Unpack from Iceland! // 7 days!

[@cjyreed8321]

Thank you for actually showing a truly minimal bag! I also appreciate how your journal & art supplies were more valuable than extra outfits "to look cute in all the photos" as I've heard other supposed Minimalist Parkers proclaim.

[@sydneysunnyray]

Your welcome. My goal was to stay warm while camping in a car! That's very different to going to Paris or London. I was happy to wear my sweater. That was cute enough for me. 😁

[@zdb369]

Loved the journal! So inspiring! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

[@sydneysunnyray]

@@zdb369 I hope to share my journal soon. I had a baby who is keeping me busy. So I'm a bit mia. Definitely recommend a travel journal. It makes me so happy to reminisce about traveling.

[@zdb369]

Congrats on the baby! ❤👶🏻 Hopefully will have an opportunity to give travel journal a try :)

[@kyliewebb8948]

I love the way you done this video when you got back instead of when you were packing so much more helpful

[@sydneysunnyray]

I felt like that makes it more practical... Sometimes I find out I didn't need something.

[@Flatability]

I'm quite impressed that you managed to pack so small. Great journal by the way. thanks for sharing.

[@blueamenaa749]

Your sweater is beautiful. Your journal too. Great video.❤

[@sydneysunnyray]

Thank you! ❤️ I filled up my journal. I hope to make a flip through one day!

[@blueamenaa749]

@@sydneysunnyray you re welcome. I wish I could see it. It's so cool. Take care.

[@ginny4e]

Loved the idea of keeping a journal! I am not that artistic, but pasting the tickets and stuff seems really practical!

[@sydneysunnyray]

Totally! I always came back with paper goods and it is much more memorable in my journal. You can always do this during the trip or afterwards!

[@debbielynn5306]

Thank you for sharing this video! This is the way I like to travel as well, as a plus size woman even. 😉 We are cruising to Alaska for 7 days and this is the way we are going…in a personal item bag. 👍🥰 My back pack is slightly larger than yours and I won’t be bringing a journal so I just know I can make it work….again. I appreciate your sharing with us! (And please ignore the insensitive comments, they just aren’t ready to take the plunge and try).

[@sydneysunnyray]

@@debbielynn5306 have fun in Alaska! Sounds like a fun trip.

[@Poeticrebellion]

Your journal is beautiful.

[@anneinauckland2318]

That is an awesome and inspiring way to pack!

[@ckgonzales6743]

it's amazing what can fit in the Kanken classic. I've got one too and the one thing I wish it had was bigger side pockets for my water bottle, otherwise a fantastic little bag.

[@sydneysunnyray]

I've used mine so much that it looks horrible at this point. I'm ok with that. As for the side pocket, you can buy an add on so that it will fit a water bottle! It slips into the existing pocket. Check out their website. There might be a few on the used market or on Amazon, as well.

[@michellep1529]

Wow! You made that sweater yourself! Amazing! And it does look like a sweater from Iceland!

[@sydneysunnyray]

I got the yarn and pattern from a previous trip to Iceland! No regrets. So, it is pretty authentic and warm.

[@AnnieGill7]

@@sydneysunnyrayand truely beautiful!

[@chrischris7003]

I agree with the sandles. I don't like having to wear boots all the time. Something to give your feet a break is nice!

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Wow - you have great packing skills - I try but somehow end up taking more than I need on any of my travels!

[@sydneysunnyray]

I will play through how and when I will use each item. I usually want to use everything more than once. If I only think I'll use it, I will plan on buying it if needed (assuming it is something I can purchase).

[@cs4849]

I was surprised at how small a percentage was made up by clothes. I pretty much only bring clothes, very minimal toiletries, and my phone and iPad (loaded with books). We have a trip coming up to Norway and are just taking a carry-on, so I’m focusing on silk and merino base layers, with just one sweater and jacket that I’ll wear on the plane. I bought gorgeous lopapeysa as my souvenir in Iceland. I found it in a thrift shop in Akureyri, for a fraction of the cost of the ones in gift shops.

[@sydneysunnyray]

Oh. Yes. I can't live without my travel journal. I used to bring my iPad as well but I found it too big and my phone is better equipped. Happy travels! Good tip about thrifting! Iceland has some serious winter gear, I bet thrifting is fun.

[@AnnieGill7]

Wonderful video! So smart how you packed! Great tips as well. You are a skilled and bright gal! Also your drawing/painting is beautiful!

[@lynneeie5226]

This is among my top 3 favorite packing videos on KZbin & hope you make more for future trips!

[@JosephFrancisBurton]

I am a frequent business traveler (in fact I am in TN about 5 times every year - I love it there) and this was fun to see your packing ideas. I have never been to Iceland, but been to Finland, Sweden, Norway many times - and like you I try to leave room for the warm clothing that I will purchase up there. I tend to pack heavier than you, unfortunately I have to bring stuffy business clothes along with my hiking/camping clothes LOL I cannot believe you forgot your nail clippers - the most important items on the plane are nail clippers, ear plugs and I would list FOOD but that is not that as important on international travel. I LOVE your travel journal and water colors - but you are so much more artistic than me - my travel journal is just my boring old cursive writing LOL thank you for the video.

[@sydneysunnyray]

Oh! Business travel is completely different! I applaud you for mixing both pleasure and business in your travels! That is hard. I had food with me. Lol I guess I took it out to 'clean up'. I usually have snacks from home and travel. Glad that you enjoy my travel journal. It is hard work and often a day behind or blank spaces to draw in later. Thanks for watching!

[@yessica3420]

I love seeing what different people take on their trips! Did you hand knit the scarf, headband, and fingerless gloves?

[@lz738]

I fee like this wouldn't work for plus-sized women like me, whose clothing takes up more room, and also, I hate wearing any clothing more than once before washing them. (Not one of those people who can wear my jeans three days in a row - that super grosses me out!) I'm going to Japan in the fall with only a carry-on spinner and a backpack. I'm taking just 3 outfits (which are doubling as sleepwear), plus the clothes I'll be wearing, and several packets of laundry detergent. I'm hoping everything will fit. And that doesn't leave much room for bringing home souvenirs. But I've heard it's really difficult to get around Japan with large suitcases. So nervous!

[@sydneysunnyray]

@@lz738This is just my experience for my camper van trip in Iceland. I was in Japan last-last summer. I wore clothes a few times before washing. Also, I packed totally differently (I was going to a different place and I was pregnant). I packed one bag only half way and packed a carry on personal suitcase (for under the seat of the airplane). By the end I had a full suitcase (carryon) and max personal item. We sent one bought item by mail (the store offered the service and it was cheap). You can look into luggage shipment in Japan (from hotel to hotel), like Yamato. Also, I think every hotel we stayed at had self service laundry, even the hostel! (Free or pay) And don't be scared to mail things back home. You got this.

[@leslieannehill6880]

You made that! Wow!

[@mouthofthesouth3903]

Great little clip! I think we can all do without some of the pathetic comments on here…. I loved it anyway

[@leslieannehill6880]

excellent!

[@latachia_2981]

I use my Kanken for travel as well. What kind of( Brand) packing cube was that you used? I have been wanting to get one & yours looks like it is the perfect fit for the Kanken.

[@ljclay02]

They are Travelon packing cubes. I have the same ones. Mine came in a pack of 3, each a different size.

[@teacherfinaofficial]

Amazing but... I can't fit my stuff in that personal bag...anyway enjoy😃

[@dawncrossland3028]

I Would Have Much Rather Had Those Tevas, than the Journal, but CAN’T Live w/out the KEENS!! 💙

[@sydneysunnyray]

Yes! I love my Tevas and will wear them everywhere possible. Not really possible in Iceland. Lol. Keens did well in Iceland, and mine have repair holes.

[@dawncrossland3028]

Oh! You Have a Greyhound! ❤️

[@sydneysunnyray]

Yes! He's name is Mike. (Raced: Bionic Mike)

[@dawncrossland3028]

@@sydneysunnyray I Had a Beautiful Blue Fawn Italian Greyhound,Bentley who we Lost, on My Husband’s Birthday,in November. He Was 3 Months shy of his 17th Birthday. I Will Miss That dog til the day I Die. Enjoy Mike So Much. 💙

[@sydneysunnyray]

@@dawncrossland3028 see! They a really special dogs! Thank you for sharing Bentley. ❤️❤️❤️

[@medioreblatherskite]

Super impressive! What size is your Kanken bag?

[@sydneysunnyray]

Hi! It is the"classic" Kanken, 16l. 😀

[@joni1]

I did the same thing when travelling to Ireland for a week. I used the same bag! So easy!

[@VTK72]

❤❤❤

[@renegaderese]

Hello. Do you happen to know where you got the little scissors? I have bangs and always need to trim them.

[@marilynm5024]

What's the brand name of backpack straps you bought?

[@sydneysunnyray]

Fjallraven (the Kanken brand). I bought a color that doesn't match my bag. There are many "add ons" to the Kanken available.

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

Did the bag hurt your back at all? I’m looking to get this as my one and only travel bag

[@sydneysunnyray]

I bought the fjallraven kanken strap pads. This helped a lot. I traveled before without them and it hurt a bit. I only had my bag packed and on my back in the airport. This trip we got a van and I unpacked my bag to use. So there wasn't a lot of transfer travel cause we slept in the van. Hope this is helpful. I don't always pack like this but it is one of my favorite bags.

[@carableu]

Is that the Kanken No 2? BTW, your sweater is beautiful!

[@sydneysunnyray]

It is the classic with added strap pads. Thank you! ❤️

[@maryburger1232]

No way would that work for me🤣, my feet are a European size 43 and im a " big" girl, a european size 50/52 on top and my trousers are a size 42/44 and im always cold.

[@elizabethmorris197]

I was very impressed with this. What size is your Kanken backpack?

[@julesstone7990]

Hey loved this! I just have one question. Where did you get the sandals/flip flops from please? I live in UK so maybe they don't sell them here? I have just subscribed x

[@sydneysunnyray]

They are Teva. They have a UK website. They are usually on display at camping stores. I love them! I am very rough on sandals in the summer. I will wear them in the mud, rain, river, whatever!

[@ashrafnoorwala8470]

Washing up what u take off at night and hanging them to dry on hot towel rack overnight is a smart idea, specially if you carry easy hanwashable, drip dry, no crease fabric tops and bottoms. I find light weight georgettes to be the most suitable as they have a good fall and look good; they dont loose their shape, colour doesnt run, are comfortable to wear as they dont cling and allow air to flow around and keep your body cool, and best if all are easy to wash n quick to dry with ni need to iron.

[@maryburger1232]

Not everyone stays in places with hot towel racks , so your stuff is still wet the next morning when you need it !

[@ashrafnoorwala8470]

Ez

[@user-zg2ws2hh6u]

I always have a small rope, to hang my clothes, to dry.

[@savannahbanks]

Interesting. We’ll done. I take less for two months!

[@sydneysunnyray]

Awesome! I don't always pack like this. Different trips, times, and life situations, but this felt natural for the time.

[@monicapangandaheng1505]

whys the size of the bag

[@leo9966]

You are so unbelievable beautiful

[@michellekeeling3392]

Could you not have used your tiny scissors to cut your nails?

[@mouthofthesouth3903]

Why the need for this petty question? Have you heard of curiosity that killed the cat? Buzz away

[@jacmaclar]

How many liters is your Kanken and is it the 15?

[@sydneysunnyray]

Yes. The classic kanken. 😀