm (die Quellen variieren). Außerdem ist am Rucksack ein kostenloser Tracking-Service-Tag namens „Okoban“ angebracht.

[@MaggiFuchs]

Danke! Klingt interessant - auch das mit dem Tracking. 👍

[@hrw3mom103]

Very impressive. We flew LoganAir recently and it was hard to meet their requirements. It sounds like Aer Lingus is worse. I had to laugh when you said you got chocolate on your jeans. Somehow I always get chocolate on my clothing. 😊

[@JonDoesTravel]

Some useful tips there Maggi, thanks a lot 😊

[@paddlegal3097]

LIL, that reminded me of my attempts to zip the compression bags. I think you managed quite well!

[@MaggiFuchs]

That compression cube really had to work hard… 😂

[@adrianmallen1884]

Great video Maggi! I have the very same Osprey collapsible bag, and pack it in my main EDC/light travel bag ( an Osprey Daylite Plus, 20 litres) as a back up in case the Daylite fails on me or gets damaged. So far I haven’t used it but I think I might finally unpack it and put it through its paces.😊

[@mhtammi]

Every time I travel I challenge myself to pack lighter and lighter. For one week or longer I find the 5-4-3-2-1 formula works well and I adapt it for different climates.

[@bitsymanda13]

Thanks, Maggi! Love your videos so much and I'm so impressed at this packing success! Do you know which Osprey bag you have? I'd love to get the same one for my next trip and take inspiration from your light packing!

[@MaggiFuchs]

Glad you liked it! :) Aaaaaah, I knew I forgot something. 😅 It is a packable backpack from Osprey. I added the link to the packing list. :)

[@bitsymanda13]

@@MaggiFuchs you rock! thanks, Maggi!!! ps...such a good call on that usb-c adapter. I wish I'd thought of that before my last trip! I couldn't charge my phone next to my bed or on the plane because I forgot mine!

[@debbieelms-watkiss4742]

Great video. I have the same sleep buds mine can also be used to listen to music films podcasts ect. I wouldn’t take two pairs of ear buds buds. 8 would take the soundcore sleeep buds and a wired earbuds incase I went to sleep. I have a friend that is a airhostest and she said the most lost property are blue tooth ear buds.

[@susie9893]

Yup, I lost my ear buds repeatedly on my last trip. Happily they have a 'find' function with the app so I was able to find them each time. But for my next purchase I'm looking at those over the ear 1s

[@MaggiFuchs]

😂 I'm not surprised, I regularly lose my earplugs too… For me, the two have different uses at the moment. I couldn’t sleep with my Airpods (way too big and the battery runs out after a few hours), but I love that I can switch between noise-canceling and transparency and also use them for work, like making calls or editing my videos. But they are both so small that it’s fine for me to take them both with me. But if they ever integrate both benefits into one product, I'm all for it! 😂

[@susie9893]

@MaggiFuchs don't worry, I'm totally with you. My last trip I took 2 different types of ear buds + 1 pr wired headphones 😆 They don't take up much space and for me these are vital to my sanity when travelling (and yes, I would love a pair that could do everything but I'd probably still take a back up cos eventually 1 pr runs out of juice and has to be recharged)

[@amysuuc]

My Osprey backpack is one of my favorite backpacks. It holds a goodly amount and is so comfortable.

[@DTGMerch]

Good idea!

[@MaggiFuchs]

Thank you! :)

[@_dewinther]

Thanks 💖💖💖

[@VanCrane]

I‘m always amazed at how little some people need for their vacation, I can‘t manage that 😅 But I know that merino wool can go for several days without washing, have you tried that? Greetings from Germany 🤗

[@MaggiFuchs]

Yes, I have. It’s true, after wearing it a few times it usually doesn’t smell for me. But there are other materials that do the same (or are treated with “anti-stink” coatings). I promised a few months ago to do a video on fabrics and what works for me, but I'm massively overthinking it right now and have already rewritten my script 100 times. 😂

[@susie9893]

​@@MaggiFuchs😅

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Hello Maggi 😊 Very beautiful vlog as always ❤. Enjoyed the views and places 👌. And hey, By the way , still waiting for craft videos he he 😃 as new features are added and how you utilize those new features etc etc😊. Its only whenever you get a chance 😊 Enjoy your travel . Have a good day ! 😊

[@MaggiFuchs]

Glad you liked it! I've been testing the new features for a few weeks now. I'm still trying to figure out how best to integrate them into my system, but after a long time I feel like Craft is moving in a direction that excites me again. Let’s hope they continue on this path! 🍀

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

@ 😊thanks for the reply 😊. Yeah me excited for the new features . Have a good day 😊

[@joycem2795]

Hope you like the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen. I had recommended this one as both a moisturizer and sunscreen. Doesn’t sting my eyes at all and is very moisturizing, but not greasy looking.

[@MaggiFuchs]

That was an excellent suggestion. I love it and it doesn’t crawl in my eyes either. I've already repurchased it twice :) Thank you!!! 🤗

[@Beebee192-j7i]

That's a great sunscreen!!

[@hyperpedro2868]

Wow! Good to know. I didn't know Aer Lingus has this stupid rule for the carry on luggage. It is pretty ridiculous. That is the only time where I would prefer flying with Ryanair. 33cm for the height is nothing, and the free check in option not available everywhere makes the policy quite scammy.

[@spark_6710]

Whoa, really !? I didn't know that AerLingus has strange/ very strict luggage rules !! I had checked a few years ago,but I don't remember that ! Have they recently changed it ? I'd love to fly w 'em in their flat bed business class seats someday & eating their vegetarian/ vegan meals ,it looks real good ,maybe the best !! I'm a long time vegetarian( 16 years), once vegan ( 17 years ),still enjoy vegan dishes ,especially on flights ✈️ I'd love to visit Rosslare,Waterford & Dublin ,etc. !!! I'm jealous of you ~!! Lol 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇨🇮💕💞

[@MaggiFuchs]

As far as I know, this rule only applies to short flights, not to transatlantic flights or if you are a club member etc. 🍀 Ireland is stunning, absolutely worth the visit.

[@spark_6710]

I see ! Thanks Maggi !! 👍

[@AthynVixen]

I fly with them regularly and have never had any strict luggage rules so feel there must be more to this ..

[@spark_6710]

@AthynVixen HI. Yea,that's what I originally thought ,too -! Lol. When I checked their luggage rules a couple of years ago ! But,Maggi said the short hauls are more restricted w their luggage allowance ! I only checked for international flights ,so I believe she's right ! Did you fly locally or short flights( usually less than 5 hrs , 4hr flights or even less ) w 'em ? Recently? 💜✈️🇨🇮

[@jeffhokit5046]

Maggi, you didn’t bring your powdered sunscreen? That was a fantastic suggestion from you in an earlier video.

[@bk99911]

What is this Sun thing you speak of? - The people of Ireland. Seriously you don’t need Sunscreen in November in Ireland! Some Vitamin D tablets would be a good idea however.

[@MaggiFuchs]

I ran out a few months ago and I am still waiting for a good sale to restock… 😂 Glad you enjoy using it too! :)

[@MaggiFuchs]

@@bk99911 😂 We were quite lucky and had a few sunny days, and everybody always laughed about “what is that thing on the sky?” “We have not seen that all year…” 😂

[@lbunnygordon1133]

The only thing is warmth for me light puffa not any good yet heavier jacket no good for longterm not carryable in 90 degrees. I have white hair dyed and only thing I like to take care of longterm simply too costly to go to hairdressers and effective dyes not available mostly abroad. You are extremely logical thinking. Any suggestions please? Spain is suing airlines for forcing people to pay extra etc wonder if Uk will do same?? Noticed the merino does nit seem that great in colder climes

[@MaggiFuchs]

As for hair, I haven't found a good solution either. I always dyed my hair dark and it was very difficult to make it look decent while traveling. That‘s why I decided not to dye my hair anymore, but to keep my natural hair color. Although I miss the dark hair every day when I look in the mirror, it's just soooo much easier.

[@alonememe]

Waterproof Convers? Wow. What exactly model is it?

[@MaggiFuchs]

Mine is an older model. But if you google waterproof or Goretex Converse, you should find the current options. :)

[@plentyobass]

How does the Nano Bag tote compare to the Peak Designs packable tote?

[@MaggiFuchs]

For me, they have two different uses. The Nanobag is so tiny and packable and always in my bag as a grocery bag. The Peak Design is more bulky, but it has a zipper, so I usually use it as my “personal item” to keep things with me on the seat when I fly, go to the beach.

[@lynneeie5226]

Ooohkay!!❤️ this! Time for true confessions: so a few years back, my husband & I travelled with small backpacks to Alaska. Toploading & then I saw your Arcane duffel and we switched… a bag we can open is a must! The duffels work well for when we have to bring big warm boots. BUT… we have switched to the Kånken Nr 2 bags (after trying Osprey 26+6) and we pack a PC bag, empty, in the PC section for anything we buy. Because usually we are allowed a carry on & a personal bag for trips to Alaska. So 1 bag outbound & 2 home. But for other trips too - the Kånken Nr 2 is underseat size and has become our favorite. And we travel for two weeks… 😂😂 I surprise myself. I too love a lighter backpack & so this just works & we wear our jackets & warmer layers on the plane because we travel in winter. It is tight tho. So depending on the plans - we switch between the Arcane duffels & the Kånkens. Can also use the Kånken as a personal item with the duffel - but then it all gets heavier 🤷🏼‍♀️. But yeah… I fell in love with the light bag and that was it 😂😂!! That said - we don’t work when away - so camera gear etc is not a thing for us and we share some toiletries & my husband carries the sink washing things as I have asthma meds to carry. Anyway… I LOVED this, Maggi!! Awesome. My husband takes very little - so if I need a pair of flats, he will carry them too. I have travelled alone with the 13 inch Kånken & carried sandals & the washing things… but then I needed a cross body for my toiletries so I like the slightly larger Kånken. Each trip I learn a little more. Awesome video!! (& we do like the Osprey 26+6 but they don’t work for the big boots & sometimes don’t actually fit under the seat depending on where one sits… so they are a regret. But super comfy on the back!) Sorry so long, but this was our journey toward the 18-20 range travel. So - awesome to see this!! You are so minimal sometimes!! I love the range tho one can have in carry on to underseat and how we can each make it work in our own way.

[@MaggiFuchs]

That's right, there are so many different ways to pack and no two trips are the same. How do you like the Kanken? I'm thinking of getting a used one (they were “in style" a few years ago and now everyone seems to be selling them, so maybe I can get a good deal). But I've heard that the straps are quite uncomfortable - what do you think?

[@lynneeie5226]

Hi Maggi, I love mine - but I have noticed if I pack it “heavy” and carry it - as I did recently around town all day, then I have to carry it over both shoulders vs just off one. But other than that, I have no issues & I like the straps. I think the laptop versions are definitely the way to go as they have some padding. But it is thin & I can see how some may not like them. But they don’t bother me any more than any other bag 🤷🏼‍♀️… I am not sure that is helpful! I am 174 for comparison. And my Kånken has become my go-to for daily use & grocery shopping & travel… so I am very pleased with it! 🎄🥰 Happy Advent!

[@lynneeie5226]

174cm

[@Woeschhuesli]

@@MaggiFuchsYou can get padded additions for the strap that work fine. The Kanken with a laptop compartment has them built in. The straps are comfortable as long you don‘t stuff the bag really full and heavy, which isn‘t the point anyway! I like the fully opening access and the shape that stands up, also the handles to grab quickly rather than the straps. I got the 15“ with padded laptop compartment in a cute design secondhand, an unwanted and unused gift, $25!! But I have used the 13“ simple one plenty for travel, I don‘t need much, just got the additional strap pads.

[@amandant]

😅😅so little belongings

[@elaineo1985]

Hope you had a great time in Ireland 💚 why don’t you want to check in your luggage, it’s free with Aer Lingus. We always travel Aer Lingus and have never had an issue with cabin luggage. We daughter is just back from a school trip to Heidelberg. They had checked in luggage 10kg and her cabin bag is a big sports bag which fit under the seat in front of her. Baggage claim was really quick in Frankfurt and Dublin. We had the same experience when we went to visit family in France

[@MaggiFuchs]

I guess I’m just being stubborn…. 😅 I like it best when I can travel with hand luggage only, because I don't have to bother with checking in luggage or waiting in line or at the baggage claim and can just walk in and out of the airport. 😂 But the others in my group checked their bags and it wasn't a problem. And you're right, especially in Dublin with the kiosks it was very easy to drop off luggage!

[@susie9893]

@@MaggiFuchs for me it's paranoia about theft or loss. But I also like to travel light - less likely to lose things

[@MaggiFuchs]

Yes!!! That too!!! And I would be way too lazy to repack my bag so I can check it…. 😂

[@susie9893]

@@MaggiFuchs for me it's the constant shuffling thru my bag trying to find stuff I *know* I put there that's the killer (of joy)

[@PotatoSpudRucking]

I didnt know your family is irish I thought you were austrian 😅

[@MaggiFuchs]

I am Austrian and so is my family that traveled with me. 🙃

[@PotatoSpudRucking]

@ ohhhh, i thought you were visiting some family in ireland 🤣

[@MaggiFuchs]

No, I brought them along… 😅

[@Lee_Proffit]

5:55 - Sun screen in Ireland ? 🤣🤣 I know women who take a bigger bag on their dates, I will show them this video 🙂

[@MaggiFuchs]

😂 We actually had some sunny days, but the Irish seemed very confused about this unknown glowing ball in the sky…. 😂 I had to laugh at your comment about the date. I guess if I show up on a date with a bag that size, it would mean I am moving in!!! 😂🏡💪

[@Lee_Proffit]

@@MaggiFuchs I will pass it on and show them that they have competition 🤣🤣

[@missmayflower]

You can get sun damage even on a cloudy day.

[@Lee_Proffit]

@@missmayflower You would struggle in Ireland 🙂

[@MaggiFuchs]

Maybe I bring the sun to Ireland, because every time I go there it’s sunny… 🤣 So I wear sunscreen everyday. 💪

[@AthynVixen]

Only ever flown Aer Lingus and never had any issues with carryons. They are quite reasonable with personal items etc.. I feel there must have been more to this than generalising about their regulations. Also Aer Lingus is not a budget airline like Ryan Air or Easy Jet.

[@MaggiFuchs]

I don’t feel I’m generalizing, these are the rules on regional flights and the ones that applied to my ticket. I would not even mind paying extra to bring my bag on board, but on the flight home, that was not even an option so customers are forced to check their carry-on items. So basically they took a service that used to be free away - especially considering they are not really a budget airline.

[@Beebee192-j7i]

​@@MaggiFuchsAer Lingus are not a budget airline.