My 5 BEST Packing Tips! Pack With Me!
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- I'm packing for a week in California and sharing my BEST packing tips! Pack with Me!
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•Away Everywhere Bag→ bit.ly/3M6hCrR
•Away Larger Carry-on→ bit.ly/3rQDUqG
•Packing Cubes →amzn.to/3NHmSka
•Folding Clothing Rack (pricey but so worth the money!) →bit.ly/3tbp4bI
•7 Day Pill Organizer Rose Gold →amzn.to/3xdk0pG
•Nalgene travel bottle (yes it’s 4 ounces but I’ve flown with it for 10 years and never had an issue)→ rstyle.me/cz-n/gkhxfzdhjvf
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There are two types of people in this world: one that makes lists and packs ahead of time and one that packs an hour before they need to leave…and they are usually married to each other 🤪
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So true! 🙃😊
100% true for this household!
🤣🤣🤣 so true! I'm scouring CZcams for tips, I have a packing list and I usually start 3 weeks in advance. My boyfriend packs the night before or the morning of. It works well for him but that would stress me out! I always keep toiletries and medications packed. I usually wait till a few days before to pack makeup that will go well with my outfits. As suggested in this video, I try on everything in advance and swap out anything that doesn't fit well.
LOL! 😂 Exception and lucky girl here!🙋🏼♀️ My hubs and I both make lists (both our lists are saved as Google doc) and pack ahead of time! While we don't pack 2 weeks in advance but a few days for us will do! 😅
This may sound silly, but it makes me feel good every time I watch one of your videos and you say "And I'm really glad that you're here." It's a little dose of sunshine. Thank you for that! ❤️
What a kind comment, Ann! Thank you.
Why am I so obsessed with watching people pack? Lol! Taking your advice and traveling with carry on only on my last couple of trips. It’s working out better than anticipated😁
That's just about what my luggage looks like for a 2 or 3 week trip to Europe. I only take 1 pair of shoes. Yes, I start my packing list WEEKS before the actual trip. And yes, that is definitely the crux of the matter! Thank you for a wonderful channel!
Planning in plenty of time is definitely the way to go. I usually spend the weekend before we're due to travel and get everything packed that I can. I also use a rail and it's been a game changer. I always weigh my bag as I cannot lift any more than 8 kg, travel to London a lot and the stairs in the tube stations can be brutal with a heavy case. Never go without my Uniqlo cream down jacket that folds up into its own bag, it goes with everything. I always wear white trainers in the summer and take a pair of smart sandals to change into if going to a nice place for dinner. I have a smart black rucksack from Marks and Spencer's with a trolley sleeve on it which is very useful and holds lots of stuff. Thanks for the great vlog x
Great video as always, but contact lens solution is sterile in its original container. If you decant it into a smaller bottle, it is no longer sterile and you risk getting an eye infection. I use the travel sized lens solution. It’s more expensive, but I never want another eye infection.
Oh my! We have so much in common! I’m originally from CA (San Diego - Navy Brat) and now live in Georgia! I still have family in CA, and I love to visit them, but I will never live there, again. So glad I found your videos. I have learned a lot.
I pack like you. I spend my time thinking through what I want to bring and edit. I also keep my toiletries packed at all times.
Yes! Couldn’t agree more. We put 90% of all of our travel stuff back into our suitcases. We always make a packing list and just keep it in our phone, then we just adapt it to each trip that we go on. It’s seriously saved us so much time!
Omg. I never realized you should pack your packing cubes that way. I always lay them flat on top of each other and squish everything 😂
I love your tips, Jen! Have a safe and fun trip!
Enormously helpful video; I got the planning thing down. This is so important for folks to realize. Leaving for Italy next week after two year wait! You are so together and reasurring.
Bingeing all your packing tips! I did manage to pare down the makeup I take…that was an easy one for me. Love your tip on trying on clothes…lol…Once I took some pants I hadn’t worn in awhile and lost some weight that I didn’t think about…They were huge on me..never again. Loving the folding clothing rack… Thanks for all the time you take to do these videos!❤
I'm so happy I found your videos I've been traveling all my life every 3 to 6 months from the usa to Europe so seeing that's I'm not the only one with anxiety really helped!! 😅 i feel like I'm not alone in this especially with the tips provided !! Especially long haul flights give me so much anxiety this really helped !
Thanks Jen. Another great video. I have a similar packing routine but I lay everything out on the bed (no clothes rack). I’d love to see what clothes you took too. I love to see other people’s travel wardrobes as it’s so inspiring.
Wheeee! I love a good packing video with my Sunday morning coffee. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!!
Yay. Beach trip. I hope you have a relaxing trip. ❤️😘
Thank you Major!!
I’ve had that same Away carry in bag and love it so much! I’m going to order the everywhere bag that looks awesome! Will be perfect for our upcoming Seattle/Portland trip
YAY!! So excited for your vacation! My husband and I always walk along that cement path in front of the beachfront houses at Newport Beach - if I see you, I won't say hi because I'm an introvert but I will really want to! LOL Have so much fun!!
Great tips!! Hope you guys are having a great time!
We are!! Thank you, Cyndi!
Have a great trip ☺️
Yes, I need this! :-) I'm going to rewatch all your packing and travel tips-videos for our US trip next year! Thank you for always being so honest and open about everything, I love that! Thank you for the best packing tips because I am one big chunk of stress when I need to start thinking about packing :p
Perfect tips and perfect timing. I head to the beach on Tuesday.
Oh hurray!
I love packing videos. Taking the time to plan is so helpful in managing my travel stress. Also, I have a few key clothing pieces that I know I will use. Toad & co makes a maxi dress that I have had for years and was worth every penny.
Have a great trip
I actually hope to do a travel stress video soon because this is me- my anxiety is pretty bad when I travel and being prepared helps me immensely!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge it’s real. I had gotten a lot better with my stress but then I had kids.
I agree about the trolley sleeve. Everything else about the Away bag is awesome! I’m glad to hear that it loosens up..or we’re getting used to it.
I guess it doesn’t bother me too much as I continue to grab it for every trip!
Newport Beach!! so fun! my husband's aunt lives there (on the bay, across the street from the beach. LOOOVE it!) All of your tips are great! Since travelling more this past year, I'm getting better at pairing down and only bringing what I really need. Each time I travel, I rethink my suitcase. Hope you have (are having) a wonderful trip!!)
You do the best packing videos, Jen!
Thank you so much!
Watching this while packing for MY trip to California! :)
Love a packing video and even better with helpful pups!! 🥰 Have a great trip!!! We are heading to Newport in August and need all of the recommendations!
It’s just so lovely! You will have a great time. We were just at the Stoney Clover Lane store yesterday because of course we were lol
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge omg I cannnnnot wait to go to the store!! 😍😍😍
Excellent video!
Watching this video as I’m working on packing for a trip too!
I am packing for a trip next week and I am flying Spirit. I love the idea of trying on before you go. I do have things laid out and have an idea what I am taking.
I usually read audio books but I always take a physical book on vacations. It forces me to read it and I leave it behind when I'm done to free up space
thanks, Jen. have a great time!
Great tips!
Yay packing video! I like to think of packing as the start of all the fun! Thanks for the great tips and have a wonderful vacation!
Thank you Sarah!
Great tips. TFS.
Haha! At the point where you panned down to show both bags I saw your rug and thought my iPad had suddenly switched to camera mode somehow and was showing the floor of the room I was in! Same rug!
As usual, great video. Great advice. I’m now going to check out the Away bags. I’ve been on a search for the best carry on and personal item bag for an upcoming trip to Paris and Italy.
I love a good packing video jen! In my head I am always thinking about packing to go somewhere! Lol
Our son just graduated high school so we will be going to get him moved in in a few months! His college is only a few hours away. We will make a few day away trip but you still need to pack for it. 😊😉
You all have a great time away! 🏝🎉
Thank you Joi!
Just read (listened to) that book. Really enjoyed it
Have a great vacation! We'll miss you!😁👨🚒
I adore both of you channels and your new podcast with Liam. Both of you are just awesome gems! I live on the peninsula in Newport Beach. Not sure when you’re heading here, but if you have a car there’s DELICIOUS vegan Mexican food in Costa Mesa called vegan by el zamorano. Trust me even meat eaters love this place. If you don’t have a car Avila’s el Ranchito, Sanchos tacos and tacos Cancun are awesome and should be walking/biking distance. Enjoy your time here!
Whooot Whooot. Love your packing videos!
Thank you, Chevonne!
We have kept a toiletry bag pre-packed for years. When we get home we just start a list if there is anything we know we need to add to it and when ever we are at the store getting other stuff, we will throw whatever we need in and immediately go put it in the toiletry bag. We actually have 3. One for my solo trips, one for hubby's solo work trips and one for our together trips and all three are always packed. We have a shelf in our closet that is our travel accessory shelf. Extra small bottles of whatever, extra toothbrushes, extra extras and we can just grab from that shelf. We also have all our luggage in one place, except for our super big checked luggage for scuba gear, it stays with the gear itself. (even some of that stays prepacked, when we get home from a dive trip we wash and dry our gear and some of it goes back in the luggage). I don't pack early but I do sort of start thinking about things and as I think about them I'll set them aside or make a list to make sure I don't forget them.
Hi Jen, Loved watching your videos! So good to know that you are also a frequent traveler like I am. Plus, I pack light all the time so tips are so helpful. Though I thought I might also share the best carry-on bag I have been using for a long time now and recommend it to you. It is a bento bag from Nomad Lane. It is the most trusty, functional, and easy-to-carry bag. I have been traveling for work mostly and it is the best bag ever.
Hi why do people who like this bag keep spamming my accounts? Honestly I would NEVER buy this bag simply due to the amount of spam I receive from your marketers. It’s gross.
Never too many packing videos!
This is how I feel as well. Thanks, Dawn!
I'm an over packer. I know this about myself and accept it. But only if I am traveling by car, which is 95% of the time. I can't bear the thought of planning to wearing things multiple times. I know that I would spill an entire drink on myself or fall into a mud puddle if I planned that way. I can and will for airplane trips though. Have an amazing vacation. We'll be here when you get home.
Haha I can relate! I'm also somewhat an over packer! I'm clumsy and I know it will be that ONE TRIP where I try to pack light and can't do laundry, I will have the entire cup of coffee spilled on me, or ketchup on my white shirt!! LOL! 🤣
I’m getting ready to pack and I think you both just convinced me to go ahead and overpack per usual, as I am also a bit clumsy haha.
@@TheMKgal you can always do laundry. There are laundromats everywhere and you can always wash items in the sink. I’ve been up to ten weeks in Europe and the UK with just carryon. It’s so freeing. You can easily hop on and off trains, carry your own stuff to your accommodations where staircases are often narrow, steep and winding and elevators are tiny. You’re not stuck waiting at the luggage carousels, but just sail on by to your adventure. You don’t wait in line to drop your bags at checkin. You simply check in online and go straight to security when you get to the airport. You don’t have to take expensive taxis or pay people to deal with your big bags. It’s soooo worth it.
@@missmayflower No way anyone can convince me to do laundry at a laundromats. We have been on trains in Europe with our big suitcases, while it's not as convenient but it wasn't that horrible. I understand all those points and I'm sure it works for many, but it's not for me.
Welcome to California! We live in Irvine and take the kids to Newport a lot during the summer to bodyboard. We’ll wave hello if we see you on the bike lane 😁👋🏼☀️🌊
Hurray! Yes please!
Planning ahead makes sense. I would have liked to see what you packed for clothing.
Thank you Jen for a wonderful packing video. I love everything you post. Have to ask, no hat? Also, I always think your outfits are so cute, maybe a video to let us know where you shop? Have a relaxing vacation!!
Congratulations on passing 20,000 subscribers! 🥳
Thank you Jill!!!!
I hope you are going to eat at the Crab Cooker…my favorite place to eat in Newport. I miss the old building but the seafood is still amazing!
Another great video! I would love to hear about your recommendation of the beach house. I am always scared to do a rental over a hotel.
We much prefer renting a house and we’ve used VRBO and also local property management companies and as long we you can read reviewed we’ve always felt great about it! It helps that we know the area really well.
Someday do a HOUSE packing video please. I say this as I’m contemplating just burning all my stuff instead of packing it all up again.
I have kept my prescription bottles forever, and about every 2 months I fill them with all my vitamins. When I go on a trip, I just count out how many days I need, and they can fit anywhere because they are so little.
Glad you mentioned the tight trolley sleeve. I was wondering if that was just specific to my bag! It's a bit frustrating trying to wiggle it down over the handle, but the bag is usually over-full and that probably has something to do with it. :-) Happy to hear you've noticed it loosens up after some usage. Happy trip!!
You’re totally right that it’s only an issue when it’s super full!!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge But...my stuff! 😁 I'm definitely better at editing clothes than I am at the non-clothing items.
LOVE Newport Beach! Have a wonderful vacay! 🥰
Does your huband also do carryon only? Trying on everything and matching outfits are what take me the longest in the entire packing process! 🤪
Loving the ink drawing of Don Quijote and Sancho Panza😀❇‼
It was a gift from my husband and sons when they recently visited Barcelona!! I love it too!
The amount of clothes on your packing hanging rod is about the total clothes I own. It does make packing fairly easy.
I would love a video about the best beaches in California. We have a trip planned to Disneyland and I am looking to do a day trip at the beach.
Hello. I’m new to your channel and am thoroughly enjoying it. I’m wondering if you have tips for unpacking when returning from a holiday? I live in London, UK, have a big family and any ideas and tips would very gratefully received. Thank you.
If you don't check a bag, why are the sunscreen, liquid makeup etc not in a tsa liquids bag? Just curious.
I'm wondering Jen if you can go into power packs for traveling, which ones are best?
Do you have a suggestion or video discussing packing for Alaska? Thanks
A timely video - I’m packing for a four day trip to Charleston, SC(driving) that includes casual day activities and restaurant dinners. We’ll be home for three days and then depart for two weeks in South Africa (it’s winter there). We are limited to 44 pounds in a suitcase for Africa - I see sink laundry in my future!
Yes absolutely!!! A trip like that is going to require some creativity in your packing but you can do it!
I live in the Charleston area (less than ten miles from downtown) , make certain you have restaurant reservations now, before you go. 😎 Enjoy our fair city! And watch your step, Charleston sidewalks have a tendency to jump up and slap you in the face if you aren't paying attention.
@@rhillyermiles thanks for the advice! We have reservations for Thursday and Saturday - Friday is a planned evening with my husband’s colleagues (this is a business trip for him - play time for me!).
Perfect timing for me to see this bc my husband and I are flying to Charleston on Saturday for a weeks vacation. Can you recommend a restaurant to celebrate our 30th anniversary that is nice but not over the top? I don’t need an $80 entree lol
Do you have a video for packing for a 3 week cruise in Europe (Scandinavia and Baltics ending in France)? Thank you
Dermatology nurse practitioner here: love the EltaMD!
Off topic - - What brand/style is your apple watch band?? Getting ready for our trip to CA next week...very timely!
What shoes do you recommend for sightseeing in Europe? Looking for a good walking shoe that is not a sneaker or sandal (got those covered). Also, any no show socks that actually stay on?
When you get to where you’re going, do you find you have to iron some things?
I’m leaving in 2 days for 11 days in Europe. I am checking a bag though-I just couldn’t get my stack down to fit in a carryon 😂
Does pre check help when you fly overseas from Detroit to South Africa
Do you happen to know the brand/color of bedroom paint on your walls. My husband and I are planning to repaint our bedroom and we both really like your wall color.
Great video! Does the away everywhere bag fit under the plane seat? Hope you are having a great trip.
Yes it absolutely does!
I'm a hater of packing. It's fallen to me to pack everyone when my family was younger. Even when it's my trip, I hate to pack for it. I'm hoping that some of your tips will help me to feel better about it.
Great tips but I am always worried about the weight of my bags? Do you have weight limits in America with carry on luggage? 7kg is usual in Australia.
I just checked and Elta MD’s website lists Amazon and about 8 other websites as their Authorized Online Retailers. Elta MD is currently sold out of my sunscreen, but Amazon does have it.
Do you find the updated small bag to be sufficient for things? I'm considering the medium because I'll be doing some international trips next year. I have the OG bag and there are times it hasn't been big enough.
Well since I use it as a carry on secondary bag it has to fit under the seat and the medium doesn’t but if it’s your main carry on it could work!
Sorry did not listen far enough. We signed up for TSA precheck, but since first time, we are using liquids bags.
Oh and overpacker over here with a checklist to boot lol
Hi Jen! Where is your video on the take 5 toiletry thing? I can’t find it. Thank you! :)
I didn’t do a separate one but clearly need to!
What size are each of your packing cubes?
What brand is your toiletry bag?
Love your necklace, where is it from?
Where can you get small perfume
What is the small black toiletries bag you use? Thanks
It is the small toiletry bag from Away Travel and I still love it! Great bag.
I'm one of the weird people that loves packing not so much unpacking though
Where did you get the toiletry bag? I am looking for something for my new Away Everyday Bag!
It’s the small toiletry bag from away and I love it!
I am going on a beach holiday for 1 week and was going to take 7 dresses for the evening. Is this too much? If so how many shall I take ?
I always over pack 😩
for a 7 night trip, I'm unlikely to take more than 3 dresses for a trip that long. Usually you're not in the dress long if it's just for dinner and bringing pieces that can be styled different ways (a scarf one night, a jacket another night, etc) will help you not feel like you're wearing the same thing. If you want to pack light, wearing things multiple times is definitely a must.
Where is the link to your toiletry bag?
Can you provide the link for the pill case? I love that.
It’s in the description of the video at the bottom of the list. Let me knowing you have trouble finding it!
@@JoyfulLivingwithJenLefforge got it!!! Thanks. Must have missed it when I looked initially 😏
Do you lift the away bag up to the luggage storage, or do you need help. I'm concerned it will be too heavy for me to lift.
I lift it myself with no issues but it’s definitely something to consider if you think that might be a problem. There are usually plenty of people around willing to help!
Jen, how do you book your rental va action homes? Airbnb or do you work with another agency?
The first year we rented here we used VRBO and then started working directly with the property agency for that house, Beachview Realty. Great locally owned company!
Also, the bum bag?
Can you share more information about the house rental?
Anna I will once I’m home I promise!
Oh, yes, try on the clothes. In my pre-pack, I had a dress packed, which turned out to have shrunk. Huh. Go figure. 😂
When I pack i always start with in 7 days of my trip and ALWAYS overanalyze and overthink what to bring.
Do you get laundry detergent in small packets?
I love True Earth Laundry Strips. They are so convenient, no mess. Put a few in a snack size ziplock bag.
This is exactly how I pack as well. I pack mentally first. Then I make a list and then I actually pack. Packing prep work makes actual packing quick and easy.
What is take 5?