How I pack minimally for travel

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[kellidill]

I really appreciate the stop motion style video! Must have been a lot of work. Very fun. And the tips to encourage us to travel lightly, of course. :)

[abikleinsmith]

1. 2-3 pairs of shoes, wearing the bulkiest on the plane (boots or running shoes). Pack these shoes into a bag, such as a cloth bag
2. 3 shirts (mix of long and short sleeves) and 2-3 bottoms (mix of shorts and pants depending on the weather). These are a variety of colors to mix and match. Wear bulkier items such as scarves and jackets on the plane. See about doing laundry on the road.
3. 1 active pair of leggings and active shirt for fitness
4. Underwear and socks for each day of the trip + 1. Extra camisoles and shirts if it's colder
5. Toiletries: eyecare, dental care, hair and body care (shampoo bar, all-body soap, brush, lotion, etc)
6. Essentials: wallet, sunglasses, keys, hand sanitizer, and phone with charger. Water bottle, silicone bag, tiffin, cloth napkin with chopsticks and a spoon

[slowandsimplelivingdiaries]

You are so incredibly organized. I do love your idea of using grocery bags to keep items in one place. Very clever!

[AhmetKaan]

*"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety."*

[OMGIGILY]

perfect! i’m going on a trip soon and am excited to see how minimal rash and hassle free i can pack my bag. :-)

[adityavikram]

Wow.... I have a trip planned and i'll be leaving in a few days... and this video pops up in my feed... great video..!! cheers!!

[coneil]

How clever to use reusable grocery bags for packing! When I travel, almost no matter the trip length, I pack at most 1 pair of pants. Two bottoms work for plenty of outfits. Similarly, undershirts dry quickly from a wash. So I'd pack at most 3 shirts, and a couple thermal undershirts if it's cold. One of the shirts I'll likely use as a sleep-shirt, too, and then I'll pack pajama pants or shorts. Like you, I bring an extra pair of socks and underwear -- although I think I need them once out of 20 trips.

[chozinyeswe]

Love your idea. In time for my backpacking...

[IKEMENOsakaman]

I watched my parents hoard stuff. I'm the complete opposite - I only have stuff that I only need. Only two pairs of pants, three T-shirt, a jacket, and a button-up shirt.

[IAmPeterCook]

When I travel, I also bring 1 extra pair of underwear/socks! What about shirts, do you wash them during the trip or wear them for multiple days? When I go on a short trip, I also pack minimally. But I struggle when going on a long trip. I actually had to buy a new, bigger suitcase because I was going on a 3-month trip abroad (my gf lives abroad). Had to bring clothes for (late) summer, autumn, and winter. The minimalist in me struggled with this for a while, but I'm glad that I made the purchase. I was walking in shorts when I first arrived, whereas by now I'm wearing a thick jacket. I guess it's the intent that counts. To me, minimalism is about being more intentional about your purchases. And I put a lot of thought into it, before making the decision to buy the suitcase.

[dee]

Thank you for this information! Hi 🙋🏻‍♀️ from New York State USA 🙌🏻🌞

[peter]

Hi Christine what type of pack is the one used, thanks.

[LorenPhoto]

Thank you so much! Love this video! It helped me tons x

[jamiewilliams]

Love this! Have you found an eco solution for contact lenses? I want to start wearing them but scared of the waste!

[Woeschhuesli]

Apart from underwear, I take the mentioned camisole and a pair of leggings that can double as pyjamas if necessary, as well as being a warm underlayer. A T-shirt and two tunics (my go-to) that I can wear either with pants or the leggings (so long enough...!) and a cosy sweater or cardigan to travel in (under my jacket) so I am equipped for indoors or outdoors in all weathers. At this time of year I probably would only take/wear boots as footwear - and a pair of woollen handknit socks for comfort, nights and as slippers in a cold place (or foldable slippers, maybe). I know some people never travel without swimwear, just in case there is a spa/pool/beach wherever they're going! Then I'd include a microtowel, too. But you don't need much and can usually wash something if needed. I find minimal packing easy.

[abbysvidss]

Im so gonna copy how you pack whenever I do traveling

[ndubstar]

4 day trip. That is not even an issue. Easy. Laptop phone and extra pair socks. Light travel 3 months a little more but not much. only need a extra shirt or 2 and extra 2 pairs socks underwear and undershirt. Also a jacket. Done. Personally i wouldnt pack extra shoes. I just wear what i wear and did this recently for 2 months in Europe and Korea. I buy hygiene items at location.

[JoyceMatte]

Hello Christine, what's the brand/model of the backpack?

[BeautyDiva]

Excellent video. What about bringing an umbrella, rain jacket or poncho?

[KellyS_]

My only helpful tip is that if you're flying have a separate 1 qt bag that has all the liquids and other items that TSA is going to want to see. You can put it back with the rest of the toiletries after security, but it makes it easier to check through.
We've gotten pretty good at "carry on" packing for our trips, even if we ultimately check the bags as luggage under the plane.
We prefer wheeled bags if we're flying, but usually go with a mix of wheeled bag for clothes and a backpack or two for carry-on entertainment & snacks. (4 bags for 3 people on an international trip isn't too bad).