Trip Review: 3 Weeks in Croatia with a 24L Backpack

Trip review of a recent trip I took to Croatia in September. Packing list below 👇
Destination: Croatia
Season/weather: September; 55-85°F (13-29°C); mostly sunny with occasional rain
Trip Length: 3 weeks
Pack: Evergoods CPL24L
Base weight: 11.6 lbs (5.3 kg)
Total weight: 14.4 lbs (6.5 kg)
Lighterpack: lighterpack.com/r/c3f41y
Photo Gallery: imgur.com/gallery/eIYzpda
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Trip Review 3 Weeks in Croatia Contents:
0:00 - Intro and Overview
0:11 - Clothes
1:59 - Electronics
3:30 - Toiletries
4:07 - Misc Gear
5:05 - Money Strategy
5:33 - Packing the CPL
7:09 - What Worked and Didn't Work
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Packing List (Product Links Below):
Backpack and Cubes:
(1) Main Pack - Evergoods CPL24
(1) Packing Cube - Medium Eagle Creek compression
(1) Gear pouch - CLC (7”x6”; 18 x 15cm)
(1) Daypack - Matador Freefly 16L
Clothes:
(1) Short sleeve button shirt - Prana Cayman (poly)
(1) Long sleeve sun shirt - Patagonia High Moss (nylon/poly)
(1) Pants - Kuhl Renegade Rock Pants (nylon)
(2) Shorts - Quicksilver and Zero Exposure (both poly)
(3) T-shirt - Hanes Men’s Sport Cool Dri (100% poly)
(1) Hat - REI Screeline cap
(3) Underwear - Generic synthetic
(3) Socks - Synthetic
(1) Shoes - Merrell Vibram Barefoot
(1) Belt - Patagoina
(1) Sandals - Xero Z-Trail EV
(1) Windbreaker jacket - Outdoor Research Helium ii
Electronics:
(1) Travel adapter - CARD 4-Pro
(1) Car charger - Random brand
(1) Battery pack - Anker PowerCore 10000
(1) (2) USB cord - 6ft and 3 ft
(1) eReader - Boox Nova 3
(1) Head phones - Aftershokz Aeropex
(1) Phone - Google Pixel 3
Toiletries:
(1) Toiletry bag - Eagle Creek Pack-it Isolate quick trip XS
(1) Soap case - Matador Flatpak
(1) Shampoo bar - Trader Joe’s brand
(1) Comb - Unbreakable plastic
(1) Deodorant - Crystal potassium alum (1.5 oz)
(1) Hand sanitizer - Mini 2 oz bottle
(1) Tooth brush - Regular size with end broken off
(1) Tooth paste - Travel tube
(1) Hair gel - in small 14cc GoTubb
(1) Fingernail clippers - Regular size
(1) Laundry detergent - Sea to Summit pocket laundry wash
(1) Sink stopper - Generic universal
(1) Razor - disposable
(1) Sunscreen - travel sized Neutrogena
(1) Earplugs - Foam in plastic case
(1) First aid - Ibuprofen, Dramamine, Leukotape (for blisters)
Misc:
(1) Pen
(1) Pencil
(1) Sunglasses and case
(1) Instant coffee
(1) Travel towel - Matador Nanor Large
(1) Water bottle - Vapur Element 1L
(1) Clip lock - Nite-Ize S-Biner micro lock
(1) Notebook - 3”-5” (~A7)
(1) Carabiner clip - Hero clip mini
(1) Games - Air Deck playing cards, 6 dice, pigs
(1) Sleep Mask
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💼 - Seen In Video
Bags:
CPL24L: onebagtravels.com/refer/evergoods-civic-panel-loader/
Packing Cube, Eagle Creek Medium
onebagtravels.com/refer/eagle-creek-medium-cube/
CLC Pouches: amzn.to/35YeckO
Jackets:
Patagonia Houdini
onebagtravels.com/refer/patagonia-houdini/
Electronics:
CARD 4-Pro International Travel Adapter: amzn.to/2Qgvgf7
Anker PowerCore Redux PD: amzn.to/2Qg6hsj
Aftershokz Aeropex: amzn.to/3vJaqsx
Boox Nova 3 eReader: amzn.to/3plmxdW
Toiletries:
Eagle Creek quick Trip Toiletry Kit:
onebagtravels.com/refer/eagle-creek-specter-quick-trip-rei/
Crystal Solid Alum Deodorant: amzn.to/337gZGq
Matador Flatpak Soap Case:
onebagtravels.com/refer/matador-flatpak-soap-case/
Misc:
Heroclip Mini: amzn.to/3kUQWgE
Microlock Carabiner: amzn.to/2AQoJA8
Eagle Creek Hidden Wallet: onebagtravels.com/refer/eagle-creek-hidden-pocket-travel-wallet/
Matador Freefly 16L Daypack: onebagtravels.com/refer/matador-freefly-16/
Matador Nano Dry Travel Towel Large
onebagtravels.com/refer/matador-towel-large/
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[@wabeebe]

Some good ideas. My wife and I plan on doing slow travel in a couple of years and leaving the US for good. We will take a carry on suitcase and ebag motherlode. We will need a little more as we will not be coming back. I would love to have a Google Fi plan but I understand if you are out of the US for a year they cut the plan. Hoping in a few years they will expand the plan.

[@OneBagTravels]

That's gonna be an awesome trip! I've heard the same thing about Google Fi, that they will shut down your account if you're out of the US for too long.

[@m0cheeze]

THANKS for the great video. what size heroclip is that? which size is your favorite? thinking about getting one

[@OneBagTravels]

Glad you liked it =) The red one is the mini. I have another blue one in small size. The mini is good for most things, but it's a little small sometimes for chairs and the edge of tables. Small is probably the most versitile.

[@ADawn]

I don't know how you did it. I usually carry 36 to 42 l, even if it's just a week.

[@OneBagTravels]

Being a warm area helps because I didn't need as many clothes

[@jgsk78]

Man you're so you my alley, trail gloves, zero sandals, backpacks 😆!!!

[@OneBagTravels]

The trail gloves are comfortable for day hikes, but I took them on a 50 mile backpacking trip last year and my feet hurt so much 😆 probably need to break them in more for longer trips like that.

[@MRetoastet]

Great video. I already have most of the things you mentioned and they work great. I have one question. Your lightweight rain jacket... in the video it's a Patagonia but in your description you stated it's an Outdoor Research Helium II. Which model is the Patagonia one?

[@OneBagTravels]

You're right! I have two jackets and I mix up the brands 😆 The little red packable jacket in the video is the Patagonia Houdini, it's more of a wind shirt but has a DWR coating and will keep you dry in light rains. It's better in warmer climates than a full-on heavy rain jacket.

[@MRetoastet]

@@OneBagTravels Thank you so much for clarifying :D I'm looking for a jacket just like that. I'll order that for my next trip. I really like your videos and your style. I found some nice things through your videos.

[@anomalily]

With regards to the plastic bags- i know a lot of travelers that swear by the stasher silicone ziploc bags. you can microwave and Sous vide cook in them! Good for other things, too.

[@OneBagTravels]

That's a great idea! I was thinking a reusable ziploc would be perfect for travel.

[@sarahschrock3511]

Would love to see your review of scrubba vs standard dry bag vs sink stopper for laundry. Big difference in weight and cost and I wonder if it would be worth it...

[@OneBagTravels]

Me too! I saw a lot of positive reviews on the Scrubba, but it's also $$$. It's basically a dry bag with ridges, so seems like a regular cheap dry bag would work just as good?

[@arlenealennox3136]

I just use a gallon ziploc for laundry if there isn’t a sink stopper. It can be used for something else, too.

[@OneBagTravels]

@@arlenealennox3136 That's a great solution too!

[@jgsk78]

Hey buy why extra packable backpack if your main bag is only 24l?

[@OneBagTravels]

Good point. It's probably not necessary with a pack this small, but I still don't like to carry the entire thing around all day if I don't have to. Like if I'm going to the beach it's nice to have a small bag to just bring a towel, sunscreen, water etc.

[@anomalily]

I don’t know why I watched this when it popped up as i already know how to one bag travel and my next trip is to Lapland 😂 but I am Croatian and I love your packing Videos. Very calming.

[@OneBagTravels]

That sounds like an amazing trip! Glad you enjoyed the video =)

[@Epitopi]

Cool to read it on reddit and then watch it here :)

[@OneBagTravels]

I'm everywhere! 😆

[@teachervivi8510]

Hi, that bag fits as personal item on a flight?

[@OneBagTravels]

It depends on your airline, it fit on mine but check your airlines restrictions, they're all different.

[@MrJed_s]

Love the idea of taking some pigs!

[@OneBagTravels]

Fun and tiny! 🐖🐖

[@timhell8420]

Good Review 👍🏻

[@OneBagTravels]

Thanks! =)

[@mdubb4855]

Android e-ink reader. Nice!

[@OneBagTravels]

Android for the win. I replaced my kindle because I was frustrated with the proprietary format of their books. Android lets you basically download and read books in almost any format.

[@dorcasowens1210]

I have traveled to 9 countries. I quit washing clothes with soap. I use Baking Soda. A small amount of soda and water will clean clothing, rinse out well, deoderizes and sanitizes. I also use it for brushing my teeth.

[@OneBagTravels]

Interesting, I've heard of adding baking soda to your laundry, but not replacing the detergent. It's cheap and easy to get so this could be a great solution to laundry on the road. I would love to hear more about how well it works compared to detergent, and your process for washing. How much do you use per load, do you wash in the sink, dry bag or washing machine, do you need to soak first, does it wash out easily or leave a powdery residue? Thanks!

[@SiXiS4]

if you want to see croatia properly you need a car /motorbike

[@OneBagTravels]

I concur, especially in the north.