Cheap alternatives. 1. Regular metal S-hook and a carabiner you already actually use. 2. Ziploc freezer bags (quart and gallon) can replace a lot of pouches because they are waterproof, ultralight, and easily replaceable. But you should have at least 1 proper drybag and 1 waterproof phone pouch with a lanyard. 3. Gardening twist ties to prevent tangles. Or various lengths of velcro straps for more strength and functionality. 4. A good quality and comfortable daypack, because it is the bag you actually use the most often, like every day. The one you actually use the least is your main backpack or luggage which resides at your lodgings, so those can actually be scaled back on quality and comfort to get massive weight savings. Also, a good sharp knife gets through any kind of fabric and plastic, so... Unless your main backpack is what you use for hiking, then it makes sense getting an ultralight packable daypack. 5. Most accommodations provide all your toiletries, but just in case, bring a small bar of soap in a case, a toothbrush with a cover, and a manual shaver. No need for liquids and aerosols at all. 6. ALWAYS have a small first aid kit. The rougher your travels, the larger it should get.
Very good point on #4. Unfortunately, longer haired people still need shampoo/conditioner looking into solids and a powder dry shampoo - so I can ditch the expensive aerosol travel ones.
@@crazy4beatles Yup. My very thick, long hair takes 2-3 of those itty bitty hotel bottles, and can't go without conditioner! I balance that out with taking VERY few changes of clothes. 😁
@@d.s.151 , most of East and Southeast Asia. Like I said, "... but just in case, bring a small bar of soap in a case, a toothbrush with a cover, and a manual shaver." I think that was targeted at avoiding liquids and aerosols in your luggage entirely.
i just bought two items from this list. thank you. :) and thank you for keeping most of your videos under 10 min. with kids, work, etc., i don't have time to watch 30+ min videos :)
I’m a veteran frequent traveller and constantly look for ways to organise and minimalise my kit. There are some really good ideas in here. I particularly like the idea of using a dry bag for laundry as hotel sinks inevitably don’t have a plug or if it does it always leaks. Also using a dry bag means that you can carry your gopping kit around between washes without it stinking up the rest of your gear. I’m not sure about the carabiner as it’s a bit of a solution in search of a problem, and you can always use one of your rucksack straps for the same purpose. Likewise there’s normally a ziplock bag of the right size to hold small stuff. But I think I’ll be treating myself to some of the other gadgets in here :)
Thanks Bob, great comments. I don't find myself using the carabiner as much as I thought, but it comes in handy when I need it and it's definitely one of the less functional things you could bring traveling. On a side note that blue 5L drybag I used in this video sprung a small leak on my last trip, it works good and is lightweight but need to be careful with it because the material is thin.
I love that! After watching countless videos about gear I can 100% say that is by far the best one because of it's simplicity. No expensive or unpractical items just really useful and minimal gear 👍 I'm so happy that I waited when it comes to buying packing cubes because now I don't see a reason to get anything else than compression ones
Woah, what an awesome list. You should definitely do more videos in this format, the best I’ve seen so far! Love how you focus on good quality, efficient design, and mid tier pricing 👌🏼
This was the best video, it was no nonsense, other people try to hard and think they are movie stars or forget that ordinary folks just don't have a ton of money to buy things just to learn that it was unnecessary.
Haha those items are awesome. I'm coping the colapsable bottle, toilet stacks and twists for sure. The toilet stacks are genius, how were they not in my life before? I do use a drybag for dirty clothes too, way to keep the odour and dirt contained inside the pack.
For battery packs I’d look at the nitecore 10k battery pack. Weighs basically nothing and is much smaller than any competing battery pack at 10k. It’s about 60 bucks. Popular with hikers due to high capability and low footprint. Also allows pass-through charging (can charge the pack and devices simultaneously) however the Anker is still good and 20 bucks cheaper. But with my smaller minimalist bag I think the cost is worth the space/weight savings
I love Nitecore, the NU25 headlamp is amazing. Are you referring to the NB10000 battery? I actually had this on my list to review next, it looks great.
Can someone PLEASE explain the allure of a collapsible water bottle to me? If my bottle is EMPTY, I am not done drinking water for the day, I am LOOKING FOR MORE WATER!
It’s useful for air travel, as quite often you can find drinking water fountains airside and these days you can’t bring your own water through security. It could pay for itself in a few flights. Additionally, if travelling in dodgy places you could fill it and add water purification tablets. As someone who’s had dysentery twice in my travels (Cambodia and Afghanistan) it’s useful to have a backup.
It's for that between time when you have less than a full water bottle 😆But really that's a good point, if it's full then it's not saving space, and if it's empty you need more water. I like it though because I'm not always carrying around water, and sometimes I don't need a full bottle.
I use a Platypus collabsible bottle but the philosophy is the same -- I use mine for storing water inside my pack, using it to fill up my little BeFree bottle with the built-in, replacable filter that hangs out in the side pocket. Just more comfortable IMO than having to pull out and/or hold a huge bottle all the time (I drink a LOT of water). I actually have two of them so I can take full bottles back to the hotel, hostel, whatever if I can't drink the tap water, plus enough to pour into the hot water pot for drinks the next morning and to brush my teeth. Of course, I'm a longtime backpacker, so it's just my habit. :-)
I've used it for weekend travel I haven't actually taken it on a plane yet. My girlfriend currently uses it as her primary travel pack. I did make a "personal item" sized box though, and it easily fits in there. Are you concerned about dimensions?
@@OneBagTravels yeah, I will travel soon, and I'm looking for a bag that fits as personal item because almost every airline has eliminated the carry on on its cheapest option, so I was looking for a small bag that could fit under the seat
@@OneBagTravels as you would be fully aware, it depends. Destinations and climate are the leading criteria. I have managed to get 2/3rds of the way around the globe with a 45 litre pacsafe backpack, but with Antarctica and southern South America next on the agenda, I have bought an 80 litre dueter with backpack straps and wheels, along with compression sacks, compression cubes and a pile of warm clothing. Nearly all of the clothing is Icebreaker, which is either 100% merino wool (no scratchy feel at all) or a merino mix. I am also sporting a new 25 ltr pacsafe backpack and new 4 litre pacsafe waist bag. Icebreaker and Pacsafe, an excellent combination. In my opinion a lot of the stuff in your vid is unnecessary, and whilst mostly small, soon adds up in our enemy, which is too much weight. Small gifts would include RFID covers for credit cards and passport, and the smallest set of baggage scales available. With no standardised airline carry on weights, shifting stuff around, including wearing some of it, and filling large pockets, can be necessary.
@@OneBagTravels small, light and good quality is essential. I have just replaced mine with one a third of the size and a third of the weight. New one is 60 grams.
In total with agreement on Matador, Nite Ize products and Hero clips. I appreciate that dry shampoo bars do not count as a liquid on flights and will never leak. At first I thought you weren't going to mention a Scubba bag when you suggested a dry bag for laundry. I've been washing my own items for years and either will beat using your your clothes to essentially scrub a sink clean in your hotel but people may not know a Scrubba has little nubs inside that acts like an old fashioned scrub board, and if you travel with wool and lightweight travel clothes and only wash a few items at a time nothing beats it. I use Anker power banks, and they have durable cables and even earbuds, all available on Amazon. I may try the CLC pouches .. good price on Amazon!
Haha, I feel the same way about laundry. You need to wash the sink out first or you're just using your clothes to scrub the sink clean 😆 Mini scrubba is great, but expensive. Doesn't have the nubs, but I think a generic dry bag works almost as good. At $10 vs $40, do you think the nubs on the Scrubba are worth the extra price?
@@OneBagTravels I do think the price is worth it. I've had the same Scrubba for years and bought a backup just in case. I still haven't needed the backup. I noticed the mini when it came out but did not know they omitted the nubs .. good to know. As a female it's probably good for undies but I like the nubs. I never let my travel clothes get too grimy but I do think the nubs make scrubbing faster (a good soaps like dr. Bronner's works great). Cheers!
@@OneBagTravels in that case I would say whatever your budget allows... at the time I purchased the regular size there was no mini. If they both have the nubs and you're aware that it's easier to wash a single t-shirt or pair of pants at a time... then yes, try the mini.. overall I think the nubs, the window (to see if water is dirty) and the tight seal all make the Scubba easier to use than a standard dry bag... but I have used a dry bag in the past and even had to use a garbage bag in a sink once (made a mess 😮)
Thanks for letting me know, I fixed the link. That other link was for the older model. It's called the Eagle Creek Pack-It Isolate Quick Trip, the one I have is the XS size.
Cheap alternatives.
1. Regular metal S-hook and a carabiner you already actually use.
2. Ziploc freezer bags (quart and gallon) can replace a lot of pouches because they are waterproof, ultralight, and easily replaceable. But you should have at least 1 proper drybag and 1 waterproof phone pouch with a lanyard.
3. Gardening twist ties to prevent tangles. Or various lengths of velcro straps for more strength and functionality.
4. A good quality and comfortable daypack, because it is the bag you actually use the most often, like every day. The one you actually use the least is your main backpack or luggage which resides at your lodgings, so those can actually be scaled back on quality and comfort to get massive weight savings. Also, a good sharp knife gets through any kind of fabric and plastic, so... Unless your main backpack is what you use for hiking, then it makes sense getting an ultralight packable daypack.
5. Most accommodations provide all your toiletries, but just in case, bring a small bar of soap in a case, a toothbrush with a cover, and a manual shaver. No need for liquids and aerosols at all.
6. ALWAYS have a small first aid kit. The rougher your travels, the larger it should get.
Great ideas, this could be a review in itself!
Very good point on #4. Unfortunately, longer haired people still need shampoo/conditioner looking into solids and a powder dry shampoo - so I can ditch the expensive aerosol travel ones.
@@crazy4beatles Yup. My very thick, long hair takes 2-3 of those itty bitty hotel bottles, and can't go without conditioner! I balance that out with taking VERY few changes of clothes. 😁
@@d.s.151 , most of East and Southeast Asia. Like I said, "... but just in case, bring a small bar of soap in a case, a toothbrush with a cover, and a manual shaver." I think that was targeted at avoiding liquids and aerosols in your luggage entirely.
i just bought two items from this list. thank you. :)
and thank you for keeping most of your videos under 10 min. with kids, work, etc., i don't have time to watch 30+ min videos :)
Thanks! And I don't have time to make >10 min videos either 😆
Thanks for your videos. I immediately had to buy a HEROCLIP. Appreciate all the tips and tricks.
Awesome, glad you liked the video 👍
Another great video from one of the best minimal travel channels on the internet. Thanks!
Best comment ever, thanks! 😃
I’m a veteran frequent traveller and constantly look for ways to organise and minimalise my kit.
There are some really good ideas in here. I particularly like the idea of using a dry bag for laundry as hotel sinks inevitably don’t have a plug or if it does it always leaks. Also using a dry bag means that you can carry your gopping kit around between washes without it stinking up the rest of your gear.
I’m not sure about the carabiner as it’s a bit of a solution in search of a problem, and you can always use one of your rucksack straps for the same purpose.
Likewise there’s normally a ziplock bag of the right size to hold small stuff.
But I think I’ll be treating myself to some of the other gadgets in here :)
Thanks Bob, great comments. I don't find myself using the carabiner as much as I thought, but it comes in handy when I need it and it's definitely one of the less functional things you could bring traveling. On a side note that blue 5L drybag I used in this video sprung a small leak on my last trip, it works good and is lightweight but need to be careful with it because the material is thin.
I love that! After watching countless videos about gear I can 100% say that is by far the best one because of it's simplicity. No expensive or unpractical items just really useful and minimal gear 👍
I'm so happy that I waited when it comes to buying packing cubes because now I don't see a reason to get anything else than compression ones
Thanks, I appreciate the compliment 😀 Definitely try to keep my videos simple
I LOVE the human gear trio! They are very comfortable to eat with and perfect to carry home after using in the case and clean.
Humangear makes some of the best travel gear imo
Woah, what an awesome list. You should definitely do more videos in this format, the best I’ve seen so far! Love how you focus on good quality, efficient design, and mid tier pricing 👌🏼
Thanks! I've been tracking my favorite gear from this year and am planning on doing another "best minimalist travel gear" roundup soon.
I cant say this enough... I LOVE the chums wallet. I bought mine at an ace hardware store about 2 years ago and have used it ever since!
It's my fave
I like clear pouches. I can see everything that’s inside
Well if you love clear pouches, then you'll love this video! czcams.com/video/luFjdaqzycE/video.html
I recommend a Berkey Travel bottle. You never have to buy water, and it's always Filtered to prevent dissentary.
This was the best video, it was no nonsense, other people try to hard and think they are movie stars or forget that ordinary folks just don't have a ton of money to buy things just to learn that it was unnecessary.
Woot, thanks!
Love this video i found good tips and thanks for the links in the descriptions very handy. !!!
Glad it was helpful!
Haha those items are awesome.
I'm coping the colapsable bottle, toilet stacks and twists for sure. The toilet stacks are genius, how were they not in my life before?
I do use a drybag for dirty clothes too, way to keep the odour and dirt contained inside the pack.
Those Stax are great, picked them up recently and they work way better than I was expecting!
Thanks! I travel light but still I can use some of your advices!👍
I need those stackable tiny containers
They're fantastic =)
thank you for these lists and ideas.
The expandable osprey bag looks great
It is great! 😃
Loved your video .First time here .Most of the gear that you showed I’ve never seen before .Thank you for sharing .Happy travelling..😊👍🇦🇺
Welcome to the channel, glad you liked the video!
Great gear! and some gear updates I need to look into.
Thanks!
Wonderful items. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
That heroclip is the G.O.A.T
It sure is!
Carabiners as a hook 😍
They're the best 😀
For battery packs I’d look at the nitecore 10k battery pack. Weighs basically nothing and is much smaller than any competing battery pack at 10k. It’s about 60 bucks. Popular with hikers due to high capability and low footprint. Also allows pass-through charging (can charge the pack and devices simultaneously)
however the Anker is still good and 20 bucks cheaper. But with my smaller minimalist bag I think the cost is worth the space/weight savings
I love Nitecore, the NU25 headlamp is amazing. Are you referring to the NB10000 battery? I actually had this on my list to review next, it looks great.
@@OneBagTravels yep, that’s the one. I ordered mine a couple days back after scouring Reddit. Looks awesome!
@@frogturtle Reddit is the best
love the go tubbs.
They're fantastic =)
I need some more of these
Me too! 😆
Really good tips! Thanks!
Glad you liked them!
Great travel list ,thanks!
Thanks Val!
Thanks for sharing. Nice and helpful video. All the best!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful
Appreciate this so much 👍🏾
Glad you liked it!
Is the pack-it isolate quick trip the regular size or XS size? Thanks
It's the XS size
Perfect
Thanks!
Can someone PLEASE explain the allure of a collapsible water bottle to me?
If my bottle is EMPTY, I am not done drinking water for the day, I am LOOKING FOR MORE WATER!
It’s useful for air travel, as quite often you can find drinking water fountains airside and these days you can’t bring your own water through security. It could pay for itself in a few flights. Additionally, if travelling in dodgy places you could fill it and add water purification tablets. As someone who’s had dysentery twice in my travels (Cambodia and Afghanistan) it’s useful to have a backup.
It's for that between time when you have less than a full water bottle 😆But really that's a good point, if it's full then it's not saving space, and if it's empty you need more water. I like it though because I'm not always carrying around water, and sometimes I don't need a full bottle.
I use a Platypus collabsible bottle but the philosophy is the same -- I use mine for storing water inside my pack, using it to fill up my little BeFree bottle with the built-in, replacable filter that hangs out in the side pocket. Just more comfortable IMO than having to pull out and/or hold a huge bottle all the time (I drink a LOT of water). I actually have two of them so I can take full bottles back to the hotel, hostel, whatever if I can't drink the tap water, plus enough to pour into the hot water pot for drinks the next morning and to brush my teeth. Of course, I'm a longtime backpacker, so it's just my habit. :-)
What are the headphones? I don’t see a link
Those are the AfterShokz Aeropex, link is in the description under "Minimalist Electronics"
@@OneBagTravels found them! Thanks!
Great stuff. Where can I find links to the items, especially wallet and twist ties? Thanks!
Thanks! Links are in the description, sorted by category 😀
Opps. Found the link!
Hi, have you ever used that bag as personal item in a flight?
I've used it for weekend travel I haven't actually taken it on a plane yet. My girlfriend currently uses it as her primary travel pack. I did make a "personal item" sized box though, and it easily fits in there. Are you concerned about dimensions?
@@OneBagTravels yeah, I will travel soon, and I'm looking for a bag that fits as personal item because almost every airline has eliminated the carry on on its cheapest option, so I was looking for a small bag that could fit under the seat
I disagree with about 80% of those, but this comment will boost your algorithm.
The algorithm thanks you 😀 What is some of your favorite travel gear that would make good gifts?
@@OneBagTravels as you would be fully aware, it depends. Destinations and climate are the leading criteria.
I have managed to get 2/3rds of the way around the globe with a 45 litre pacsafe backpack, but with Antarctica and southern South America next on the agenda, I have bought an 80 litre dueter with backpack straps and wheels, along with compression sacks, compression cubes and a pile of warm clothing. Nearly all of the clothing is Icebreaker, which is either 100% merino wool (no scratchy feel at all) or a merino mix. I am also sporting a new 25 ltr pacsafe backpack and new 4 litre pacsafe waist bag.
Icebreaker and Pacsafe, an excellent combination.
In my opinion a lot of the stuff in your vid is unnecessary, and whilst mostly small, soon adds up in our enemy, which is too much weight.
Small gifts would include RFID covers for credit cards and passport, and the smallest set of baggage scales available.
With no standardised airline carry on weights, shifting stuff around, including wearing some of it, and filling large pockets, can be necessary.
@@steveg6512 Airline scale is a good idea, and merino for sure!
@@OneBagTravels small, light and good quality is essential. I have just replaced mine with one a third of the size and a third of the weight. New one is 60 grams.
@@steveg6512 RFID not necessary with new cards, complete waste of time and money.
In total with agreement on Matador, Nite Ize products and Hero clips. I appreciate that dry shampoo bars do not count as a liquid on flights and will never leak.
At first I thought you weren't going to mention a Scubba bag when you suggested a dry bag for laundry. I've been washing my own items for years and either will beat using your your clothes to essentially scrub a sink clean in your hotel but people may not know a Scrubba has little nubs inside that acts like an old fashioned scrub board, and if you travel with wool and lightweight travel clothes and only wash a few items at a time nothing beats it.
I use Anker power banks, and they have durable cables and even earbuds, all available on Amazon.
I may try the CLC pouches .. good price on Amazon!
Haha, I feel the same way about laundry. You need to wash the sink out first or you're just using your clothes to scrub the sink clean 😆 Mini scrubba is great, but expensive. Doesn't have the nubs, but I think a generic dry bag works almost as good. At $10 vs $40, do you think the nubs on the Scrubba are worth the extra price?
@@OneBagTravels I do think the price is worth it. I've had the same Scrubba for years and bought a backup just in case. I still haven't needed the backup. I noticed the mini when it came out but did not know they omitted the nubs .. good to know. As a female it's probably good for undies but I like the nubs. I never let my travel clothes get too grimy but I do think the nubs make scrubbing faster (a good soaps like dr. Bronner's works great). Cheers!
@@IntriguedLioness The mini has nubs, I meant compared to a regular dry bag without nubs.
@@OneBagTravels in that case I would say whatever your budget allows... at the time I purchased the regular size there was no mini. If they both have the nubs and you're aware that it's easier to wash a single t-shirt or pair of pants at a time... then yes, try the mini.. overall I think the nubs, the window (to see if water is dirty) and the tight seal all make the Scubba easier to use than a standard dry bag... but I have used a dry bag in the past and even had to use a garbage bag in a sink once (made a mess 😮)
The toiletry bag link is to a different item. Do you have the correct link because I can’t find that bag?
Thanks for letting me know, I fixed the link. That other link was for the older model. It's called the Eagle Creek Pack-It Isolate Quick Trip, the one I have is the XS size.
@@OneBagTravels Thank you so much!!