Minimalist Travel Packing Tips | How I Pack Light | Long Winter Trip 1 Carry On
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- Minimalist Travel Packing Tips | How I Pack Light | Long Winter Trip 1 Carry On
Pack with me for my long winter trip in Europe with one carry on. Travel light with minimalist travel packing tips and hacks. How do I pack for a long trip with only one carry on. I pack light. I'm sharing my minimalist traveling tips to help you pack less this winter. Traveling light and packing minimally, saves money, stress and time. My minimalist traveling hacks will show exactly how I pack light for a long trip, using only a carry on. Minimalism trick for travel.
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I have a friend that only packs clothes that she wants to get rid of, then she donates them at the end of her trip and fills her suitcase with treasures she’s purchased on her trip.
Very clever idea. Thanks!
That's a really good idea! My backpack was taken off a train in Italy in the 90s and it taught me how to travel light. Now I always pack for 1 week no matter how long I'm away for b/c you can always do laundry. And if traveling overseas, I only take older clothes I don't mind losing and make sure anything I don't want to lose is in my day pack.
Brilliant idea!
I do this for a long time. Especially underwear socks and pjs . I Just wear them and throw them away.
What a great idea
I loooove when women who travel share their actual knowledge. They actually know what they're doing!
My husband and I travelled for 3 weeks in Europe in 2019 with each a carryon and backpack. It worked fantastic and we will never pack heavy again. It can be done.
Nice! My husband and our 5yo kid travel with ONE luggage for all of us :) including Lego haha
You don’t actually need heels, especially for just one occasion. You could bring ballet flats that you can also use every day as house slippers. Shoes need to be in plastic bags, not touching your clothing. It’s a doggie doo-doo world out there (and spit).
The best thing for European travel in winter is silk long underwear tops and bottoms. Extraordinary warmth for tiny weight and volume. Can also be pyjamas.
I know! Can’t believe those shoes are on the bed!
It always amazes me, too, that in most packing videos on youtube the person does not put shoes in something protective.
Fantastic tips! I love the idea of silk undergarments. Dirty shoes... duly noted :) Thanks
Happiness and Peace
Hotel shower caps make great shoe protectors!
Please note, you only need silk underwear, when going to the mountain are, here in Germany. Our Winters are not so cold anymore 👍
3 weeks traveling Europe in Oct with the womens 40L Eagle Creek backpack. With back issues needed it light. Got it to 14lbs. Had plenty to wear. 1/2 way through mailed a box of souvenirs and some unneeded clothes and items and made room to buy a few things on the 2nd half. Worked out perfect.
Love it!
I love packing light. I’ve done six weeks across three countries and two hemispheres with a 7kg carry on. It’s possible and it’s so freeing.
Any smart clothing you used or just washing and go
@@HuskyLabMama A mini capsule wardrobe with natural fibres and some technical clothing from places like Kathmandu. Also some pieces with designs or different colours that can be worn inside out. Wash as you go.
Very good video. I love using clear plastic shower caps to wrap around the bottoms of my shoes before placing in bag. They take up no room and protect clothes.
To each their own! I pack (overpack) differently. Being a flight attendant I rarely travel for pleasure and I do not need to worry about weight of my suitcase. And since we take our suitcases to the plane ourselves, we know, it will be there. If I ever travel on vacation I do many things as you do. Bare minimum on cosmetics. I buy what I need there. Many hotels provide shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap…even toothpaste if you ask. But what I never ever pack is a hairdryer. Literally every hotel, B&B …has a hairdryer. If not in the room, ask and they will deliver. Concerning laundry: if you can, good for you, but if the accommodation doesn’t provide washer and dryer… in general people bring too big carry-on luggage with them, because they don’t read what’s allowed. The carry-on must fit under the seat in front of you and must not weigh more than 8kg. So there we have the problem. Coach class also only allows one piece of carry-on. A large backpack counts as a second piece. So just be careful or you might one day be forced to check one of those. At least at my company (the biggest in Germany) Wearing your bulky items is indeed a no brained. But only if you stay in one climate zone. Otherwise you end up with coat and boots in hot climate and without any warm clothes on your way back from the carribian . Trust me. I’ve seen it all. People stealing blankets from the plane, because they didn’t “know” it was cold in Germany in winter…Flipflops….
I’d love to hear more of these stories!
Three biggest travel trips. 1. Always pack a large scarf you can use it as a blanket, a sarong, a dress, a pillow, a scarf etc. 2. Always pack noise cancelling headphones for any flight over an hour. You don’t realise how fatiguing that airplane noise is until you eliminate it. Especially helpful if you want to sleep on your flight. 3. Always pack hydration like a face mist and a nasal spray to combat the dry air.
Fantastic travel tips!
The scarf is a life saver
Good technique, but I would put the shoes in a bag for hygienic reasons.
The dress is beautiful, but long sleeves would be better in Winter. Germany is normally quite cold in winter.
I'm pretty low maintenance, no make up, minimal skin care when I travel, don't use any styling on my hair (other than a comb maybe), have no issue re-wearing clothes several times. I haven't checked in a suitcase for years now. I learned over the years that quality can make a big difference. you've mentioned it with sweaters. good quality sweaters (wool, cashmere) take less space and are warmer. these types of things make packing easier.
I recently went for a hiking trip in France that ended in a few days in Paris. so I needed to pack my hiking poles (I upgraded them for lighter and more compact ones on the trip. quality makes the difference), hiking clothes etc and clothes/bag/shoes for Paris. that was quite a challenge.
I really enjoyed your video and I love your clothing style
Love the grey hair and adorable hair cut! Grey Girls Rock!
Great ideas for packing for a city trip!! I’m experienced with hiking and outdoor trips, but definitely over pack when I need to look more presentable.
My husband made me a rolling board. He covered a board with contact paper and screwed two large binder clips at the top. That way I can use both hands to roll and keep tension. It lives in my closet behind my shoe rack. I travel a lot with work. I usually shop in whatever country I’m in for the special outing. I buy merino wool base layers. I wear the men’s because I have monkey arms.😂 They come in different colors. I use bar shampoo and conditioner. I use a plastic soap case to carry them or a baggie if I’m going to be gone for more than a week to save space. I didn’t think I would like the bars, but they work great. Less liquids. I just wear waterproof and insulated hiking boots. I wear solid black, gray and navy clothes. I wear scarves with patterns for extra color. The scarves can be stuffed in the small spaces. Happy and Safe Travels!!
Amazing travel tips! Thanks so much for sharing
What’s a rolling board? Sounds interesting
Connie, Happy Travels. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t turn to one of your calming videos. You must be so proud of your daughter’s accomplishments, a reflection of supportive & loving parents. ✈️ ❄️🎄
You are so sweet! I hope you are recovering well. Happy Holidays!
You look lovely in your black dress.
A zippered pillow case can easily be slipped into your personal backpack - then you can stuff the puffy coat inside and you have a soft pillow for the trans Atlantic flight that won’t come undone.
Thank you so much for the compliment! Fantastic tip for the coat!
Exactly what I was here to comment! As a hiker, I have a Sierra Designs dri-down pillow that comes in a zippered case, and often that’s what I carry to stuff with clothes or a puffy.
What a great idea! ☺️❤️😴
I love your ideas about asking yourself the important questions. In the past I have always packed more than I really need. Watching your video and some others helps me to think more clearly about what I need.
Beautiful mom and daughter! Thank you for sharing!
Perfect timing as I will be traveling for the first time in over two years and during this time I have embraced a capsule wardrobe. Great video!
Great tips! My hubby and I also do carry on only. You are correct about how liberating it is!I use the same pill organizer! I’m also a big fan of packing cubes, but more specifically, compression packing cubes! We also try to book Airbnbs with washing machines, if possible. Finding units with dryers in Europe can be a little more challenging. But worse case, if you can’t get a washer dryer in your rental, you can usually find a laundromat nearby.
Have fun!
Great tips! I have the same travel vitamin organizer, and do the same thing as you; instead of using the individual pouches for each day, I make labels for each type of supplement and fill each pouch with those. So compact and so easy.
This video is full of great ideas! Can’t wait to watch more of your videos!
Love that you’re frugal with your makeup and toiletries. What great tips, thx. 😊
I love to bring a thin scarf that is wide enough to be a blanket on the plane but can also be used as an outdoor layering piece. I also LOVE my inflatable neck pillow. Folds down to nothing.
Absolutely! So versatile.
Yep-me too! A soft, oversized scarf is so underrated! Hands down, THE best accessory!
Love scarves! They are so versatile. Thanks for sharing
Or a sarong.
Thanks for the thin wide scarf idea. Do you have any brands you recommend? Would appreciate a link to it if possible. Thanks!
So glad I discovered you! Love your content AND the style in which you deliver it!!!
Thanks for sharing your packing strategy. I never knew the pill organizer. I love to travel. I pack a carry on , a backpack plus a purse, which when boarding I inserted it to my backpack. I also use those packing modules to separate my cloths and squeeze out airs. I have a routine pack list but update it for each particular trips. Happy travel!
Thanks for sharing!!
Love the black dress, very flattering! Enjoy your time in Munich and Merry Christmas!
Thanks Julie. You are very kind. Happy Holidays!
I like to roll my trousers and tops as I find they do not wrinkle and allow more space in the suitcase. I have a friend who didn't know about this method when we went on holiday together and when it was time for us to leave she was panicking as she could t close her case. I helped her to roll her clothes and she was relieved ☺ Thank you for another wonder video Connie ♥ xx
Pack with me for my long winter trip to Europe!
Best video ever about packing light. Thanks a lot.
Your gray hair is so cute!
Oh thank you!
Love the pill case! Thank you!
We regularly travel in Europe, for one month, with one small carry on bag each, and with one small body pouch each. We never pack passports, documents, and wallets, in rucksacks or bags. We wear these items on us at all times.
Have a wonderful time! And "break a leg" to your daughter! ❤️
Enjoy your Christmas vacation with your daughter. Loved your video. 🎄
I really needed ideas for packing light. Thankyou!!❤️
Prescription meds have to travel in their labeled pharmacy containers, if not, one could be in for trouble if they get confiscated in customs, even temporarily for a couple days to be recertified by a local pharmacy. There are also some, like certain pain medicines, that one can’t take into certain countries, and could be arrested for just having them in luggage. That would ruin anyone’s trip.
Thanks Kimberly! I had no idea that customs had such rules on medications. Great advice!
Yes original bottles with your own name on the label is required. Random supplements out of container is not very wise.
I always travel with my meds in pill organizers and I never had a problem in customs, however as a precaution I always carry a copy of the prescription for each of them,
@@kimc555 my family and I never got a medicine package with my name on it. (I live in Germany) This seems to be an american thing.
You can also ask the pharmacy for an extra bottle sticker and put that sticker on a smaller bottle. I use empty travel size Tylenol containers and just put my pharmacy label on that bottle. I also ask for a copy of all of my prescriptions and keep it in the same case as the meds. Never had a problem with international travel.
Great information! You must be so proud of your daughter! I hope you had a great trip!
Very helpful advice. Thank you!
Excellent video. Have a great trip!
What a delightful video and a terrific reminder to put more thought into packing for my trips! I have an iPad but I always pack a heavy laptop, books, notebooks... Definitely switching to the iPad and downloading to reduce bulk! Love the yoga paws and pill case for supplements! Thank you so much. Have a safe, wonderful trip and spectacular New Year!
Like you, I choose one basic color and colored accessories. That makes creating outfits easy. Have a great trip!
What a wonderful presentation. Thank you so much :)
Thank you, great tips!
Very helpful material. Thank you.
Froliche Weihnachten ... Your packing video certainly brings me very fond memories of. traveling to Europe as well as other corners of the world. Your bonus hint was certainly very true travel hack. Safe and healthy travels and how very special to spend time with family. congrats to your daughter being a professional dancer- ah, what a delightful vocation to keep the spirit light and hopeful. Bon Voyage.
Thank you, Dawn! Happy Holidays to you as well.
Going to Ireland in a few days for 14 days. These tips are so helpful. Thank you Connie
Thank you. Great tips. Can't believe how beautiful you are, with a grown daughter.
Thank you for the great information.
Very informative thanks. I’m going away for three days but not on a plane so I’ll be able to pack all I need in a small case instead of the larger one I was thinking of taking.
Good tips, and you have a lovely voice.
I don’t do yoga, but I love the yoga paws!
I love to travel, and my rule is: if I won’t use an item 3 or more times on the trip, it stays home.
I agree with some one who said to take really nice ballet flats that can double as house shoes or slippers.
I have a patent leather pair that I take.
I put my vitamins and OTC meds, all labelled, into little teeny ziplocks that dollar stores sell in their craft sections, then put them all into a lightweight pouch.
I love packing cubes too.
I just started to travel carryon only when the pandemic started, but I was so happy that I could do it easily!
OMG! On my last trip to the island I took SO MANY THINGS I didn't need! This video is an EYE oppener,
I hope more people actually do this. I was a tour bus guide and driver until I was injured loading and unloading ridiculous sized suitcases.
How exciting ! Your ballerina is beautiful! Have a great trip !
Thank you so much!!
I canNOT believe you have a grown daughter! How exciting to have a daughter who is a professional ballerina! You look so young! You are beautiful & have a lovely voice. I’ve enjoyed watching several of your videos.
Thanks for the packing tips Connie 👍 Have a fantastic trip & Merry Christmas 🎄
Happy Holidays to you as well!
I just love your videos! I’m a new subscriber and I’m binge watching them. ❤️❤️
Yay! Thank you!
Great advice!
Those were great items you suggested. Congratulations to your daughter. Great video.
Thank you!
I have watched a lot of travel and packing videos. This one by far has been the best!
Oh, thanks!
Wow great suggestions so helpful. Loved where you put belts and socks. Vitamin organizer was helpful. I need to get one of those. Thanks for a great video.
My son and I went to Hawaii with one carry on bag. We took swim suites, two changes of clothes each. If we needed anything while there, we bought it and mailed it back to our home when ready to go home. What a relief not to worry about heavy luggage and fees.
Wonderful options, love your hair cut too.
Have a Wonderful Time Connie💛⛄
Blessings and a Merry Christmas 🎄To You and your Family ..Safe Travels xx
Happy holidays!
That's a very helpful video for travelers. Nice packing tips as well as how to cull down what you need for you particular destination. I like your travel bags, pill sorter, etc. Thanks for sharing. your ideas! jenny
Love your hair!💕
Wow
Hi Connie I hank you for the video Hope you’ve had a fantastic holiday .I love listening to your voice it’s very pleasant.I pack way more then you do .I’ll have to change for sure .I love your small suitcase that you’re using.I personally like to use space saver bags for my clothing I can fit more stuff this way .I have to say that half of my stuff in suitcase is presents for the family.😊👍🇦🇺
Thank you for the tips. I'm planning a trip for the first time in years. I didn't know where to start, but I feel like you had me covered.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
Enjoyed your packing advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Connie: I too have offspring in Munich. Heading there this winter to visit, see things and let him do all the talking. (That’s why he’s there-learning German and all things Germany.) Thanks for the tips. A big help. Fabulous that your daughter dances there. Wow!
Very informative Video, Thank You. Have a Safe trip. HAPPY Holidays to you and Your Family.
Happy holidays!
Safe travel and happy Holidays.
Happy Holidays!
Great video, your packing ideas are really handy. When I travelled which wasn't lite, I used small vac packs so I could fit more clothes into my suitcase.
Great tip! Thanks
Very good video. You gave me a lot of good tips.
I have noticed in the US that carry on bags are much larger than we are allowed by the airlines here in the uk. Each airline here has a different standard and it is irritating
Love the travel pill
Organizer. The big bulky plastic ones are a pain to travel with.
Your daughter is so lovely and talented…great advice on packing
Thanks!
I am a brand-new subscriber. What a lovely woman you are! ☺️ I hope that you had a wonderful visit in Munich with your ballerina daughter. Thanks for this packing tips video. Yes, packing for Winter cold weather is so challenging. I layer leggings and tank tops under clothes, that then double as lounging clothes and pajamas. Just add a sweatshirt or cardigan. ☺️❤️
Happy travels, your daughter is an amazing dancer, enjoy the performance and my hometown Munich as well!
Thank you! So fun visiting your hometown, Munich is lovely!
Sure your Riet! Thanks Connie! Oh yes your dress is stunning!
Thanks for the compliment!
Thanks for the video! Would love to see one for a tropical destination!
Great idea! Looks like I might need to book a flight to Costa Rica.
Happy travel and a warm welcome in munich.
Thank you! 😃
I wish you Happy holidays and a Happy New year i hope your trip will go well you did a great video
Happy Holidays!
Bring along a sense of humor too.
Your video came right on time. I'm leaving tomorrow and also landing in Munich for two weeks.
Oh My! How funny! Maybe we will bump into one another. Enjoy your trip!
I have traveled extensively. I wear a Scott e Vest in winter and an Ex-Officio Vest for the other three seasons. Each has 11 pockets which hold my passport, RFID billfold, glasses, phone, water bottle, flashlight, keys, snacks, etc. If find using the Vest most convenient by just taking it off at TSA, put it in a bin and then collecting it on the other side. I wear it on the plane. That way my important stuff is never left unattended. One point, if you buy a Vest go up a size to allow for filled pockets.
Pretty nice~!!
I use to travel to Europe for 10 days with a carry on bag .. big time :)
Merci pour tous ces bons conseils! Je mettrais simplement les chaussures dans un sac en toile légère pour la propreté 😁!
Place shoes in separate bags when packing them with clothes because shoe bottoms are dirty!💕
I really enjoyed your video. Great channel. ⭐️💕
Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼🇦🇱
Welcome! I'm glad you are here!
Thanks for thr info about vitamines. Being a cancer survivor I need to carry so much pills since this year and packing everything was a hard time for me in Nov when I flew to the USA. So thank you for this tip 😀🙌
My pleasure.
Don’t carry any meds or supplements out of container. If your luggage is inspected, it could be an issue.
Good video! Please give info on those yoga pads? Love that idea!
I'm German and live in the "Allgäu" in Kempten, my daughter lives in Munich, too!:) If you have the opportunity of washing your clothes on the trip, you really don't need a lot of clothes......
I love light packing and do it often I also wear my heavy things and layers. Sometimes if it’s feasible I send a box ahead or buy some inexpensive items online and have them shipped directly there I even Have a suitcase of things where I travel most ( my daughters house) that way I only need what I wear there and a small carry on
I love that idea!
Manduka makes an awesome travel yoga mat! Not sure how much it weighs. But it’s really awesome! I take it everywhere!!
Good to know, thanks! I use Manduka at home and love their mats.
I think it is quite an accomplishment to go carryon only during the winter, due to the heavier, bulkier clothing needed, so good for you for pulling it off.
I really like that carryon. Too bad it is probably no longer available. I was surprised that you didn't use packing cubes or folders though. A compressible packing cubes or folders would make those sweaters more compact.
Merino wool or Smart wool tops are an essential, in my opinion. I bring at least one, as they regulate body temperature, don't get smelly, and feel cozy. I usually incorporate some sort of hiking into a trip and the merino top is always in my daypack or on my body for that. A wool blend pashmina shawl and a pair of wool socks is another essential. And a pair of heavier no show socks to use as slippers.
Inatead of two devices I would bring just one 2-in one such as a surface Pro or surface go. I big laptop seems unnecessarily heavy and bulky.
Wonderful tips! Thanks so much for sharing. I also LOVE smart wool. My thermals are smart wool and have lasted me years. Happy travels!