How To Pack a Carry-on for One Bag Travel

0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Picking The Right Bag For Your Trip
4:22 - Sort Your Gear
5:53 - Lay It All Out
7:29 - Let’s Get Packing

Packing just one bag for your next trip is easier than you think. From choosing the right bag to choosing a travel capsule wardrobe, we have tips to help you get started. Should you opt for a boxy travel backpack or rolling carry on luggage? We’ll share what works for us so you can find the best way to pack for you.

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[marcgagnon]

After many years in the military traveling over the world seeing nothing but war, finally decided to book a trip on my own. Going to Japan for at least a month!!!!

[stkuj]

You guys should do a video on backpacks that fit under the airline seat...

[elizabethrush]

I have no trouble fitting everything in my carry on bag, and the bag is smaller than the airline allows. But it still weighs too much. I would love a video that focused on weight.

[robertwilliamson]

I’m 72 years old now. Never liked “wheelie” luggage. I like both hands free. Still carrying a backpack. One with hide away shoulder straps if I want to carry it like a duffle with shoulder sling. 21 litres…. (Minaal Daily). I travel lite ….together with a small crossbody sling. They are all I need even when gone for months at a time. I travel to the hot tropics only…. so don’t need any heavy clothing.
Carry on….no checked baggage fees, no heavy multiple bags. Pick up and go…..no waiting at carousels. Freedom.

[Qaptaininsano]

I’m not going anywhere for a bit I just like these videos lol

[michaeiprice]

I don’t think the bag fees are the only reason to travel with one bag, I’m flying business both ways and I want to one bag just for the freedom

[enriquediaz]

It’s cool/great/reassuring that even “pros” repack their bags. Thx!

[sandiarms]

So useful. We are going on an Alaska cruise in August and a one- week trip to Italy in October

[ronanrock]

I would love if you did a one bag travel for professional conference-related travel. My needs are a lot different than when I'm traveling for leisure (like carrying a poster tube or packing a fabric poster and needing a blazer) and I'd love to hear more advice on one-bag professional travel.

[islandsnow]

Seriously these charges are ridiculous. It was in place to help them not go into bankruptcy in the 2008 market crash. It supposed to go away. We should get money back if the flight is delayed

[elanthys]

I remember when I did my 2-week SF-NY roadtrip years ago, I checked in a big suitcase for the flights but I used a smaller bag for every day check ins at hotels/motels, the suitcase never left the trunk of the car and I just shifted stuff to and from it. It was very practical.

[jheward]

The last time i flew in the states i heard a couple of the airlines announcing that if you had a sling bag on it counted as a carry on and you would be charged if you had two carry on items

[than]

A personal item only bag with packing tips would be much appreciated!

[DisabledPrepper]

I am an aeronautical engineer, and there is nothing more depressing than hearing these low cost airlines and even the non low cost commercial airlines stinging passengers for baggage. Totally depressing. Also not a minimalist. I am lucky I do not have weight restrictions due to my job.

[ZitoVino]

Great suggestions and I like that you are using more B-roll. There were a couple of bags that you showed, like the orange one at 02:27 that I would like to check out. Have you ever thought about adding corner captions for what is being shown in the B-roll shots?

[LadyHavoc]

Have you done a video on one bag travel for larger people? It can be hard to fit larger clothing in one bag. I usually have to end up checking a bag when I'd rather not. Thanks for doing what you do!

[letsgowalk]

I always like doing this one pack travel, but i ultimately always end up buying stuff when I am on trips.

These days, I just bring an empty suitcase to check in, and have all of my essentials in a carry-on backpack.

I know this totally defeats the purpose of minimalist travel, but when I visit interesting places, I always find items that catch my eye, either for myself or for others.

[JasonChia-qsoz]

What backpack is that on the thumbnail of this video ?

[THEEnfantTerrible]

I went to Peru and Bolivia for a month last fall one bag traveling…though I took a packable backpack and by the time I bought a few souvenirs I was 2 bag traveling on the way home. Lol I was still carry on only as the small pack able backpack counted as a personal item bag on Dejta.
My goal for a trip to southern Europe and Northern Africa this fall is to come home the same way I went, ONE bag. My plan for this is to use the same bag but pack lighter and I won’t be bringing home souvenirs that aren’t simple trinkets or photos

[abrahamsjason_]

Well done. Win on Person who won the Giveaways…