What's in my PERSONAL ITEM for travel? (aka my day bag)

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Along with my backpack, I always carry a personal item / day bag with me when I'm backpacking to mainly carry all of my electronics, valuables and other important items I need handy. This is what I pack in that bag!
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[@travelwithchristina3960]

I got a similar backpack last year and love it for traveling. It’s so big for a personal item. Also, a cable/electronics organizer (tons of options on Amazon) is easily one of my favorite travel accessories. It keeps all my wires neat and it one place, ear buds, sd and memory cards, and mine fits two of my hard drives as well as the USB/Mem card/hdmi adaptor for my MacBook.

[@jadahilton4517]

I LIVE for these videos 🥰 counting down the days until my own adventure in Thailand 🇹🇭

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥳🥳🥳

[@demijonkerman5005]

omg same here!

[@IAmLisetteMusic]

same! Im going in november :D

[@demijonkerman5005]

Im going in july/august

[@tarishakerr4497]

@@demijonkerman5005 me too! 6 weeks!!

[@shonen84]

During the Olympics hype I picked up one of the licensed Cabaia backpacks, and I absolutely love it! Durable, waterproof, organizable, carries lots! Wonderful backpack!

[@annalang5687]

The best camera is the one you take everywhere. Btw, are you ever worried that the pouch in front comes off? Like somebody might yank it off or it gets stuck on something and comes off

[@BackpackingBananas]

Someone else mentioned this and it’s honestly never crossed my mind or got stuck on anything.. it’s also fiddly to detach so not easy to yank off at all!

[@natashamc7824]

It’s amazing how much you can fit in that backpack, it’s like the tardis of the backpack world. Great video, thanks for sharing x

[@lianadoom]

literally XD

[@bubbletea292]

I have been following you since your Perth days, I am so happy to see you going East again!!! thank you for taking us along with some tropical vlogs while were here in grey winter Europe :))

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

I miss Thailand! My husband and I stayed for a week on Koh Samet in between staying in Bangkok, the gulf of Thailand is so gorgeous. We only did carryon all six months in Asia, it was NOT easy!😆

[@PostcardAndAPint]

We can’t wait to get out and about and travel again! This was really interesting. I love the bag. It’s stylish as well as practical. 🍻

[@rgmm8888]

You're always so organized I love seeing how you do it. Looking forward to the upcoming videos!! 🌷

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Rhonda! I do try to be organised 😅

[@rgmm8888]

@@BackpackingBananas you disappeared from my KZbin feed a while back and recently you reappeared. I'm so excited to watch your videos again. I went back and watched your past adventures. Always fun. Your vibes are infectious. Jeremy is a cutie. 😉

[@marie_ls]

I love your packing videos. I backpacked many times myself but planning my second digital nomad trip and defo need some packing inspiration for all the electronics.

[@sharlotclark-george3922]

Hey there Christianne, thanks for the tour around your lovely bag, much appreciated! I am just wondering if the Cabaia medium is acceptable to Ryan Air and EasyJet for Europe travel please, and have you used it on them yourself?😁 Kindly, Sharlot.

[@Bubblegwenblog]

The backpack looks amazing but the detachable front pouch would stress me out ... I would be afraid of someone snatching it

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s a bit fiddly to detach so they’d have to be quite ninja like to detach it without me noticing and giving them a slap 😅

[@Bubblegwenblog]

@@BackpackingBananas I tought it was just a velcro system. I just checked a review of the bag and it looked pretty secure indeed. But now I want to buy one for myself 😅

[@heysoph.9]

How to you keep these under the weight limit? Most budget airlines have the carry on and personal item combined weight as 7 kilo?

[@BackpackingBananas]

Honestly, I just chance it. My 40L is around 10KG and this bag is around 7KG. If they weigh them, I have to surrender and pay to check in the 40L… but honestly that hasn’t actually happened in years!

[@heysoph.9]

@@BackpackingBananaswow 17kg! 😮😮 literally everytime I fly there's staff with a portable weigher at the gate queue checking every person one by one.

[@karenzhang8873]

Now I’m super curious why you didn’t bring a water bottle. I just bought a grayl water bottle on your recommendation so I’m curious if you found there were some downsides?

[@TheShauNanigans]

I believe her water bottle is stored with her larger back pack.

[@bethmeredith]

Nice looking bag and very functional and it appears you've thought of everything. Well done. Stay safe and enjoy your travels xx

[@brittanythomas9547]

Your new backpack is cute! I love these videos but can't wait to see Thailand travel ones 😍

[@lifeoflydia1]

What do you do when you're doing day trips , swimming etc. I worry about leaving laptop etc back at the hostel

[@BackpackingBananas]

Any decent hostel has personal lockers for you to lock your valuables away 😊

[@miamietz1509]

I am about to start my first backpacking tour, I'm going to Thailand and I am super nervous about it. Your videos give me confidence for this journey, so thanks a lot! Have you found a new eyemask yet? I am desperate for finding one that blocks out all the light so I can sleep well.... Or can you name the brand of the mask shown in the video? Maybe they are offering another one now 😮

[@immy1689]

these videos are keeping me company while i'm in self isolation :( can't wait for the thailand vlogs!!! ❤

[@BackpackingBananas]

Hope you get out of isolation soon! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@susanna9006]

Always put your valuables underneath in the bus. I made the mistake of keeping mine on me during a busride in Colombia and literally everything got stolen - I seem to be a very very deep sleeper hahah

[@BackpackingBananas]

😳😳 I’m sorry to hear that!! I literally am hugging my backpack on buses, I’ve heard people can be sneaky under the seats! There’s still no way I’m putting it in the under-carriage though!

[@ulisesperea]

It's funny but SO useful at the same time that you carry a sewing kit lol Love It

[@theowletblog]

So nice to feel like someone gets needing to carry an extension lead. I feel you with the travel blogger IT struggles 🤣Also, I *NEED* that backpack. It's genius! I've been travelling with one from Desigual this whole time and I just shove everything in and hope for the best.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yesss the extensión cable! Absolute essential 😅

[@E6MND]

Do you use / bring a tripod?

[@aniqueanna]

Thanks for all the great & valuable content you’re putting out there Christianne! Just wanted to ask out of curiosity, for which scuba camera are you saving? I’m looking into buying one myself so always happy to hear from others ☺️

[@BackpackingBananas]

Hey! Thanks for the lovely words! I've recently purchased a GoPro! :)

[@growingupsprouts]

please go into the details why you didn't bring a water bottle I'm SO so curious

[@MillaExplores]

That's a very good-looking and practical bag! I really like all the small compartments in it. 😍

[@ohhyes3105]

DJ Snake is now in Phuket.

[@abbyandlukeadventures7162]

This is such a satisfying video, love seeing how you pack, I’ve ordered a couple things from these packing videos, so excited to use my Eagle Creek 65L backpack for travelling Australia for a year on a working holiday visa! How long are you planning on being in Australia? I’m keen to book the welcome to travel tour in Sydney, will you be doing a video on this when you’re on the tour? Sending you positive vibes 💛🌲✨

[@melen6917]

Do you ever worry about making videos like this, as far as sharing info with the public? I assume some risk is part of the territory, but you’re really sensible and safe from what I’ve seen. Love your vids, and living vicariously through them. Thank you! 💕

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Mel! Yeh nah I don’t really worry. I only share info online I feel comfortable with but I like to think I’m pretty safe in general!

[@melen6917]

@@BackpackingBananas awesome ! Looking forward to your next vids.

[@stuandimi1480]

Have you looked at the osprey fairview? I've used the mens version for the past 5 years and I love it. Detachable day bag with all your needs

[@billmccaleb7481]

Another new backpack? Lol! You should do a giveaway for your old ones... I like your idea for the USB cables, they are always the bane of my existence when I travel! Also, I'm really looking forward to this series!

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s a sweet idea, other than the fact my old backpacks either smell, or have holes in them, or I use them again 😅😅

[@billmccaleb7481]

@@BackpackingBananas I guess they would take on a lot of wear and tear with all of your trips!

[@seandesmond5560]

Great video wonderful Christie!!! ❤ Looking forward to seeing your Thailand vlogs!!!

[@natalieeee2830]

Love your packing videos! Great information and really helpful! Have been following you for years and absolutely love al your videos 😊 thanks for sharing! Recently introduced my partner to your videos and he also loves how informative you are and really show what the places are like 😊

[@heatherelenarussell9835]

I've been looking for a new backpack, and this is perfect. Thanks so much for the video

[@juliabrugman5144]

Love the video!! Was wondering if you ALWAYS bring this bag. Like if you go to the beach, a party, climbing a mountain, do you bring it? I am very new to backpacking so I was wondering😊😊 Love your content❤️

[@BackpackingBananas]

Good question! No I don’t 😊 most days I just carry around my bum bag and on bigger adventure days, I have a foldable backpack by Tropicfeel. This Cabaia bag is just to carry around my electronics and mostly will stay in my accommodation!

[@wanderlustwithmolly]

Love your packing videoes, but how are you allowed on the plane with two heavy (they look heavy😅) bags? I have the same eagle creek backpack as you, and I want to travel hand luggage only, but I'm not able to keep the weight of the bag under 8kg... Do they check the weight of your bags before you enter the plane or don't they care? 🤞

[@BackpackingBananas]

Honestly I always just chance it and my bags very rarely get weighed 😅 my carry-on bags are nearly always over the weight limit but if I ever do get caught out, it is worth it to pay that one time, for all the times I haven’t had to pay a thing haha

[@wanderlustwithmolly]

@@BackpackingBananas Thanks for answering!! I've been a bit worried. I hope I am just as lucky 😅😃

[@kangtheconquerortheninth3826]

A couple of months back you were in Puerto Escondido (great vid btw) what would you say is the best way to get to Tulum from Puerto Escondido? Donkey? Rail? A flight? A caravan that looks suspicious to the cartels? Please share what would be the best way. In your opinion if you've done it before!!! P.s. This is a genuine question.

[@BackpackingBananas]

My ex boyfriend and I drove in his car from Tulum to Puerto Escondido over 11 days which was cool as we did some cool stops along the way! But if you don’t have the time for that, then just a flight via Mexico City is quick and easy

[@kangtheconquerortheninth3826]

@@BackpackingBananas Okay, interesting 11 days and I'm assuming with multiple stops along the way. So the best scenic route by car to get a full experience of driving across would be where? (if you can share)?

[@BackpackingBananas]

@@kangtheconquerortheninth3826 I made a vlog series documenting the whole thing :) It is in my Backpacking Mexico playlist xx

[@Ashleysplanet]

Thanks for the video! it turns out we pack very similar things - all super useful and necessary!

[@thevegansasquatch]

Thank you for sharing. Love the gadgets and tips. Just out of curiosity. What type of work/tasks do you prefer doing on your laptop vs tablet? 😀

[@inescrespo5480]

I love this backpack! I wish it was big enough to fit my 15.6" laptop though :(

[@BackpackingBananas]

They have a large size as well!

[@tree_hugger6921]

The room is so pretty. Are u not going to be doing really long expeditions considering you didn't bring a water bottle? Ohhhh I'm an idiot, your just going to buy it. I'm so use to having a water bottle that I forgot that you can buy water

[@emmas5647]

Love your videos! So helpful

[@hez_am_i2448]

solo eye mask in the future? ill just keep throwing product ideas at you :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s a good idea! I always appreciate the ideas 😅

[@clairekuhlman1078]

I am gutted that they don’t sell the eye mask anymore! I am in desperate need of a high quality one to use in my every day life. If anyone has any recommendations, please let me know

[@XolaRose]

yay woke up to a video again!

[@nylaqureshi6745]

Love these videos, super helpful

[@israelmacario3853]

I was wondering why the quality of the video was not as good. Maybe mirrorless would be better

[@sunshinemindset8497]

Very useful. Thank you! :)

[@matthewgaler6544]

Tech savvy as fook…. Thats NASA to me🤔 Ko Samui…. Meet the parents😂 Keep flying💥

[@BackpackingBananas]

I guess you can call me an astronaut then 😂👩🏼‍🚀🚀

[@jackeddemon]

How are you a “minimal traveler?” You carry so much stuff

[@BackpackingBananas]

I’ve never described myself as a minimal traveler 😅 but generally, those who travel only with hand-luggage are considered minimalists. I think minimalism is relative though. Everyone has different needs for their own packing

[@benwlan]

I also carry iPad and a laptop with me 🙈😅✌️

[@muhammadnadeem9231]

Visit Pakistan too. It is a beautiful country of the world. People are hospitable. It is second to none in the world in terms of natural beauty and tasty food. It is a very safe country.

[@Jthegreat84]

Love this bag! Is this a paid partnership?

[@BackpackingBananas]

The surfshark VPN is a paid partnership but the bag itself is not. After I found it in Turkey, I sent the link to my mum and she bought it for me for Christmas 😅🥰

[@VTK72]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ryanstead3148]

Firsttt 😜

[@BackpackingBananas]

Smashed it 💥

[@ryanstead3148]

@@BackpackingBananas heheh

[@ryanstead3148]

Bahahaha

[@osvaldob14]

Did you really make a 25 min video on a backpack

[@BackpackingBananas]

My previous packing video was 48 minutes so this one was short and sweet 🙃

[@TheShauNanigans]

I'm guessing you're a new viewer? All of her packing videos are long and in depth. They aren't for everyone, but I quite enjoy them.