What's in my Backpack for Thailand? (2 month trip)

What's in my backpack for Thailand? Here is everything I packed in my Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L for my trip to Thailand in 2022.
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[@SharingtheRoad]

I don't know why but we love these kind of videos. It's so fun to see what other travels bring with them, and how they manage to fit all the bare-neccesities with them. Great video!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks guys ❤️❤️

[@Starr68000]

I’m always impressed by how much you fit into your backpack, but love seeing you get more & more minimal!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Slowly but surely downsizing every time 😅

[@amystephenson2723]

Same! I was like how did she put all that in there!

[@jamischlafer7804]

as a chicagoan who wears layers from oct-may, i am ALWAYS amazed at your cold weather clothing! i am so impressed! i pack wayyy too much and have given up on backpacks bc i want to wear so many layers. i think i need a warm weather vacation!

[@maartjevankampen1706]

I am going onboard a ship for 5 months and when I get back in Januari, I'm planning on going to Thailand for about a month thanks to you! absolutely loved the Thailand series and will need to rewatch it before I go.

[@olakruk1615]

What a perfect timing! I've been watching your videos since around 3 months ago I decided to plan out month long backpacking SE Asia with focus on Thailand and I learned a lot from you! Looking at other people living my dream life helps me to keep going and trying to make it happen

[@BackpackingBananas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@darr1954]

I bought a Rick Steves backpack for a recent trip to Mexico and although a bit heavy it worked well. I made the great error of taking a big book and my iPad. I see all your items in your backpack and can only imagine that you are as strong as a horse!! Your recent videos on packing inspired me to order some bar shampoo for me and my wife and it worked great and will last forever! Thank you!!

[@lara_xy]

Yesss I've been waiting for a packing video! I love these! Okay my next bucket list country in thailand!! Hopefully this summer when travelling feels a bit safer

[@catnip2696]

I honestly really love the solo trousers and shorts 😍😍

[@solanafigueroaruesjas5777]

I LOVE THIS VIDEOS, I could watch these all day

[@lara_xy]

Can't wait for the solo trousers! They look really cool

[@carolinaabrego_]

Used to watch you a lot back in 2015 , glad this video popped up back up on my feed, missed these 🥰

[@Tina.tebow.]

Yes! My favorite videos! Thank you for posting

[@ulisesperea]

I'm really excited about this trip!!!!

[@MusicForever167]

I am in the last week of my exam period and I just can’t wait for it to finish so I can travel again. This video brings me in the right mood for that 😍

[@rozemarijnbalemans4561]

Yeah I love your packing videos! They make me so happy 🤗

[@bmountainstate]

The amount of love I have for her backpacking video in endless :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰🥰

[@user-te1vv6ec4k]

Love your packing videos! I love that you always show your clothes worn, because that's one of the parts I struggle with the most. I want them to be practical, but I still wanna look good :D

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰🥰

[@bettyli6635]

@@BackpackingBananas I love that part too and was surprised at how wrinkly your stuff was this time. I'm going to have to rethink what I bring to try and eliminate a lot of that.

[@oceanreads]

The Mikkoa towels look amazing and super useful! Just made use of the 2 for 75€ deal and ordered one for my sister and one for myself 🥳

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oh amazing! That’s a great deal 😍 they are so useful (and beaut 🙈)

[@sophiematters1325]

Love your packing videos! I’m off to Sri Lanka for three months and just bought the Mikkoa towel & travel yoga mat. So glad I found them! Can’t wait to see the rest of your videos in Thailand 🤩

[@BackpackingBananas]

They’re so great hey?! Enjoy Sri Lanka! 😍🌴

[@finbeats]

How did you enjoy it!

[@chazzer1969]

You really are a well-organized traveler, aren't ya? Good for Jeremy, he doesn't need to worry about anything, you've all planned and organized. Can't believe almost 27thousand viewed your unpacking video which included me. 🤣🤣🤣 You guys have fun, yeah? And be safe. And have a lovely, lovely trip. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍

[@ladycake1515]

I love watching these kind of vids!

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰🥰

[@MillaExplores]

Always love you packing videos! I bought the same Birkenstock sandals in black last summer and they're so great. I wore them all the time in Mexico 😄 Really cool to see how much more minimal you've become with your packing! I might have to try out that deodorant, I usually need a strong one especially for hot destinations and since it's liquid-free it would be perfect for carry-on. I usually have a hard time finding one that's liquid-free and strong enough for my needs 😅

[@LucyGrayx]

LOVE YOUR VIDS !!! So helpful 🥰🥰

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Lucy ❤️❤️

[@bethmeredith]

Great video, thanks for the packing tips. xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TheChikarina]

Miss these kind of Videos from you ❤

[@justine5129]

Great video! I'm going to Bali soon with just a 40L backpack so your video has given me insight on how to pack lighter

[@charliefriel8100]

Would love to see what Jeremy packed too, as my other half and I are going travelling and he never takes enough of anything. Great video as always 😊🤣

[@MillaExplores]

That would be a fun video!

[@haxter3]

Awesome video Christianne 😊👍👍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Haxter 😊

[@rachtravels3323]

Your packing videos are some of my favourites🤩 When will the solo trousers and shorts be on sale? I NEED them for my backpacking trip at the end of the year! I have your towel and bumbag and I can't live without them🤩

[@sammiebanana]

I need those Solo shorts 😍

[@SimplySheilaB]

Thailand especially Chiangmai and the north are my favourite places in the world 🌎 xx

[@saidadabel8493]

I have the same birkenstocks in white. Went to costa rica w them and omg so practical i would wash them every night😂😂. Met a few backpackers who had the same. Such a great purchase

[@rgmm8888]

I really like your black trousers and shorts. All your clothes are cute. 🌸

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Rhonda 🥰

[@alastairben8751]

Omg I think I am in love this girl 😍

[@katylupien6700]

I would love to go to Thailand so excited to follow you while you are there !! I am curious what is your favorite perfume ? Safe travels ❤️

[@eprohoda]

Thanks, that''s perfect picture. =))

[@hannahbowman6058]

Omg, the Aladdin style trousers have returned :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

😎😎😎

[@harleigh2864]

Just at the end of our two month trip in Thailand and the trousers with zips would’ve been a lifesaver!! Where can I get a pair?! Love love love them 😍

[@zoeengelbert3028]

One tip that might help for period products is you might want to try a menstrual cup. You just clean them between uses and boil between cycles. then you don't have to keep buying more tampons. they might not be for everyone, but i've found them to be a lifesaver!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ah yes I’ve tried a menstrual cup before and it was great! But now I have the coil and my doctor told me I shouldn’t wear the cup with the coil in case it sucks it out 😳

[@fayewilliams6249]

Hey Christianne, love your videos! Wondering when your Solo trousers and shorts are coming out? We head off for our travel trip in 6 weeks and I feel like I need these in my life!

[@berryjodi6547]

Always love a good packing vid. Wish the Freepeople tops weren’t sold out haha. I am looking forward to enjoying Thailand through your lens.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ah dang are they sold out?? Hopefully they come back in stock soon 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@brittanyreid5062]

Don’t have time to watch your full video at the moment so maybe you’ll explain this but I hope you can make it down to Koh Phangan while you’re here!

[@nataliccch]

Did I miss when we could buy solo pants? LOVE the whole idea and style but don't see them on the website

[@amiramir7190]

You are as beautiful as a narcissus flower, as luminous as the moon, and as pure as distilled water. Your poplar eyes are home to beauty, and your black eyelashes are like the blackness of the clouds in a moment of rain. You were created in goodness as an individual, so your goodness is not second, as if you are something that contains all meanings😙🙏

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s very sweet thank you

[@amiramir7190]

@@BackpackingBananas Your beauty, my love, is a consolation for the misfortune of this world.😙

[@josielou8495]

Great video!! Can you do an updated ‘what’s on my iPad’ video??

[@as0205_]

I love all your bathing suits and your clothes !!! 😍

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰🥰

[@Emoceanlife]

just to let you know that the snorkel is almost certainly meant to be bent like that! if you google cressi snorkels a lot of them seem to be like that so don't worry! although I know its been a while now so you've probably already sorted it out haha

[@Bubblegwenblog]

Are the solo shorts and towels going to be back in your store or are they gone forever ? Can’t wait to see the rest of your adventures in Thailand 😍

[@xoDemie]

I've been wanting the eagle creek bag ever since I saw it on your channel but I can't find it anywhere!

[@shazzac]

Great video again! I would suggest to get the contact lenses in Thailand itself as it is much cheaper than in UK/the rest of Europe! Hope you have a great trip!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Okay thanks! That’s a good tip 😊

[@annalucia3325]

Will the Solo pants return to your shop? I would love to get me some, they seem so practical yet stylish and comfy! 😍

[@davidrona]

this was helpful AND you're absolutly adorable :) xo

[@CrazyxJenx]

Do you know where still stocks the Eagle Creek backpack? Hard to find! Or do you know/recommend any other brands that have the same features as that one such as opening up like a suitcase? It’s a super handy feature!

[@moonlitspud]

Good to see some downsizing! I’m hopefully going back to Thailand later in the year, and I’m packing less than your personal item in total! 😂

[@woolypuffin392]

For everyone thinking about buying the eagle creek companion, I highly recommend it. It's my favorite travel backpack of all time, very sturdy and you can stuff this thing like a champ!

[@chantalfussen6462]

Unfortunately they don‘t sell it anymore 😩

[@bettyli6635]

I bought mine after seeing her videos and managed to get one of the last ones in November from Amazon Canada. I wanted the purple one but they only had the blue. Now that I know how to pack it; I just have to wait for Taiwan to open their borders.

[@woolypuffin392]

@@chantalfussen6462 😱 No!

[@ashleyholland3505]

Hey Christianne, thanks for the video! I was just wondering if you knew when the solo towel will be restocked? I’m going on a year long trip to South America in June! :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

I will try and find out soon!

[@emmas5647]

Lululemon do the best bottoms! 🙌🏼

[@amystephenson2723]

I went down the rabbit whole of your videos. Wonderful job! Thank you so so so much for sharing. I have yet to see anyone talk about traveling with a hair dryer to Thailand. Do most places have them? Do you not need one? Any helpful tips?

[@matthewgaler6544]

Organised gal. Safe n fun travels💥

[@BackpackingBananas]

🤓🤓🤓

[@thelobb]

you can get contacts anywhere in your brand without prescription

[@abbymorganlives]

you tease with the trousers and shorts ...'coming soon'

[@BackpackingBananas]

😏😏😏

[@rodneyarthur6670]

Do you have any issues with your bags when using budget airlines? (in terms of having to pay to get them checked etc.)

[@jodiechamberlain618]

Been looking for this backpack everywhere in the UK and can not find the 40l, it would be perfect for my Europe trip!!!

[@chloewylie3398]

Where did you buy your global companion bag from? It’s not in stock anywhere. Your videos are so helpful thank you

[@Tina.tebow.]

When can we buy the Solo trousers?

[@audreycurtis485]

Is there a link for the puma white cropped hoodie? It’s so cute!

[@lauramendes4130]

Amazing video! The backpack is currently unavailable on amazon :( also so you only took a carry on luggage ? currently trying to decide if we need to include check in luggage, planning to go to Thailand for just over 2 weeks in April. And you mentioned your flight was with scoot, was there any issues? their reviews are so bad! Thanks :D

[@allthingsreview777]

Do you think a roller backpack would come in handy traveling in Thailand? Or not necessary thanks!

[@melissastewart8407]

Hello just wondering if you wear daily contact lenses? I’m going travelling for 6 months so not sure if I should switch to monthlies to save space in my luggage

[@lmr1418]

Hi, great video as always!! Where is the small bumbag from?

[@BackpackingBananas]

My bum bag is from my brand Solo 😊❤️ backpackingsolo.shop

[@nylaqureshi6745]

helpful thank you. Never sure about the 100ml limit on items and the amount you can bring in carry on. Not an experienced traveller but always thought you needed one of those tiny see through bags that airlines give you. Any reassurance gratefully received!!

[@tijay8507]

You are allowed one litre in total and it is not the amount of liquid it is the size of container and it has to be in a bag no more than 20x20cm, she got the large items after going through security in the shops at the airport x

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yes they do need to fit in the bags at the airport - I just pick one up when I’m there to go through security. So the smaller your liquids going through security - the better!!

[@ntruth817]

@@BackpackingBananas thank you 😊. Happy Travels!

[@ntruth817]

@@tijay8507- thank you 😊

[@tijay8507]

@@ntruth817 My pleasure, remember that is only for carry on luggage, if you are checking your bag you can take larger sizes x

[@olliv7895]

where did you get that backpack from? it's so handy!

[@bazb2591]

I go on Wednesday and I’m soooo stressed about my bag situation. I have and plan to take an Osprey 40ltr as my main bag and a Nike Rucksack as my day/valuables bag. The idea is so I can travel around and not have to check any luggage into hold. So I’m like are these 2 bags too much? If I wasn’t taking my laptop I probably wouldn’t take my Nike rucksack/valuables bag. Closer it gets to leaving the more I’m worrying haha!

[@TheFutura8888]

Hiya! awesome travel channel. I was going to ask a question regarding a previous vid. How did you rate the PCR test from the provider in New Malden? I ask as I live in in the same town and thinking of using it for testing before my travels. Thanks!

[@BackpackingBananas]

It was great! The results took 25 hours to come through though (when they said 24 hours) so that last hour was stressful 😂

[@billmccaleb7481]

I still can't get over the hotel name...Chillax! I noticed no bar soap or shampoo. Any particular reason or just didn't have time to get them? Great video and I'm looking forward to the series!

[@kaptan5306]

Please get a better camera for your next trip. Dji osmo is convenient but as a popular content creator your viewers deserve some delicious quality to go with your great content. I'd suggest even the canon m50.

[@tijay8507]

I would still roll tightly and neatly over folding as you can fit the same amount in a smaller cube and as i have said for years on your videos the flatter the better as it, each cube could be sized down so it overall bulk is far less is easier to handle in the backpack.. it also applies to ALL pouches and bags for storage. Also rolling helps prevent that creasing LOL!

[@tijay8507]

You could decant those vitamins into a small ziplock bag as that tub takes up so much space ..

[@BackpackingBananas]

I see where you’re coming from Ti Jay, I really do 😅 but rolling does longer which is why it is not my preferred

[@talkshushigeisha]

How do you get shaving blades through check -in? I've always had to buy new ones after security!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oh really?? I’ve never had an issue! I guess it depends on the airport? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@danielanderson888]

No way. I stayed there on the 1st January when I arrived. Small world.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Very small world! I was there on the 3rd 😅

[@sunill9619]

Hey if you don't mind. What are your measurements. Just asking for reference

[@lara_xy]

Do you happen to know the brand of the plum coloured bikini bottoms? They are not linked. BTW thank you for all the links!! SO helpful

[@-tombnk2392]

Oh my

[@chloecaddamy3668]

I can’t find this backpack anywhere in the UK or online!! :(

[@rebekaasceric7033]

I love your packing videos!🙌🙌 But I cannot understand HOW can you fit all of that in a 40l backpack😳😅

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s like an Olympic sport

[@chug-a-lugdoug4638]

So amazing guys. How can I donate to support the channel ?

[@ajroxastv]

Go to the Philippines next! ;)

[@hez_am_i2448]

So - will there be a solo version of the party shorts?

[@BackpackingBananas]

One day 😅

[@paulette1658]

I adore your laptop backpack! Where is it from?

[@BackpackingBananas]

All details coming in the next vid!

[@emme-graphic-design]

Hi there :) Will travel to Southest Asia in January 2024 (3months) I have some questions (if you can help

[@freddiewilkins7625]

Hey christianne, I live very near to Woking anyway what are your plan in Thailand and how is Covid over there? Are there lots of places shut?

[@BackpackingBananas]

Most places are open 😊 at least until 9pm! The nightlife is still quite dead unfortunately

[@annalang5687]

You've come a long way from being a notorious overpacker 😅

[@BackpackingBananas]

We love to see growth 🥲

[@xweetokfairy]

Factor 20 sunscreen for Thailand seems kinda low :-S

[@WhennTheSunShines]

Is your snorkel prescription? I've not got good eyesight and not sure how I feel about snorkeling with contacts in just in case there's leakage, but I won't be able to see anything without some sort of eyesight help!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I just snorkel with my contacts in and never had an issue 😊

[@donnaallen1456]

Just found your channel and loving your videos! Quick question, how much did you backpack weigh? I'm also in Surrey, UK and looking to book Scoot airlines Gatwick to Bangkok but the economy ticket says 10kg carry on luggage???

[@BackpackingBananas]

My backpack is just under 10KG 😊 they didn’t weigh my bag though!

[@donnaallen1456]

@@BackpackingBananas wow, that is awesome! Thanks :-)

[@BabyBytheBeach]

Ngl I had a mini heart attack every time you touched the bottom of the shoes. Then ate the vitamin 😂

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂😂 I’ve built up a strong immune system from doing shit like that over the years haha

[@VTK72]

❤️❤️❤️

[@user-vt2sn5fk3q]

👍Your videos are beautiful

[@kristinrae1]

What brand is that cute yellow backpack?!

[@BackpackingBananas]

All deets for that backpack coming in the next vid!

[@StArkyBuildZ]

Did you get any vaccinations before going to Thailand? (Not COVID, other stuff like thyphoid etc) I see they are recommended but not necessary

[@amal.hope.]

Wow i'm getting inspired but would like to know how much does it weight ? 🤗

[@amal.hope.]

and I like those black trousers with zippers

[@BackpackingBananas]

This backpack was just under 10KG