The 246 things we’re packing for a year of travel

[@AnnleeLi]

You need more than 2 pairs of socks! I found while backpacking that it is underwear and socks that are your bottleneck for when you need to do laundry. The more underwear and socks you have, the less you have to do laundry since you can rewear t-shirts/pants.

[@rebeccaazar7629]

But they’re probably thinking about hand washing and hang dry which is definitely doable! But yeah I agree with you

[@SaltyBa83]

she packed 4 socks, watch again

[@nicolethompson2399]

I still can't wrap my head around how people re-wear already worn clothing. Do they not feel soiled to yall?

[@drewrichardson8789]

4 undies.bras and socks.

[@thelovelyladye1133]

@@nicolethompson2399 For me, depends on what the day looked like. I CANNOT re-wear airplane clothes, they feel germy and "soiled" like you said. But going out to lunch, museums, office... Can definitely re-wear pants and undershirts. I don't typically re-wear tops, which is why I pack extras...don't want to spend precious travel time doing laundry. But I'm working on packing less so that's a trade-off that has to be made.

[@martschenko07]

As a frequent traveller, I would strongly advise against one person carrying both passports. There are a million reasons for this but here are a few: 1. It is more likely that one bag will be lost/stolen than 2, 2. you could get separated, 3. liquid could spill one one bag but less likely to spill on both, etc. etc. If something is going to happen to passports, it is always better that one person still have theirs in case of emergency.

[@Juli124]

Yes! Please always carry your own passport! The embassy will be more likely to be able to issue you some sort of temporary document, if one of you still has their passport and can vouch for the other's identity.

[@WanderingAimfully]

AWESOME TIP! This is the exact reason we posted this video to think of something like this that wouldn't have crossed our minds 👏. Really appreciate this!

[@carolinewjordan]

Was going to comment this! Every adult should carry their own and color copies in different locations / bags. Children (not relevant in this specific case, but FYI) should have color copies stashed in their bags along with emergency contact details, and they should know where that paper is and be told to always, always keep it in that spot.

[@pandastamps]

I've been traveling light since 1987. I use the capsule wardrobe method every time. Gotta say, way too many clothes, Caroline. I lost track after jacket #6. Realizing you are planning a multi-climate trip, I know you need a few, but you could cut those down to 4--rain, warm puffer jacket, work out, and that cute jean jacket. You also have all those sweaters, that can double as the layer piece. You will be checking 1 bag each, I promise you. So, re-think packing the Peak Design to make sure you have some actual Clothes in the bag. If I am checking a bag, I pack my carry-on bag with two outfits, my toiletries, meds, and electronics.

[@arosete3512]

Too many jackets. My humble opinion.

[@dsy1081]

Yeah agree. Also no need to pack everything that you’ll need for a year. Clothing stores exist in other countries. I’d pack a couple of items that could transition to the next climate to tide me over until we could hit an h&m or Uniqlo, etc. when we arrive in a place that I don’t have clothes for. And you’d really only need to purchase a few items. I also make to sure to have a down jacket regardless of climate - they’re just handy to have and take up little space or weight. Traveling is hard on clothes, so you’re probably going to have to replace a few items along the way anyways. You can donate items along the way as well when you’re not going to need them for the next few months.

[@ToriE1073]

I agree on all points. It’s a year later so obviously too late for Caroline but not for the people who are trying to learn from this video. Definitely get rid of a few jackets and switch it up so you have a few outfits in your personal item bag. And I’m a self aware overpacked saying this. 😂

[@carolinefoster-boucher175]

As someone who travelled 2 months across Europe - 7 countries - planes, trains, and automobiles and buses - with hubbie and 2 kids and actually did do carryon only, I would have to say you have way too much stuff - far too many clothes. I don't remember seeing a travel clothing line - those come in super handy since a lot of places in Europe for instance don't have dryers including Airbnbs and hotel rooms. I would also echo a lot of other people to say that you will have to check one bag each at numerous airports. Majority of European airlines are very very very strict about size of carryon and weight. Also, what about having to do laundry? That's a lot of clothes to wash and dry.I would also recommend travel towels, (and face cloths if you use them since this was also an often missing thing in hotels and airbnbs. ). My other concern watching your video, was the security aspect. I personally would not be putting anything of value in either the bottle holders on the side of your backpacks (e.g. the tripod) or in the top pocket - way too easy for someone to nick.

[@august21xp]

Makes sense, also wrinkle free options would have been ideal!

[@Ago2904]

I am from Europe, and also travel a lot. I agree with @Caroline Foster-Boucher: you will most likely need to check-in your luggage. Difficult to tell the size of your bags from the video, but they look much bulkier and bigger than what I am used to seeing as carry-on here. Also, I know you‘ll be traveling in different climates and seasons, but do reconsider the amount of clothes you (especially Caroline) is taking. Minimizing might be a process that you go through while you travel and gain experience but having multiples of anything like skirts, dresses, workout clothing, pjs, jackets is a luxury and one that I personally find inconvenient when traveling. It just weighs you down. Take along a little bit of detergent so you can handwash a shirt or the likes and let it dry over night.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Awesome tips (fellow) Caroline! 👏 Appreciate these and lots for us to think about. Seems like 246 items might have to be dwindled down to... 236 items?? Jk jk jk. We're gonna take a good long look at all our items as we get closer to leaving in January!

[@pamwelty]

Ah yes, a small laundry line is essential and takes up very little room. I have one that is 3 lines twisted together so that I can tuck the clothes through the lines without the need of clothes pins. Leave the heat on all day and when I return most things are dry. Drying clothes on a line (either indoors or out) is so typical outside of the US. Articles of clothes that are too heavy will take many days to dry. It's easier to wash and dry my base layer than to wash and dry my outer sweater.

[@viktorianagy964]

I agree. Travelled all around Europe and the US. I would never put an ipod easy access. Or anything valuable.

[@thelovelyladye1133]

I love this for people like me who aren't at "minimalist" yet, care more about fashion choices, and pack a few extra comfort items. Caroline, your packing style represents us "mediumalists" well 🙂

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hehe, "mediumalists" sounds 👌👌👌

[@MFreedoom]

If you come to Europe they WILL make you check one of those bags.. they are both considered carry-on. You also have to put your make up as toiletries if you put it on the over bin compartment. Basically just ONE zip lock bag to fit all of your liquids/lipstick, mascara, concealer.

[@andTheLadyMondegreen]

For carry-on baggage in most European countries: 1 ziplock with a capacity of 1 liter and inside containers with liquids and gel-like substances that may only hold up to 100 ml.

[@hedgehog_1086]

This video was really enjoyable to watch, fun, but still straight to the point. It's great how you are open to tips! I feel like I can now use both the video and the comment section as a resource for travelling. Thanks for uploading!

[@WanderingAimfully]

That's exactly what we were hoping for, Ellie! ❤️ We wanted to get some wisdom from the crowd but also make our own choices based on all the travel packing videos we watched. What we packed may be too much but we'll figure that out and make some decisions as we go too. Glad the video was enjoyable! Thanks for the comment 🤗.

[@ColinJeuring]

Watching this video I get the impression that you two aren’t aware of international carry-on restrictions. For example, KLM and other European allow 1 carry-on luggage and 1 personal item. Both the Peak Design and the roller bag are considered carry-ons. There are also size and weight limits for carry-ons. Lastly, some pieces in your luggage violate rules and regulations for carry-on luggage. Lipstick (and mascara) is considered a liquid. I think the tripod isn’t allowed in a carry-on as it could be used as a weapon. Supplements must be carries in their original packaging. Otherwise the authorities could think they’re drugs. I think it would be good to re-consider your luggage strategy.

[@ashmachhetry4716]

yes they take the weight limit very seriously

[@lucal.3373]

Yes, I came here to say this. You can only put on one carry on baggage on budget airlines, or you pay for priority boarding that includes 2 carry on ones. If you don’t pay for that, it still costs the same amount of money to check in your other bag like you would pay for a bigger suitcase. I do not know about tripods, but I can second that many make-uo items are considered liquid and they can be strict about it too if you have more than 10.

[@viktorianagy964]

For me, it seems like they have very little idea about travelling. Hope they take many of the suggestiona in the comments.

[@rachellynncreates2703]

I didn’t have a problem with a tripod when I traveled to Italy. I wonder if it’s different depending on country.

[@rayvenwilson]

I hate arguing in comments but here we go. Here’s where you wrong. 1) as long as your personal item can fit underneath the seat in front of you your fine. The bags, while they might look large on camera, are actually very petite and can and will fit underneath a seat. 2) the away bigger carry on has dimensions that fall within most major airlines baggage guidelines. 3) lipstick and mascara are NOT considered liquids. I don’t know who told you that but their not. And even if they are, the carryon limit for liquids UNIVERSALLY is 3.4 ounces or 96.3 grams. The only thing she will need to do is make sure they are in a clear or plastic container and take them out separately. (I went to four different countries in 2019 alone. I know what I’m talking about)

[@missmayflower]

I find jeans totally unsuitable for travel. Cold in winter and hot in summer and take forever to dry if you get wet in rain or you’re doing laundry. Also, if you gain or lose weight (which often happens when you travel), they are not forgiving.

[@thisismelissalang]

They aren't comfiest to sit in for hours on transportations either. I'd probably take one pair, but more than that I feel is unnecessary and would be a better choice for extra comfy, stretchy stuff.

[@chidenisee]

Agree. I’m a flight attendant and I realized that those were not the best for travel. For women Columbia makes an all purpose pant that can be dressed up or down. I have 2 pairs and they are awesome.

[@bernadinetinker3028]

One pair of pull on jeans which can be cuffed for various lengths can't hurt and extend the wardrobe (black denim or cotton mix)

[@bluemistcabins]

I love your enthusiasm but I'd recommend you do a second video before leaving on your trip :) Weigh your backpack and AWAY roller carryon...then weigh your items (a $20 digital kitchen scale works great). Use a digital bathroom scale for your luggage. Check the carry-on size/weight maximums for the airlines you'll be flying. Then you'll know exactly where you stand and what adjustments might need to be made. I did this and boy did it help me make better packing choices!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Solid tip, Amy! We actually picked up a luggage scale and will be doing this in a few weeks 👍👍👍.

[@prblsty]

YES to capsule travel wardrobe video!! I love that Caroline's focus word is SOFT while Jason's is LIGHT 😂 I'm all about the soft too. I am loving being able to live vicariously through these videos!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hahahah, after editing this video I think my most used word (hi, it's Jason 👋) was actually "versatile" which really fits for our two personalities 🤣😂 .

[@cyndihathaway2878]

I feel like you can definitely trim it down more and should, this seems like a lot of clothing. Good additions would be a quick dry towel, a large reusable ziploc type bag, a travel clothesline (i have used this more than i ever imagined),Dr. Bronners soap is a one and done in a pinch even for clothing, i always keep it in my bag. You could shrink your makeup down by finding a small pallette that covers everything. Also random but a chaffing/blister glide stick! It’s ‘hard but you can shrink it down, I travel with less toiletries/makeup, etc for my family of 5, for a 2 wk trip. YOU GOT THIS!!

[@TheManCadian]

I love my travel clothes line, best $3 I ever spent. I also take travel soap sheets, they are tiny, but so handy. Compeed blister stick lives in my daybag. I am almost over make up completely, I rarely bother now, let my old lady beauty shine through.

[@rbrvm]

Have you checked weight restrictions for carry-ons on international flights? They are quite a bit less than for domestic travel.

[@laylamaedoughty]

I’ve never had my carry on weighed for domestic or international

[@pandastamps]

@@laylamaedoughty I have, multiple times. Mostly inter-Europe flights, but some international long haul flights to Europe

[@arosete3512]

Yup, they weigh carry on on international flights.

[@missstrawberryx]

In europe, the biggest low cost airline is Ryanair , 10kg is the cabin bag weight. They can be strict and weigh bags but don’t do it often. I don’t have much experience with other Eu airlines

[@rominamartiniello6271]

Really enjoyed this video, being a serious packing enthusiast myself! I pack cary on only for all trips, whether it's a weekend or for a whole year. I use a 38L backpack as my main bag and then sometimes use my collapsible daypack as a personal item if I have extra stuff, or just to hold the items I want next to me while on the plane/train/bus while my main bag is in the overhead. I know carry on allowances are much more generous in the US, but here in Australia we're limited to 7kgs for carry on and usually only one bag (I usually pack 8-9kgs total), so I often pay much more attention to the weight of every single item I pack. I think you'll definitely have to check your bags during your travels, but if you're ok with that then go for it! Personally, I think you could both cut down a lot on clothes and toiletries and any 'double up' items - for example, you will probably only need one small notebook, and even if you do fill it, you can buy another one on the road. Those are small things, but they really add up in terms of space and weight. A lot of your packing cubes and pouches look really cool, but they also add a lot of weight so I tend to cut down on those. I use really light ones for clothes and super light single-layer cotton ones for things that need to be compartmentalised, then save the padded or more study pouches for things that need it, like tech. Anyway, great video! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on what you've packed while you're on the road.

[@WanderingAimfully]

AWESOME stuff, Romina! Very helpful tips and stuff we'll absolutely consider 👏👏👏

[@susanhudson2091]

Totally agree! Loose the extra jackets (more room for purchases 😃), extra tripods, extra notebooks (buy one or use laptop or iPad), umbrella (have rain jackets & get pack covers). Need sanitizer & sunhats.

[@jocalascione3007]

As others have said, there's no way you can have 2 large carry on bags on European airlines. Particularly if you're hoping to grab cheap flights. Also, sizes and weights seem to be getting smaller. You also dont have warm enough gear for a European winter. A lightweight packable down jacket would be the minimum. And a properly waterproof jacket, not a fashion item, which you can wear over the down jacket if necessary. And a pair of properly waterproof shoes. Lastly, don't take white clothing. It'll quickly go grey in laundromats and mixed in with your other clothes

[@alanbirkner1958]

We take week long trips with an overnight bag and small tote bag each. We are in our 70's and never take more than we can carry. We've seen people with 4 suitcases for a weekend trip. Tina

[@jbowerdel]

will be interested to see how you wind up liking your packing cubes down the road. Used them to pack for a world cruise i took and loved them for travel, but of course unpacked completely on ship so not a problem. used them (the compression type) on an overland trip and hated them bc was having to constantly open, repack, open another one, repack etc. preferred the open rolled system for travel living out of the suitcase. Also suggest having some sort of laundry cube so don't have to repack used/dirty clothes back in with clean clothes. Also shoe bags of some type so when shoes are dirty can pack them back in-i just use plastic grocery bags but is a covering. love the merino wool too-works well except i still find it too warm in really tropical countries. bon voyage!!

[@renamccully1462]

Love how enthusiastic you both are about travel! I look forward to seeing what you actually decided to go with as your final packing and see what you edit out to get you down to carry-on only. I just returned home from 31 days in Croatia and Slovenia, I did carry-on only, and I'm working on a 'lessons learned' packing video. I successfully did it in a rolling carry-on plus a personal item, but there were still things that I could have left out :)

[@WanderingAimfully]

Oooooh, we would LOVE to watch that video when you post it Rena! 👏👏 Hope you had an amazing time on your trip, both Croatia and Slovenia are on our list ❤️.

[@shadoworld42]

Ooo I'm interested in watching that too!!

[@EvieVermont]

I want to see your video!

[@aminadaimee5116]

Did you create a video? I too would love to see this

[@chidenisee]

I have a 3-year-old that I want to travel with for 2 months and I know that minimal traveling won't work for us. Glad to see someone actually using a suitcase and a big bag. I will be carrying a suitcase, a big travel bookbag, jet away roll-on suitcase for him and his packable stroller, and a small book bag for him because children need stuff.

[@BillSprague]

How about a microfiber towel, mosquito net, and silk sleep sack? Those go with me wherever I go. Will you check the Away or try to get your Peak Design under the seat in front of you? I’ve found long flights with a big bag taking up your floor real estate is a pain. Of course YMMV. I’ll enjoy your travels. I just returned from Western Kenya last week and can highly recommend a couple of guest houses.

[@elizabethcastillo1158]

After much consideration, my husband and I travel internationally with a medium sized suitcase. There are many ways to get that first checked bag free. Two carry-on bags that are too large on a flight outside the US will cost twice as much to check as one medium piece of luggage. May have to take a taxi at destination. It's still under 50 pounds if there are stairs. Getting through the airport with a little backpack each is very physically freeing, too.

[@Royalsprincess1]

I love how you opted out of the suitcase with built in charger. Like as much as it seems SO cool, if the charger fails within a year or so it feels like a waste of $$$. And you can't make the full use out of a suitcase. If the charger bank breaks then you ditch it for a new one that works, wherever you are. That just is the smarter option. Also the charger is with you, in the plane, etc.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Agreeeed! And, we did a 3-week trip recently and our battery banks we already had were perfect and didn't cause any stress. 👌

[@lindanainggolan9923]

So satisfying to watch

[@shirleykaye9693]

Many airlines have a weight limit as well as a size limit on carry on baggage and it can be as little as 8 kilos. Glad to see that you will checking those limits carefully.

[@pamwelty]

P.S. I'm going to follow you specifically to watch you dump 3/4 of what you are packing.....oh and a compression pack just makes it so that you can squeeze more in.... it doesn't make them lighter.

[@shaenarnold8901]

Caroline! I’m so excited I ran across you on KZbin. Miss you girl. New subscriber here!

[@mikes4733]

Props for putting this out there, but agree with the other overpacking comments. I guess your approach is take all the stuff you normally use and try to fit it in, rather than selecting items specifically for travel. -Leather jacket, chunky wool jumpers, multiple jeans and chinos - these are all big heavy items that would be better to keep to a minimum and wear while on the move. -The guy has 4 pairs of footwear! Excessive. Get a hiking/walking shoe that doubles as an everyday walk-around-the-city shoe, plus sandals and at most one other pair. Enjoy your trip

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks for the comment and understanding we want to take as much as we can and we'll figure it out as we go. Speaking to the 4 pairs of footwear, unfortunately when you wear size 16 shoes, you don't have as many options for great all-in-one footwear that you also enjoy wearing 🤗.

[@auntlynnie]

15:22 Roost Laptop Stand! I love mine!

[@sarainsaudi]

I agree that those bags will be too heavy. And yes, any electronics like hair dryers require would require a large voltage converter as the U.S. is the outlier when it comes to voltage. Hope the trip goes well! I would recommend a small packable bag just in case you buy things and want to check the larger bag on your way home. :)

[@WanderingAimfully]

The good news is, we (and the overstuffed bags) made it to Europe! We were pretty confident we wouldn't have to check on that flight and were correct. The next smaller flights around Europe tho, those could get interesting and we expect to have to check the suitcases 😉.

[@kenandsamantha]

Very informative! Thanks for sharing! We just subscribed and can’t wait to view more of your adventures!!

[@WanderingAimfully]

YAYYY! We are so excited to share more. Wish we had more time to record videos as we get geared up... 2 months away from departure 😳.

[@deebee_412]

Finally KZbin algorithm on suggested videos pays off! Great video. Love you show both packing for both.

[@alyssamayo1668]

Noticed there was no towel in either pack, if you're about to start researching I highly reccomend a Turkish cotton towel. Lightweight, dries quickly, aesthetically pleasing and makes a cozy blanket for flights/busses etc. Also something like a Scrubba Bag and clothesline. If you're going to be checking the bags anyways you may want to keep your backpacks a little less over packed.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Turkish towel has been on our list. We think this might be an easy thing to pickup somewhere along the way as we need it. Thanks for the tips Alyssa!👌

[@carolinagirl3110]

I loved this (very, very helpful)….you guys are too cute!….thanks for sharing!

[@WanderingAimfully]

So glad you enjoyed it! We have an updated video coming next month (or so) 🤗

[@katlot3323]

Congratulations on your upcoming travel. I agree with previous comments that you probably wont be able to carry on 2 large heavy bags each. So maybe consider which of your items are either hard or expensive to replace and pack those into the Peak Design, which unexpanded is smaller and more likely to make it on, nothing worse than repacking on the concourse with everybody watching and judging. Also, even if you make it onboard there is always the chance there is no room for your luggage and you will have to check anyway. I always have a change of clothes and pj's in my carry on in case my checked luggage decides to holiday somewhere else without me. learnt that the hard way. It is going to be interesting to watch what you keep, jettison and buy on the way. Good Luck

[@WanderingAimfully]

Appreciate the ideas and definitely going to put an outfit in our backpacks 👍. But also, look how much people liked watching us pack on KZbin, won't they love it at the airport if we have to re-pack??? 😂

[@barbarawright6515]

Yes, we are going on a 2 months trip to Thailand. I made a small bag for each with extra socks, t-shirt, underwear, toothbrush and paste, small deodorant, wipes, 2 face cloths to wash and dry our face ,travel ( which is flat) sanitizer travel set, and a gallon plastic zip bag for our dirty clothes. We put this in our backpack bag. We have long lay overs for our trips.

[@j.bean8672]

Wow! I lived out of a 45 liter bag & a crossbody bag for 2 months so this is a lot of stuff! I didn’t take jewelry & extra “stuff” like that I guess. I’ve done a lot of backpacking so that’s where my mind is. Good luck hauling all that around & stay safe!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Love the helpfulness of your comment but also the respectfulness of our decisions too! Many other commenters could learn from you 😅😉🤗. We have lots to learn as we get traveling soon!

[@j.bean8672]

@@WanderingAimfully I have no time for that attitude:) We’re all in this together! I wish you the best of travels! It’s a shame that some people think we should ALL think one way. It’s what makes our life journey unique. None of us has it all figured out, 😂

[@KateGoesExploring]

Yes, please show us the capsule! 😄👍

[@Iarasilv]

I would suggest research compression socks for the long flights or for when you needed it. I will follow your updates! Great content!

[@onelazysusan]

Do you like toeless, footless, or traditional?

[@Iarasilv]

@@onelazysusan in my experience traditional is more effective for long periods of time.

[@thewanderlees8089]

From personal experience pack you bags no more than 3/4 full. Ditch all the 100% cotton items cause it will not dry fast enough on the line and everywhere outside of the US dries on a line. I have gotten great clothing inspo from watching hiking/backpacking vids. There is some great technology in clothing in the outdoor market and it benefits anyone needing to pack light.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Good to know on the cotton stuff! I don't think we'll ditch those just yet BUT we will make sure we don't wash anything a few days before leaving 👌.

[@marysorensen9348]

We carry copies of our passports, which I've also scanned and have available online. My guy and I each have a copy of the other person's passport as well as our own just in case. Another thing we learned recently when a friend lost her phone in Greece is that phone numbers need to be written down. No one has those memorized any more. She was not able to call anyone or even log in to any of her social media or email because she didn't have her passwords memorized. So, scan your important documents to have online, print a copy and write down whatever is saved in your phone that would be disastrous to lose. I would love to see the remake of this now that you have been on the road for a few months!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Yep, yep, we have digital backups (password protected) for all our important documents. Plus, we use iCloud which backs up all our contacts in the ole ☁️💪. Good tips, Mary!

[@lynnb2562]

Honestly I think I'm going to subscribe to your channel just to find out if you end up actually being able to carry on those two bags each of you for the whole year because based on what I know of a lot of countries outside of the US, you have to check both those bags

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hahaha, sounds like a fun reason to subscribe, Lynn! 😂 We will see as well!

[@sandrafrench6125]

So glad you have a cube of underwire! You had me very worried!😂😂💜🇦🇺

[@joliunterwegs5633]

A thing I always take with me is a beanie. Nothing better than warm ears and also perfect for a bad hair day :D

[@WanderingAimfully]

Totally agree! We both have one and def needed them in Ireland (see our most recent upload 😉👍).

[@leslie4551]

I have those gray joggers! Love them. Good for sleeping and good for doggie walk coffee time in the morning!

[@hollindaniel8313]

The Patagonia MLC 45L is a great option if you are wanting a backpack instead of rolling! It opens down middle like a suitcase and has mesh dividers on both sides like this one!

[@hbomb333]

Fantastic video. My husband and I will be using this as our guide for our 6mo trip.

[@rrr441]

Make sure to read the comment on the video too because some of the info given in the video is incorrect.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Glad it was helpful! 😍 There are some great comments to this video and we're going to film an update once we have been on the road for a bit (probably in February/March time). Have fun on your travels, Heidi! Where are you and your hubby heading?

[@hbomb333]

Yes, of course we’ll adjust according to our own comfort (we plan on checking one bag anyway) We’re headed to Croatia, Albania, Germany and Poland. Second leg will be New Zealand, Vietnam and maybe Japan depending on how well we budget ;)

[@RedDevilDog1207]

I love the pre travel dancing with the backpack. My wife laughs because I do the same thing with just about every purchase mimicking it's future use.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Haha, yep, soooo fun! And we just made it to our first stop in Europe with all our stuff! We have a lot to update folks on in an upcoming video! 🤗

[@tijay8507]

Rolling tightly and neatly is key to packing .... you REALLY underfilled the cubes and by folding not neatly you can see how creased everything is .. you need to make items as flat as possible choose cubes that fit when they are turned on their side so you pack them like books in a bookcase not flat,that way you fit in SO much more.. folding is a terrible waste of space and cubes that are too big for the items in them and underfilled take up so much Volume in the case or bag! you could easily packed all swimwear and undies into one small cube. Compress all the non crease items... ziplock bags are perfect for compressing items .. It is super unhygienic to pack shoes uncovered, cheap disposable shower caps are perfect to cover shoes , pack shoes sole to sole and heel to toe. Jason you should try ziplock bags and roll clothes tightly and neatly in them, they are ideal for mens tops... i just packed my young adult son's case last week and he took 4 times the amount you took in a smaller case than yours just due to my packing ... hope the tips and hacks help

[@tijay8507]

I posted before your second bag ... all those bulky bags are a massive no no ... flat flat flat bags!

[@susanhudson2091]

Agreed! Ziplock bags then suck the air out with a straw from a small open corner before sealing up.

[@AdventuresofaTravelButterfly]

I have to say, suuuuppper impressed with you both, but especially Caroline for how much she much packed and was able to stay versatile and fashionable. Even though I am a seasoned travel and am always packing, I was very inspired and got some great ideas!!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Awww YAYYY! Love to hear you enjoyed this and even got a few ideas as a seasoned traveler yourself 😍🤩. Thanks for watching!

[@luanne1275]

I have made shoe cells out ot reusable shopping bags, they are very lightweight and are a neat way to keep shoes away from clothing in your bags.... love the video because I like to be highly organized..... 👍

[@divaab]

Thks for the info and advice on how to pck bag for travel

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@michelleanthonylacroix5236]

Casting my vote for a capsule wardrobe video! Even as someone who's not planning for long-term travel, it would make my process-loving heart v happy to get a peek at how someone else's brain works.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hehe, vote received ✅. Definitely going to make that video based on the replies here! So happy you enjoyed the video, friend!

[@iamamani9723]

think a lot was mentioned in commens but do no keep your passports and wallet in the top pocket where is the esiest accest not just for you but potencial tiefs anywhere in crowls etc . also make copies of all your documents and place it in different parts of your luggage, in case something happen its easier to solve the problems. Have a great trip :)

[@danielle7292]

We are heading off for six months of travel in March and are trying to pack carry on only. So I found this video very helpful. Thanks :-)

[@WanderingAimfully]

WAHOOOO! Love it! Enjoy your travels 👏👏👏

[@eldabaci9674]

Such a fun couple! Enjoy your trip!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks Elda 😍🥳🙏

[@elenabatova6851]

Hi guys! Really enjoyed your video and now eyeing the Peak Design backpack. A few thoughts: depending on the airlines a second bag might cost extra even if it's carry-on size. So you might double check that, as you are charged less when you pay it in advance vs paying at the airport. Also, mascara and some lipsticks count as "liquids", and most European airports allow you to have only one bag with "liquids". Obviously, I don't know what's your itinerary for the winter months, but it can be pretty cold in Europe, so I'm concerned if Caroline's work out shoes would be enough to keep her feet warm.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hiiiii Elena 👋 . Yay for enjoying the video and suuuuper appreciate all these helpful thoughts and ideas. We are expecting to have some checked bag run-ins and our thought is we'll unpack some stuff from the Peak Design backpacks into our small day packs, check the roller suitcases, and then just have 2 backpacks when we need to downsize. We know we'll run into some extra bag fees but we're just going to mentally prepare for that 💸😂 . Very interesting about the lipsticks and mascara! We'll have to do more research on that. Oh, and one part of this video we forgot to film was our "what we're wearing while we travel" - which, in Caroline's case, is a set of more rugged/warm boots 😉! Good looking out for her feet!

[@lesleyclaster6878]

Also loved your video and fashion-forward approach! Since you can’t take two carryons, and you are ready to check your roller bag, why not make your checked bag a size larger? Particularly since your carryon may be limited to 8 kilos. All the heavier gear can go in your checked bags. Streamlining doesn’t seem like a priority since you both have extra bags that need to be checked. If you want to skip the baggage claim and have one hand free, can you go with a carryon and a soft under-seat bag that has a band that slips over your carryon handle? One hand always free! We know that we all have different priorities. You may be renting cars or you may me backpacking. Different packing theories. One year, we actually bought a used car when we were going to be mainly in Europe. It gave us a lot of lodging leeway! We took car ferries instead of planes or just sold the car to switch continents.

[@lesleyclaster6878]

Definitely add a down jacket! Scrunches down wonderfully!

[@charmainelehmann4700]

Absolutely loved watching, but more excited than ever to see the final bags.. but also to see how they transition with you.... yay! Yes, also concerned re wheely and carry on... some carriers you have to pay for the bag that goes above on the airline.. and one can go under your seat. 🤷

[@WanderingAimfully]

Yep yep, we'll have an update video in a couple months! We just got to our first destination and didn't have to check any bags from US >> Europe (but assumed that would be the easy part).

[@maxvcollenburg]

Here's a little trick I'm using to ditch the tripod, maybe that's helpful: I'm using a SmallRig Super Clamp & SmallRig Magic Arm with a Manfrotto quick release plate on top of the magic arm. That way, I can quickly mount the semi-heavy camera to any flat surface (chair, table, etc.) and use it as a tripod 😄 Works great & takes up way less space.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Great "hack" Max! 👌 We've learned from previous trips we really want photos of US out and about, which you can only really do with an actual tripod 😩. But, this is a solid idea, for sure and appreciate the thought.

[@ciarabruton]

love it! very organised. I usually pack about 2 days before I go. I would add: warmer jacket? perhaps if you are in cold country for winter, you can pick up a very warm jacket while you're there. Sweden etc is whole other level freezing. Even Ireland is very cold in winter. I have a very heavy jacket, massive scarf, gloves and woolly hat that is my normal attire for winter outings. Also waterproof shoes (I think you have those) will be needed. Cosy woolly socks for bed Caroline! a mirror- when I was in India alot of places I was in had no mirror for simple things like rubbing in my suncream/ checking my teeth. A mirror that can hang off something or perch on a window is good. microfibre towel is handy for if you go swimming or are going on an outing. sun hat?

[@WanderingAimfully]

Great tips, Ciara! We both decided a warmer jacket is SUUUPER easy to buy on the road when we need it. We can layer-up a ton, but a bigger jacket we wanted to leave out until we needed it. 👌 Sun hat kind of fits in the same category. We should be good on the mirror and towels based on the Airbnbs we're picking for the trip 🤗.

[@ObeluStrawberry]

May i check because i'm somewhat confused here. To what i am aware, each passenger can only bring one carry on luggage be it suitcase or backpack. There are some dimension limitation and most airlines restricted to 7kg. So may i know why you are able to bring a suitcase and a backpack each? is it because you are going on a business class or first class flight? how heavy is each of the suitcase and backpack? thanks.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Basically, we're following as many guidelines as we can based on full-time travelers we've found here on KZbin and the bags they use (and dimensions). It won't be perfect for every airline in every country...we're aware of that! We'll often have to check our roller bags and we'll have to utilize the smaller backpack we're each packing to separate things. But, we had to start somewhere as we condense our lives down into just two bags each 😂 . We'll have a follow up video a few months into 2022 with an update!

[@ObeluStrawberry]

@@WanderingAimfully oh i asked this question was because at 0:45 you mentioned that you are completely on carry on only, so i thought what you meant is you are not going to do any check in of bags.

[@Maniuzilla]

As a gate agent working for one of european airlines i would not let passenger take 2 baggages like that as a carry on 🤣. 1 pc, 7-8 kg plus personal item and that is all

[@washburn9999]

wow...very helpful and innovative...thanks for the hints and hope to see your upcoming videos...

[@WanderingAimfully]

So happy to hear you enjoyed the trip through our bags, Andrew 😂 . Thanks for saying hey 🤗 .

[@teek1159]

Don’t forget to pack a scarf or pashmina. I find them to be a great item to wear on planes & when in windy climates. They also take up minimum space.

[@WanderingAimfully]

GREAT TIP! And, we both are bringing a scarf. We're up to 248 items... maybe 252 with shoe bags 😂 . The list is growing!

[@tiffo2022]

With this, you could get the vacuum bags, if you put a piece of cardboard at the bottom&top of your clothes they won’t crinkle but will also allow you to fit more if you need!

[@nadriguez]

I love your video thank you so much. What North face did you have packed in your jacket cube? I need something warm but compactable like that.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks and so glad you enjoyed the video! Hmmm, which specific jacket was it, do you have a time stamp? 🙈😅 #toomanyjackets

[@nadriguez]

@@WanderingAimfully LOL I forgot about your jacket collection. 22:41.

[@chrystaltuckness5298]

Add duct tape? I wrap 10-12 feet of tape around a golf pencil. It is the size of a lip balm and comes in so handy! ( broken shoes, door rattling in a nighttime storm, fellow traveler's zipper broke and they taped their suitcase shut to make their last flight home )

[@WanderingAimfully]

Duct tape. The absolute best 😝 👍

[@rinellet]

this was v interesting to watch and the editing is top notch

[@WanderingAimfully]

👋👋👋 Thanks Nellie!

[@Pop-upparadijs]

The “WOW” men is Eddy Wally from Belgium. He was a singer. Are you planning to visit Belgium?

[@WanderingAimfully]

Actually learned this sharing the WOW sticker on Instagram 😂. Belgium is on our list of possible destinations! We haven't picked all our 2022 spots yet, just the first few months 🤗. We hope to share videos at each stop next year. Stay tuned!

[@laulutar]

I think that combination might struggle to pass as carry ons for certain airlines with more stringent criteria (my experience is mainly focused on Europe, so YMMV). I usually pack a roller bag and I smaller backpack or purse, and haven't had issues with that technique yet.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Yeah, we're kind of expecting in a few situations to have to check the roller suitcase 🤷🏻‍♂️. Because we're going full-time travel, we'll have our entire (condensed) lives with us so we don't really have another option 😂. Appreciate your experienced insights!

[@laulutar]

@@WanderingAimfully I get it, just wanted to give you a heads up, really :)

[@bluewrenbirdie]

I was thinking the same thing, that backpack is not getting through as a personal item on European airlines, and you may struggle with the roller being slightly larger than our typical carry on limits. But if you're prepared to check the roller in those instances, no real issue.

[@tigertailtime7679]

Really enjoyed the video! Hope you have a wonderful year traveling! My only comment/question is why bring a Kindle if you also have an iPad? The Kindle app on the iPad works for me. We have been traveling with carry-on backpacks only for several years and will never go back to huge luggage. Love this!

[@lovelouisxoxo4410]

Great clothing choices, very versatile! Only thing I personally would change is to have my shoes in a bag so they’re not touching anything inside my bag.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks and yep we have shoe bags just forgot to show em. 249 items! 😂

[@cc_chapman]

Super excited for you guys.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks CC! Great to hear from ya, dude. Hope all is well 👋.

[@moneybee]

Thank you so much for showing every single item!! This is incredibly useful. I'd also love to see a video detailing how you planned out your travel capsule wardrobe. You're planning on using those Peak design backpacks as your "personal items" on flights, right? I want to do something similar but wasn't sure if airlines crack down once bags are greater than 40L. Have you looked into this at all? They sure do look compact even though they fit a lot!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Heck ya, so glad you enjoyed the video! We ARE going to try to have the Peak Design backpacks as our "personal item." It definitely won't work for some airlines but we're not going to stress too much about it. We're already condensing our entire lives into two bags each, so if we have to check one now and again... we'll cross that bridge as it comes! 😂 That's also why we wanted to film this video so in the future we could film a follow-up and talk about how it's been going 👍.

[@moneybee]

@@WanderingAimfully looking forward to seeing how it goes!! 😃

[@Killymagee]

@@WanderingAimfully Damn, I just posted about this and looked down and saw your reply. 100% they will make you check one of those. No way will they let you on with two 45 liter bags as carry on. Not even in first class could you do it. Limit is 45 liter and a 15 liter or less personal item and the 45 liter might also be too big, only if it was under 40 liters will you 100% be assured you can bring it on as carry one. I suggest you check out pack hackers on youtube.

[@GGMEHD]

@@WanderingAimfully I plan on watching all the video since this one but curious how it worked out.

[@pamwelty]

As a carry on traveler myself (38 countries and counting), I love my Away, but I have the smaller size. FWIW I would recommend skipping all clothes of any color other than black. I've seldom found a need for anything "cute", just go with universal. You aren't trying to impress anyone. Buy your winter clothes in winter, then donate them, buy summer clothes in summer. Or send them home to someone, and trade via the mail. It is way too heavy to carry winter along with you in summer. Also I've found that it is so much easier to buy winter clothes in the country you are wintering in. They know what works in their area and its often less expensive. I wear All Birds for shoe. One pair of shoes.... A black boot with black sole, paired with my black pants, they work great for evening dinner wear. I'm travelling, I rarely go out to any expensive dinner, as I'd rather spend that money on a museum, or extra bus sideroad, than eating it for dinner. If I think I need a blazer for dinner.... i'm rethinking dinner. Biggest thing I've found is there is an extreme lack of coin laundries in other countries (thus 1 color of clothes means 1 load of laundry). I end up rinsing out laundry all the time in the sink, and drying it in the room. Exoficio camisole and underwear. I've actually done an Air BNB, just for the laundry machine. Your backpack is also way to full. Can you imagine opening that backpack on a train? no way... take 1/2 out and you'll be happier on your entire trip. Good luck.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Definitely appreciate the perspective from an experienced traveler! What's great about this trip is we get to go into it wanting to have variety in our clothing and we can figure out along the way if that choice will wear off (pun intended 😉). Love learning from your specific experiences but just because that works for you doesn't mean it's only way things can be done 🤗. We are very curious to see how this initial packing goes and we'll find out in about 2 months as we kick our trip off. Really appreciate your thoughts, Pamela 👍👍.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Oh also, we just wanted to share that while we totally appreciate your love of spending money at a museum, we appreciate a long wonderful meal of food at a restaurant that we'll remember for the rest of our lives ❤️. Just different strokes for different folks 🙂.

[@pamwelty]

@@WanderingAimfully I completely agree with you. Which is why I'm always curious to watch what others pack. No matter how you travel, it always needs to meet your needs. I'm 54 years old and retired early so that I could slow travel the world. Spending 3-4 weeks in each place. I love how you said you weren't interested in sleeping in a broom closet. Which is why my housing costs on the road are higher than other some. I hunt out hotels just outside of town and take the train into the areas I want to see. Watching the people going about their day-to-day lives is such a joy for me. As for meals.... well I love a good meal out. I always hunt for the experience dinning. From dinner at an Ice Hotel in Lapland to horse drawn meals in yurts in Switzerland, and I've found that what I wear is less important than the event. And in the winter.... its always about warmth more than my skirt (which I no longer carry as I've found that culturally, skirts and even shorts aren't always welcome, showing your knees is frowned about in many countries and buildings). Lastly, I noticed for the first time while traveling in Finland that I got further and felt safer, when I bought a jacket in Finland. I loved my Columbia purple, warm coat with purple puffy. But I stood out. I observed that most everyone else in Finland wore a black coat that was a little longer and worked better sitting on trains and busses. I realized that the length added warm place to sit on cold and damp seats. So, I donated my Columbia to a shelter, picked out a spectacular black coat and magically, I blended in and no longer stood out as a tourist. I could walk around and felt 100% safer as no one paid any attention to me as they assumed I was a local. As I traveled south and into summer, in Italy, I sold the coat at a thrift store and got a couple of short sleeved lighter weight blouses. This moment has served me well, and since then I've purchased shoes in Argentina and sweaters in Austria. My goal is to buy an item and leave an item, keeping my luggage at about the same volume. Second hand stores work best for this to both buy and sell. I'm no longer "in-love" with every item of clothes that I have. Everything is transient... just like me. Travel is the gift of being a human. Perhaps we will meet on day on the road, the world is a big place, but planes make it smaller and maybe one day we can catch each other on the Isle of Wright, or a beach resort in New Zealand. Till then, consider your back, small overhead train compartments, those pesky foreign planes with crazy carry on rules, and avoiding looking too much like an American Tourist.... I think you'll have a better experience.

[@ngmaudio]

Ugh. This video is so good for my bag nerd and efficiency soul.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Awwwww YAY! Thanks for commenting, friendo! Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@duurzaamheidvoordummiesnl]

You've made this video so fun and casual! Thanks!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Sooooo glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the awesome comment ❤️ .

[@mjbalmmac1588]

Love how organized you are for travel. Great tips. I love the small square packing cubes you indicated came in a lack of 4 and different colours. What is the make ?

[@igglepiggle8447]

I think it’s Away - the same packing brand they got their suitcases from.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hey hey! Thanks for the kind words ❤️ and the 4-pack cubes are linked in the description as "4 Smaller Packing Cubes" 👍

[@nat.in.nature]

That was such a satisfying video! Hahaha. Love seeing all your items Caroline!!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hehe, SO GLAD you enjoyed it, Nat 🥳😍

[@bq419]

@@WanderingAimfully wheres the black long dress from?

[@jessicakent4265]

This video was so fun to watch and I was totally thinking where's your underwear dude! I had finally settled on your a commando type of guy and then you shared! LOL Now I'm going to go watch how your traveling is going. I hope you both are having a great time! TFS!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hahaha, almost an underwear-cliffhanger! 😅😅😅 So glad you enjoyed the video, thanks so much for the comment!

[@AngeloBenitto]

Question is how heavy are these carry on ? It’s not about how much you can fit , but mostly about not going beyond the weight limit, which in east Asia is 8 kg

[@t.s.3669]

Nicely done. Please be aware of some European regional flights (one of them being RyanAir) a 45L Peak Design would not qualify as a carry-on. Height is limited to 55 cm (PD is 56 cm) depth is 23 cm (while their guidelines specifies 20 cm). Width at 33 is ok, still under the 40 cm requirements. Look up "bags vs airlines" and you will find a ton of more specific info. Traveling thru Asia, limits on regional flights are even more restrictive for carry-on's. Safe travels !

[@WanderingAimfully]

Thanks, T.S.! We actually took our Peak 45L on a RyanAir flight this year with no issues at all. No one batted an eyelash at the backpacks. 🤷

[@KenshoQuest]

Yay! I love packing videos and we will be traveling full time again soon. We're bringing a lot more. 😅 Where are you headed first? Will these bags qualify as carry-on and personal item for the airlines you will fly? 🌺 Heidi

[@WanderingAimfully]

YAY! We *think* our first stop will be Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹. We're recording a destinations video sooooon. And yep, from our research, we're hoping these two bags meet the qualifications for carry-on!

[@TheManCadian]

@@WanderingAimfully with US airlines you will likely get away with it. European and Asian ones are very strict. I use a 45litre pack and a small day bag for my travels, have managed to keep them under the combined 22kg, that airlines like KLM as for. I would cut the clothing by at least a third, or risk paying lots of very high late checking fees. Some Euro airlines charge massive fees for checking bags at the airport, almost like a fine. Bags are often weighed and measured together too, so not a lot of wiggle room. My method is to pack for the airline with the toughest restrictions, and that means less hassle when flying.

[@ivyk5796]

At most airports you need to take all your electronics out of your carry on bags while going through security keep those all together. otherwise you end up unpacking half your bag at security.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Good to know! Which airports have you seen this with? We didn't have this in Rome, London, Milan, or Reykjavik 🤔.

[@ivyk5796]

@@WanderingAimfully I had it the last few times I flew before COVID. definitely Amsterdam airport not 100% sure about other airports large electronics needed to be taken out maybe they have some scanners that are annoyed by them or something.

[@amiek9226]

The “Carry-on Only” caption on the thumbnail is entirely misleading. This is not a “Carry-On Only” packing video - there is no way you will be allowed to carry on both these bags on an international economy flight. The Peak backpack is far too large to qualify as a personal item. Fully packed out like that, you might even have difficulty getting it to fit in the luggage sizer for carry on items. Google the weight limits for carry on for the airline you plan to travel with. All of the international airlines we’ve flown with have adhered to their stated weight limits. Get yourself a luggage scale. I think you ought to plan on having to check your roller bags every time. I suggest taking your packed out Peak backpack and taking it to the airport to test if it fits in the carry on luggage sizer for your airline. The Topo daypack Caroline has packed looks like it would be a good size for a personal item. Why not pack your flight essentials in that? You don’t want to be holding up the other passengers trying to board whilst you dig things out of your backpack.

[@emknickerbocker]

I was wondering about this myself

[@Marie-Claire0110]

Yes for the capsule wardrobe video! Also, do you plan on your backpack and roller bag as carryons?

[@WanderingAimfully]

Yep, that's what we're gonna try for! 😬 👀

[@miraclebub]

I highly doubt those backpacks will fit under the seat.

[@carolinewjordan]

So glad an umbrella was eventually mentioned, I think they are really useful and it’s a great idea to bring one! Imo, the Herschel wallet is not nearly enough space for all the coins most countries use - it looks too thin and flat.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Yeah, many folks said ditch the umbrella... um, no thanks 😂. Getting wet and having to scramble for an ☂️ is not on our wishlist for next year - haha. Good tip on the Herschel wallet. I (Jason here) actually think it can fit more coins that it looks, I just have enormous hands so it might look small (I'm 6'5 by the way 🙈). We'll find out though! Thanks for the comment, Caroline!

[@reginanogueira9167]

THIS IS GENIUS!!

[@WanderingAimfully]

So glad you enjoyed it, Regina!

[@ebonylewis1680]

Thank you all so much for sharing that a man with larger feet can fit in the Bigger Away Carryon. The packing Cubs from Away nice

[@WanderingAimfully]

🦶 large-footed people UNITE! 😂

[@danyparedes6222]

as an overpacker I'm missing half off my house hahaha i really need to learn from you guys!

[@mrhernandez6101]

The glasses cases have a tendency to collapse eventually. You may want to opt for something that’s a softer case and put it somewhere in your bag where it won’t get crushed or a much sturdier case. They have some on Amazon that hold 2 pairs of glasses!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Oooh, didn't even think about a 2-pairs case for the glasses. Gonna look into that 👌. Thanks!

[@bw5911]

I just found your channel and I'm so happy. Subscribed about 1:30 in. LOL I love both of your personalities as well. Rang that bell lickety split!

[@WanderingAimfully]

hahaha YAY!

[@Rebekahpeluszakdesign]

Love to see a capsule wardrobe video - yes, please! Also, out of curiosity, are you still wearing all of these clothes or are some packed, ready, and waiting - reserved for only for travel?

[@WanderingAimfully]

GREAT Q on if we're still wearing some of these clothes... YES! 🤗. We both separated parts of our closet to have our packing attire but some of the items we just always wear 🤷. Most of them are easy to replace should we wear through them before we leave. For me (Jason 👋), I'm actually intentionally wearing my shoes a bit more because I want to make sure they hold up well and are nicely broken in.

[@rebeccacartier153]

This was pretty cool.. I think the items you choose were well thought out and well organised. The only thing is, is where are you going to put your dirty laundry.. I know you mentioned airbnbs, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always have access to laundry.. I like to keep a separate packing cube (yes I am on the packing cube band wagon, my cube of choice is the eagle brand) for dirty clothes, it’s usually the biggest cube I have, so it’s always empty at the beginning of my trip and then by the end takes us the most space. But it’s just super helpful for me to designate or sort my clothes, like dirty underwear (since mine are all black white and grey) or clothing I’ve spilled on or stained too badly to rewear.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Good Q! The Away suitcases have built-in dirty laundry bags, so we'll use those (and did on a recent 3-week trip and they worked really well). 👍

[@mhero2343]

I went to the Middle East for a month. I invested in a few tiles and put them in each bag. I would have freaked if my stuff got lost but I always tracked it

[@WanderingAimfully]

Yep yep, we just grabbed some Apple Airtags as we use a ton of Apple devices 👍👍

[@chantalireland]

Ditch the umbrella if you have to, but take a porlex hand grinder, it will fit inside your aero press. You won't find shops grinding beans in smaller towns as often, because there won't always be a great coffee shop. You'll drink a lot of bad espresso in pretty places. You might want to consider a facecloth or towel, don't expect stellar and/or unscented linens at every stop. Having good coffee is not a weird thing, it's a wonderful thing. As a craft coffee selling, experienced traveller, I endorse this message.

[@WanderingAimfully]

Still trying to sort out the coffee supplies... might be a never-ending adventure for the year 😂 . Appreciate the tips, friend! 🤗

[@sandrakramer1520]

Just saw a KZbin where they advised not to take coffee as some people do in order to mask the smell of, say, drugs. This immediately makes the officials suspicious so they are more likely to take the bags doe a more thorough search.

[@chantalireland]

@@sandrakramer1520 I've been travelling frequently with coffee for 15+ years, never had any troubles.

[@chantalireland]

@@WanderingAimfully Haha, don't make that part of the adventure. Porlex hand grinder and you're done.

[@mumudolce]

Thanks for sharing! Curious as to how you deal with clothes that need to be washed if everything is packed so tight?

[@WanderingAimfully]

Good question! The Away suitcases have a dirty clothes bag built-in that we didn't show 🤗 . We've been on a 3-week trip recently and it worked perfectly to stuff all our dirty items in and re-pack our suitcase as we moved to a new destination. We also found doing laundry the day before we leave helped not have much dirty stuff (besides 1 pair of undies each 😉).

[@mumudolce]

@@WanderingAimfully that’s so neat!!

[@emsisrbc]

Hey Zooks! I'm excited for your upcoming adventures. Couple of thoughts - you mentioned Airbnb, but if you stay in hostels, you may need a towel, or even just for trips to the ocean or whatever. My camping towel has been handy in my travels, and it doubles as a light blanket in a pinch. Some travelers buy clothes that they can easily wash in a sink, and then they bring less. Was that something you contemplated? I recently switched to Bite toothpaste pills. They take up less space, one less liquid, better for the environment. That's my 2 cents. Love your bags!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hey hey 👋. Yeah, we aren't hostel travelers 🤗. No shade towards people who are, just not our preference. But, you are right, we might bring a towel just to have for those random beach jaunts or whatnot! It's been added to our list 💪. Bite toothpaste pills?? INTERESTING. Will have to investigate. We had a funny moment with our flossers we use where I said to Caroline, "I think they should make dental floss but in a little travel case that's easy to carry." THAT IS DENTAL FLOSS 😂 😂 .

[@alexfranges6846]

I second the Bites. They work really well, no mess for traveling, are light, and make lots of soft foam!

[@VEVOJavier]

@@WanderingAimfully sea to summit airlite towel, believe me it will change your life!

[@debbiemeyer7666]

I love the toothpaste tablets, too! I also use the laundry and shampoo sheets in a tiny case so another 2 things that don’t need to go in the 3-1-1 bag. Also like taking a microfiber type camping towel as they’re small and dry fast!

[@RachelStrivelli]

Great video that has me sold on getting packing cubes, especially the colorful ones. I know that you were filming with your camera, so you didn't pack it in the bag, but I was curious who would carry it and where it would fit. Lastly, yes to capsule wardrobe video!

[@WanderingAimfully]

Yay to joining the colorful packing cube team, Rachel 🤗 📦 💪. If you watch my (Jason's) roller bag section, the first big electronics cube (next to my shoes - boots saga!) that cube is where the Sony A6400 camera lives we filmed with. I held up a little white box that was in its place 😂.

[@aniela129]

Where did you buy that black summer/ spring dress from? It looks cute! And so versatile! And yes would like a travel capsule wardrobe video!

[@WanderingAimfully]

It's from Urban Outfitters 👍

[@KenshoQuest]

Yes, Merino wool and electronics!

[@WanderingAimfully]

If only they made... merino wool electronics! 🐑 ⚡️ 😂

[@canyonoverlook9937]

What is the weight of each of those bags with all of your stuff in them? The Bigger Carry-on weighs 8.4 empty, which is quite a lot. Do you plan on checking one bag each on flights? It looks like all 4 bags would count as a carry-on and not a personal item. Is that correct or does 1 count as a personal item?

[@WanderingAimfully]

Hey hey! We haven't weighed them yet but will when we do our first "dry-run" trip to fly to see family in a few weeks. We know they'll be over the conservative carry-on weight limits in most European countries (we already have a line-item in our budget for bag weight overage 💰😂 ). And yep, you're probably correct all 4 count as bags, not personal items. We each have a smaller backpack that could carry under the 10lbs limit to meet that personal item weight - should we need to split things up 🤷 .

[@MaggiFuchs]

I agree… I’m afraid you will have a hard time declaring that as carry on only… 🙈