How to Pack for Travel with Personal Item Only (DOs & DON'Ts)

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Just found your channel while I am on a trip in Europe (mostly France) for a month. I brought my Fjalraven Kanken and a bum bag. I put the items I want on the flight, bus, train in it. That way I am not disturbing my neighbors while I get items out of my backpack under the seat. Funny thing is I had put most of my clothes in one of the stuffable neck pillows….which I left in my car before going to the airport. Here I am France with a pair of pants, 2 shirts, and underclothes. Other than a swimsuit I will need for the beach in Nice, I am doing of with what I have.

I’m going personal item only on a trip around the world next month and this will definitely help me with fitting everything in my bag. Especially the electronics as I’m bringing quite a bit with me. My backpack doesn’t have locks but I have found the small double-carabiners are great for making zippers harder for thieves to open quickly, but easy for me to open when needed.

As a health care provider, thank you for taking condoms and mentioning changing them! Smart man!

I love your video, most minimalist packers have a personal item and small cabin bag. I'm a girly girl and like to have different clothes, makeup etc. I collect samples of shampoo, face cream, foundation in sachets to reduce the space small bottles take up. I put eyeshadow and blush into tiny ziplock bags so I don't need to bring a pallet of makeup which are bulky and can be heavy. I use a small, microfibre kit Chen sized cloth instead of a microfibre towel as it takes up less space. I still manage to pack with a Ryanair size bag for domestic, European and international trips. It makes life so much easier. If I need a larger amount of toiletries, I make an online ore-order for pickup in the boots store in the terminal I will be flying from. I use a small hotel soap in a tiny ziplock instead of shower gel. I sew a few internal pockets into my jacket in case I need to carry extra bits. I sometimes bring a lightweight fold up bag, it's great for shopping or as an alternative day bag so I can easily leave my main bag in the hostel. Instead of thick flip-flops, I bring lightweight pedicure flip-flops to wear in the shower. Putting a plastic bag on the ground in the shower is an alternative. Make sure you don't cover the drain hole. I bring a few blister plasters, ziplock bags and a sharpie with duct tape on it (this will be confiscated flying out of certain countries, do your research). I have had issues with border security as they consider it a red flag if you don't have a suitcase.

not the 10 year old underwear!!! LOL! thanks for the honesty and for the tips!

You really know your stuff! Thank you for all this info. I really needed it!

Loved the video but am pretty sure the the Amazon link for the carryon bag you used in the video is not the same bag. Appreciate it if you could provide the correct link to that one. Thanks!!

Excellent advice. I just happen to see you by chance and really enjoyed it!! I like your advice. THX!!

Excellent video! Thank you

Great video. Do you have a link for the double side mesh bag?

Great video! I'm subscribed!

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What an awesome video! What’s the name of the backpack you’re using in the video? Thanks!

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I have a folding glasses case that folds flat. Complete game changer. Was absolutely devastated to find out my laptop wouldnt charge, even on business class 😭 no videogames during a 20hr flight for me

If you have sharp items? Don't airlines forbid stuff like that?

The bag listed doesn’t appear to be the same bag you are using. I don’t like the square bag shown on Amazon. Looking for something smaller.

Awesome video. I have a problem. My absolute favorite dress... has a skort. I go on a trip for a family reunion soon. I really want to bring my red dress. I can't wear it on plane... I will have two small children hands to hold when I go pee. I must leave it behind I guess. It takes too much room. I'm only bringing one back pack. Sigh.