Travel Packing List - Do You Carry These Things?

[@MarkWiens]

Great to hear that, and glad you want to move to Thailand for a while, that's a great decision. As you know, nearly everything is available in Thailand!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes that can work, depending on how long your trip is!

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, glad you packed pretty light as well. It really is the way to go and to be comfortable!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Judy, awesome to hear about your trip, that's going to be an incredible experience. Lightweight is definitely the way to go, especially in Africa!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, ah, great to hear you use the sling bag too. I've used it for a few years now and still love it. Yah, good idea with the headlamp, I should have included that in my list. I have one also, and it comes really handy for reading at night. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Yah, I agree, as long as you can still easily manage what you carry with you, that's what matters!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, yes I am a Christian! Glad to hear you'll be traveling to Asia for your honeymoon, sounds like a lot of fun and you've lined up some good locations. All the best thank you so much for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Philip, ha, thanks for sharing your story! Yah, as I mentioned below, will try to make a video about how I afford travel, but I mostly make a living by freelance writing, my blogs, and selling my ebooks from my blogs. Glad you travel with just carry on too!

[@MarkWiens]

Good to hear that Nomen, thanks for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, I was there about 5 years ago just for a few weeks and didn't make it to Machu Picchu, so I don't have really any specific suggestions other than just go and enjoy. Make sure you check the weather and also bring your hiking gear! Have a great trip!

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, glad you reduced, and like we've both said, it's not about trying to eliminate everything, it's about how you feel comfortable!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, that's a great thought, and I do understand. But I think exchanging some of the t-shirt for button down shirts wouldn't add too much weight / space. And like I mentioned in the article - to me it's not about packing light - it's about packing comfortable, so whatever comfortable means to you, that's the best way to pack!

[@MarkWiens]

Hi, I have just a no-brand universal adapter, yes works with any kind of power and any kind of socket - there are many different plugs in it. If you look at the article I posted in the description box of this videos, I linked to the same one I have.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Ekasit, yes, good suggestions!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Jeni, very cool, I think that you'll find you can even fit some fashion clothing in your bag and still be light. All the best for your trip!

[@MarkWiens]

Good question! That's the problem, I really like the leatherman and it's so useful, but yes, has to be checked in. So if you're planning to only hand carry and fly, it's probably best to just pick up a small knife once you arrive. I sometimes travel with it, sometimes not.

[@MarkWiens]

Very cool, thanks a lot for watching Captain!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Jan, thanks for sharing, I may have to check some of that out too.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, thanks a lot, yes I agree, it's a lot of fun to go supermarket shopping in another country.

[@MarkWiens]

Good to hear from you, coming soon, you'll be here for Songkran!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you for watching, glad to hear you're coming to Asia!

[@MarkWiens]

Great, hope you have a good trip next week!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey David, good to hear that. We all definitely learn from experience!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Magnus, I let me wife carry the osprey! I love it, but it doesn't offer much protection for a laptop, that's why I know carry the north face. Both great packs to choose from, but the north face has better protection for a laptop.

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, lock is for that. I haven't had a problem, but it's always good to take safety measures.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Brandon, I actually have a no-name brand adapter, that I picked up in Thailand (probably made it China). If you click on the article that goes with this video, I linked to an adapter that looks exactly the same as the one I have... minus the brand name.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, cool, thanks for watching. I prefer the one I use because I think it's safer, the waist one never feels too secure for me.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot, hope you have a great time visiting Bangkok!

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, that's the best way to learn, by experience!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey cool to hear that, hope you have an awesome trip!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for sharing Tsering, and very good tip!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, this is a good point Oscar!

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, thanks a lot for sharing. I do love how light the Osprey pack are, and if it wasn't for my laptop, I'd probably still be using the Talon 44 as well!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Pascal, yes, I normally get a free city map at the guest house or tourist office upon arriving.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, thank you very much. I will keep uploading videos, going to start 2 per week. Thanks for watching and greetings to Argentina from Thailand!

[@MarkWiens]

That would be cool Jimmy! Thanks a lot for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

No, mine broke a while ago... and never bought a new one. But of course, that would be a good thing to bring if you have one!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Mari, yah, that's a great thing to have. I'm thinking about getting one too!

[@MarkWiens]

You're welcome, I appreciate you support!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Andy, this lasts as long as you want it to, I keep these same supplies, but for instance when a t-shirt is worn out, I'll exchange it for a new one.

[@MarkWiens]

Jamin! Great to hear from you man. Hope you're doing well too!

[@MarkWiens]

Great, thanks for sharing Eman!

[@MarkWiens]

That's ok, however you're comfortable is the best way to travel!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, I originally just came, and I enjoyed it so much that I've since just traveld and been based in Thailand. I make money mostly by freelance writing about travel and food, my blogs, e-books which I sell on my blogs, and a bit of advertising. I'll try to make a video in the future explaining this very subject!

[@MarkWiens]

This is correct, because I mostly travel to warm destinations. If I travel to a cold place in the future, I'll make another travel packing video about cold weather!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Terry, I just buy razors and use soap for shaving cream... but that being said I'm 1/2 Chinese and I don't get too much facial hair, so I only have to shave 1 time a week or so!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, great to hear you'll be going to Korea soon! I like the North Face better, mainly because it caters to my laptop. If I didn't carry a laptop, I would probably use the Osprey. Are you planning to travel with a laptop? So hope that can help you... Maybe you can go to the store and try some on, see how they feel, and how it will suit you, before making a decision. Hope you have a lot of fun!

[@MarkWiens]

Haha, that's a different style, but whatever you feel comfortable with!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey David, true, but at the same time, even if you're big, you still don't need too many clothes at any single time!

[@MarkWiens]

No problem, glad you found it useful and thanks for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Terry, no actually if I fly I don't bring the leatherman... it would make it through security. I'm alright without the hip support as I keep my bag pretty light. Good suggestions. I need to get a table top tripod!

[@MarkWiens]

Hah, ok, I will do one when I have a chance!

[@MarkWiens]

Cool, glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, good tip, thanks for sharing!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, for internet I normally just use it at a hotel or my apartment. Wifi is pretty well available in Thailand. As for prescriptions, I think if you carry a prescription you should be able to get what you need, but I'm not totally sure.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, oh yes, that's a waterproof bag which I carry my chargers, hard drives and other small electronics in. Mostly keeps them separate and also extra waterproof.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Sam, I bet you've got a pretty good system too!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for sharing Nicolas!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, thanks a lot. Yes, a suit or a button shirt is a good idea too!

[@ranyw]

I've said it before the reason I keep watching is Mark is so humble. God bless and keep up the great work.

[@MarkWiens]

Awesome to hear that!

[@MarkWiens]

That's a good way to put it!

[@MarkWiens]

I use the Talon 44 and it's perfect for me, but you can always use a bigger bag and try to not fill it.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, thanks a lot for your support. I make a little from these videos, but I make more from freelance writing and selling my travel ebooks.

[@MarkWiens]

Great to hear that!

[@MrOldestPerson]

man..migrationology is living the dream. Take care in your travels , really wonderful and straight to the point videos that are easy for the mind to grasp.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks for watching, glad you agree!

[@fredrikwaara1400]

Dear Mark! A little note about buying clothes in South East Asia. This my be just fine if one is thin and not too tall, butI know first hand that if you are a little chubby (like me), or very tall, buying clothes in SEA can be very hard. A couple of years ago I spent the better part of a day running around one of Manillas megalmalls (Mall of Asia I think it was), trying to find clothes that fit. I wore L-XL, at home, but in the end I had to settle for piké-shirts that sat like tank-tops and was I think 3XL or 4XL (yeah, sizes are not the same). Had a similar experience in Thailand, at Ko Chang, trying to buy a pair of shorts. The only thing I could find that fit were a pair of getto-lloking things that probably was meant to be much baggier than they were on me. Have friends with similar experiences, so these days I bring all clothes from home. Thats worth considering if you're a little bit plus size. Anyway, thanks for some great videos... /Freddy

[@madeinaotearoanz]

Fredrik Waara Yes agree!

[@305663]

Agree, and it gets even more difficult for women with C-cup or bigger.

[@chiaraippoliti]

But you can still buy those things online if you're staying in the place for a month or more.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot, good tip too!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, I'm based in Thailand.

[@MarkWiens]

It's 33L, so big enough to fit quite a bit. Thanks for the suggestions, I will look into compression sacks. Do you have any specific ones you use? Yah, I previously had a micro towel, and I lost it, so I should get a new one!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Jeo, I do a combination of freelance writing and also through blogging. More about this soon.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Ken, yah, if I fly I leave out the leatherman! I made this video while I was in my apartment and sort of forgot about that!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Carolyn!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot Hayley!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you!

[@MarkWiens]

Hi Kyi, no, I never check in my laptop, I carry this bag by hand carry. If I take a flight I don't carry the leatherman tool knife, but everything else I can bring in my hand carry. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@danicamarie84]

This is great! My husband and I are going to the Philippines for 29 days and this was SO helpful. I'm taking a backpack similar to the size of yours and my husband is taking a larger one that he goes camping with. This has given me hope that I will be able to fit all of my items in my smaller sized (in comparison to his) backpack. Thanks so much!!

[@MarkWiens]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey great video Kristen, and good to see the female perspective, thanks for sharing!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, I think I had just gone to the ATM when I made this video. I normally travel with 2 credit cards, 1 for backup. However, I would take almost all the cash and the credit cards and store them in my "in pants" wallet and then just keep a small amount (like 1 days worth) in my wallet in my front pocket. The "in pants" wallet is just a great way to avoid being pick-pocketed.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey yah, I'm 1/2 Chinese and 1/2 German, but both my parents were born in the US.

[@MarkWiens]

That's a tough question, I'm not sure I have a great answer, but I'll say Chengdu, China, to explore Sichuan food!

[@MarkWiens]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it!

[@perdomot]

Excellent advice. I'm going to Japan next month and always pack light. Another good idea for clothes is to take stuff you don't mind leaving behind. I usually need new socks and underwear so I tend to leave these behind in the trash at the hotel. Leaves more room for any goodies I buy.

[@MarkWiens]

Hah, that's a good way to do it as well! I just don't like shopping that much!

[@DragoonNoR]

One thing that I always always always carry with me on the road is a couple of rolls of toilet paper, especially in more rustic, exotic travels. It has saved me more than once.

[@lukebecker1990]

+Cool C lmao

[@andrewmason8952]

James my first trip to Manila Philippines, hopped off the plane and went to a public toilet just outside the airport and they had no toilet paper ( they wash their arses rather than wipe) I purchased a guide book before I left......was a little waxy but it did the trick best money spent

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, most of the time.

[@MarkWiens]

Hey Veslemøy, thanks for the comment. Next time pack comfortable for yourself!

[@MarkWiens]

Hi Gaurav, yah, if I only use carry on, I don't carry that tool.

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Maria, yup!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks a lot Unna!

[@MarkWiens]

Hey, thanks for the tip. I've thought about one of those, but never tried it yet. I'll look into it, thanks for the suggestion. The question is... do you carry your valuables (not money, but computer or things like that) with you, or leave them in the hotel when you go out?

[@MarkWiens]

Hi Rami, I use a Canon 550d and a Mac. Thanks for watching!

[@MarkWiens]

Thanks Ed!

[@MarkWiens]

Ha, Mom's know best!

[@MarkWiens]

Yes, this is true.

[@denisesancan9715]

I love that you bring a mini Bible, My Dear. So do I---and a mini journal, too. Safe travels!!!!

[@MarkWiens]

Haha, yes I undertand!

[@Motorcycology]

Great video and useful information. I'm in the process of retiring from my long term career and moving on to something else. I've got lots of interests, travel being one of them. I appreciate that you are a smart and articulate, positive person and it makes a big difference to me when watching, reading, or listening to your Vlogs. Good job Mark and thanks.